Novel Traffic Tactics: Volunteer SLEOs, Speed Humps and More

Overview: In a recent Leonia Borough Council meeting, the council grappled with perennially thorny issues of local traffic management. However, the focus of the discourse was a novel approach: training and utilizing Special Law Enforcement Officers (SLEOs) as part of a volunteer initiative to manage local traffic and issue summonses.

Ridgefield Park Reels as Proposed Football Coach Stirs Racial Controversy

Overview: The recent Ridgefield Park School Board meeting underscored the critical intersection of education, local governance, and social justice.

Oakland Borough Council Secures Crucial Bridge Funding, Debates Affordable Housing

Overview: In a notable win for the Oakland Borough Council, Mayor Schwager recently announced the allocation of an additional three million dollars in funding for the Patriots Way Bridge project. The funds are a part of the New Jersey Department of Transportation’s (NJDOT) fiscal year 2024 budget, currently pending Governor Murphy’s signature.

Controversial Hire with DWI Charge Stirs Debate at Oradell School Board Meeting

Overview: In a recent Oradell School Board meeting that drew impassioned speeches, probing questions, and fervent discussions, the most contentious issue was the board’s hiring of a new business administrator. The decision has sparked significant controversy, with several participants expressing profound concern about the new hire’s alleged past incidents and potential implications on student safety.

Ramsey’s Youth Lead the Charge in War on Littering

Overview: In a recent Ramsey Borough Council meeting, streamed live on YouTube, local school students shone a spotlight on the rampant littering issue plaguing Main Street. Their detailed presentation was a highlight of a packed council meeting led by Mayor Dillon, tackling topics from public safety to land use ordinances.