The notice on Monday, June 30, said Village officials are “optimistic” that the baby and intermediate pools will be open by July 4, pending clearance from mandatory state lab testing.

SOMACYCLE is conducting a free, community-wide recycling initiative, collecting plastic yard signs — political and otherwise — and donating them to be used by a local artist.

Due to weather and delays in the delivery of traffic signal equipment, construction by Essex County to the intersections in both towns will go through the end of the year and into 2026.

The victory marks an inaugural win for new Head Coach Valerie Houghton.

Public commenters at the June 26 meeting of the BOE cited reasons of public health, the environment, storm water management, budget and more in arguing against the use of artificial turf. No commenters on June 26 spoke in favor of turf, although one asked for organic infill if such turf is used.

Superintendent of Schools Jason Bing reported to the Board that the 19 transfers on the agenda were a cost-effective way to fill vacancies, placing people where they are needed most before hiring from outside the district.