- NJ
- Atlantic County
- 5/6/24
- 05/07/2024
- 62 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Pleasantville City Council’s meeting on May 6, 2024, was marked by the introduction of a significant rent control ordinance aimed at regulating annual rent increases and establishing a rent control board. This initiative was at the forefront of a session that also included discussions on community events, financial matters, and educational partnerships.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 5/6/24
- 05/06/2024
- 140 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting, the Glen Rock School Board discussed changes to the high school social studies curriculum, the reintroduction of final exams, the implementation of a student-led daily announcement program, the selection of a new phonics program for elementary schools, and the designation of the school as a “no place for hate” institution. The meeting also addressed the restructuring of the district’s intervention and coaching positions and the board’s financial management, including capital projects and the extension of their audit.
- NJ
- Union County
- 5/6/24
- 05/06/2024
- 31 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Hillside School Board has approved a $75 million operating budget for the upcoming year without raising the local tax levy. The meeting addressed significant investments in district security technology, including the installation of 60 new cameras, and the training of school security personnel. The approved budget reflects an increase in state aid and federal funding, allowing for the expansion of educational programs and the upgrade of facilities without additional cost to taxpayers.
- MA
- Hampshire County
- 5/6/24
- 05/07/2024
- 66 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting, the Granby Select Board discussed a series of significant investments and updates concerning the town’s infrastructure and services. Among the most notable topics was the debate over borrowing $1.3 million for a new fire engine and the discussions of the Forge Pond project and the town accountant position. The meeting also covered updates on the use of opioid settlement funds, applications for competitive grants, and the potential reinstitution of the ad hoc committee for parks and recreation.
- MA
- Bristol County
- 5/5/24
- 05/06/2024
- 10 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: At the recent Fall River Commission on Disability meeting, scholarships were awarded to local high school students funded by fines collected from handicap parking violations. Mayor Paul Coogan, along with other city officials, presented the scholarships during the event. Each student received a $1,625 scholarship, with $1,500 coming from the Commission on Disability’s fund and an additional $125 contributed by Bost Bank.