Bernards Township Honors Longtime Volunteer and Celebrates Italian Heritage Month

Overview: The Bernards Township Council recently held a meeting where they honored Kathleen “Kippy” Pichi, a dedicated community volunteer with nearly three decades of service. The council also recognized October as Italian Heritage Month, highlighting the contributions of Italian-Americans to the community. The meeting included discussions on cultural heritage, best practices for township management, and public concerns about election conduct and zoning issues.

Watchung Hills School Board Focuses on Career Readiness and Student Integration

Overview: The recent Watchung Hills School Board meeting addressed significant initiatives aimed at enhancing student career readiness and fostering a supportive school environment. Key discussions centered on the expansion of the career internship program, social-emotional learning strategies, and enhanced community engagement efforts.

Hillsborough Borough Council Awards Nearly $10,000 in Grants to Local Organizations

Overview: The Hillsborough Borough Council meeting on October 15, 2024, was a platform for community support and engagement, with the most notable highlight being the awarding of nearly $10,000 in grants by the Hillsborough Township Credit Card Advisory Committee to 13 local organizations. Alongside this, the meeting covered a variety of important community updates, infrastructure projects, and public safety reminders.

Bridgewater Planning Board Grapples with Stormwater Challenges and Chick-fil-A Site Plan

Overview: The Bridgewater Planning Board meeting primarily addressed pressing stormwater management issues related to a potential redevelopment site and the approval of a Chick-fil-A site plan on Route 202. Concerns about environmental impacts, the state of current infrastructure, and redevelopment criteria dominated the discussions, which also included a proposal for a new Chick-fil-A restaurant, highlighting issues of traffic management, site design, and operational logistics.

Montgomery School Board Considers Changes to Anti-Bullying Policy Amid Concerns

Overview: During the recent Montgomery School Board meeting, a primary focus was on revising the district’s anti-bullying policy. The board discussed a proposed change aimed at streamlining the process for handling allegations of harassment, intimidation, and bullying (HIB). This change is intended to reduce the burden on staff and minimize unnecessary trauma for students, given that many allegations do not meet the strict legal definition of HIB yet still require attention.