- NJ
- Camden County
- 1/25/24
- 01/25/2024
- 139 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Camden School Board meeting was marked by discussions surrounding serious allegations against the absent school board president, student safety, and educational initiatives. The president, who took a leave of absence following accusations of sexual assault from 30 years ago, became a focal point as community members, including Tariq Wilson, demanded resignation to ensure student safety. Additionally, the board addressed various community issues from school lunch programs to safety during dismissal, and the superintendent provided updates on restorative practices, educational programs, and teacher recruitment efforts.
- NJ
- Middlesex County
- 1/24/24
- 86 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting, the Cranbury Parks Commission elected Brendan Hanson as the chair and Christina Ftikas and Sally O’Grady as co-chairs, approved the December meeting minutes, and discussed various topics including the upgrade of tennis courts to accommodate pickleball, maintenance of park areas, and the potential for new long-distance bike and walking trails. The commission also highlighted the receipt of a state grant for inclusive playgrounds expected by spring and addressed concerns regarding the Heritage Park walking trail funding and the repurposing of tennis courts for pickleball.
- FL
- Hillsborough County
- 1/24/24
- 01/31/2024
- 59 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In an effort to bolster historic preservation efforts, the Temple Terrace Historic Preservation Board recently convened to discuss the registration and protection of historic buildings within the city. The board grappled with the potential demolition of a historic building on Davis Island, which is currently up for sale, sparking a conversation about the board’s role and effectiveness in safeguarding such structures. Concerns were raised over low attendance and the challenge of filling board vacancies, which underlined the urgency of these issues.
- NJ
- Camden County
- 1/22/24
- 01/23/2024
- 68 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Gloucester Township School Board meeting, members discussed a range of topics with a focus on student safety and community involvement. The assembly highlighted the importance of Naloxone training for school staff, recognized student leadership, and engaged in debates on issues like sexting, vaping, and the expansion of school playgrounds.
- NJ
- Morris County
- 1/22/24
- 01/23/2024
- 49 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Parsippany-Troy Hills Planning Board meeting addressed a significant amendment request to the 1515 Route 10 Redevelopment Plan, focusing on proposed changes that could reshape the local commercial landscape. The request, presented by Nicole Madak on behalf of the property’s current developer, brought to light the need for adjustments to the existing plan to incorporate combined restaurant and retail spaces, medical spa uses, and the installation of electric vehicle charging stations. The meeting honed in on the implications of making outdoor dining structures permanent, signage regulations, and the impact of a new roundabout on traffic.