Summit City Council Highlights Safety Initiatives Amid New Appointments and Community Celebrations

Overview: In a recent Summit City Council meeting, initiatives focused on public safety, community development, and the introduction of new leadership took center stage. The council announced strategic measures to enhance neighborhood security, highlighted community achievements, and recognized both new and retiring members.

Glen Ridge School Board Faces Budget Uncertainty Amid State Revenue Concerns

Overview: In the Glen Ridge School Board meeting, the board’s focus was largely on budgetary challenges in the face of anticipated state revenue constraints as announced by the governor. The board also reorganized its leadership, electing Betsy Ginsburg as president and Kristen O’Neal as second vice president following a tie-breaking decision.

Bridgewater-Raritan School Board Faces Harassment Allegations Amid Leadership Changes

Overview: The Bridgewater-Raritan Board of Education’s meeting on January 7th, 2025, was marked by a serious public complaint regarding student harassment and the board’s handling of such incidents. This meeting also saw the election of new board members and leadership, discussions on meeting schedule changes, and the appointment of various representatives.

Old Bridge Council Faces Criticism Over Retiree COLA Bill Amid Community Updates

Overview: The Old Bridge Township Council meeting on January 7, 2024, covered a range of topics, from appointments to various township committees and boards to a heated discussion regarding a bill on cost of living adjustments (COLA) for retirees. The meeting also addressed community financials, public comments, and council member remarks.

Milltown Borough Council Unanimously Approves Infrastructure Projects and Celebrates Community Contributions

Overview: The recent Milltown Borough Council meeting focused on significant infrastructure projects to improve local services and honored community members for their contributions. Among the topics were the approval of several resolutions related to infrastructure improvements, the acknowledgment of community volunteers, and the unanimous support for a new council president.