Belleville School Board Faces Scrutiny Over Vendor Gifts Policy and Public Relations Contracts

Overview: The Belleville School Board meeting on September 16 featured discussions on various policies, with intense scrutiny over the abolition of a vendor gifts policy and the hiring of a public relations firm. The board also addressed community concerns about transparency, budget increases, and school safety.

Lower Town Council Investigates Environmental Damage from Film Crew

Overview: The Lower Town Council meeting focused on addressing environmental damage allegedly caused by a film crew in Douglas Park. The council acknowledged public concerns and confirmed ongoing investigations into the matter by the local police and township management.

Little Egg Harbor School Board Discusses New 911 Alert for Disabled Children, Cell Phone Policies, and Budgeting Issues

Overview: The recent Little Egg Harbor School Board meeting covered a range of topics, including the introduction of a new 911 alert form for children with disabilities, discussions on cell phone policies, and detailed budgeting matters. The board also addressed logistics for private school transportation reimbursements and the need for additional ESL staff to support growing enrollment.

Miami Beach City Commission Reviews $1 Billion Budget Amid Debates on Arts Funding and Public Safety

Overview: The Miami Beach City Commission convened to review and discuss the upcoming budget, projected to reach nearly one billion dollars.

Jersey City Historic Preservation Commission Denies

Overview: The Jersey City Historic Preservation Commission held a discussion on various agenda items, including the denial of a demolition application for a historically significant building on Palisade Avenue. The meeting also covered applications for certificates of appropriateness for several renovation projects within the city’s historic districts.