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.

Holdrum School Shines Post-Renovation, Celebrated in River Vale School Board Meeting

Overview: In a recent meeting, the River Vale School Board and Superintendent Melissa Signore came together to discuss a variety of topics, chief among them the successful renovation of Holdrum School. Lauded for its spacious hallways and advanced acoustic design, the renovation symbolizes a promising future for River Vale’s young scholars. Despite this bright note, the meeting also highlighted pressing issues including halted after-school transportation services due to lack of vendor interest.

Tenafly School Board Advances $2M Flood Mitigation Project

Overview: In a recent session, the Tenafly School Board grappled with pressing infrastructural issues and the poignant remembrances of lives lost during the September 11 attacks. Topping the priority list was the contentious topic of a vital $2 million flood mitigation project at the Smith School, which experienced exacerbated flooding issues during recent storms, including Hurricane Ida. The board is considering boosting the forthcoming referendum amount by $2 million to facilitate the project, aiming for state approval ahead of the decisive March 12, 2024 vote.

Tenafly Council Considers Reducing Housing Density to Address Climate Change

Overview: The Tenafly Borough Council convened recently to consider far-reaching amendments to its zoning and environmental regulations to combat climate change and flooding. The main focus was whether reducing housing density and increasing side yard setback for new homes is a viable strategy to combat environmental challenges intensified by global warming.