Ayer-Shirley Regional School Committee Tackles Opioid Crisis with Intermunicipal Agreement

Overview: In a joint session with the Board of Health, the Ayer-Shirley Regional School Committee meeting focused on the creation and management of an opioid abatement collaborative using funds from opioid settlements. This initiative, underpinned by an Intermunicipal Agreement (IMA), aims to pool resources from several towns to effectively address the opioid crisis. Discussions also highlighted the funding challenges and administrative strategies for the senior center project, the fiscal year 2027 budget calendar, and the district’s financial challenges related to student transportation needs.

Ocean School Board Debates Naming Tribute for Beloved Coach Ki Amidst Community Concerns

Overview: The Ocean School Board meeting featured a discussion about potentially naming a facility in honor of Coach Ki, a key figure in the district’s history, alongside presentations on student performance data and public comments addressing communication and policy concerns. The board also explored the introduction of a new math program and the transition to adaptive student assessments.

Brick Township Allocates Funds for Public Safety and Infrastructure Improvements

Overview: In a recent Brick Town Council meeting, several resolutions were passed, focusing on public safety enhancements and infrastructure projects. The council approved a multi-million dollar budget for body-worn cameras for police, a new EMS ambulance, and various community development grants. Public comments highlighted ongoing environmental concerns due to pollution from the Garden State Parkway, urging action to protect residents’ health.

Parker City Council Tackles Public Safety Concerns After Dog Attack and Approves New Community Projects

Overview: The Parker City Council meeting on October 7 addressed community concerns, focusing on public safety issues related to a recent dog attack and approving several new projects aimed at improving local amenities. The council discussed the need for stricter enforcement of animal control laws, considered proposals for a mobile home dealership and RV sales business, and approved plans for a food truck facility and new playground equipment.

Glen Ridge School Board Initiates Superintendent Search Amid Enrollment Decline and Demographic Shifts

Overview: The recent Glen Ridge School Board meeting focused on the search for a new superintendent following the resignation of the previous leader, Mr. Arlington, as well as detailed presentations on demographic trends and school enrollment projections. Additionally, the board discussed the district’s high Quality Assurance and Compliance scores and addressed public concerns about the high school baseball team’s coaching situation.