Englewood Council Begrudgingly Passes Overlay Zones to Boost Affordable Housing

Overview: The Englewood City Council reconvened recently, delving deeper into the city’s affordable housing challenges, building upon the discussions from July’s session. As the city grapples with its constitutional obligation to provide affordable housing to address economic disparities, the council is faced with the task of reconciling these obligations with the concerns of its residents.

Ramsey Schools Eye AI: Fresh Faces and Forward Thinking Shape the Future

Overview: In its recent meeting, the Ramsey Board of Education discussed the evolving role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in curriculum and warmly welcomed fresh perspectives, including a student representative, to its team. The meeting, aligned with the New Jersey Open Public Meetings Act, had most board members in attendance, including Jennifer Burns, Nicholas Capuano, Ralph J. Caputo, Laura Behrmann, Andrew Seltzer, David Stitz, and Andrea Lamendola.

School Board Celebrates Increased Graduation Readiness and ELL Program Success

Overview: In a recent Leonia School Board meeting, a variety of significant developments emerged, including increased graduation readiness and notable success in the English Language Learner (ELL) program. The meetings also served as a platform for local residents’ concerns, deliberations on the board’s spending, and progress reports on various district-wide initiatives.

Ramapo-Indian Hills Pulls the Brakes on Mental Health Initiatives

Overview: A recent Ramapo-Indian Hills School Board meeting saw a lengthy debate over the implementation and extent of mental health services in the school district, revealing a contentious divide among board members, staff, and community members.

New Milford Council Advances Main Street Revamp and Seeks to Curb ‘Treasure Hunters’

Overview: In a recent New Milford Borough Council meeting, prominent strides were taken in local governance with a spotlight on infrastructure improvement and historic preservation. Discussions mainly centered around the Main Street Improvement Project and the introduction of new local ordinances, promising changes that are expected to enhance the overall community.