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- NJ
- Bergen County
- 01/09/2025
- 61 Minutes
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Overview: The Palisades Park Borough School Board’s recent meeting focused on the election of new board members and leadership positions, discussions on banking interest rates, and a emphasis on ensuring transparency in handling emergency appropriations. The meeting saw Su Chung elected as board president and included an in-depth conversation about financial management, specifically addressing emergency fund usage and banking services.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 11/25/24
- 11/26/2024
- 83 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting, the Palisades Park Borough Council discussed topics including a contentious tree lighting event date, local development concerns, and community safety initiatives. These discussions were marked by public input expressing varied opinions on council decisions, reflecting ongoing community engagement with local government actions.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 11/20/24
- 11/21/2024
- 70 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: The Palisades Park Borough School Board meeting on November 20th was marked by a significant announcement regarding preschool expansion funding, alongside discussions on teacher contract negotiations and recreational program fees. Superintendent Joseph Cirillo shared that the district has been awarded a $2 million grant for preschool expansion, which will fund the construction of seven new classrooms at the town library’s parking garage.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 11/18/24
- 23.0 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: At the recent Palisades Park Borough Council meeting, the introduction of an ordinance requiring lead-based paint inspections sparked extensive discussion among council members and the public. The ordinance aligns with a new state statute mandating that rental property owners ensure their buildings are certified as lead-free. Concerns were raised regarding the financial burden this requirement could place on homeowners, particularly for those with older properties. Additional topics included potential changes to a holiday event date and issues related to municipal finances.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 10/28/24
- 10/28/2024
- 67 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The recent meeting of the Palisades Park Borough Council focused on issues surrounding staffing in the Department of Public Works (DPW), transparency in financial matters, and the introduction of a capital improvements ordinance. The council discussed the urgency of hiring additional employees for the DPW, transparency in financial donations for town events, and the introduction of an ordinance to authorize various improvements, including on county roads.
