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- Middlesex County
- 4/23/24
- 04/30/2024
- 126 Minutes
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Overview: At a recent Middlesex Borough Council meeting, discussions became contentious as members clashed over budget transparency and the digitalization of archives. The meeting was marked by heated exchanges, particularly surrounding the controversy of whether the digitization of the JAYB archives was misleadingly excluded from budget discussions, leading to accusations of deception and calls for an internal investigation. Additionally, the council addressed a range of other topics including the announcement of the inaugural Pillars of Middlesex awards, operational updates for the upcoming pool season, and various community concerns such as erosion issues and the sale of surplus properties.
- NJ
- Middlesex County
- 4/17/24
- 04/17/2024
- 33 Minutes
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Overview: The Middlesex School Board recently convened to discuss a range of topics from state aid for schools to library updates and student achievements. During this meeting, state aid emerged as a point of discussion, with potential changes in determining the aid highlighted. The meeting also recognized the contributions of school employees and students, and reports from various committees were presented, including the approval of policy action items and an anti-bullying report. Public comments touched upon concerns such as the delayed posting of committee minutes.
- NJ
- Middlesex County
- 4/9/24
- 04/17/2024
- 58 Minutes
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Overview: The Middlesex Borough Council recently convened to tackle a variety of issues, with the introduction of the 2024 Municipal budget taking center stage. The council grappled with fiscal challenges, including an increase in the surplus balance, tax collection rates, and the expected average municipal tax increase. These budgetary concerns were compounded by increased expenditures for seniors, additional police staffing, and higher insurance costs, all set against the backdrop of inflation affecting essential goods like gas and plastics.
- NJ
- Middlesex County
- 3/26/24
- 03/28/2024
- 50 Minutes
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Overview: In a recent Middlesex Borough Council meeting, members addressed the community’s concerns about zoning for firearm sales near schools, the appointment of the 2024 Environmental Commission, and various budgetary and property matters. The meeting was marked by resident input on issues and the council’s consideration of ordinances and resolutions affecting the borough.
- NJ
- Middlesex County
- 3/13/24
- 03/13/2024
- 21 Minutes
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Overview: The Middlesex School Board addressed issues, including the pervasive teacher shortage and the approval of the school budget. A significant portion of the meeting centered on discussions of teacher recruitment and retention strategies. A representative highlighted potential legislative actions intended to alleviate the teacher shortage crisis, such as grow-your-own programs, re-evaluation of the teacher pension system, and the potential elimination of the basic skills test for educators.
