Watchung School Board Deliberates on Strategic Plan with Focus on Student Achievement and Engagement

Overview: In a recent Watchung School Board meeting, members engaged in discussions about setting district goals that prioritize student achievement and engagement, aligning these objectives with a broader strategic plan.

Bridgewater Town Council Discusses Budget Amendments, Road Improvements, and Energy Concerns

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Bridgewater Town Council focused on topics including the adoption of the 2025 municipal budget, the ongoing road improvement program, and public concerns about energy consumption related to emerging technologies and data centers.

Somerville Planning Board Reviews Avalon Project Amendments and Advances EV Charging Regulations

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Somerville Planning Board focused on reviewing amendments for the Avalon Somerville Station project and discussed the intricacies of new regulations for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, emphasizing public safety and structural clarity. The board also touched on updates to affordable housing initiatives and deck regulation ordinances.

Bound Brook School Board Celebrates Administrator’s Retirement, Tackles Bullying and Financial Challenges

Overview: The Bound Brook School Board meeting centered around the retirement of long-serving school business administrator Michael C. Gorski, significant reductions in bullying incidents, and financial resolutions concerning custodial services and facility updates.

Franklin Township Expungement Clinic Draws Hundreds, Offers Free Legal Aid

Overview: The Franklin Township Human Relations Commission meeting spotlighted a successful expungement clinic that had attracted over 200 attendees, providing crucial free legal assistance to the community. This clinic, the second of its kind, was a collaboration with the public defenders’ office aimed at helping individuals expunge their criminal records without the usual financial burden, which can range from $500 to several thousand dollars. The event was lauded as a community service, and it was noted that a similar law night was organized with the state bar association, offering free one-on-one legal consultations.