- NJ
- Essex County
- 4/30/24
- 04/30/2024
- 112 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: During a recent Verona School Board meeting, members and the community engaged in a discussion on various high-priority topics including the district’s budget, safety protocols, and ongoing litigation involving the board and specific staff members. The meeting began by acknowledging the contribution of the non-profit organization Child, which supports children with individual learning differences, for awarding three $500 grants to district staff.
- MA
- Bristol County
- 4/30/24
- 05/01/2024
- 41 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Fall River Historical Commission meeting on April 30th, 2024, illuminated the history and potential for preservation in the Steep Brook area. A presentation by Roger Williams University students and faculty revealed multiple properties with eligibility for the National Register and the possibility of establishing a new historic district. This comprehensive survey of Steep Brook not only highlighted historic buildings but also outlined the area’s transformation from a native tribal land to a bustling commercial center, emphasizing its connection with significant events like the Underground Railroad.
- NJ
- Somerset County
- 4/29/24
- 04/29/2024
- 73 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Bernardsville Borough Council’s April 9th, 2024 meeting saw the announcement of a stable tax rate alongside discussions on community initiatives and local concerns. The meeting, which covered a range of topics from the annual budget to community events, also included public hearings on various ordinances and a motion for a closed executive session.
- NJ
- Middlesex County
- 4/29/24
- 04/30/2024
- 187 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting, the Highland Park School Board addressed a comprehensive range of topics from security and student discipline to budget allocations and community programs. The most discussions centered on a new law enforcement resolution, a pilot program utilizing AI for student counseling, and the upcoming school year’s budget that includes a tax levy increase and a decrease in state aid.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 4/29/24
- 04/29/2024
- 119 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Emerson School Board meeting, discussions culminated in the approval of the upcoming school year’s budget. The budget prioritizes maintaining the district’s staffing levels, with only one position reduction due to retirement, and supports various educational initiatives, including expanded ESL programs and math curriculum revisions. Capital projects such as roof replacement, tennis court renovations, and classroom renovations were also addressed. The proposed tax levy increase of approximately 2.9% will result in an average $219 increase in taxes for the average homeowner.