Watchung Hills School Board Celebrates Infrastructure Upgrades and Student Achievements Amid Testing Concerns

Overview: The recent Watchung Hills School Board meeting focused on infrastructure improvements, student successes, and ongoing challenges with standardized testing. Key topics included the completion of various school projects, transportation updates, and remarkable student achievements, alongside frustrations with state testing requirements.

Somerville Borough Council Supports Girl Scouts’ Homeless Aid Project, Debates Waste Management Changes

Overview: In a recent Somerville Borough Council meeting, the council showed strong support for a new community initiative by Girl Scout Troop 61161 aimed at aiding the homeless population. The meeting also included discussions on solid waste management, environmental awards, and fire inspection protocols, among other topics.

Nikki Dalton Appointed to Warren School Board Amid Discussions on Safety and Technology

Overview: The Warren School Board meeting featured the appointment of Nikki Dalton to an empty board seat, extended discussions on candidate qualifications, school safety, technology integration, and strategic planning for the district’s future.

Bernardsville Planning Board Abandons Liberty Farm Dogs LLC Application Amid Complex Subdivision Deliberations

Overview: The Bernardsville Planning Board meeting saw notable decisions, including the abandonment of the Liberty Farm Dogs LLC application and discussions on a complex subdivision proposal involving the estate of Bertha E. Rushman.

Bedminster Residents Voice Frustration Over Power Outages and Infrastructure Issues

Overview: In a recent Bedminster Town Council meeting, residents expressed deep frustration over the reliability of their electrical service, urging for more proactive measures from Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) and demanding improvements in the infrastructure that has consistently failed them. Concerns ranged from prolonged outages, voltage surges, and aging underground cables to the broader implications on property values and quality of life.