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.

Westwood Council Greenlights Community Center and Brookside Park Improvements Amid Packed Meeting

Overview: In a marathon session that underscored the challenges and opportunities facing the Borough of Westwood, New Jersey, the Mayor and Council passed a series of critical ordinances and resolutions on June 13, 2023, including the significant approval of funds for improving the community center and Brookside Park.

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.

Westwood Borough Council Advances Flooding Mitigation Bill and Significant Capital Investments

Overview: In a recent Westwood Borough Council meeting, Mayor Arroyo and the council members advanced major initiatives for local community development and safety measures. The meeting was marked by a significant focus on flooding mitigation, passing of capital investment ordinances, and discourse over ‘paper streets.’

Westwood School Board Grapples with LGBTQ Flag Policy, Crowded Classrooms, and Changes in Honors Program Amid Heated Public Input

Overview: In a recent meeting of the Westwood School Board, a series of lively and contentious debates emerged, centering on an array of issues from flag display policies and classroom size concerns to the restructuring of the Middle School Honors Program. Local residents, students, and board members engaged in robust discussions, painting a portrait of a community grappling with the shape of its educational future.