Teaneck Town Council Addresses Community Unrest Over Middle East Conflict, Passes Unity Resolution

Overview: The recent Teaneck Town Council meeting saw the adoption of a “Peace and Unity” resolution amidst an emotionally-charged exchange of viewpoints from residents over the Israel-Hamas war and its impact on the Teaneck community. The move follows an October council resolution condemning Hamas for the recent terrorist attacks in Israel.

Hackensack City Council Recognizes Milestones, Addresses Community Concerns and Progresses on Urban Development

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Hackensack City Council addressed several pressing community issues and celebrated key milestones. The council recognized the 100th anniversary of the Majestic Temple and mourned the passing of local baseball coach, Jamie Canal. Mayor John Labrosse condemned the recent Hamas attack on Israel while expressing concern for innocent Gaza residents. Furthermore, the council discussed planned redevelopment projects, local park improvements, and efforts to mitigate local flooding, all while maintaining a zero municipal tax levy increase for the third consecutive year.

Englewood City Council Meeting Erupts over Affordable Housing Error and Israel-Hamas War, Ends Early Over Safety Concerns

Overview: In its recent meeting, the Englewood City Council discussed the discovery of a typographical error in its affordable housing overlay zone ordinance, causing confusion for residents in specific areas. The meeting was also marked by frequent interuptions from residents over the council’s stance on the Israel-Palestine conflict, culminating in the meeting ending early for safety reasons.

Englewood City Council Addresses Best Practices Inventory, Master Plan, and Community Concerns in Recent Meeting

Overview: In a recent Englewood City Council meeting, key topics including the 2023 best practices inventory, the city’s master plan, and concerns about community facilities took center stage. Council members Charles Cobb, Kenneth Rosenzweig, Lisa Wisotsky, Judith Maron, Kevin Wilson, and Mayor Michael Wildes all participated in the meeting, which was also marked by vocal community engagement and a sudden interruption due to safety concerns.

Fair Lawn Schools Shine in NJSLA Rankings, Address Concerns Over Student Safety.

Overview: In the latest Fair Lawn School Board meeting, the district’s performance on New Jersey Student Learning Assessments (NJSLA) was praised, with students surpassing state averages in English Language Arts and Math. The district was also recognized as the sixth-best small city in a Wallet Hub ranking. However, concerns were raised over the safety and well-being of Jewish students in light of recent events in Israel. Additionally, updates on various school activities, initiatives, and the district’s approach towards improving student performance were discussed.