Cliffside Park School Board Faces Heated Debate Over Student Athlete Eligibility and Safety Concerns

Overview: The recent Cliffside Park School Board meeting was marked by discussions around issues, including the eligibility of student athletes, safety concerns, and personnel changes within the district. The meeting saw exchanges between board members and guardians.

New Milford School Board Celebrates Student Achievements and Faces Rising Health Costs

Overview: The New Milford School Board meeting was marked by the celebration of student accomplishments in music and athletics, acknowledgment of personnel changes, and a detailed examination of the district’s financial challenges, particularly rising health benefits costs.

Blairstown Township Grapples with Environmental Testing Costs as Internet Expansion Progresses

Overview: During the recent Blairstown Township Committee meeting, environmental testing costs and internet expansion were prominent topics. The council debated the financial implications of ongoing groundwater testing by GeoWorks, while also hearing from Robert Bole, CEO of Planet Networks, about progress in improving high-speed internet coverage in the area. The meeting also addressed various community issues, including affordable housing regulations and local elections.

Palisades Park School Board Faces Uncollected Funds and Staff Negotiation Challenges

Overview: In a recent meeting of the Palisades Park Borough School Board, attention was devoted to the issue of $54,000 in uncollected funds owed to the school district from the prior fiscal year and ongoing staff compensation negotiations. The board discussed their unsuccessful attempts to recover these funds from the borough administration, with plans to engage in further dialogue with borough officials and potentially, the mayor, to resolve the matter. The meeting also highlighted a stalemate in staff contract negotiations, as teachers voiced concerns over compensation that falls below the county average.

New Restaurant Sparks Discussion on Parking and Waste Management at River Edge Land Use Board Meeting

Overview: During a recent River Edge Land Use Board meeting, discussions centered around a new restaurant, I Chihuahua Inc. , which plans to open on Kinderkamack Road in space previously occupied by a pizza establishment. The board scrutinized the restaurant’s site plan approval application, focusing on issues such as parking arrangements and waste management plans. The board’s planner and engineer reviewed the application, finding it complete and ready for public session. The applicant’s attorney, Mr. Barrett, presented the case for the new venture, emphasizing its focus on takeout service with minimal on-site cooking, using equipment like microwaves and steamers.