Cedar Grove Slashes Solid Waste Budget, Introduces New Ordinances

Overview: In a recent session, Cedar Grove Town Council introduced a resolution to decrease the 2024 solid waste collection district budget by $245,200. The council also tackled pending ordinances aimed at addressing deficits in the water and sewer utilities while ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. Moreover, the meeting addressed the sale of municipal property, the donation of a vehicle to the volunteer fire department, and the introduction of the 2024 Municipal budget.

Cedar Grove School Board Celebrates Student Excellence and Financial Health

Overview: The Cedar Grove School Board convened to acknowledge the accomplishments of its students and to discuss the positive results of the district’s financial audit. The DECA team was also commended for qualifying for Nationals. Furthermore, the school board received unmodified, clean opinions on all three aspects of its financial audit for the 2022-2023 year, with no issues or deficiencies reported.

Cedar Grove Board Advances Student Achievement and Anti-Bullying Efforts

Overview: The Cedar Grove School Board meeting concentrated on improving student achievement and tackling harassment, intimidation, and bullying (HIB) within schools, while also progressing in the search for a new superintendent. The Board reviewed detailed student performance data, discussed the adoption of a new elementary math series, and engaged with community concerns about the superintendent selection process.

Cedar Grove Town Council Approves Budget Cap Increase and Addresses Water Runoff Concerns

Overview: The Cedar Grove Town Council recently convened to address several issues, most notably the approval of an ordinance to exceed municipal budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank, and the concerns regarding water runoff affecting local properties. The ordinance approval paves the way for a 3.5% increase in appropriations, while the discussions on water runoff centered around the detrimental impact on properties and the need for collaborative solutions.

Cedar Grove Council Addresses Budget Concerns and Infrastructure Needs

Overview: In a detailed Cedar Grove Budget Meeting, officials grappled with various financial challenges, from increased insurance costs to the need for infrastructure updates such as the replacement of a 20-year-old ladder truck for the fire department and the potential rise in utility rates. The council focused on the town’s recreation, pool utility, library, engineering, public utilities, and fire department budgets, while also considering the impact of increased costs on future tax rates.