- NJ
- Monmouth County
- 12/27/23
- 12/27/2023
- 11 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Long Branch City Council meeting, residents learned of ongoing delays in obtaining CPA audits for Pier Village 3, raising concerns over accountability and financial transparency. Vincent LePore, a local resident, highlighted the administration’s extended timeline to fulfill his Open Public Records Act (OPRA) request, which now reaches a six-month delay. The audits are critical for verifying compliance with financial agreements tied to the urban renewal project’s Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) program.
- NJ
- Essex County
- 12/14/23
- 49 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Fairfield School Board meeting, issues surrounding teacher retention in the district took center stage. Co-presidents of the Fairfield Education Association, Jen Valente and Vanessa Mayor, highlighted the high number of teacher resignations and its impact on the district. Other concerns discussed ranged from administrative approvals to new business plans, with the meeting ending with public comments, numerous parent voices echoing the concerns for teacher retention.
- NJ
- Monmouth County
- 12/13/23
- 19 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Long Branch City Council’s recent meeting on December 13, 2023, focused significantly on Pier Village 3 audit delays, with members of the public expressing concern over the lack of transparency and accountability. In addition, a resident raised a issue regarding the unauthorized removal of her sidewalk by a contractor, which the council vowed to resolve.
- NJ
- Hudson County
- 12/12/23
- 60 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Hoboken School Board convened recently to celebrate the achievements of its students, discuss school initiatives, and report on completed audits. The meeting spotlighted the outstanding students from Joseph F. Brandt School, Connors School, Wallace School, Hoboken Middle School, and Hoboken High School. Superintendent Christine Johnson also announced upcoming programs including a career ecosystem lab, a dual enrollment partnership with NJIT, and a language immersion program in Costa Rica.
- NJ
- Monmouth County
- 11/20/23
- 140 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Middletown School Board meeting, discussions on content restrictions concerning the BrainPOP platform arose, with parents and residents expressing concerns over limiting access to sensitive topics such as the Holocaust, slavery, and depression. The board also celebrated student achievements in academics and sports, discussed future events and activities, and gave an update on the district’s ongoing performance review.