Bridgewater Town Council Swears in Mayor and Members, Sets Agenda for 2024

Overview: The Bridgewater Town Council meeting saw the re-election of Mayor Matthew Moench and the election of council members Timothy Ring and Michael Kirsh.

Manchester School Board Elects New President and Vice President

Overview: The Manchester School Board convened to swear in newly elected board members and appoint new leadership. Gayle Mount was elected as Board President and Laura Wingler as Vice President. During the meeting, a code of ethics was outlined for board members, and the meeting schedule was updated to accommodate extended executive sessions.

New Milford Borough Council Swears in Members and Outlines 2024 Committees

Overview: The New Milford Borough Council convened for a reorganization meeting, where they conducted the swearing-in of reelected Council members Ira Grotsky and Matthew Seymour for the year 2024. The Council also nominated and elected Hedy Grant as the new Council President, succeeding Randi Duffie. Key appointments to various committees and boards were announced, including the Arts Committee and Planning Board, with a focus on community service and development. The meeting also acknowledged the contributions of outgoing fire chief Rob O’Brien and welcomed incoming fire department officers.

Ramsey Borough Council Swears in Members and Sets Stage for 2024

Overview: In a recent telephonic meeting, the Ramsey Borough Council saw the reorganization of its members with the swearing-in of Councilwoman Judy Cusick and Councilman Michael Gutwetter. Mayor Deirdre A. Dillon presided over the session that included the adoption of bylaws, election of Council President Peter Kilman, and the confirmation of numerous appointments across various borough committees.

New Milford School Board Addresses Anti-Bullying Policies and Procedures

Overview: In a recent New Milford School Board meeting, members delved deeply into the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act, discussing the criteria and processes for identifying and addressing harassment, intimidation, and bullying (HIB) incidents within the school district. The board members, including newly sworn-in Nicole Dunne, Paige Ryan, and Anthony Albro, engaged in a review of HIB policies, with Superintendent Danielle Shanley and other board members discussing the legal, practical, and ethical considerations involved in managing such cases.