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- Middlesex County
- 5/5/25
- 05/06/2025
- 71 Minutes
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Overview: During the Highland Park School Board’s recent meeting, the board unanimously approved the district’s 2025-2026 budget, amidst discussions of increasing costs in special education and facility maintenance. The meeting also covered substantial staffing changes and the board’s strategies to address financial pressures, including the negotiation of a new contract with the Highland Park Admin Association.
- NJ
- Middlesex County
- 4/24/25
- 04/25/2025
- 54 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The recent Highland Park Rent Control Board meeting centered on the challenges of balancing tenant protections with the financial realities faced by landlords. Key discussions revolved around the proposed cap on annual rent increases, tied to the Consumer Price Index (CPI), and the need for clarity in defining capital improvements that could justify rent hikes.
- NJ
- Middlesex County
- 4/15/25
- 04/16/2025
- 47 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: During the recent Highland Park Borough Council meeting, the most contentious issue was the debate over proposed cannabis establishments, particularly resolutions 118 and 119, which became the focal point of public scrutiny. Concerns were raised about potential conflicts of interest involving former Mayor Gail Mitler, with residents questioning the transparency of the application process for the cannabis shops. One resident, Mary Baution, argued that personal interests might have influenced decisions, labeling the situation as unethical. The council was urged to reject the permit applications.
- NJ
- Middlesex County
- 4/10/25
- 04/11/2025
- 10 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: During the recent Highland Park Planning Board meeting, members focused on refining resolutions related to redevelopment areas, specifically addressing inaccuracies in the documentation. Despite the significance of the topics, the meeting saw no public attendance.
- NJ
- Middlesex County
- 4/10/25
- 04/11/2025
- 31 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Highland Park School Board convened on April 10, 2025, to address budgetary challenges stemming from a projected 10% loss in state funding, amounting to approximately $1.1 million. The meeting focused on the district’s financial situation and the submission of a tax levy incentive aid plan to mitigate these losses and address critical student needs.
