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- NJ
- Monmouth County
- 4/3/25
- 04/03/2025
- 19 Minutes
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Overview: Middletown’s Town Council, in collaboration with the Board of Education, announced a proposal aimed at preventing the closure of Navesink and Leonardo elementary schools and maintaining the status quo at Bayhore Middle School. The plan includes acquiring land to generate revenue and restructuring agreements with school police officers to reduce costs, providing $2.6 million in support funding for the district.
- NJ
- Monmouth County
- 3/18/25
- 03/18/2025
- 250 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: The recent Middletown School Board meeting was dominated by discussions about financial challenges facing the district, with a proposed budget deficit of $15 million leading to potential school closures. Concerns over declining state aid, inadequate funding, and the impact of these financial pressures on students’ educational experiences were at the forefront. Public comments highlighted frustration with the board’s transparency, the timing of communications, and the perceived lack of community engagement in decision-making processes.
- NJ
- Monmouth County
- 3/17/25
- 03/19/2025
- 58 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Middletown Town Council meeting on March 17, 2025, was marked by celebrations of local achievements, including the promotion of police officers, recognition of student athletes, and community service awards. The council acknowledged these milestones while addressing administrative matters such as ordinance approvals and public comments.
- NJ
- Monmouth County
- 03/04/2025
- 70 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: Residents of Middletown raised urgent concerns about traffic safety during the recent Town Council meeting, highlighting a notable increase in accidents along Route 520. With accident numbers climbing from 44 in 2022 to 120 in 2024, citizens expressed a need for immediate action and collaborative efforts to address the growing safety issues. Concerns were particularly focused on the dangerous conditions at Exit 109 of the Garden State Parkway, which have contributed to increasing confusion and unsafe driving behavior.
- NJ
- Monmouth County
- 2/25/25
- 02/25/2025
- 177 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The recent Middletown School Board meeting was marked by debates over the changes in legal counsel and school calendar adjustments, alongside discussions on student achievements and educational program updates. Tensions rose as board members and the public expressed their concerns about these issues.
