Hunterdon Central School Board Meeting Sparks Debate Over Club Approval and Campaign Practices

Overview: The recent meeting of the Hunterdon Central Regional High School Board of Education was marked by discussions regarding the approval process for a new student club and concerns over campaign practices during the recent school board elections. The board also recognized numerous student and staff achievements, while addressing the transparency and governance issues raised by community members.

Raritan Township Planning Board Tables Diamond Nation Resolution Amid Traffic Concerns

Overview: The Raritan Township Planning Board meeting focused on several issues, including traffic concerns related to Diamond Nation LLC, the approval of two ordinances amending the land development code, and discussions surrounding a minor subdivision application. The board decided to table the resolution for Diamond Nation, citing unresolved traffic issues, while granting approval to other resolutions and ordinance amendments.

Raritan Zoning Board Denies Retreat Center Expansion, Cites Intensification of Use

Overview: The Raritan Township Zoning Board of Adjustment convened to address significant zoning applications, including a proposal for a retreat center that sought recognition as a lawfully created pre-existing non-conforming use. The board ultimately denied this application, citing a lack of evidence for its historical status and concerns about intensified use.

Hunterdon Central School Board Meeting Focuses on Early College Planning for Freshmen and Sophomores

Overview: The Hunterdon Central School Board meeting centered around a discussion on the importance of early college and career planning for students in the ninth and tenth grades.

Hunterdon Central School Board Grapples with Ethics Allegations and Student Performance Challenges

Overview: A recent meeting of the Hunterdon Central School Board was marked by discussions on a long-standing appeal regarding alleged ethical violations against a board member, student performance in mathematics assessments, and the district’s mental health support strategies. The board member at the center of the ethics controversy voiced grievances related to an investigation launched in March 2023 by the board’s previous leadership, which she claimed was conducted without proper legal authority and excluded her legal representation. She contended that the School Ethics Commission is the sole entity capable of prosecuting such violations and noted a lack of evidence linking her to the allegations. The board member criticized the board’s attorney’s unresponsiveness and alleged that punitive measures, including censure, were pursued to humiliate her publicly. She lamented the board’s focus on personal power struggles over educational improvement, highlighting a toxic environment that contrasts with the positive contributions of students and staff.