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- Middlesex County
- 1/23/24
- 01/24/2024
- 78 Minutes
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Overview: In a recent Middlesex Borough Council meeting, the council addressed a series of issues ranging from the introduction of new ordinances to the proposal of additional surveillance cameras, committee restructurings, and concerns over official misconduct. Four ordinances were introduced for public hearing, with unanimous council approval. The police chief proposed installing six new surveillance cameras, which was met with council interest, and a citizen’s distress over alleged official misconduct prompted discussions on ethical considerations.
- NJ
- Middlesex County
- 1/17/24
- 01/17/2024
- 24 Minutes
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Overview: The Middlesex School Board convened recently, addressing several matters of note, including the recognition of an outstanding school employee and the preparation for discussions on prevalent educational challenges such as teacher shortages. The most pressing topic was the forthcoming Middlesex County School Board Association meeting scheduled for March 6, which will be held virtually with a focus on addressing the persistent issue of teacher shortages. School Board member Jeanette DeJesus highlighted the importance of the meeting and encouraged fellow board members to attend the virtual event.
- NJ
- Middlesex County
- 1/11/24
- 01/12/2024
- 42 Minutes
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Overview: In a session, the Middlesex County Board of Elections tackled a range of issues from redistricting discrepancies to enhancing the voter experience. The board unanimously approved adjustments to the district lines in Carlin Park, Highland Park. Amidst administrative reports and public comments, concerns were raised over transportation accessibility to meeting locations. The meeting also spotlighted the importance of poll worker training, with proposals to implement signage near voting machines and mandatory refresher courses for poll workers to ensure procedural accuracy and improve the overall voting process.
- NJ
- Middlesex County
- 1/10/24
- 01/10/2024
- 50 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Middlesex County Joint Insurance Fund (JIF) concluded its recent meeting with a series of key resolutions and discussions that will shape the organization’s direction in 2024. The meeting saw the unanimous selection of Harry Delgado as the new chairman and Joe Zang as the secretary, along with the welcoming of Barbara Murphy as the incoming executive director for the following year. The JIF also underscored the importance of safety compliance, particularly in fire departments, and recognized the financial strides made in 2023 with a positive cash situation and savings. Additionally, the meeting addressed concerns over meeting attendance and the transition to in-person gatherings.
- NJ
- Middlesex County
- 1/3/24
- 01/03/2024
- 25 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: The Middlesex School Board meeting was marked by the swearing-in of newly elected members and the election of board officers, along with the adoption of the New Jersey School Boards Association Code of Ethics. Todd Nicolay, Amanda Bayek, and Amelia Sher took oaths of office, pledging to uphold their duties as members of the board. Danielle Parenti was elected as the Board President, and Elyse Robbins secured the position of Vice President. The board also unanimously adopted the Code of Ethics, committing to ethical governance and operations.
