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.

Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education Provides Depken Field Update

Overview: The Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education has recently made a series of impactful decisions regarding the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 school years, in a meeting held on May 18, 2023. The actions taken ranged from the approval of various contracts, programs, and personnel appointments, to significant updates on the district’s financial standing and future infrastructure projects.

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.

Significant Enhancements in Adult Education and Sports Medicine Programs at Bergen Vocational Schools

Overview: In a recent board meeting of the Bergen Vocational School District, significant enhancements to their Adult Education and Sports Medicine programs emerged as the most noteworthy developments.