Bloomingdale Adopts Challenging 2024 Municipal Budget

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Bloomingdale Borough Council approved the 2024 municipal budget. The approved budget addresses the challenges of decreased revenue, increased expenditures, and balancing the need for essential services with fiscal responsibility.

Passaic County Advances Key Urban Redevelopment and Parks Expansion

Overview: The Passaic County Board of Commissioners met recently to deliberate on a range of significant urban development initiatives and oversee progress on community-enhancing projects. The session’s focal points included discussions on the relinquishment of reverter rights on properties earmarked for residential development, a $12 million project for a new park—marking the first in the county since the 1970s—and the Main Avenue Redevelopment plan, alongside addressing public safety concerns on Mount Prospect Avenue.

Haledon School Honors Educators, Discusses Construction and Contracts

Overview: The Haledon School Board recently held a meeting that encompassed topics including the honoring of distinguished staff members, discussions about ongoing construction projects, and the addressing of contracts. Notably, the board paid tribute to retirees and celebrated the achievements of the Teacher of the Year and the Educational Services Professional of the Year. Additionally, the meeting delved into the details of a sole food service contract bid, discussed the construction project’s progress, and examined financial matters such as the emergent capital grant application.

Paterson Raises Palestinian Flag in Solidarity

Overview: In a demonstration of international solidarity, the Paterson City Council acknowledged the raising of the Palestinian flag at a recent meeting, an event that showcased the city’s embrace of its Palestinian American community and their cultural and humanitarian concerns. The flag-raising ceremony was accompanied by speeches, performances, and a collective recognition of the ongoing conflict in Palestine, with efforts to promote awareness and unity at the forefront.

Little Falls Planning Board Reviews Residential Expansion Plans and Discusses Transit Zone Variances

Overview: In the Little Falls Planning Board meeting on June 6, 2024, the board primarily addressed two issues: the approval of a residential expansion and the discussion of variances in the Transit Village Central Business District (TVCBD).