Concerns about Elementary School Raised at River Vale School Board Meeting

Overview: In a recent gathering marked by both triumphs and challenges, the River Vale School Board celebrated the conclusion of several key projects while fielding concerns about issues at the Roberge Elementary School.

River Vale Town Council Endorses Major Public Safety, Infrastructure Plans

Overview: In a recent meeting, the River Vale Town Council made several significant decisions that promise to impact the future of the township. These included approving substantial expenditures for infrastructure projects, endorsing a nationwide seat belt campaign, and sanctioning the local Fire Department’s mutual aid agreement with neighboring municipalities.

Westwood Borough Council Advances Flooding Mitigation Bill and Significant Capital Investments

Overview: In a recent Westwood Borough Council meeting, Mayor Arroyo and the council members advanced major initiatives for local community development and safety measures. The meeting was marked by a significant focus on flooding mitigation, passing of capital investment ordinances, and discourse over ‘paper streets.’

Westwood School Board Grapples with LGBTQ Flag Policy, Crowded Classrooms, and Changes in Honors Program Amid Heated Public Input

Overview: In a recent meeting of the Westwood School Board, a series of lively and contentious debates emerged, centering on an array of issues from flag display policies and classroom size concerns to the restructuring of the Middle School Honors Program. Local residents, students, and board members engaged in robust discussions, painting a portrait of a community grappling with the shape of its educational future.

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.