Ridgewood School Board Faces Tensions Over Unauthorized Use of Facilities and Staff Tuition Policy

Overview: In a recent meeting of the Ridgewood School Board, contentious points arose over unauthorized use of school facilities and the policy permitting staff members to enroll their children tuition-free. Board members also debated the need for an external consultant for contract monitoring, faced concerns over cafeteria food pricing and quality, and expressed reservations about bid disparities for school renovations.

Bergen County Honors Lifesavers, Unveils Resilient Budget Amid Inflation Pressures

Overview: The recent Bergen County Board of Commissioners meeting served as an occasion to honor several community heroes while grappling with the pressing issues of economic inflation and fiscal responsibility.

Contention Over Traffic Safety and Spending Dominate Ridgewood Council Meeting

Overview: The Ridgewood Village Council session was largely dominated by spirited debates over local concerns, notably the closure of a footbridge that has led to accidents involving children. Resident Susan Ruan voiced her frustration with the council’s lack of action and implored them to allocate funds for footbridge repairs.

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.

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.