- NJ
- Warren County
- 5/8/24
- 05/09/2024
- 27 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: At the recent Phillipsburg Town Council meeting, discussions centered on a diverse range of topics from infrastructure updates, such as the pedestrian walk near a local establishment and truck route signage, to community events like a welcome home parade for a hospitalized child and a hardship waiver for a resident. The council also tackled issues regarding salary increases, a collective bargaining agreement, and concerns raised by residents about the impact of a proposed warehouse on the Peron Howard Street property.
- NJ
- Burlington County
- 5/7/24
- 05/07/2024
- 155 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Willingboro Town Council recently considered a range of topics, but the proposal to establish a specialized police traffic safety unit took center stage as one notable issue. The unit, designed to address traffic-related incidents and improve road safety, sparked discussions on its structure, expectations, and potential community impact.
- NJ
- Monmouth County
- 5/7/24
- 05/07/2024
- 211 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Marlboro School Board recently held a meeting focused on the upcoming 2024-2025 school year budget, amid rising costs and the need for enhanced oversight. The board addressed challenges including increased maintenance, transportation, special education services, and district tuition costs. Health benefit costs saw a 27% increase over two years, and pension contributions increased by approximately 40%. The board also grappled with issues related to governance, calling for a comprehensive independent review of an incident that occurred around April 16, 2024, and discussing the formation of committees to address policy and crisis management.
- MA
- Hampshire County
- 5/7/24
- 05/08/2024
- 29 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Granby School Committee convened to discuss the upcoming search for a new superintendent and the appointment of a new member to fill a vacant seat on the committee. Moreover, the committee addressed the need for clarifying the length of the term for the new appointee and agreed on the timing and scheduling of interviews for superintendent candidates.
- MA
- Hampden County
- 5/6/24
- 05/07/2024
- 81 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Hampden Board of Selectmen, in their recent meeting, resolved to award a one-year contract for hot mix asphalt to Northeast Paving. The board tackled a range of matters, from road maintenance and equipment updates to the transition to cloud-based services for the town’s computer systems. Additionally, the discussion ventured into fiscal planning concerning the H and Regional school budget and the potential for scheduling town meetings on weekends to enhance community participation.