Montville High School Bowling Team Celebrates Exceptional Achievements

Overview: Montville Township School District’s Board of Education meeting highlighted the accomplishments of the Montville High School bowling team, which boasts a dual match record of 187-6, including seven undefeated seasons, and has been recognized as the top public school team in New Jersey. The meeting also delved into the district’s advancements in educational programs, student recognitions, and the Montville Education Foundation’s significant donation.

Long Hill School Board Maintains AA Rating, Plans Events

Overview: The Long Hill Township Board of Education meeting on April 15th, 2024, showcased a district that is not only maintaining a strong financial position but also engaging its community through various educational and extracurricular initiatives. At the forefront of the agenda was the finance committee’s announcement that the district maintained its AA S&P rating with a positive outlook—an indicator of the district’s strong fiscal management and creditworthiness. The meeting also heralded the success of the Long Hill Education Foundation’s cookie drive and outlined plans for upcoming community events including the Sterling Street Fair, a robotics event, and the Color Run in May.

Parsippany-Troy Hills Planning Board Approves Warehouse Facility Expansion

Overview: In a recent Parsippany-Troy Hills Planning Board meeting, a focus was placed on a major site plan amendment for the construction of an expanded warehouse facility. The application, presented by 196 to 200 Route 46 West LLC, sought approval for the conversion of a vacant building into a SafeLite windshield repair facility and other modifications that would impact the local infrastructure and environment.

Pequannock School Board Celebrates Historic Wrestling Champion

Overview: In a recent Pequannock School Board meeting, the most notable event was the recognition of Sophia Ketcher for her historic achievement as the first ever female New Jersey wrestling champion from the school. The board celebrated her fourth-place finish in the state tournament held in Atlantic City and acknowledged the positive influence she and her teammates have on the school’s wrestling program. The meeting encompassed discussions on a variety of other issues including student performance data, school calendar adjustments, budget updates, concerns on trip costs, staffing, and the allocation of federal funds.

Mount Olive School Board Tackles Legal Expenses and Personnel Matters

Overview: In the latest Mount Olive School Board meeting, the board addressed substantial topics including concerns over district legal expenses, personnel remunerations, and the implementation of safety drills. Particularly noteworthy was the discussion surrounding the district’s legal fees, which drew public scrutiny over the cost of legal services, requests for a detailed breakdown of billable hours, and the selection process for the law firm handling special education counsel.