Board of Education Appoints Acting Superintendent

Overview: In a recent gathering of the Haworth Board of Education on June 14, 2023, the board confronted multiple crucial issues ranging from a demanding contract negotiation to the assignment of an acting superintendent.

Oakland School Board Accelerates Improvements with Key Appointments and Major Funding Allocations

Overview: On June 28, 2023, the Oakland School Board addressed a host of topics related to personnel changes, funding approvals, and operational upgrades for the upcoming academic year.

Bergenfield Borough Council Approves Major Redevelopment Plan, Faces Concerns Over Overdevelopment

Overview: In a meeting held on June 20, 2023, the Bergenfield Borough Council voted in favor of an ambitious West Church Street Redevelopment Plan. The proposal aims to transform a 3.02-acre tract, known as the “Old Nissan Property”, into a mixed-use hub, sparking robust debates about borough character preservation and affordable housing. Mayor Arvin Amatorio, Council President Marc Pascual, and council members Thomas Lodato, Buddy Deauna, Domingo Almonte, and Hernando Rivera were present. Council member Ora Kornbluth was absent.

Fort Lee Zoning Board Grants Green Light for High-Profile Residential Developments

Overview: In a meeting that potentially signals significant changes to the residential landscape of Fort Lee, New Jersey, the city’s Zoning Board of Adjustment approved several major projects. Held on June 27, 2023, the board meeting, chaired by D. Sugarman, advanced proposals for both single-family homes and large-scale residential units, paving the way for substantial construction in the area.

East Rutherford Borough Council Greenlights Cannabis Tax and Affordable Housing Adjustments

Overview: In a recent meeting held on June 20, 2023, the East Rutherford Borough Council passed several significant resolutions and ordinances, among which the establishment of a Cannabis Transfer and User Tax and adjustments to the Affordable Housing Overlay Zone emerged as key highlights. Attended by Mayor Lahullier, Council Members Ravettine, Cronk, Alvarez, Lorusso, and DeRosa, as well as Borough Clerk Danielle Lorenc and Attorney Gerald Salerno, the meeting saw the unanimous approval of all agenda items without contention or debate.