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- NJ
- Middlesex County
- 7/15/25
- 07/16/2025
- 52 Minutes
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Overview: In a recent Highland Park Borough Council meeting, attention was directed towards a proposed ordinance that would allow 16- and 17-year-olds to vote in school board elections, in anticipation of pending state legislation. Additionally, the council reviewed the results of a diversity survey aimed at improving representation on local boards and commissions.
- NJ
- Passaic County
- 7/15/25
- 07/16/2025
- 112 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Passaic City Council meeting on July 15, 2025, was marked by discussions on the city’s 2025 preliminary budget, presented by Chief Financial Officer Omar Garcia, revealing a total of $118,671,554. The budget discussions highlighted increases in health benefits, salaries, and insurance premiums driven by state mandates and contractual obligations, alongside community concerns about affordability and services for special needs residents.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 7/15/25
- 07/15/2025
- 75 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: At a recent Oakland Borough Council meeting, the council voted to allocate an additional $10,000 to the senior bus program due to a significant 43% increase in ridership from January to July compared to the previous year. The program’s expansion was highlighted for its support in providing transportation for medical appointments and shopping trips.
- NJ
- Morris County
- 7/15/25
- 07/16/2025
- 80 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: At the recent Montville School Board meeting, issues included a federal funding shortfall affecting Title I funding, discussions on student assessment outcomes, and a focus on board unity and governance. The board explored ways to address the financial impact on educational programs while emphasizing the importance of student achievement and maintaining a collaborative board culture.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 7/15/25
- 07/16/2025
- 36 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Emerson Borough Council meeting on July 15, 2025, covered various issues, with discussions surrounding the introduction of a new ordinance for police equipment, public access to upcoming pickleball courts, and maintenance responsibilities of traffic signals along Kinder Kamak Road.
