Emerson Borough Council Grapples with Storm Drainage Issues and Future Flood Mitigation

Overview: During the recent September 19th meeting of the Emerson Borough Council, storm drainage issues and their long-term impact stood as the focal point of discussion, revealing a community grappling with the urgency to revitalize its existing infrastructure to combat recurrent flooding. The council underscored the need for detailed drainage analyses to understand and address the challenges better, with borough officials and experts contemplating a structured yet pressing pathway to overhaul the existing infrastructure that buckles under heavy rainfalls.

Hillsdale School Board Approves New Academic and Safety Measures for School Year

Overview: In a Hillsdale Board of Education work session and regular meeting led by President Nicole Klas and overseen by Superintendent Dr. Robert V. Lombardy Jr., the board addressed a range of educational and financial resolutions for the 2023-2024 school year. Key takeaways included the adoption of new and revised curriculum, an extended contract with the Hillsdale Education Association, and enhanced strategies for student learning based on data analysis. Additionally, the board discussed personnel appointments, student school day hours, new and amended policies, budgetary adjustments, and plans concerning the rehab of George White School.

Fort Lee School Board Discusses Mentoring, Vocational Programs and Bus Issues

Overview: During the recent Fort Lee School Board meeting, board members, led by Superintendent Robert Kravitz, convened to discuss a teacher mentoring program, the initiation of a vocational training partnership, and community concerns regarding school transportation and the health curriculum.

Saddle Brook Meeting Addresses Educational Plans and Facility Concerns

Overview: In a recent Saddle Brook School Board meeting, members discussed educational initiatives, financial plans, and facility conditions. Issues raised during the public comments section notably included criticism of the district’s educational approach, concerns about physical safety due to broken dividers, poor drainage at the football field, and calls for greater transparency in the district’s financial dealings. Initiatives targeting student development and partnership successes were also highlighted. Discussions also encompassed collaborations with community organizations, the relocation of a polling station, and efforts to enhance communication within the community.

Teaneck School’s Lack of Security Officers Faces Scrutiny at Board Meeting

Overview: At a recent Teaneck School Board meeting, parents and board members voiced concerns over the district’s security protocols, focusing particularly on the staffing and roles of safety officers at schools.