Trenton School Board Tackles Mental Health and Safety Initiatives

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Trenton School Board prioritized student mental health and safety, addressing the expansion of mental health services, the need for traffic safety improvements around schools, and concerns about pay discrepancies among security staff. The board also discussed the introduction of the Crown Act resolution, the implementation of new educational programs and partnerships, and the importance of community engagement and policy updates.

Trenton Council Honors Grace Crossland and Addresses Civic Concerns

Overview: The Trenton City Council meeting addressed a range of civic issues, notably honoring the late Grace Crossland with a park pavilion dedication and discussing the delayed retroactive pay for retired police officers. Community members voiced concerns about rent stabilization, property maintenance, and public disturbances, with the Council acknowledging these issues and encouraging solutions through collaborative civic engagement.

Trenton Council Debates Police Transparency and Public Safety

Overview: At the recent Trenton City Council meeting, an extensive discussion was held on the balance between police transparency and public safety, sparked by an active police investigation in the city following a serious crime in the neighboring Falls Township. The conversation was centered around the police department’s decision not to issue a shelter-in-place order or a code red alert, which led to a debate on the adequacy of communication to the public during such incidents.

Trenton Council Backs Cannabis Retail License for Local Entrepreneur

Overview: The Trenton City Council has signaled its support for a local businesswoman’s bid to open a cannabis retail establishment, The Vault, in the city. The endorsement came during a recent council meeting where a variety of community issues were discussed, ranging from public safety to neighborhood cleanup initiatives.

Trenton City Council Debates Wildlife Ordinance and Budget Concerns

Overview: The Trenton City Council recently convened to deliberate on several matters, with significant time dedicated to the controversial ordinance 24-015 and the city’s financial planning. Ordinance 24-015, which pertains to the regulation of keeping wildlife and other animals within city limits, particularly the keeping of chickens, took center stage as council members and local citizens voiced their concerns and suggestions. Amidst this debate, the council also grappled with budgetary issues, touching on the use of American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds, the city’s dependency on transitional aid, and the challenges of meeting financial obligations set by the Department of Community Affairs (DCA).