Bloomingdale Borough Council Approves $674,000 for Senior Center Improvements Amid Community Engagement

Overview: The Bloomingdale Borough Council convened on April 1, 2025, to address various community projects, with the most development being the approval of a $674,000 appropriation for improvements to the senior center. This includes the issuance of $641,500 in bonds or notes to finance a substantial portion of the project. The council’s decision came after a public hearing that saw no opposition, underlining community support for enhancing facilities for the borough’s senior citizens.

Pompton Lakes Borough Council Faces Parking Fee Controversy and Home Buyout Concerns

Overview: The Pompton Lakes Borough Council meeting addressed pressing community issues, including controversies over parking fees for local business owners and the implications of a proposed home buyout program in collaboration with the Township of Wayne.

Haledon School Board Faces Budget Cuts Amidst Community Concerns Over Education Funding

Overview: In the recent Haledon School Board meeting, discussions centered around the district’s financial challenges, the impact of reduced state aid, and community concerns regarding educational opportunities. A reduction of $688,000 in state aid has prompted the board to consider potential cuts to programs, sparking debates on the importance of sustaining educational quality despite financial constraints. The meeting also addressed facility usage by local youth sports teams, with passionate exchanges over community unity and the allocation of resources.

Passaic County Honors Trailblazing Women Leaders at Board of Commissioners Meeting

Overview: The recent Passaic County Board of Commissioners meeting was marked by a celebratory acknowledgment of female leaders in the community, in observance of National Women’s History Month. The meeting, held on March 25, 2025, recognized the achievements of four distinguished women who have made contributions to various sectors in the county. The honorees, including Gil Mailoff, Dr. Lori Newell, Alexandria Tacic, and Oshene Castillo, were lauded for their dedication, leadership, and community service.

Pompton Lakes Zoning Board Tackles Land Ownership Dispute Amidst Community Project Plans

Overview: The Pompton Lakes Zoning Board meeting on March 25, 2025, addressed a range of issues, most notably a dispute over land ownership affecting planned upgrades by the Board of Education. Other topics included concerns over the zoning variance approval process, playground equipment upgrades, and community volunteer initiatives.