Hackensack City Council Suspends Johnson Park Sports Complex Project Amid Cost Concerns

Overview: The Hackensack City Council meeting focused on community concerns, prominently suspending the Johnson Park Sports Complex project due to escalating costs. Additionally, the council accepted the resignation of City Manager Vincent Caruso and appointed Thomas Freeman as his successor. Public comments highlighted various local issues, including waste management, community events, and suggestions for future developments.

Hackensack School Board Analyzes Student Performance, Welcomes New Member, and Plans for Future Initiatives

Overview: The Hackensack School Board meeting focused on student performance metrics, particularly in math and English Language Arts (ELA), and introduced newly appointed board member Michael Jones. The board also discussed intervention strategies, upcoming community engagement events, and received updates on district operations and initiatives.

Hackensack Council Debates Engineering Firm Selection Amidst Concerns Over Transparency

Overview: The Hackensack City Council meeting was marked by a debate over the selection of engineering firms for ongoing city projects, a move that drew pointed questions from the public. Alongside this, the council addressed several financial resolutions, including the award of grants and amendments to the city’s cash management plan, and considered new ordinances concerning fire safety and urban development agreements.

Cassian Gaines Sworn in as Hackensack’s New Mayor Amidst Calls for Unity and Collaboration

Overview: In a reorganization meeting held on July 1, 2025, Hackensack welcomed its newly elected city council members, including Cassian Gaines, who was unanimously elected and sworn in as the city’s mayor. The meeting, held at Hackensack High School auditorium, was marked by a strong emphasis on unity, collaboration, and community engagement.

Hackensack City Council Honors Women Police Pioneers and Approves JT Taylor Way

Overview: In a recent Hackensack City Council meeting, the council honored women police officers who served from the late 1940s and approved the renaming of a street to honor musician JT Taylor. The meeting also covered city project updates, public comments on community improvements, and discussions on apprenticeship programs.