Divided Council Passes Affordable Housing Measure to Align With Mandate

Overview: In a charged Franklin Lakes Borough Council meeting, Council members and residents faced off over a property development slated to be the largest in the borough’s history. Central issues included a proposed 495-unit multifamily housing project by and a federal use option that has stirred outcry from some community members. While the project promises to meet the borough’s affordable housing quota, it comes amidst contentious debate over zoning ordinances, taxpayer liability, and environmental and traffic impacts.

Ridgewood High Unveils New 8:20 AM Start Time Backed by Sleep Science

Overview: In its recent meeting, the Ridgewood School Board discussed a significant shift to later school start times backed by sleep data and surveys. The meeting also covered key topics like data-driven education, new technologies, and a comprehensive view of academic assessment, including state and federal testing.

Award-Winning Pascack Dance Team Makes Appeal for Uniform Funding

Overview: Members of the Pascack Regional Dance Team, which boasts over 22 national championship titles, appeared before the Pascack Valley School Board to appeal for financial assistance to purchase new uniforms. The appeal came amid discussions of remarkable advancements in standardized test scores and academic achievement metrics, with the district outperforming state averages in multiple categories.

Traffic Woes and District Transparency Dominate Ridgefield Park School Board Meeting

Overview: In a recent gathering of the Ridgefield Park School Board, members and community participants grappled with persistent issues of traffic congestion around the school, alongside procedural transparency concerns and preparations for the upcoming academic year.

Elmwood Park School Board Responds to Social Media Allegations: “We’re Not Hiding Anything”

Overview: In a recent Elmwood Park School Board meeting, the board responded to criticisms surrounding their financial transparency and decision-making, with one member stressing, “we’re not hiding anything, we’re very transparent in what was going on.” Superintendent Anthony Lachetti also provided an update on district preparations for the upcoming school year, addressing transportation challenges and thanking numerous individuals for their summer efforts.