- NJ
- Mercer County
- 3/19/24
- 03/20/2024
- 173 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: At the recent Trenton City Council meeting, an extensive discussion was held on the balance between police transparency and public safety, sparked by an active police investigation in the city following a serious crime in the neighboring Falls Township. The conversation was centered around the police department’s decision not to issue a shelter-in-place order or a code red alert, which led to a debate on the adequacy of communication to the public during such incidents.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 3/19/24
- 03/21/2024
- 91 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Tenafly Borough Council meeting, discussions were dominated by fiscal management and resource allocation topics, with attention given to budget adjustments, the use of surplus, and the allocation of funds for various departmental needs including capital projects and equipment.
- NJ
- Hunterdon County
- 3/18/24
- 03/19/2024
- 207 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Hunterdon Central School Board has unanimously approved a contract for superintendent search services with the HYA Corporation, not to exceed $31,250, as Dr. Jeffrey Moore prepares to depart from his role. This decision is among several topics addressed during the recent school board meeting, which also included discussions on budget proposals, declining enrollment, staff vacancies, and the transition to a new healthcare plan.
- MA
- Bristol County
- 3/18/24
- 03/19/2024
- 110 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Norton Finance Committee’s meeting on March 18th, 2024, was dominated by rigorous debates over the town’s financial stability, particularly concerning budget increases and staffing challenges across several departments. Members delved into the intricacies of the town’s fiscal planning, expressing concerns about the sustainability of a 7.7% increase in the budget from the previous year and the use of stabilization funds for ongoing expenses. The need for long-term financial planning and the potential impact of union negotiations on the town’s financial obligations were also key points of discussion.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 3/16/24
- 03/19/2024
- 176 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Tenafly Borough Council meeting addressed concerns regarding the Municipal Court’s operations and budget, as well as discussions on the police department’s staffing, vehicle needs, and the implementation of traffic calming measures. The council delved into the Municipal Court’s requested operational budget for the upcoming year, set at $1,465,000, and the net cost of court operations estimated at roughly $50,000. There were debates about the enforcement of fines, the potential for increased revenue, and the Judiciary’s policy on issuing bench warrants for failure to pay, which impacts revenue collection.