- NJ
- Passaic County
- 12/20/2024
- 26 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Bloomingdale School Board meeting covered several topics, including the introduction of new electives at Waler Bergen and the exploration of a shared services agreement with the local Department of Public Works (DPW). The Board also addressed recent staff resignations and the progress of policy revisions.
- NJ
- Passaic County
- 12/18/24
- 12/19/2024
- 61 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting, the Hawthorne Borough Council addressed issues, including drone activity and regulations, the borough’s affordable housing obligations, and significant infrastructure projects. Notable announcements included the upcoming retirement of the Christian Health Care Center’s CEO and the recognition of a long-serving council member.
- NJ
- Passaic County
- 12/17/24
- 12/17/2024
- 310 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: During a recent Paterson City Council meeting, discussions unfolded as council members grappled with multifaceted issues, chiefly the growing homelessness crisis and the allocation of funds for community projects. The proposed ordinance to address vagrancy and homelessness in public spaces sparked debate, highlighting the complexities of enforcing such measures and the strain on local resources. Council members expressed varied opinions on the ordinance, which seeks to impose fines and penalties for camping in public areas without offering adequate shelter solutions, reflecting deep divisions on how to balance enforcement with compassion.
- NJ
- Passaic County
- 12/17/24
- 12/17/2024
- 310 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: During a recent Paterson City Council meeting, discussions unfolded as council members grappled with multifaceted issues, chiefly the growing homelessness crisis and the allocation of funds for community projects. The proposed ordinance to address vagrancy and homelessness in public spaces sparked debate, highlighting the complexities of enforcing such measures and the strain on local resources. Council members expressed varied opinions on the ordinance, which seeks to impose fines and penalties for camping in public areas without offering adequate shelter solutions, reflecting deep divisions on how to balance enforcement with compassion.
- NJ
- Passaic County
- 12/17/24
- 12/18/2024
- 153 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting of the Passaic City Council, discussions focused on a proposed ordinance aimed at regulating rent increases, sparking a debate over its potential effects on both tenants and landlords, and its implications for property investment in the city. The ordinance, which was read for the first time, seeks to protect tenants from significant rent hikes while also considering the needs of property owners, and it has ignited discussions about the balance between tenant protections and maintaining an attractive environment for developers.
