- NJ
- Warren County
- 7/31/24
- 08/01/2024
- 18 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Belvidere School Board has approved a contract extension for Superintendent Christopher Carrubba, who has led the district for 12 years. This decision met with public scrutiny during the meeting, where residents voiced concerns about the contract’s financial implications and Carrubba’s performance.
- MA
- Hampshire County
- 7/29/24
- 08/05/2024
- 153 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Granby Select Board meeting addressed several issues, including the impending retirement of the Town Administrator, the need for stricter leash laws following a dog bite incident, and the approval of various financial and community event matters.
- MA
- Middlesex County
- 7/24/24
- 07/31/2024
- 62 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The North Middlesex Regional School Committee meeting addressed a range of issues, headlined by the approval of a bullying prevention intervention plan that includes legal recommendations to address the challenge of social media-related bullying occurring outside of school hours. The plan will be reviewed annually with students and staff and incorporated into open houses to increase family awareness. Additionally, the committee approved a contract for the removal of asbestos in the Ashby Elementary School tunnels, authorized the superintendent’s proficient evaluation rating, and debated the appointment process for subcommittee community members.
- NJ
- Morris County
- 7/23/24
- 07/24/2024
- 58 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a contentious vote that underscored the complexities of local governance and community concerns, the Parsippany-Troy Hills Town Council opted to table an ordinance aimed at providing protection to the Puddingstone area, with a tight 3-2 vote leaving some community members and a council member expressing frustration. This decision took center stage at the recent council meeting, igniting passionate discourse over the urgency of enacting local protections versus waiting for potential changes from the Highland Council. The meeting also addressed a variety of other issues, such as the flood wall project, public safety enhancements, and traffic safety measures.
- MA
- Franklin County
- 7/22/24
- 07/23/2024
- 24 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Sunderland Select Board appointed Margaret Nardz as the interim Town Administrator and discussed the hiring process for a permanent replacement, debating between an in-house recruitment or hiring an external firm.