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Madison, NJ — At Monday’s mayor and council meeting 13 resolutions were adopted unanimously.

A resident speaking on behalf of the Friends of the Drew Forest applauded the council for authorizing the borough’s inclusion in the federal highlands boundary through resolution 271-2024. Madison is seeking this designation so it can apply for funding for property acquisition through the The Highlands Conservation Act.

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The council commented on resolution 272-2024 permitting the Madison Little League to build a grandstand, press box and backstop at Sonny Vitale Field. The league received an anonymous donation making this a completely privately funded initiative. Council members noted any current use of the facility will not change.

Three ordinances were also adopted unanimously during Monday’s meeting. It was noted ordinance 29-2024 appropriating $3,820 for the Museum of Early Trades & Crafts is part of a matching grant.

During an invitation for public comment, eight residents on North Street spoke before the council regarding sewage concerns. Residents explained during heavy rainfall they experience sewage water coming up their sinks, toilets and showers, as well as flooding in their basements. One resident said this has been an issue in their home since it was built in 1955.

Mayor Conley explained the sewer system in Madison relies on gravity that flows from higher points to a treatment plant in Chatham but there are neighborhoods below the level such as North Street which rely on pump stations. The mayor asked the administration to come up with a plan to learn why this particular pump station is overwhelmed. Residents were also encouraged to file a notice of claim to seek reimbursement from any damages incurred to their homes from a storm on August 18.

In her finance report, council member Rachel Ehrlich stated on September 16 the borough wired $4,067,724.67 to the board of education to cover their operations and debt. Ehrlich noted that borough department heads have been asked to keep their budgets flat for 2025 and Madison hopes to have its five-year capital plan by end of year.

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MADISON, NJ - At the September Madison Board of Education, an update on the curriculum took center stage. Donna Gallo, Director of Curriculum and Instruction and Dr. Christy O'Connor, Director of Elementary Education provided the board and the community with a September Curriculum Update.

According to the update, the district is looking to establish partnerships with families, increase transparency and provide meaningful data and communication regarding student progress.

Dr. O'Connor explained that the English Language Curriculum was a little out of date and stated that “we have been working very hard on bringing it up to date and incorporating new research, science and reading practices and becoming current with the new state standards”.

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Madison teachers will be learning a new reading and writing curriculum this year. In addition, library time will now be a “co-taught built in coaching period, one class every six cycles where the students and the teachers are getting support”. This change will allow the district to give additional support to the teachers as Media Specialists will now take on a coaching role.

Dr. O'Connor laid out the four district objectives which include:

The presentation also discussed how teachers will reach the top 5% of the student population and the bottom 10% of the student population with MTSS Intervention.

MTSS Intervention for Gifted and Talented Students (K-5):

Madison public schools, K-5 will be using a SIOP Model of Instruction of Sheltered Instruction for the ESL population which introduces a scientific method to teach content and language.

Benchmark Pilot program with LinkIt! for English 9 and Algebra 1 which is a pilot for MHS and MJS. There will be three assessments per year, according to Gallo.

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Madison Area AAUW Branch Kicks off 2024/25 Branch Programming Year With a Dynamic Panel Discussion Featuring SparkNJ

The nonprofit Madison Area AAUW Branch along with the Summit College Club (AAUW) and the League of Women Voters Morristown Area invite the public to a free program on Sept 16, 2024 at 7PM at the Madison Community Arts Center located at 10 Kings Road, Madison. Advance reservations not needed. Come and learn about SparkNJ, a local nonprofit organization, awarding unrestricted funding to charitable, community, and civic organizations in northern NJ whose leadership identifies as black.

SparkNJ awards annual unrestricted grants through their fund at the Community Foundation of New Jersey. They provide financial support for Black-led charitable, community, and civic organizations in northern New Jersey. SparkNJ supports organizations that are already fulfilling their mission but are in need of additional operating funds to continue and grow their work.

Nominated organizations can fill a wide variety of the community's needs – from family support, health care, and education to theater and the arts.

​Following a trust-based philanthropy model, SparkNJ does not accept applications from nonprofit organizations. Recipients are selected from nominations, which are made by individuals rooted in and knowledgeable about local communities. Visit https://www.sparknj.org/ to learn more about this organization.

Lisa Barksy Firkser, Ph.D. and a founding member of SparkNJ will moderate a panel discussion featuring the following participants:

1. Kareemah Harris Baker has worked as a Child Welfare Administrator for 17 years. She is pursuing an MSW degree at Rutgers University School of Social Work. She served as a SparkNJ Nominator for 3 years.

2. Nadine Wright-Arbubakrr, the President and Founder of Nassan’s Place, is a mother and advocate for children with Autism. Nassan’s Place, helping to make a difference in the lives of children and families affected by autism in and around underserved communities, received a 2023 SparkNJ grant. After being a grant recipient in 2023, Nadine served as a SparkNJ Nominator in 2024. 3. A'Dorian Murray-Thomas, is the Founder of the nonprofit SHE Wins, which was a SparkNJ grant recipient in 2023. This organization provides leadership, career readiness, and other types of training for middle- and high-school girls who have been the victims of violence in their community. A trauma-informed program, SHE Wins combines social and emotional learning with rigorous college and career readiness training.

Visit https://www.lwvmorrisarea.org/ to learn more about the Morristown Area League of Women Voters. The Summit College Club is an AAUW Branch and additional information on this branch is available at https://www.summitcollegeclub.org/ .

AAUW has been transforming women’s lives for more than a century. The Madison area branch continues to support education with grants, programs that expose teen girls to STEM, topical monthly programs, and member special interest groups such as a book club, a mahjong game, book sales and more. Join the branch to find purpose, community and friendship at https://madisonareaaauw.org/ .

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What happened:

In a surprising move, the Federal Reserve announced a larger-than-expected .5%, or 50 bps, cut to the federal funds rate after the September Meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC). Many Fed-watchers had been expecting a 25 bps cut, so the decision definitely raised some eyebrows. The federal funds rate will lower to a range between 4.75-5%, the lowest it’s been in almost two years.

Fed Chairman Jerome Powell, in comments following the meeting, pointed to the Fed’s dual mandate of employment growth and economic stability as the reason such a big cut was needed. “We’re trying to achieve a situation where we restore price stability without the kind of painful increase in unemployment that has come sometimes with disinflation,” Powell stated.

What it means:

While the size of the rate cut was surprising, the path forward that Powell spoke to in his press conference does line up with what most economists were expecting. It appears as if the federal funds rate will continue to lower to a range of 4.25% to 4.5% by the end of this year. The Fed’s two remaining meetings for the year are scheduled on Nov. 6-7 and Dec. 17-18. Traders are going to start pricing in the probability of further cuts at those meetings.

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Powell said, “We’ve waited. And I think that that patience has really paid dividends in the form of our confidence that inflation is moving sustainably under 2%, so I think that is what enables us to take this strong move today.”

How this affects homeownership:

Mortgage rates had been coming down since the last Fed meeting in July, and the Fed’s September decision will likely keep that trajectory going. In notes released following the meeting, the committee shared expectations of further rate cuts this year. Remember, however, that the Fed’s rate is not the same as your mortgage rate.

With rates potentially dropping now and in the near future, it’s a great time for homeowners to think about refinancing their mortgage. If you’ve been wanting to buy a home, this could be the perfect moment to get serious about your search. As more people enter the market, finding the right home might get more competitive. That’s why it’s a smart move to get pre-approved for a mortgage now and start working with a Loan Officer to make the most of these changing rates.

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