Leonia Council Approves Controversial DPW Appointment, Addresses Housing and Landscaping Ordinances

Overview: In a recent assembly of the Leonia Borough Council, members confronted a spectrum of topics from municipal housing reforms to landscaping regulations. The most captivating point of discussion, however, revolved around a debated appointment within the Department of Public Works (DPW).

County Board of Commissioners Chart Roadmap: Budget Approval, Cultural Celebrations, and Inclusivity Initiatives

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Bergen County Board of Commissioners discussed a wide range of topics, from the 2023 county budget to the idea of a central cultural center, as well as significant recognitions and initiatives aimed at enhancing the diversity and inclusivity within the county.

County Commissioners Discuss Legal Aid Initiative and Honor Scholar Recipients

Overview: In an eventful recent meeting, the Bergen County Board of Commissioners addressed various public and administrative matters, with significant emphasis on initiating legal aid for low-income residents, enhancing local infrastructure, and celebrating local scholarship recipients.

Novel Traffic Tactics: Volunteer SLEOs, Speed Humps and More

Overview: In a recent Leonia Borough Council meeting, the council grappled with perennially thorny issues of local traffic management. However, the focus of the discourse was a novel approach: training and utilizing Special Law Enforcement Officers (SLEOs) as part of a volunteer initiative to manage local traffic and issue summonses.

Bergen County Honors Lifesavers, Unveils Resilient Budget Amid Inflation Pressures

Overview: The recent Bergen County Board of Commissioners meeting served as an occasion to honor several community heroes while grappling with the pressing issues of economic inflation and fiscal responsibility.