Elmwood Park Proposes 25% Salary Hikes For Employees

Overview: In a recent Elmwood Park Borough Council meeting, a range of notable events, ranging from community service recognition to the contentious issue of potential salary hikes for department heads, captured public attention.

Bergen Community College Unveils Inclusive Growth Strategy, Honors Founding Faculty Member

Overview: The Bergen Community College Board of Trustees recently held a poignant session, where they unveiled a comprehensive diversity, equity, and inclusion plan while paying tribute to a founding faculty member who recently passed away, Professor Morrow Marzaco.

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.

Elmwood Park School Board Announces Major Restructuring, Celebrates Key Accomplishments and Bids Farewell to Respected Educator

Overview: At a recent Elmwood Park School Board meeting, various important topics were addressed including an anticipated administrative restructuring, the celebration of community accomplishments, and the recognition of significant contributions by retiring educators.

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.