Ridgefield School Board Focuses on National Assessment and Preschool Expansion

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Ridgefield School Board addressed a variety of topics, including the announcement that Ridgefield Memorial High School had been selected for the National Assessment of Educational Progress by the United States Department of Education. Superintendent Dr. Alexander Anemone also discussed the School Safety Data Report and revealed plans for policy manual updates, aiming for completion by year’s end. The board also discussed the challenges faced by English Language Learner (ELL) students and plans for reinstating the adult ESL program, with board member Michael Jacobs exploring funding options.

Palisades Park Board Grapples with Student Safety, School Facilities, and Financial Quandaries

Overview: The Palisades Park School Board recently addressed an array of issues, with prominent focus on student safety, the state of school facilities, and pressing financial matters.

Hackensack City Council Discusses Private Towing Ordinance and Major City Projects, Member Faces Criticism

Overview: In a detailed Hackensack City Council meeting, a wide range of topics were covered, most notably the comprehensive amendments to the private towing ordinance that has not been updated since 1952 and a dispute between a council member and a resident. Alongside this, discussions included updates on various city infrastructure projects and resolutions for health department issues, as well as a ceremony honoring newly sworn-in police lieutenants Matthew Schwartz and John Suarez.

Lodi Borough Council Discusses Safety Measures and Plans for Historical Markers

Overview: In a recent meeting of the Lodi Borough Council, members discussed several topics including new safety ordinances and the introduction of a program for historical markers to honor significant figures and landmarks in Lodi. The council demonstrated an active engagement with the public’s concerns, aiming to foster a safer and well-regulated community.

Mahwah Town Council Discusses Infrastructure Updates and Traffic Safety

Overview: In the recent Mahwah Town Council meeting, infrastructural concerns and updates primarily dominated the discussion, ranging from public utilities and road conditions to traffic safety measures. Various ongoing projects were analyzed, including potential measures to enhance traffic management at troublesome spots like Darlington Park and Ridge Road, where a traffic light installation emerged as a favorable solution. The resident-induced noise complaint due to a firehouse siren reactivation and the prospective use of Zoom for future meetings were among the other critical discussion points.