New Public Safety Complex Cost Nearly Doubles, Town Council Approves Emergency Funds

Overview: In the recent River Vale Town Council meeting convened by Council President Paul J. Criscuolo, a substantial increase in the budget for the new Public Safety Complex was the focus, with the total appropriation for the project now set at $20 million, up from the initial $14 million designated in 2021. The boost includes a newly approved supplemental appropriation of $6 million, and an emergency appropriation of $300,000 to facilitate a down payment for the complex’s construction.

Holdrum School Shines Post-Renovation, Celebrated in River Vale School Board Meeting

Overview: In a recent meeting, the River Vale School Board and Superintendent Melissa Signore came together to discuss a variety of topics, chief among them the successful renovation of Holdrum School. Lauded for its spacious hallways and advanced acoustic design, the renovation symbolizes a promising future for River Vale’s young scholars. Despite this bright note, the meeting also highlighted pressing issues including halted after-school transportation services due to lack of vendor interest.

Bergen Community College Board of Trustees Honors Late Steve Paulino with Scholarship

Overview: In a Bergen Community College Board of Trustees meeting held on September 6, 2023, members united in mourning and honoring the life and legacy of the late Steve Paulino, a former board member who served from November 2019 until his passing earlier this year. Alongside this, the board navigated discussions on new collaborations, celebrated student achievements, and steered the course for institutional accreditation.

South Bergen Jointure Commission Advances Inclusive Partnerships, Staff Changes, and Financial Health

Overview: In a recent meeting that spotlighted key issues affecting South Bergen Jointure Commission schools, the board members discussed several significant matters, including a new partnership with the Boys and Girls Club, a para-training agreement with Felician University, and important personnel changes.

School Board Member Claims New Health Curriculum Conflicts with “Family Values”

Overview: In a recent meeting that covered an array of topics from construction to educational initiatives, River Vale School Board member Louan Austin stood apart when she expressed concerns about the district’s new health curriculum. Austin questioned its appropriateness for specific grade levels to its potential conflict with “family values, people’s personal beliefs, and religion.”