Edgewater Council Tackles Housing Issues: Curtails Short-term Rentals but Delays Affordable Housing

Overview: In a recent meeting of the Edgewater Borough Council, measures were taken to address significant housing concerns facing the community. The Council approved an ordinance aimed at reining in short-term rentals while also endorsing a delay in the implementation of Affordable Housing obligations, creating a juxtaposition of policy actions that have stirred ongoing debates on housing affordability and availability.

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.