Middletown School Board Explores New Digital Tool Amid Concerns Over Screen Time

Overview: The Middletown School Board meeting featured discussions on various issues, including a pilot program for a new digital educational tool, IXL, aimed at replacing the current I-Ready platform due to cost concerns and the desire to minimize student screen time. Other topics included high school course selections, special education updates, and facility projects slated for the winter break.

Jersey City Planning Board Delays Key Development Decisions to February 2026

Overview: In a recent Jersey City Planning Board meeting, all major agenda items were postponed to February 2026. The board deferred discussion on several development projects, including amendments to the Liberty Harbor Redevelopment Plan and various site plans across the city. This widespread delay aims to provide additional time for comprehensive review and public engagement.

Belmar Borough Council Grapples with Affordable Housing Obligations and Developer Challenges

Overview: The recent Belmar Borough Council meeting was dominated by discussions on the borough’s affordable housing obligations, particularly in light of the upcoming fourth round of obligations. The council addressed challenges from developers that could alter the borough’s housing requirements, and outlined their strategies to meet legal obligations without compromising community interests.

Teaneck Residents Voice Concerns Over Redevelopment, Affordable Housing, and Memorial Plans

Overview: During a recent Teaneck Town Council meeting, discussions unfolded regarding the ongoing redevelopment plans, highlighting community concerns about affordable housing, stormwater management, and the implications of proposed memorials.

Supreme Court Concludes Long-Running Lawsuit, Upholds Chathams School Board’s Curriculum.

Overview: In a development for the Chathams School District, the Supreme Court recently declined to hear further appeals in a lawsuit initiated by a parent, effectively bringing closure to a legal dispute that began in 2018 over alleged First Amendment violations within the district’s curriculum. The decision marks a decisive victory for the district, allowing it to redirect focus and resources previously tied up in legal proceedings.