Mountainside School Board Forms New Committee to Address High School Contract Issues

Overview: The Mountainside School Board meeting focused on strategic discussions regarding committee structures, particularly the formation of a new committee to address high school send-receive issues with Berkeley Heights. Other topics included committee appointments, meeting schedules, and community engagement.

Kenilworth School Board Elects New President Amid Public Concerns Over School Facilities

Overview: The Kenilworth School Board convened recently to elect new leadership, review committee roles, and address community concerns about school facilities and safety. Dr. Michelle Panichi was unanimously elected as the new president, and a member of the public raised issues about lighting at a community field and parking violations at a local school.

Kenilworth School Board Addresses Community Concerns and Elects New Leadership in Eventful Meeting

Overview: The recent Kenilworth School Board meeting saw the election of new leadership, a comprehensive ethics training session, and a lively public comment period where community concerns about school facilities and safety were discussed.

Berkeley Heights Environmental Commission’s “No More Scary Drain” Contest Gains National Attention

Overview: The Berkeley Heights Environmental Commission meeting on January 6, conducted via Zoom, highlighted several key environmental initiatives. The standout discussion focused on the “No More Scary Drain” contest’s success, which promotes the “Adopt a Drain” program. This competition, a collaboration with Chatham, has not only increased local drain adoption and cleanups but also gained national recognition as a model for similar efforts across the United States. Other topics included discussions on remote meeting legality, budget requests for environmental projects, and ongoing community engagement efforts.

Kenilworth Borough Council Welcomes New Members and Sets Collaborative Tone for 2025

Overview: The recent meeting of the Kenilworth Borough Council was marked by the swearing-in of newly elected council members Joseph Finistrella and Douglas G. Piper, alongside the unanimous election of Savino Scorese as council president. The meeting emphasized collaboration and community service, featuring notable guest Senator Joe Cryan and highlighting plans for continued innovation in the borough.