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.

Award-Winning Pascack Dance Team Makes Appeal for Uniform Funding

Overview: Members of the Pascack Regional Dance Team, which boasts over 22 national championship titles, appeared before the Pascack Valley School Board to appeal for financial assistance to purchase new uniforms. The appeal came amid discussions of remarkable advancements in standardized test scores and academic achievement metrics, with the district outperforming state averages in multiple categories.

Flipped Car, Broken Fences: Montvale Addresses Dangerous Intersection

Overview: In the latest meeting of the Montvale Borough Council, the foremost concern was the precarious intersection at Kinderkamack Road and Magnolia Avenue. Over 18 months, the location has been a hotspot for accidents, with three significant incidents raising the community’s alarm.

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.

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.