Award-Winning Pascack Dance Team Makes Appeal for Uniform Funding

Overview: Members of the Pascack Regional Dance Team, which boasts over 22 national championship titles, appeared before the Pascack Valley School Board to appeal for financial assistance to purchase new uniforms. The appeal came amid discussions of remarkable advancements in standardized test scores and academic achievement metrics, with the district outperforming state averages in multiple categories.

Ridgefield School District Greenlights Mental Health Grant, Appointments in Recent Meeting

Overview: On June 15, the Ridgefield Board of Education unanimously approved the application for the School-Based Mental Health Grant, made significant personnel appointments, and authorized a multitude of financial and operational decisions. The meeting was held at Ridgefield High School’s Cafeteria, convening at 7:12 p.m., and wrapping up several hours later after an extensive agenda.

Engagement or Evasion? New Milford School Board Debates Value of Public Outreach

Overview: The New Milford School Board recently convened to tackle a variety of pressing topics, including community involvement in district matters, mental health, and the impact of staffing cuts on teacher morale.

New Leadership, Old Issues: Fair Lawn School Board Faces Overcrowding

Overview: At the recent Fair Lawn School Board meeting, of note was the ongoing issue of school overcrowding. Two local schools, Redburn Elementary School and TJ Middle School, were highlighted as reportedly being particularly affected, currently operating at 10% over their intended capacities.

Wyckoff Town Council Discusses Pedestrian Safety and Municipal Projects

Overview: At a recent Wyckoff Town Council meeting, the primary concern raised was the need for safer pedestrian pathways for the residents of Spring Meadow Condominium Association. Fred Lit, speaking on behalf of the senior community, highlighted the challenges they face, particularly when crossing Wyckoff Avenue. Established in 1980, the Spring Meadow community comprises over 150 active seniors who frequently traverse this area.