Middlesex Borough Council Honors Community Leaders and Debates Property Reassessments

Overview: During the Middlesex Borough Council meeting, the council honored two long-time community members and debated the borough’s annual property reassessment program, raising concerns about its cost and fairness.

Community Outcry as Middlesex School Board Faces Leadership and Financial Scrutiny

Overview: During the recent Middlesex School Board meeting, community members expressed intense dissatisfaction regarding the appointment of a new principal and raised concerns over financial decisions and school safety policies. The meeting saw an outpouring of emotional responses from teachers, parents, and local leaders highlighting the community’s deep ties to the school and the perceived disconnect between the board’s actions and public sentiment.

Middlesex Borough Council Appoints New Members to Cultural and Art Committee, Addresses Public Services

Overview: The Middlesex Borough Council meeting on September 10, 2024, focused on several issues, including the appointment of new members to the Cultural and Art Committee, the adoption of various ordinances, and the ongoing discussion about improving code enforcement and public health services. The meeting also highlighted the contributions of the local library and the upcoming community events.

Middlesex Residents Voice Concerns Over Reassessment and Property Taxes at Council Meeting

Overview: During the recent Middlesex Borough Council meeting, residents expressed concerns over the annual reassessment program mandated by the state, which many argued was poorly timed and financially burdensome. Several residents voiced their frustrations and worries about the implications of rising property taxes, the impact on fixed-income individuals, and the lack of clear communication from the council.

Middlesex School Board Faces Backlash Over Principal’s Transfer Decision

Overview: The recent Middlesex School Board meeting was marked by public comments regarding the board’s decision to transfer Hazelwood School Principal Richard Jilia. The board also discussed new hires, upcoming events, and policy adoptions.