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.

East Rutherford Moves Forward on Affordable Housing Amid Pushback

Overview: During a recent meeting, the East Rutherford Borough Council advanced a series of transformative initiatives aimed at addressing zoning and land use, bolstering infrastructure, and reinforcing community development programs. The decisions reached have the potential to usher in profound changes for East Rutherford’s residents.

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.

East Rutherford Moves to Preserve Historic Outwater House

Overview: The Borough Council of East Rutherford, New Jersey, has moved to secure funding for the restoration of the historic Richard Outwater House. The council plans to submit a grant application to the Bergen County Trust Fund, seeking $30,000 in matching funds to aid in the preservation effort.