Southwick Board Faces Scrutiny Over Proposed Municipal Internet and Financial Decisions

Overview: The Southwick Select Board meeting on March 31, 2025, tackled a range of issues, with the proposed municipal internet service drawing particular scrutiny from residents. Concerns were raised about the project’s potential financial implications for taxpayers, alongside deliberations on reserve fund transfers and the need for thorough financial oversight.

Crescent City Commission Deliberates on City Manager Search and Community Maintenance Strategies

Overview: During the recent meeting of the Crescent City Commission, the selection process for a new city manager and potential collaboration with the county for maintenance tasks emerged as central topics. The commission discussed the qualifications of various candidates for the city manager position, deliberated on the logistics of candidate interviews, and considered enlisting county workers for city maintenance.

Hillside School Board Faces $4 Million Budget Shortfall, Proposes Tax Increase

Overview: At a recent Hillside School Board meeting, the financial state of the district took center stage as Superintendent Erskine Glover detailed a budget shortfall of nearly $4 million. This financial gap results from a combination of a 3% decrease in state aid, amounting to a loss of approximately $1.1 million, and rising costs in salaries and special education services. To address this deficit, a 2% increase in taxes was proposed, which would only partially alleviate the shortfall by covering $620,000.

Parsippany Troy Hills School Board Evaluates Superintendent and Considers Election Date Shift

Overview: The recent Parsippany Troy Hills School Board meeting primarily focused on the evaluation of the superintendent. Board members discussed the evaluation timeline, the necessity of pre-evaluation discussions, and the challenges faced by newer members who join mid-cycle. The board also considered the potential implications of shifting board elections from November to April.

Teaneck Town Council Discusses Library and Public Safety Budgets Amid Community Concerns

Overview: At the recent Teaneck Town Council meeting, the primary focus was on financial allocations for the public library and public safety departments. The meeting, held in a hybrid format, saw residents and council members addressing concerns over tax increases, library renovations, police department needs, and fire department staffing.