Montvale Approves $7 Million School Expansion

Overview: The Montvale School Board made significant strides in their recent meeting, most notably awarding a $7 million contract for a new addition to the Memorial Elementary School and celebrating the retirement of two long-serving staff members. The board also discussed financial matters, personnel changes, and future plans for the 2023-2024 academic year.

Montvale School Board Accelerates Forward: Budget Approval and Robust Enrollments

Overview: In the recent Montvale School Board meeting held on May 22, 2023, the members discussed an array of significant topics. The board made critical decisions on employment and compensation for the upcoming school year, approved substantial expenditures for the district, and discussed the continuing growth in student enrollment.

Montvale Council Acquires $10M in Assets for Public Use

Overview: The Montvale Borough Council met recently, and in a significant move that promises a range of potential community benefits, it authorized the acquisition of approximately 28 acres of land, valued at around $10 million, known as 53 Craig Road and portions of Summit Avenue.

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.

South Bergen Jointure Commission Appoints New Leaders, Approves Resolutions in Recent Meeting

Overview: The South Bergen Jointure Commission (SBJC) convened on April 25, 2023, resulting in a series of critical decisions and appointments. The meeting opened with the election of Damian Kennedy as the President and Joseph DeCorso as the Vice President of the SBJC, both for one-year terms.