Saddle Brook Council Honors Youth Champions, Tackles Safety & Flooding Issues

Overview: In a recent meeting of the Saddle Brook Town Council, a range of significant issues were discussed including local traffic safety concerns, plans to honor a local youth sports team’s achievement, and the problem of flooding in lower-lying areas of the town.

Teaneck School Board Introduces Students to Election Work

Overview: In a recent Teaneck School Board meeting, Superintendent Dr. Andre Spencer announced a new initiative to involve students as election workers in collaboration with town election clerk.

Palisades Park Board Exempts High-Achieving Students from Finals; Addresses AC and Security Concerns

Overview: During the recent meeting of the Palisades Park Board of Education, a curriculum-related resolution was passed, allowing high school students in grades 9-11 who achieve an “A” grade or better in a full-year course to be exempted from final exams. Additionally, the Board addressed community concerns regarding school security and AC malfunctions at the beginning of the school year.

Oakland Residents Decry “Eyesore” Sewage Plant

Overview: Residents gathered during a recent Oakland Borough Council meeting to express growing concerns over the mounting issues surrounding the local sewage plant’s unsightly appearance and potential safety hazards it poses in the Mountain Lakes Road neighborhood. The council also discussed progress on environmental initiatives and infrastructure developments in the Oakland area. Mayor Linda H. Schwager and council members including Steven Saliani, Eric Kulmala, John McCann, Pat Pignatelli, Kevin Slasinski, and Russell Talamini addressed the concerns raised during the various segments of the meeting.

Teaneck School Board Grapples with Bullying, Inequality, and Graduation Assessments

Overview: In a far-reaching meeting that touched on everything from academic goals to public concerns, the Teaneck School Board navigated a sea of issues aimed at bettering education for its diverse student body. Of most immediate concern were unresolved cases of bullying—especially against transgender students—inequalities in graduation assessments, and new initiatives to support English as a Second Language (ESL) students.