Bergen Community College Board of Trustees Honors Late Steve Paulino with Scholarship

Overview: In a Bergen Community College Board of Trustees meeting held on September 6, 2023, members united in mourning and honoring the life and legacy of the late Steve Paulino, a former board member who served from November 2019 until his passing earlier this year. Alongside this, the board navigated discussions on new collaborations, celebrated student achievements, and steered the course for institutional accreditation.

South Bergen Jointure Commission Advances Inclusive Partnerships, Staff Changes, and Financial Health

Overview: In a recent meeting that spotlighted key issues affecting South Bergen Jointure Commission schools, the board members discussed several significant matters, including a new partnership with the Boys and Girls Club, a para-training agreement with Felician University, and important personnel changes.

Council Grapples With RVs, Commercial Vehicles in Municipal Parking

Overview: The Leonia Borough Council convened in a recent session tackling several pressing issues, notably the debate over whether to permit RVs, commercial vans, and other large vehicles in the municipal parking lot, a proposal influenced by rising home-based work trends and parking stress.

Land Tensions and Infrastructure Initiatives Dominate Leonia Council Meeting

Overview: In a recent gathering, the Leonia Borough Council addressed pressing community concerns, most notably surrounding a parcel of land that’s been under resident maintenance for decades and a significant Broad Avenue infrastructure project.

Bergen County Approves Over $100 Million in Bonds for Vital Improvements; Hears Firing Range Proposal

Overview: In a recent meeting of the Bergen County Board of Commissioners, over $100 million in bonds were introduced and approved for various departments and community projects, from health improvements to public works and educational facilities. A proposal for a new state-of-the-art firing range was also made. The commissioners expressed pride in various community engagements and discussed plans for environmental, educational, and inclusivity initiatives.