- NJ
- Union County
- 10/15/24
- 10/17/2024
- 91 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The recent Linden City Council meeting prominently featured a celebration honoring Taja Elliott, crowned Miss Grand New Jersey 2024, as well as a presentation on federal services available to residents. The meeting also covered a range of local issues, from traffic ordinances to community safety.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 10/15/24
- 10/15/2024
- 89 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The recent Leonia School Board meeting highlighted community concerns about the nutritional quality of school cafeteria offerings and engaged in discussions on strategic planning, financial accountability, and facility improvements.
- NJ
- Morris County
- 10/15/24
- 10/15/2024
- 176 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Dover School Board meeting focused on the challenges of standardized testing, revealing that district students are performing below state averages in many areas, while also addressing significant infrastructure issues in aging school buildings. The board also discussed innovative programs aimed at improving student engagement and achievement.
- NJ
- Hunterdon County
- 10/15/24
- 10/15/2024
- 162 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Bethlehem Town Council meeting was marked by debate over a rezoning petition for a property on Technology Drive. Community members voiced strong opinions against converting the industrially zoned site into residential use, emphasizing concerns about housing saturation, environmental impacts, and the need for business development. Residents like Mary Joe McCol and Francine Speak expressed apprehension about the potential environmental consequences on the Lehigh River and rising taxes, particularly for seniors. They highlighted that the area already has a considerable number of apartment units under construction, with Speak citing a decrease in rental demand and advocating for a business focus instead.
- NJ
- Middlesex County
- 10/15/24
- 10/15/2024
- 34 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Old Bridge School Board convened on October 15, 2024, to deliberate on issues affecting the district, notably the heightened security concerns at local football games. The meeting also addressed structural issues with school infrastructure and recognized the superintendent’s commendable contributions to the school community.