Bergen Vocational School Board Highlights Wellness Initiatives, Student Achievements, and Community Collaborations

Overview: At the recent Regular Public Meeting of the Bergen Vocational School Board, held on August 30, 2023, an array of district highlights were showcased, with special emphasis on the “Navigating Success Through Wellness” initiative and several significant student and district accolades.

County Board Approves Funds for Emergency Repairs at Bergen County Justice Center

Overview: In a recent convergence of the Bergen County Board of Commissioners, a myriad of pressing issues and community proposals were brought to the fore, with the emergency condition at the Bergen County Justice Center emerging as the focal point of discussions.

Mahwah Town Council Discusses Infrastructure Updates and Traffic Safety

Overview: In the recent Mahwah Town Council meeting, infrastructural concerns and updates primarily dominated the discussion, ranging from public utilities and road conditions to traffic safety measures. Various ongoing projects were analyzed, including potential measures to enhance traffic management at troublesome spots like Darlington Park and Ridge Road, where a traffic light installation emerged as a favorable solution. The resident-induced noise complaint due to a firehouse siren reactivation and the prospective use of Zoom for future meetings were among the other critical discussion points.

Band Performance Kicks Off New Academic Year in Mahwah

Overview: In a recent meeting of the Mahwah School Board that burgeoned with a blend of performance celebration and important school updates, Superintendent Dr. Michael DeTuro stood at the forefront spotlighting the exceptional start to the new academic year, topped with the remarkable performance by the school marching band echoing the energizing theme – “whatever it takes.”

New Community Banner Program Takes Center Stage at Council Meeting

Overview: In a recent Mahwah Borough Council meeting, the initiation of a Community Banner program garnered the most attention, promising to grace the local landscape with banners designed to foster local unity and promote local businesses. The program, orchestrated with Breeze Automated Banner System is setting its sight on enhancing the township’s aesthetic appeal, facilitating community enrichment, and offering a new advertising platform for local businesses at no cost to the town.