- FL
- Miami-Dade County
- 7/24/24
- 07/24/2024
- 634 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: Miami Beach City Commission has appointed Eric Carpenter as the new city manager, concluding a robust and lengthy selection process that included a series of nuanced discussions and deliberations. The meeting, which spanned several agenda items, also featured discussion over a residential parking permit pilot program for North Beach and various amendments to city ordinances.
- MA
- Plymouth County
- 7/23/24
- 07/24/2024
- 84 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Halifax Conservation Commission convened on July 23, 2024, addressing a range of environmental issues from stormwater management to the restoration of natural habitats. Among the topics discussed were the management of a stormwater permit application for a property on P Street, with input from the Fire and Highway Departments, and the potential chemical contamination from an Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) survey on River Street. Additionally, the commission explored the implementation of a front country trail and Greenway, a century-old idea coming to fruition.
- NJ
- Camden County
- 7/23/24
- 07/24/2024
- 106 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Cherry Hill School Board recently convened to discuss and set forth a variety of initiatives aimed at supporting and enhancing student achievement. Among the topics were the establishment of ambitious district goals for the 2024-2025 school year, the implementation of new curricula, the expansion of preschool programs, and the development of an online data dashboard for increased transparency. Additionally, the board addressed communication among its members, the need for Spanish teachers, and community concerns ranging from special education to the impact of school sports on local residents.
- NJ
- Somerset County
- 7/23/24
- 07/23/2024
- 52 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Bridgewater-Raritan Regional Board of Education meeting, discussions centered around student assessment standards, including the NJ GPA and Access testing results, with a noted performance decrease in the NJ GPA scores and a slight increase in students exiting the ESL program. The board also addressed concerns regarding COVID-19’s impact on education, declining enrollment in the German language program, and mental health support initiatives within the district.
- NJ
- Essex County
- 7/23/24
- 07/24/2024
- 133 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: At the West Orange Town Council’s recent meeting, decisions were made including the approval of an ABC license transfer to Legacy Manor LLC and the appointment of John Dac as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The council also discussed community events, development issues, and the garbage contract, among other topics.