Fort Lee School Board Discusses Student Achievement

Overview: In a recent Fort Lee School Board meeting, the board celebrated noteworthy student achievements while also wrestling with pressing issues regarding school infrastructure and maintenance.

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.

Zoning Board Moves Residential Projects Forward Amid Local Concerns

Overview: The Fort Lee Board of Adjustment’s recent May 9, 2023 meeting saw a flurry of activity on several key residential development proposals, further evidencing a housing boom in the borough. But not all residents are convinced the growth will benefit the community, with concerns expressed over traffic congestion and infrastructure strain.

Planning Board Greenlights 24-Unit Residential Building

Overview: The Fort Lee Planning Board’s meeting on May 9, 2023, saw significant progression of two large development projects despite contention and outstanding issues. The meeting highlighted the ongoing struggle between local development needs and community concerns about traffic and infrastructure.

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.