Passaic County Advances Labor and Food Security Initiatives Amid Community Celebrations

Overview: The Passaic County Board of Commissioners held a meeting focused on advancing significant labor policies and addressing food insecurity, while also celebrating local achievements in education and sports. Public hearings on a project labor agreement and responsible contractor policy were central to the meeting, alongside initiatives for Hunger Awareness Month and recognitions of local baseball and academic accomplishments.

Bloomingdale Discusses Water Woes and Communication Breakdown

Overview: The Bloomingdale Borough Council addressed concerns regarding the borough’s water system infrastructure and communication during a recent meeting, with a resident’s inquiry into water quality and the council’s acknowledgment of a need for improved emergency alert systems taking center stage. The council detailed a recent issue with turbid water that necessitated a boil water advisory and highlighted the measures taken to keep the community informed. The council’s response to the water supply challenges, a malfunctioning pump, and the efforts to enhance the borough’s information dissemination to all residents, including non-English speakers and the elderly, were key points of discussion.

Bloomingdale Adopts Challenging 2024 Municipal Budget

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Bloomingdale Borough Council approved the 2024 municipal budget. The approved budget addresses the challenges of decreased revenue, increased expenditures, and balancing the need for essential services with fiscal responsibility.

Passaic County Advances Key Urban Redevelopment and Parks Expansion

Overview: The Passaic County Board of Commissioners met recently to deliberate on a range of significant urban development initiatives and oversee progress on community-enhancing projects. The session’s focal points included discussions on the relinquishment of reverter rights on properties earmarked for residential development, a $12 million project for a new park—marking the first in the county since the 1970s—and the Main Avenue Redevelopment plan, alongside addressing public safety concerns on Mount Prospect Avenue.

Bloomingdale Approves Bonds for Fire Trucks and Road Reconstruction

Overview: In a recent session, Bloomingdale Borough Council approved the issuance of a bond to finance the acquisition of new fire trucks and the reconstruction of Catherine Street and Bailey Avenue. The council also paid tribute to the service of an outgoing senior center employee and discussed community events.