School Board Ratifies Four-Year Labor Deal, Adjusts Policy for Online Instruction and HIB Cases

Overview: In a multifaceted session on July 17, 2023, the Hillsdale Board of Education ratified a significant Collective Negotiations Agreement (CNA) with the Hillsdale Education Association (HEA) while also approving new salary adjustments and revisions to online education and harassment policies.

Award-Winning Pascack Dance Team Makes Appeal for Uniform Funding

Overview: Members of the Pascack Regional Dance Team, which boasts over 22 national championship titles, appeared before the Pascack Valley School Board to appeal for financial assistance to purchase new uniforms. The appeal came amid discussions of remarkable advancements in standardized test scores and academic achievement metrics, with the district outperforming state averages in multiple categories.

Hillsdale Borough Council’s Drones, Debates, and Dollar Signs Take Center Stage

Overview: In a recent Hillsdale Borough Council meeting, members tackled a series of pressing issues, with a drone study aimed at flood mitigation and a contentious debate over compensation increases taking center stage.

Bergen County Approves Over $100 Million in Bonds for Vital Improvements; Hears Firing Range Proposal

Overview: In a recent meeting of the Bergen County Board of Commissioners, over $100 million in bonds were introduced and approved for various departments and community projects, from health improvements to public works and educational facilities. A proposal for a new state-of-the-art firing range was also made. The commissioners expressed pride in various community engagements and discussed plans for environmental, educational, and inclusivity initiatives.

Bergen Community College Unveils Innovative Initiatives Amid Surging Enrollment

Overview: In a recent Bergen Community College Board of Trustees meeting, a variety of dynamic topics were discussed, including innovative collaborative initiatives, grant acquisitions, and enrollment updates.