- NJ
- Essex County
- 1/4/24
- 01/04/2024
- 123 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent South Orange-Maplewood School Board meeting, notable topics included the election of new board officers with Dr. Qawi Telesford as president, the debate over the superintendent search firm selection, and the strong community support for a student walkout in solidarity with Palestine. The meeting was a platform for community engagement, with numerous public comments addressing the board’s approach to student activism and ethical leadership.
- NJ
- Middlesex County
- 1/4/24
- 01/05/2024
- 90 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The East Brunswick School Board recently convened to elect new leadership, with Laurie Lachs taking the position of Board President and Heather Guas elected as Vice President after a tie-breaking vote. The meeting also addressed a range of issues including the adoption of the New Jersey School Board member code of ethics, the integration of digital platforms for meeting notices, and the recognition of student achievements. Notably, the session turned its focus to global and local concerns raised by community members, such as the crisis in Gaza, drug issues in schools, and the Israel-Palestine conflict.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 1/2/24
- 01/03/2024
- 57 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Tenafly Borough Council meeting, Mayor Mark Zinna confirmed his re-election alongside new council members John Sarr and Jamie Corsair, with Governor Phil Murphy and Senator Gordon Johnson in attendance to express their support. The meeting also paid tribute to Councilwoman Lauren Dayton for her six years of service, while setting forth Mayor Zinna’s priorities for 2024, which include infrastructure improvement, community engagement, and economic development.
- NJ
- Middlesex County
- 12/26/23
- 12/27/2023
- 69 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: During the December 26, 2023 meeting, the East Brunswick Town Council tackled an array of issues, ranging from impassioned pleas regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict to local developments such as the construction of a new ice rink and cricket field, and the implementation of a new garbage contract.
- NJ
- Essex County
- 12/19/23
- 188 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Maplewood Town Council meeting, members of the community voiced diverse opinions on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, while the council appointed a new Township Attorney, recognized the retirement of a long-serving official, and approved a local cannabis business. The council also discussed a grant for constructing ADA-compliant curb cuts and the potential revision of pool fees for 2024.