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.

Saddle Brook Council Reveals Veteran Banners, Secures Recreation Grant and Introduces Municipal Budget

Overview: The Saddle Brook Town Council’s recent meeting, led by Council President Garrick, covered a vast array of topics. One of the highlights of the meeting was the Mayor’s report on the Hometown Heroes Veterans Banners project, which will honor Saddle Brook’s veterans. A total of 101 banners have been purchased by family and friends, and these will be unveiled at a ceremony on May 27th before being installed on Market Street and North Midland Avenue poles. The project was made possible by significant contributions from local veterans’ organizations.

Saddle Brook Recognizes Teachers of the Year, Tackles School Uniform Debate, and Commits to Student Mental Health

Overview: In a riveting recent Saddle Brook School Board meeting, teachers of the year were recognized, a divisive debate over school uniforms surfaced, and substantial commitments were made towards student mental health.

Tensions Surface Over Faculty Contracts, STEM Funding at BCC

Overview: The most recent Board of Trustees meeting at Bergen Community College (BCC), held on May 9, 2023, brought to the forefront crucial issues surrounding faculty contracts and STEM program funding, casting a shadow over the institution’s significant achievements.

South Bergen Jointure Commission Appoints New Leaders, Approves Resolutions in Recent Meeting

Overview: The South Bergen Jointure Commission (SBJC) convened on April 25, 2023, resulting in a series of critical decisions and appointments. The meeting opened with the election of Damian Kennedy as the President and Joseph DeCorso as the Vice President of the SBJC, both for one-year terms.