Westwood Borough Council Advances Flooding Mitigation Bill and Significant Capital Investments

Overview: In a recent Westwood Borough Council meeting, Mayor Arroyo and the council members advanced major initiatives for local community development and safety measures. The meeting was marked by a significant focus on flooding mitigation, passing of capital investment ordinances, and discourse over ‘paper streets.’

Edgewater Council Tackles Housing Issues: Curtails Short-term Rentals but Delays Affordable Housing

Overview: In a recent meeting of the Edgewater Borough Council, measures were taken to address significant housing concerns facing the community. The Council approved an ordinance aimed at reining in short-term rentals while also endorsing a delay in the implementation of Affordable Housing obligations, creating a juxtaposition of policy actions that have stirred ongoing debates on housing affordability and availability.

Harrington Park Borough Council Advances Borough Development, Addresses Financial Health

Overview: In a recent meeting, auditor Gary Higgins affirmed the borough’s eligibility for self-examination of the Budget and reported a successful bond sale of $5,060,000 with seven bids. Notably, the winning bid came in at a favorable rate of 2.44% for nine years, reaffirming Harrington Park’s robust AA2 rating from Moody’s. The audit also revealed that the borough’s surplus grew last year, the capital fund was consolidated, and a corrective action plan was being executed based on a single audit recommendation.

Hillsdale Board of Education Approves Key Personnel Appointments, Addresses School Safety

Overview: In a recent comprehensive meeting, the Hillsdale Board of Education approved several critical appointments for the 2023-2024 academic year, addressed school safety concerns, and sanctioned key financial decisions to streamline the district’s educational goals. The meeting was convened at Ann Blanche Smith School and was led by the President of the Board, Nicole Klas.

Park Ridge Board of Education Implements School Law Enforcement Officers

Overview: The recent Park Ridge Board of Education meeting was marked by significant decisions related to staffing, student welfare, and financial matters. The meeting, which saw the participation of Board members J. Bucco, J. Pierotti, N. Agoos, L. Sum, D. Bradler, R. Gamper, R. Wright, and C. Vitale, unveiled new measures to ensure the safety of students and awarded the district’s top educators.