Fort Lee School Board Discusses Mentoring, Vocational Programs and Bus Issues

Overview: During the recent Fort Lee School Board meeting, board members, led by Superintendent Robert Kravitz, convened to discuss a teacher mentoring program, the initiation of a vocational training partnership, and community concerns regarding school transportation and the health curriculum.

Fort Lee Planning Board Advances 14-Story Residential Projects amid Traffic Concerns

Overview: In the latest meeting of the Fort Lee Planning Board presided over by Chairman Herbert Greenberg, detailed plans for two major residential projects on Main Street were the central focus. The representatives of MCRT Investments LLC presented the initiatives on behalf of Fort Lee Upper Main and Lower Main Urban Renewal LLC. A substantial portion of the meeting revolved around traffic considerations with projections of added trips during peak hours, and suggestions on ways to manage the increased vehicular and pedestrian movement. The proposals for both projects, one featuring 253 units and the other offering 172 units, each standing at 14 stories, successfully advanced to the next stages of planning following unanimous board approvals.

Board of Adjustment Grants Approval for Multiple Site Plans

Overview: During the Fort Lee Board of Adjustment meeting held on August 22, 2023, several site plans were discussed and approved, with much attention on details regarding building specifications and adherence to the local zoning codes. Notably, discussions on site plans were fruitful, with agreements reached on adjustments and improvements to be undertaken in various proposals, including green space incorporation and drainage system installations. The meeting was spearheaded by Chairman Douglas Sugarman, with council members including Harry Liapes, Dennis M. Conway, Howard Joh, Sebastian J. Tropea, Luis Pacheco, Joseph Luppino, and Eun Ju Hong present, along with Board Attorney Joseph Marinello and other staff members. John Nitti was absent.

Bergen Community College Board of Trustees Honors Late Steve Paulino with Scholarship

Overview: In a Bergen Community College Board of Trustees meeting held on September 6, 2023, members united in mourning and honoring the life and legacy of the late Steve Paulino, a former board member who served from November 2019 until his passing earlier this year. Alongside this, the board navigated discussions on new collaborations, celebrated student achievements, and steered the course for institutional accreditation.

Fort Lee School Board Faces Heat Over Unresolved Air Conditioning Issues

Overview: In a recent Fort Lee School Board meeting, tempers flared over unresolved air conditioning issues at the high school, with residents frustrated over longstanding delays. The session also covered matters such as delays in the preschool program, a looming deadline for $1.5 million in extra funding, and declining QSAC (Quality Single Accountability Continuum) scores for the district. All of this took place against the backdrop of the first day back for school staff and plans for the upcoming academic year.