Fort Lee School Board Addresses Concerns Over Special Education and Teacher Vacancies

Overview: The recent Fort Lee School Board meeting saw discussions on enhancing the Special Education Parents Advisory Group’s offerings, concerns about the delay in hiring a Spanish teacher, and increased activities for students with special needs.

Englewood Resident Raises Concerns Over Virtual Meeting Accessibility

Overview: On September 26, 2023, the Englewood City Council convened for a virtual meeting to discuss city matters and address public concerns. The meeting, conducted both telephonically and via Zoom, included a closed session where the council discussed litigation, personnel matters, contract negotiations, and attorney-client privilege matters.

Englewood Council Grapples with Expenditures and Oversight Amid Calls for Transparency

Overview: In a Englewood City Council virtual meeting held on September 19, council members, along with Mayor Michael Wildes and City Attorney Bill Bailey, examined a robust agenda filled with extensive discussions on various city expenditures, the oversight of DPW employee contracts, and the correction of a zoning map typographical error.

Saddle River Council Advances Community Bridge Project Amid Public Scrutiny

Overview: In a recent virtual meeting of the Saddle River Borough Council, members convened to discuss and advance a notable community bridge project, addressing public concerns regarding its budget and accessibility. The meeting, led by Mayor Albert J. Kurpis, saw the presence of Council Members John Azzariti, Duncan Carpenter, Jeff Liva, and Ravi Sachdev, with David Hekemian and Christopher DiGirolamo absent.

River Edge Board Grants Variance for Darkstar Development Rooftop, Limit Set to 40

Overview: In a recent virtual meeting conducted via Zoom by the Municipal Land Use Board of the Borough of River Edge, notable resolutions were passed concerning local development projects, with the most significant focusing on a rooftop terrace occupancy agreement for Darkstar Development LLC. The meeting saw a series of decisions aimed at ironing out details on past resolutions, with adjustments based on recent clarifications and negotiations. Notable council members in attendance were Chris Caslin, Richard Merhman, Bruce Feffer, James Arakelian, and Gary Esposito.