Margate City Council Secures Crucial Dredging Permits After Years of Effort

Overview: The Margate City Council meeting addressed developments in the city’s infrastructure projects, highlighted by the acquisition of permits for a long-awaited dredging initiative. The meeting also covered updates in cybersecurity training, municipal appointments, financial ordinances, and various construction projects.

Highlands Borough Council Approves Key Drainage Project and Celebrates Planning Awards

Overview: The Highlands Borough Council held its regular meeting to discuss several important community initiatives, including the approval of a capital ordinance for the South Peak drainage improvements project and recognition for planning achievements. The council also addressed financial resolutions and announced an upcoming event featuring an Italian tall ship.

Morris Town Council Explores Affordable Housing and Infrastructure Upgrades Amidst Community Safety Concerns

Overview: The Morris Town Council meeting on December 17, 2025, addressed issues, including affordable housing development, infrastructure upgrades, and community safety concerns. Key discussions focused on a settlement agreement for an affordable housing project and the allocation of funds for sewer flow management, alongside public safety measures and environmental initiatives.

Bridgewater Residents Voice Strong Opposition to Proposed Cornell Boulevard Development

Overview: In a recent Bridgewater Town Council meeting, residents passionately opposed a proposed affordable housing development on Cornell Boulevard, citing concerns over its location and potential impact on community safety, environmental quality, and neighborhood integration. The council also addressed various other issues, including infrastructure upgrades, zoning ordinance amendments, and expressions of gratitude towards outgoing council members.

Parents Rally Against Vice Principal Transfer at Hackensack School Board Meeting

Overview: During the recent Hackensack School Board meeting, significant concern surrounded the proposed transfer of Vice Principal Julio Morell from Jackson Avenue School, sparking strong opposition from parents and community members. Morell, described as a deeply committed and visible presence in the school, was praised for his role in fostering a welcoming and stable environment for students. Parents voiced their dissatisfaction with the lack of transparency in the decision-making process, urging the board to reconsider the transfer, which they argued could disrupt the consistency and emotional well-being of students who rely on familiar, trusted adults in their educational environment.