Sayreville School Board Elects First Latino Vice President Amidst Curriculum Overhauls

Overview: In a development, the Sayreville School Board elected Mr. Eloy Fernandez as its new president, along with Mrs. Leidy Maldonado as vice president. Alongside these elections, the board also conducted discussions on revising their mathematics curriculum.

Clifton School Board Welcomes Youngest Member Amid Leadership Elections

Overview: The Clifton School Board meeting held on January 6, 2026, was marked by the swearing-in of new board members, including the youngest elected official, Elias Ragsdale, and the election of Judith A. Bassford as the board president. The board grappled with electing a vice president.

Woodbridge Township Council Elects First Female President and Vice President in Historic Session

Overview: The Woodbridge Township Council meeting was marked by historic leadership elections, with Councilwoman Sharon McAuliffe elected as council president and Councilwoman Lizbeth DeJesus as vice president. The meeting also included the swearing-in of council members and the recognition of newly elected female fire chiefs.

Union Town Council Welcomes New Leadership and Celebrates Community Achievements

Overview: The recent Union Town Council meeting marked a significant day as James Bowser Jr. and Patricia Guerra-Frazier were officially sworn in, with Guerra-Frazier becoming the first Latina mayor of Union. The meeting, attended by Governor-elect Mikey Cheryl, also highlighted substantial progress in community projects, public safety initiatives, and upcoming enhancements to parks and recreational facilities.

Brookline School Committee Faces Overcrowding and Sustainability Challenges

Overview: The Brookline School Committee meeting on December 18, 2025, addressed issues, including overcrowding at Driscoll School and the town’s sustainability efforts. Parents voiced concerns about large class sizes impacting educational quality, while the committee also discussed environmental initiatives, such as the adoption of a municipal decarbonization roadmap and zero-emission vehicle policies.