Saddle Brook Secures $1 Million Grant for Emergency Generator

Overview: The Saddle Brook Town Council recently convened to address a variety of community concerns and developments. Of particular note was the announcement of a $1 million Congressional appropriation grant awarded to the township for an emergency generator for the Municipal complex, a infrastructure improvement. The meeting also detailed the cost of the new town hall building, set at $28 million, and the passage of ordinances related to electric scooter regulations and short-term rental bans. Furthermore, discussions on the Mayor’s Youth Group activities, upcoming community events, and ongoing infrastructure projects, such as road paving and water main replacements, were topics of the meeting. In response to a resident’s frustration over increased water rates and property taxes, the council highlighted the necessity of including cost details in every resolution.

Saddle Brook School Board Enhances Graduation Ceremony Protocol

Overview: The Saddle Brook School Board recently met to discuss a range of topics, with the most notable being the proposed change to the graduation ceremony protocol, which would allow Board of Education members to hand diplomas to their relatives. This change, while potentially impacting the traditional graduation proceedings, passed without discussion or questions from the board members.

Saddle Brook School Board Approves Monument and Tree Planting

Overview: In a recent Saddle Brook School Board meeting, the board approved a request from Unico to plant a tree and install a small monument in honor of past chapter members, signaling the board’s support for community engagement and historical recognition. This decision was among a variety of topics discussed, including renovation projects, curriculum updates, the annual budget, debt service, personnel matters, and policy updates related to the high school graduation ceremony.

Saddle Brook Honors Women and Tackles Community Concerns

Overview: In a recent Saddle Brook Town Council meeting, issues such as community recognition, infrastructure, public safety, and event planning were addressed. The meeting was noteworthy for the honoring of local women during Women’s History Month and the diverse array of topics that the council dealt with, ranging from park safety to the appointment and salary of the business administrator.

Saddle Brook School Board Honors Students and Discusses Grants

Overview: The Saddle Brook School Board meeting celebrated student achievements and discussed educational initiatives, amid talks of grants and referendums. The board acknowledged the high school’s competitive cheer team’s success and the academic accomplishments of several students, while also addressing the denial of a high impact tutoring grant and the anticipation for a teacher climate and culture grant.