Discrepancies in Borough’s Budget Elicit Heated Discussions on Audit and Employee Safety

Overview: The Palisades Park Borough Council recently convened a meeting marked by debate and tensions among its members. Discussions centered on hiring an independent auditor to investigate discrepancies in the borough’s budget and bonds, the need for forensic auditing, and concerns over employee health and safety related to building repairs, particularly roofing.

County Board Approves Funds for Emergency Repairs at Bergen County Justice Center

Overview: In a recent convergence of the Bergen County Board of Commissioners, a myriad of pressing issues and community proposals were brought to the fore, with the emergency condition at the Bergen County Justice Center emerging as the focal point of discussions.

Palisades Park Board Grapples with Student Safety, School Facilities, and Financial Quandaries

Overview: The Palisades Park School Board recently addressed an array of issues, with prominent focus on student safety, the state of school facilities, and pressing financial matters.

Palisades Park Council Tackles Mold and Safety Issues in Police Building

Overview: The Palisades Park Borough Council convened to address mold remediation in the police department’s building, stemming from a recently received notification that demands a response within 15 days. The council discussed several strategies to tackle the problem, including potential displacement to temporary trailers and making structural alterations to the existing building.

Lindbergh School to Receive $1M for Reconstruction Post-Fire

Overview: During the recent Palisades Park Board of Education meeting, Superintendent Dr. Joseph Cirillo outlined the major infrastructural improvements executed over the summer. The Early Childhood Center (ECC) now has fully air-conditioned classrooms, and new boilers have been set up at Lindbergh School. Asbestos remediation in the library was completed at Palisades Park High School (PPHS), along with the start of essential HVAC project piping. The PPHS cafeteria bathrooms were also renovated, utilizing existing budgets without additional taxpayer burden. Lindbergh School is set to undertake a significant reconstruction following a fire incident, which rendered all books unsalvageable. Anticipated insurance reimbursement stands at around $1 million. Moreover, Dr. Cirillo expressed an intention to include a student representative in future board meetings, starting from September.