East Rutherford Moves to Preserve Historic Outwater House

Overview: The Borough Council of East Rutherford, New Jersey, has moved to secure funding for the restoration of the historic Richard Outwater House. The council plans to submit a grant application to the Bergen County Trust Fund, seeking $30,000 in matching funds to aid in the preservation effort.

Ho-Ho-Kus Aims to Reign in Bamboo

Overview: In a recent move highlighting the Ho-Ho-Kus Borough Council’s commitment to the town’s environmental welfare, new laws concerning the maintenance of trees and bamboo have been passed and other critical decisions were made.

North Arlington School Board Approves Staff Changes, Budget Submission, and Infrastructure Upgrades

Overview: In a North Arlington Board of Education meeting on April 25, 2023, the board finalized the employment of multiple teachers and other staff, including new faces such as Emily Galow, Library Media Specialist, and Melissa Cutrali, Principal of Washington Elementary School. Concurrently, the resignations of two employees, Colleen McCrea, an Elementary School Teacher, and Angelina Tedesco-Hannon, a Special Education Aide, were accepted. The board also approved practicum placements for aspiring School Counselors, Julie Baker and Jennifer Fernandes.

South Bergen Jointure Commission Appoints New Leaders, Approves Resolutions in Recent Meeting

Overview: The South Bergen Jointure Commission (SBJC) convened on April 25, 2023, resulting in a series of critical decisions and appointments. The meeting opened with the election of Damian Kennedy as the President and Joseph DeCorso as the Vice President of the SBJC, both for one-year terms.

Alpine Approves $12M Budget with Major School Renovations

Overview: the Alpine Board of Education approved an overall budget of $12,075,979 for the 2023-2024 school year, which includes a significant capital reserve withdrawal earmarked for extensive school renovations.