In Jersey City, if anyone thinks that the Jersey City Board of Education will be less volatile as a result of the Nov. 8 election, the resignation of Vice President John Reichert and the battle over his replacement will likely be eye opening. The Nov. 8 elections will shift the balance of power on the board, giving those who have been critical of the schools superintendent a majority for the first time since 2012. Click here for more.
In Hoboken, Police Det. Sgt. Edgardo Cruz and Fire Inspector Andrew Frey first teamed up three years ago to deliver 150 Thanksgiving meals to those in need. They have been doing so ever since. This past Monday, the police and fire departments hand-delivered 150 complete thanksgiving meals to residents in the Hoboken Housing Authority, Applied Housing, and senior buildings. ShopRite at 900 Madison St. donated all the turkeys and sides including vegetables, stuffing, and mashed potatoes. Click here for more.
In North Bergen, after volunteering last weekend to remove garbage, weeds, debris, and more from 37th Street and Tonnelle Avenue, the North Bergen High School Environmental Club is set to receive a reward that will help with their next project. They’re going to get a $500 check to create a school garden in the spring. The funds are part of a statewide litter removal program created in 1986 called NJ Clean Communities. Click here for more.