Lacey Township School Board Elects New President and Addresses Elementary School Performance Concerns

Overview: In a notable reorganization meeting, the Lacey Township School Board elected Harold “Skip” Peters, Jr. as the new board president and Kim Klaus as vice president. The meeting also brought to light concerns regarding the performance of the district’s elementary schools, with a community member highlighting low math and reading scores and urging the board to prioritize educational improvements.

Lacey Town Council Appoints New Mayor Peggy Sue Juliano, Approves 2024 Temporary Budget and Addresses Public Document Accessibility

Overview: The Lacey Town Council meeting on January 1st, 2024 was marked by the appointment of a new mayor, the approval of the township’s temporary budget for the year, and discussions regarding the transparency and accessibility of public documents. Peggy Sue Juliano was sworn in as the new mayor, while Peter Curatolo took the oath as deputy mayor. The council passed a resolution approving the temporary budget and addressed the need for timely posting of meeting minutes online, in response to public concerns over accessibility.

Lacey School Board Meeting Highlights Student Grief Support, Legal Billing, and Personnel Matters

Overview: The recent Lacey School Board meeting was marked by student concerns over the handling of recent student deaths, contentious discussion over legal billing, and the acknowledgment of a departing board member. The student representative updated the board on recent school activities, and Superintendent Dr. Vanessa R. Pereira acknowledged the loss of three high school students and expressed holiday wishes.

Controversial Municipal Complex and Nonpartisan Approach to Local Government Spark Debate at Lacey Town Council Meeting

Overview: In a recent Lacey Town Council meeting, topics encompassed a broad spectrum of local concerns, from the honoring of community contributors and the retirement of a long-serving senator to significant legislative discussions and the controversial prospective municipal complex project. The meeting sparked discussions on the proposed municipal complex, the financial implications of several projects, and potential restructuring of the local government system, as well as proposals for a nonpartisan approach to local government.

Lacey Town Council Debates Over New Municipal Complex, Local Soccer Club Support, and Government Structure

Overview: The Lacey Town Council is grappling with a range of issues, including concerns over the proposed municipal complex, financial support for the Lacey Soccer Club, and a potential change in government structure. The council, during its recent meeting, also broached the topics of leaf pickup concerns, a special use permit for boho Love Boutique, filing for the New Jersey Fire Grant, and the proposed development of a new Municipal complex.