Fairfield School Board Elects New President and Vice President for 2024

Overview: In a development for the Fairfield School Board, Anthony DePascale was elected as the new Board President, while Angela Altaai was appointed as the Vice President for the 2024 calendar year. The election took place during the recent reorganization meeting.

West Orange School Board Elects New Officers for 2024

Overview: In a notable start to the new year, the West Orange School Board held its reorganization meeting on January 4th, 2024, where it elected Brian Rock as President and Maria Vera as Vice President. The meeting saw the swearing-in of newly elected official Maria Vera. Superintendent Hayden Moore and board members expressed high regard for Vera’s intellect and dedication to education.

West Essex School Board Welcomes New Member, Elects President

Overview: The West Essex School Board meeting on January 4th, 2024, was marked by the swearing-in of new board member Lea Cristal and the re-election of members Frank Parate and Jonathan Sher. Mary Wajtz was elected as the new Board President, with Miss Calderone appointed as Vice President. The meeting also covered routine reorganization motions, a brief superintendent report, and a public session for comments.

Nutley Council Addresses Car Break-ins and Appoints New Officials

Overview: In the latest meeting of the Nutley Town Council, a focus was on the increase in car break-ins and related crimes in the township. Commissioner Alphonse Petracco highlighted the issue, noting that the crime wave is not isolated to Nutley but is a statewide problem that seems to be worsening. He informed the council of a planned Neighborhood Watch meeting tentatively scheduled for January 17th and emphasized the importance of community vigilance and the need for residents to lock their doors and report suspicious activities to the police.

Glen Ridge Borough Council Addresses Concerns Over Holiday Greetings on Social Media

Overview: During the recent Glen Ridge Borough Council meeting, a public comment raised concerns about the absence of Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah greetings on the town’s official Facebook page, despite other holidays being acknowledged. The citizen’s query sparked a discussion on diversity, inclusion, and the handling of holiday communications by the borough. Councilor Deborah Mans responded to the concerns, clarifying that there was no deliberate exclusion of any holiday and that any gaps in social media posts were not intentional oversights. Mayor Stuart K. Patrick and other council members assured that the matter would be reviewed, emphasizing that any errors were not made with ill intent.