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- NJ
- Bergen County
- 5/7/25
- 05/07/2025
- 71 Minutes
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Overview: The Oradell School Board’s recent meeting focused on budgetary challenges and the implications for the upcoming fiscal year, addressing concerns over state aid reductions, tax levy impacts, and the financial strategies to mitigate increased costs. Significant discussion revolved around the proposed budget of $16,251,000, with a reliance on local taxes for approximately $14,233,000. The meeting also acknowledged Teacher Appreciation Week and outlined various school events and infrastructure improvements.
- NJ
- Atlantic County
- 5/7/25
- 05/08/2025
- 75 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Hamilton Township Board of Education meeting on May 7, 2025, focused on celebrating the retirements of long-serving staff, approving the upcoming budget, and showcasing community engagement initiatives. The meeting also saw discussions about student-led business ventures, school events, and administrative updates, drawing active participation from board members and the public.
- NJ
- Union County
- 5/7/25
- 05/07/2025
- 34 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Hillside School Board meeting focused on budgetary challenges, including a $1.1 million decrease in state aid and a reduction in a major mental health grant, prompting discussions about raising local taxes to offset these financial losses. Superintendent Erskine Glover stressed the impact of these reductions on the district’s financial planning, noting that the loss of state aid and the mental health grant has created substantial fiscal pressure. The board deliberated on potential solutions, including a proposed increase in local tax levies, which have remained steady over the past three years, with only minor increases in the last eight years. The most recent 2% increase translates to an estimated $7 per month for the average homeowner.
- NJ
- Middlesex County
- 5/7/25
- 05/08/2025
- 158 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The recent East Brunswick School Board meeting tackled budgetary challenges while celebrating community engagement and student achievements. Discussions primarily revolved around the fiscal year 2026 budget and the district’s financial strategy, alongside acknowledgments of student and faculty contributions to the community.
- NJ
- Warren County
- 5/7/25
- 05/08/2025
- 55 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: At the recent Lopatcong Town Council meeting, discussions centered around the potential privatization of the town’s sewer services, ongoing infrastructure projects, and the financial challenges faced by the local sewage management system. The council is exploring options to address the financial strain on the sewer system, which is managed by Fsburg and subject to frequently changing EPA regulations. A $12 million project to replace aging sewer lines remains unfunded, raising concerns about the future of the town’s sewage management.
