Pasack Valley School Board Considers Girls’ Wrestling Equity

Overview: In a recent meeting of the Pasack Valley School Board, members and staff of the Pascack Valley Regional High School District convened to discuss topics ranging from the introduction of a girls’ wrestling assistant coach position to staff recognition.

County Board Approves Funds for Emergency Repairs at Bergen County Justice Center

Overview: In a recent convergence of the Bergen County Board of Commissioners, a myriad of pressing issues and community proposals were brought to the fore, with the emergency condition at the Bergen County Justice Center emerging as the focal point of discussions.

New Anti-Bullying Coordinators and Specialists Appointed at Montvale Board of Education Meeting

Overview: During the recent meeting of the Montvale Board of Education held on August 28, 2023, at the Fieldstone Middle School, significant discussions and resolutions pertained to a range of subjects including new hires, resignations, appointments of anti-bullying specialists, salary advancements, and extracurricular appointments. The most significant resolutions involved the appointments of anti-bullying coordinators and specialists. Christina Gouraige was appointed as the district-wide Anti-Bullying Coordinator, while Debra Walker and Nina Fasano were chosen as Anti-Bullying Specialists for Fieldstone Middle School and Memorial Elementary School, respectively.

Council Announces New Borough-Owned Strawberry Farm

Overview: At the recent Montvale Borough Council meeting, updates were provided on a range of topics including statistics on crime prevention from the police department and the aquisition of a pick-your-own-stratwberry farm. The session also covered the Mayor’s announcements regarding new community projects and infrastructure developments, as well as individual reports from various departments on ongoing initiatives and concerns, including traffic issues and the state of local school cafeterias.

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.