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.

Little Ferry Board of Education Delays School Demolition

Overview: In a series of significant decisions, the Little Ferry Board of Education has displayed its commitment to diverse and inclusive education, while simultaneously making the prudent decision to delay the demolition of Washington School, pending further review of bids.

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.

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.

Little Ferry School Board Adopts $30.5M Budget

Overview: The Little Ferry School Board in New Jersey adopted a $30.5 million budget for the 2023-2024 school year during its public budget meeting on May 4, 2023. The newly approved budget includes significant capital work, such as replacing classroom univents and exterior doors, and constructing a new parking lot, as well as provisions for withdrawing funds from various reserves to accommodate the school’s needs.