- NJ
- Morris County
- 10/15/24
- 10/15/2024
- 24 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Kinnelon School Board meeting on October 15, 2024, focused on enhancing school security with the proposed installation of a new security fence and swipe entrance monitors. It also celebrated numerous student achievements, including National Merit Scholar recognitions and the setting of a new soccer goal record.
- NJ
- Hudson County
- 10/15/24
- 10/15/2024
- 10 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Bayonne School Board meeting on October 15th featured updates from Bayonne High School’s student government and discussions on staff contract details. The meeting was notable for its focus on student engagement activities and ongoing communication regarding staff negotiations.
- MA
- Middlesex County
- 10/15/24
- 10/15/2024
- 71 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Medford School Committee meeting highlighted the need to upgrade the district’s safety systems, with an estimated cost of $1.9 million. This upgrade includes infrastructure such as door locks, cameras, and telephone installations, but the absence of expected grant funding leaves the district searching for alternatives to cover these costs. The meeting also addressed other significant infrastructure challenges, including HVAC system replacements and drainage issues across various school facilities.
- NJ
- Hunterdon County
- 10/15/24
- 10/15/2024
- 162 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Bethlehem Town Council meeting was marked by debate over a rezoning petition for a property on Technology Drive. Community members voiced strong opinions against converting the industrially zoned site into residential use, emphasizing concerns about housing saturation, environmental impacts, and the need for business development. Residents like Mary Joe McCol and Francine Speak expressed apprehension about the potential environmental consequences on the Lehigh River and rising taxes, particularly for seniors. They highlighted that the area already has a considerable number of apartment units under construction, with Speak citing a decrease in rental demand and advocating for a business focus instead.
- NJ
- Middlesex County
- 10/15/24
- 10/15/2024
- 34 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Old Bridge School Board convened on October 15, 2024, to deliberate on issues affecting the district, notably the heightened security concerns at local football games. The meeting also addressed structural issues with school infrastructure and recognized the superintendent’s commendable contributions to the school community.