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This Week in Local Government: Meetings to Watch (Week of July 20)

Meetings in Blairstown and Knowlton this week

A few local government meetings are scheduled across North Warren County this week. Here’s a rundown of what’s happening and how residents can attend or participate.

NOTE: The Blairstown Land Use Board scheduled for tonight has been canceled.

Knowlton Township Elementary Board of Education

Date & Time: July 20, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.
Location: Knowlton Township Elementary School, 80 Route 46, Delaware

What’s on the Agenda:

BOARD AFFAIRS

  • A motion to approve the minutes of the June 22, 2026 regular meeting
  • A motion to approve the executive minutes of the June 22, 2026 regular meeting
  • A motion to approve the submission of the Comprehensive Equity Plan Statement of Assurance, Year 2
  • A motion to approve the updated KTES emergency virtual/remote learning plan as per A-3904 (P.L. 2020, c.27)
  • A motion to utilize alternate method of compliance in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:26-6.3 for Kindergarten Room 133 restroom
  • A motion to approve facility forms for dual use educational space for Room 2 and submission to County Office
  • A motion to request a waiver for full-time, non-teaching Principal for the 2026-2027 school year
  • A motion to approve the submission and acceptance of the application for “Individuals with Disabilities Education Act” (IDEA) fiscal year 2027 grant
  • A motion to approve the submission and acceptance of the application for “Elementary and Secondary Education Act” (ESEA) fiscal year 2027

BUSINESS AFFAIRS

  • A motion to approve the acceptance of the monthly financial reports of the Board Secretary and the Treasurer for the month of June 2026
  • A motion to approve budget transfers in the amount of $61,270.26 for the period June 23, 2026 through June 30, 2025
  • A motion to approve the June 23, 2026 through June 30, 2026 current expense bill list for check numbers 22104 to 22111 totaling $60,568.54
  • A motion to approve the July 20, 2026 current expense bill list totaling $353,361.71
  • A motion to approve the first renewal of the Student Transportation Contract for Routes 1, 3 & 10 with GST Transport Corp. for the 2026-2027 school year for student home to school bus routes at a total cost of $105,176
  • A motion to approve the first renewal of the Student Transportation Contract for Route 7 with Krapf School Bus – NJN, Inc. for the 2026-2027 school year

PERSONNEL AFFAIRS

  • A motion to approve Leah Thorn, educator, Step 1, BA, as recommended by the Superintendent
  • A motion to approve Nicole Ryan, paraprofessional, as recommended by the Superintendent
  • A motion to approve Kristyn Candido, paraprofessional, as recommended by the Superintendent

Public Comment:
Public participation is included on the agenda.

How to Attend:
In person. Meeting information available through the Knowlton Township Elementary School website.

Details →

Blairstown Township Committee

Date & Time: July 22, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.
Location: Municipal Building, 106 Route 94, Blairstown

What’s on the Agenda:
Agenda not posted at time of publication.

Public Comment:
Check agenda for public comment details when available.

How to Attend:
In person. Meeting information available through the Blairstown Township website.

Details →

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