Bergen Community College Unveils Inclusive Growth Strategy, Honors Founding Faculty Member

Overview: The Bergen Community College Board of Trustees recently held a poignant session, where they unveiled a comprehensive diversity, equity, and inclusion plan while paying tribute to a founding faculty member who recently passed away, Professor Morrow Marzaco.

Englewood City Council Addresses Controversial Affordable Housing Initiatives

Overview: In an engaging city council meeting in Englewood, a sweeping array of issues was debated, with significant attention given to affordable housing, funding allocations, and a rising tide of concerns about police conduct. The meeting underscored the city’s ongoing struggle with gentrification, mounting housing costs, and systemic issues within local law enforcement.

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.