Food Security Crisis Looms Large Over Bergen County Commissioners’ Meeting

Overview: As the Bergen County Board of Commissioners convened recently, one issue emerged as a stark reminder of the challenges facing the community: a burgeoning food security crisis. In their deliberations, the commissioners expressed deep concern over the escalating situation, the numbers of food-insecure individuals surpassing even those recorded during the pandemic peak.

Englewood School Board Appoints New Superintendent

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Englewood School Board made significant strides towards the future of the school district, including the unanimous appointment of Dr. Hazelton as the new permanent superintendent. The approval of Dr. Hazelton’s contract and the anticipation of her start date on June 5th were primary focuses of the gathering.

Tensions Surface Over Faculty Contracts, STEM Funding at BCC

Overview: The most recent Board of Trustees meeting at Bergen Community College (BCC), held on May 9, 2023, brought to the forefront crucial issues surrounding faculty contracts and STEM program funding, casting a shadow over the institution’s significant achievements.

Englewood Cliffs School Board Reveals Fiscal Year Audit and Budget

Overview: At a recent Board of Education meeting for the Englewood Cliffs Public Schools, important financial details were unveiled, including the results of the Fiscal Year 2022 audit and the upcoming 2023/2024 budget, emphasizing the Board’s prioritization of student-oriented budgeting.

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.