Food Security Crisis Looms Large Over Bergen County Commissioners’ Meeting

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.

Tenafly Council Champions LGBTQ+ Pride, Unveils Revitalization Plans Amid Infrastructure Debates

Overview: The recent Tenafly Borough Council meeting saw a vigorous discussion on a wide array of topics, with a marked emphasis on LGBTQ+ inclusivity, city infrastructure development, and traffic management. The council made a commendable proclamation acknowledging June 2023 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month and revealed plans for an extensive city revitalization project, although differing opinions emerged regarding the borough’s infrastructure.

Tenafly Council Sparks Lively Debate on Green Initiatives: Leaf Blowers, Solar Panels, and Local Business

Overview: In a recent Tenafly Borough Council meeting, officials engaged in a vigorous discussion around significant environmental and sustainability topics, sparking lively debate over the implementation of green initiatives such as electric-powered landscaping equipment, solar panel installations, and local business support.

Tensions Surface Over Faculty Contracts, STEM Funding at BCC

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.

South Bergen Jointure Commission Appoints New Leaders, Approves Resolutions in Recent Meeting

Overview: The South Bergen Jointure Commission (SBJC) convened on April 25, 2023, resulting in a series of critical decisions and appointments. The meeting opened with the election of Damian Kennedy as the President and Joseph DeCorso as the Vice President of the SBJC, both for one-year terms.