- NJ
- Bergen County
- 10/10/23
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting of the Franklin Lakes Borough Council, the decline in volunteers for the fire department emerged as a pressing issue. The revelation that, at times, only one firefighter is responding to calls underscored the urgency of the situation. The council is now actively considering a stipend plan to incentivize participation and examining the potential introduction of bunkhouses to accommodate out-of-town firefighters.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 10/10/23
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a bid to enhance parental engagement, the Franklin Lakes Board of Education introduced “FLPS Express”, a redesigned platform offering easily digestible news and updates from the district. The Superintendent, Gregorio Maceri, presented this and other developments during the board’s recent meeting.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 10/5/23
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting of the Bergen Community College Board of Trustees, notable highlights included a surge in school enrollment, a strong push for online courses, and the special recognition of a student who garnered a prestigious national award.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 9/26/23
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting, the Franklin Lakes Board of Education addressed concerns surrounding transparency in communication, introduced new initiatives, and highlighted a potential $115,000 High Impact Tutoring Grant from the New Jersey Department of Education. The grant aims to bolster academic support for third and fourth graders.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 8/30/23
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: At the recent Regular Public Meeting of the Bergen Vocational School Board, held on August 30, 2023, an array of district highlights were showcased, with special emphasis on the “Navigating Success Through Wellness” initiative and several significant student and district accolades.
