Bergen Community College Unveils Innovative Initiatives Amid Surging Enrollment

Overview: In a recent Bergen Community College Board of Trustees meeting, a variety of dynamic topics were discussed, including innovative collaborative initiatives, grant acquisitions, and enrollment updates.

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.

Bergenfield Borough Council Approves Major Redevelopment Plan, Faces Concerns Over Overdevelopment

Overview: In a meeting held on June 20, 2023, the Bergenfield Borough Council voted in favor of an ambitious West Church Street Redevelopment Plan. The proposal aims to transform a 3.02-acre tract, known as the “Old Nissan Property”, into a mixed-use hub, sparking robust debates about borough character preservation and affordable housing. Mayor Arvin Amatorio, Council President Marc Pascual, and council members Thomas Lodato, Buddy Deauna, Domingo Almonte, and Hernando Rivera were present. Council member Ora Kornbluth was absent.

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.

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.