Westwood School Board Meeting Exposes Divides over Parental Rights, Grapples with Union Scrutiny

Overview: In a recent heated meeting of the Westwood School Board, debates underscored existing tensions and disparate viewpoints among board members, educators, and community members. The meeting revolved around scrutiny the board faces from the Westwood Education Association (WEA), the introduction of a contentious parental rights policy, and deliberations over alterations to the fifth-grade health curriculum.

Teaneck Council Explores Benefits of Accessory Dwelling Units For Seniors

Overview: In the recent Teaneck Town Council meeting, the principal topic of discussion was the potential implementation and benefits of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) within the community. Other discussions included the establishment of a new advisory board focusing on the town’s fields and deliberations on field maintenance and renovations. Various community events, collaborations, and grant acquisitions were also reviewed, along with discussions about hiring in the local police force and redevelopment plans in specific areas of Teaneck.

Palisades Park Council Tackles Mold and Safety Issues in Police Building

Overview: The Palisades Park Borough Council convened to address mold remediation in the police department’s building, stemming from a recently received notification that demands a response within 15 days. The council discussed several strategies to tackle the problem, including potential displacement to temporary trailers and making structural alterations to the existing building.

Hackensack School Board Advances African American History Curriculum Amid Scheduling Crisis

Overview: In a recent Hackensack School Board meeting, board and community members convened to discuss the ongoing efforts to integrate African American history into the social studies curriculum, in line with a state mandate, and to address pressing scheduling issues at Hackensack Middle School.

Englewood Cliffs Borough Mayor and Council Clash in Heated Budget Debate

Overview: In a recent Englewood Cliffs Borough Council meeting, Mayor Mario M. Kranjac and council members engaged in a heated debate over the 2023 municipal budget, legal fees, and the perceived corruption in New Jersey’s governance system. The discussion, punctuated by interruptions and raised voices, saw the mayor accusing the council and others of being part of a “cabal” misusing funds and failing the borough.