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- Bergen County
- 6/7/23
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Overview: As the Bergen County Board of Commissioners convened recently, one issue emerged as a stark reminder of the challenges facing the community: a burgeoning food security crisis. In their deliberations, the commissioners expressed deep concern over the escalating situation, the numbers of food-insecure individuals surpassing even those recorded during the pandemic peak.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 5/18/23
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Overview: The Harrington Park School Board’s recent meeting, held on May 18, 2023, was marked by key administrative decisions, the approval of significant staffing changes, and critical financial actions planned for the 2023-24 academic year.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 5/15/23
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Overview: In a recent meeting, auditor Gary Higgins affirmed the borough’s eligibility for self-examination of the Budget and reported a successful bond sale of $5,060,000 with seven bids. Notably, the winning bid came in at a favorable rate of 2.44% for nine years, reaffirming Harrington Park’s robust AA2 rating from Moody’s. The audit also revealed that the borough’s surplus grew last year, the capital fund was consolidated, and a corrective action plan was being executed based on a single audit recommendation.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 5/9/23
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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.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 5/4/23
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: In a recently convened Harrington Park School Board meeting, the most noteworthy event was the public dispute over the selection of the Superintendent for the upcoming academic year. This controversy overshadowed a series of critical administrative decisions and appointments, including the approval of a $15.3 million budget for the 2023-2024 school year.
