Long Hill School Board Celebrates New Literacy Program and Adjusts Resolutions

Overview: At the recent Long Hill School Board meeting, a new literacy initiative at Gillette and Millington schools garnered attention. The program, supported by the Ed Foundation, aims to boost students’ enthusiasm for reading by introducing reading buddies and incentive systems for younger students. The board also addressed various resolutions, including the decision to remove and revisit a specific resolution related to donor categorization in a future meeting.

Concerns Over Middle School Field Hockey Coaching Dominate Parsippany Troy Hills School Board Meeting

Overview: The recent Parsippany Troy Hills School Board meeting, held on October 30, 2025, primarily addressed concerns about the middle school field hockey program, discussed student performance data, and considered policy updates to enhance communication and fiscal management. The meeting also noted ongoing issues with township responses and highlighted community engagement in educational and fiscal matters.

T-Mobile’s Proposed Antenna Installation Sparks Debate at Parsippany-Troy Hills Zoning Board Meeting

Overview: The Parsippany-Troy Hills Zoning Board meeting on October 29, 2025, focused heavily on T-Mobile’s application for a minor site plan and variance to install permanent antennas at 1280 US Route 46 East. The application, which aimed to replace a temporary wireless facility on Route 46, raised concerns among board members and the public about technical, visual, and health implications.

Montville School District Faces Enrollment Surge and Financial Planning Challenges

Overview: The recent Montville School Board meeting tackled a variety of issues, with a primary focus on the district’s growing student enrollment and the financial challenges posed by necessary capital improvements. The board discussed the implications of new housing developments in the area, which have contributed to an increase in student numbers, and deliberated over strategies to address the resulting strain on school facilities and resources.

Kinnelon School Board Discusses Student Athletic Inclusion Amidst Budgetary Concerns

Overview: In a recent Kinnelon School Board meeting, attention was given to the inclusion of students with special needs in athletic programs, discussions of budgetary planning without current intentions for school consolidation, and updates on strategic initiatives to enhance district operations.