Education Equity or Neighborhood Schools? The Reconfiguration Controversy

Overview: In a recent River Edge School Board meeting, a fierce lack of consensus dominated the debate surrounding the proposed reconfiguration of local schools. The board approved the reconfiguration plan, sparking both support and outcry and triggering fresh questions about the district’s future.

Land Use Board Grants Reconsideration for Controversial Development Project

Overview: In a recent virtual gathering of the River Edge Land Use Board, a contentious development project that had initially been denied was granted a fresh consideration after much debate. The decision marked a significant turning point in what has been a protracted discussion about the project’s compliance with local zoning ordinances.

County Commissioners Discuss Legal Aid Initiative and Honor Scholar Recipients

Overview: In an eventful recent meeting, the Bergen County Board of Commissioners addressed various public and administrative matters, with significant emphasis on initiating legal aid for low-income residents, enhancing local infrastructure, and celebrating local scholarship recipients.

Borough Council Confronts Misunderstandings Over School District Jurisdiction

Overview: In a recent meeting of the River Edge Borough Council, the body addressed a point of confusion that has emerged among residents related to jurisdiction over local school districts. The council elucidated a key distinction between different types of school districts and their respective governance structures. This clarification came in response to an email inquiry by a concerned resident, highlighting the need for greater transparency and understanding around how these local bodies function.

River Edge Council Wades into School Reconfiguration Controversy

Overview: At the July 10, 2023 meeting of the River Edge Borough Council, members authorized a heartwarming local project to honor Vietnam veterans amidst contentious discussions on the reconfiguration of local schools and the community’s reaction to this ongoing issue.