- NJ
- Union County
- 5/13/24
- 05/13/2024
- 76 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The latest meeting of the Summit School Board concluded with significant leadership changes, including the election of a new president and vice president, along with the acceptance of substantial educational grants from the Summit Education Foundation. The board acknowledged the departure of a long-serving member and celebrated various achievements within the school district, including athletic and academic accolades as well as progress in strategic equity planning.
- MA
- Plymouth County
- 5/13/24
- 05/14/2024
- 18 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Halifax Board of Selectmen met to discuss increases in town expenses and preparations for the upcoming town meeting. The board approved a series of line item transfers to address budget shortfalls in various accounts, including a 50% increase in the Town Hall electricity rate and additional expenses in payroll and insurance due to mid-year rate hikes and contract negotiations. The meeting also covered the declaration of a surplus vehicle, the process for the upcoming town meeting, and procedural adjustments for future meetings.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 5/10/24
- 05/10/2024
- 21 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Wyckoff Town Council meeting, the adoption of a crucial bond ordinance, which would fund town improvements including road repairs and vehicle purchases for the Department of Public Works (DPW), was postponed due to the non-receipt of an expected $400,000 check from Public Service Electric and Gas Company (PSNG). The check, a contribution towards the town’s road program, is essential for proceeding with the bond ordinance that includes various items such as a new roof for a municipal building.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 5/9/24
- 05/10/2024
- 72 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Allendale Borough Council meeting focused on the adoption of the municipal budget for 2024, which was underscored as the most crucial agenda item for its impact on the town’s financial health and the residents’ tax obligations. The finance committee took center stage with its announcement that the tax increase would be kept below 1%, despite the challenges posed by economic conditions and the need for investments in public services.
- MA
- Worcester County
- 5/9/24
- 05/10/2024
- 107 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting, the Blackstone-Millville Regional School Committee addressed a series of significant initiatives and financial matters, highlighting the authorization of a substantial lighting project funded by a National Grid grant, updates to the program of study with new AP and elective courses, and the positive movement in the district’s budget discussions with local finance committees.