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.

Fair Lawn School Board Greenlights Personnel Reappointments Amid Administrative Overhauls

Overview: The Fair Lawn Board of Education convened at Thomas Edison School on Thursday, May 11, for a Special Action Meeting centered on personnel reappointments for the 2023-2024 academic year. With a near-full board attendance and Superintendent Nick Norcia present, significant decisions marked the evening’s deliberations.

Borough Council Champions Inclusion, Gun Violence Awareness

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Fairlawn Borough Council issued a series of proclamations celebrating a variety of important community concerns and achievements. In a climate of increasing national dialogue about these issues, this gathering of local government served as a microcosm of nationwide discussions.

Fair Lawn School Board Advocates Wellness and Debates Hebrew Inclusion

Overview: In a recent Fair Lawn School Board meeting, the Board discussed key topics that will affect the district’s future direction. These included a strong emphasis on wellness, a controversial proposal to switch food service providers, and a passionate advocacy for Hebrew language instruction in schools.