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Fields Borrowing, Bullying Report, Music Festival Top Local News

New curriculum director and property assessments also make headlines.

Madison Council OKs Borrowing $4.1M for Rec Center

The Madison Borough Council has approved borrowing more than $4.1 million for the Madison Recreation Center land and installation of sports fields there.

Authors to Give Public Readings at Drew University

A series of public readings by acclaimed authors is coming to Drew University in Madison next week.

Nine Bullying Incidents This Year in Madison Schools

There were nine confirmed instances of bullying at Madison schools this year, according to a report given by Madison Superintendent Dr. Michael Rossi at this week's Board of Education meeting.

New Curriculum Director Starts Aug. 1

The Madison school district has a new director of curriculum and instruction starting next week. 

Madison Hearing From One-Third of Homeowners About Tax Bills

Madison shares its tax assessor, Lisa Baratto, with Millburn and has arranged to have her spending extra time in Madison to field questions about the new assessed values of homes after the recent borough-wide revaluation, officials said.

Resident Criticizes Phoned-In Votes on Borrowing $4.1M

Two Madison Borough Council members who were on vacation voted by phone at this week's council meeting, a practice one resident criticized as "leaving a bad flavor."

Summer Music Festival Coming to Madison

An annual Summer Music Festival is making several stops in Madison next month.


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