Waldwick Planning Board Advances Key Boundary Adjustment Amid Heated Discussion

Overview: In a recent meeting of the Waldwick Planning Board, a contested boundary adjustment between two properties, marked by rigorous analysis and debate, became a focal point, reflecting the complexities of local urban planning.

Waldwick Borough Council Rejects Water Treatment Bid

Overview: In the recent regular meeting of the Mayor & Council of the Borough of Waldwick, held on May 23, 2023, several key matters were addressed, ranging from community improvements to the notable rejection of bids for Water Treatment Systems Improvements, which were $2 million off the estimate. Presided over by Mayor Tom Giordano and attended by council members Kathleen E. Cericola, Paul V. Schatz, Donald E. Sciolaro, and Theresa N. Sherman, the meeting saw comprehensive discussions on a variety of subjects.

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.

Waldwick School Board Approves $40.6 Million Budget with Focus on Infrastructure and Special Education

Overview: The Waldwick School Board, during its recent budget hearing, finalized the 2023-2024 school budget of $40.6 million, incorporating significant allotments for infrastructure enhancements and special education. The public meeting was presided over by Board President Daniel Marro and was attended by board members and the Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Paul Casarico.

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.