Fairfield School Board Elects New President and Vice President for 2024

Overview: In a development for the Fairfield School Board, Anthony DePascale was elected as the new Board President, while Angela Altaai was appointed as the Vice President for the 2024 calendar year. The election took place during the recent reorganization meeting.

Elmwood Park Borough Council Appoints New Officials Amidst Contentious Legal Counsel Debates

Overview: In an eventful Elmwood Park Borough Council meeting, Mayor Robert Colletti and Council Members Lorraine Pellegrine and Pamela Choy were sworn in following the certification of the November 7th general election results. Councilwoman Theresa Sheridan was named council president after a close vote, while discussions took place regarding the appointment of a new borough attorney, with the outgoing attorney Mr. Eng Grafia’s contributions being a focal point of contention. Additionally, the appointment of various board members, including debates on nominations to the Planning Board and other boards, highlighted the council’s active engagement in borough governance.

West Orange School Board Elects New Officers for 2024

Overview: In a notable start to the new year, the West Orange School Board held its reorganization meeting on January 4th, 2024, where it elected Brian Rock as President and Maria Vera as Vice President. The meeting saw the swearing-in of newly elected official Maria Vera. Superintendent Hayden Moore and board members expressed high regard for Vera’s intellect and dedication to education.

Saddle Brook Town Council Appoints New President and Addresses Community Concerns

Overview: In a recent Saddle Brook Town Council meeting, Councilman Todd J. Accomando was appointed as the council president for the year 2024, while David Gierek was named the planning board representative for a one-year term. The council addressed public safety concerns near schools and discussed traffic issues, specifically the problems faced by residents near Franklin School due to insufficient traffic control. Additionally, the meeting covered the clarification of the approval process for cannabis-related resolutions, the announcement of holiday home decorating contest winners, and a review of the township’s achievements in the past year including infrastructure enhancements and community support initiatives.

West Essex School Board Welcomes New Member, Elects President

Overview: The West Essex School Board meeting on January 4th, 2024, was marked by the swearing-in of new board member Lea Cristal and the re-election of members Frank Parate and Jonathan Sher. Mary Wajtz was elected as the new Board President, with Miss Calderone appointed as Vice President. The meeting also covered routine reorganization motions, a brief superintendent report, and a public session for comments.