- NJ
- Essex County
- 9/10/24
- 09/11/2024
- 261 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: During the recent West Orange Town Council meeting, the Matrix Redevelopment deal emerged as the most contentious issue, drawing varied opinions from council members and the public. The deal, which involves transforming properties into a film and video production campus, was scrutinized for its financial implications and perceived lack of transparency.
- NJ
- Essex County
- 8/26/24
- 08/26/2024
- 56 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The West Orange School Board meeting on August 26, 2024, featured discussions on academic performance improvements, significant gains in multilingual learner proficiency, and the expansion of the district’s Universal Pre-K program.
- NJ
- Essex County
- 8/6/24
- 08/07/2024
- 410 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The West Orange Town Council meeting was marked by discussions on the tree preservation ordinance, budget amendments, and the hiring of personnel.
- NJ
- Essex County
- 7/23/24
- 07/24/2024
- 133 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: At the West Orange Town Council’s recent meeting, decisions were made including the approval of an ABC license transfer to Legacy Manor LLC and the appointment of John Dac as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The council also discussed community events, development issues, and the garbage contract, among other topics.
- NJ
- Essex County
- 7/22/24
- 07/22/2024
- 32 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In the recent West Orange School Board meeting, the board addressed a variety of issues ranging from summer program successes to community concerns about academic transparency. The Superintendent extended condolences to the Montclair community for the loss of Dr. Jonathan Pon and reported on the effective operation of summer programs. A community member highlighted the need for transparency in the scholarship application process and the determination of the top 10 students. The financial literacy program received praise, and the board acknowledged the long-term service of retirees Kevin Alvine and Gerard Narcissa.