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This Week in Local Government: Meetings to Watch (Week of July 27)

Meetings this week in Blairstown, Frelinghuysen and Knowlton

We’re reporting on a few local government meetings across North Warren County this week. Here’s a rundown of what’s happening and how residents can attend or participate. NOTE: Tonight’s Knowlton Township Committee meeting has been canceled.

North Warren Board of Education

Date & Time: July 27, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Location: Media Center of the North Warren Regional School District, 10 Noe Road, Blairstown What’s on the Agenda: COMMITTEE REPORTS AND ACTION ITEMS A. Finance
  • A motion to to accept and file the Minimum Expense Transfer Report for June 2026.
  • A motion to approve payment of all regular bills as per the lists provided.
  • A motion to affirm line item account transfer(s), effective June 2026, as recommended by the Business Administrator, Superintendent & Finance Committee.
  • A motion to approve the Travel & Expense Reimbursement form as presented.
  • A motion to approve the following courses and reimbursement once course and grades are submitted.
  • A motion to approve the following Club/ Activity/ Advisorship positions for the 2026-2027 school year, as recommended by the Superintendent.
  • A motion to accept, with regret and best wishes, the resignation of Skylar Peia, effective on or about July 16, 2026.
  • A motion to accept, with regret and best wishes, the resignation of Leah Thorn, effective on or about July 23, 2026.
  • A motion to acknowledge the termination of employee #0917 , effective on or about July 15, 2026.
  • A motion to Motion to approve Paticia Tynan as Science Teacher leave replacement for the period stated.
  • A motion to approve the Sixth Period Assignments, in lieu of a duty, as recommended by the Superintendent.
  • A motion to approve the following .25 Sixth Period Assignments, in lieu of a duty, as recommended by the Superintendent.
  • A motion to approve the renewal of the Cost Reimbursable Food Service Management Company contract with Maschio’s Food Services, Inc.
  • A motion to approve the stated transportation contract addendums for SY2027.
  • A motion to approve the stated general education and athletics transportation routes for the 2026-2027 School Year.
  • A motion to submit the application and accept the IDEA Grant funds in the amount of $233,838.
  • A motion to submit the application and accept the ESEA Grant funds in the amount of $117,822 (reject Title III).
  • A motion to approve the Interlocal Service Agreement with Frelinghuysen Township School District for school security officers for the 2026-2027 school year.
  • A motion to approve the following coaching positions for the 2026-2027 school year.
  • A motion to approve Kathryn Hunsinger from Moravian University for the contingent upon receipt of all required clearances.
  • A motion to approve the annual standing orders between school physician, school nurse, and parents.
  • A motion to approve the following mentors for the 26-27 school year.
B. Curriculum
  • A motion to approve the attached out of district placements for ESY and 2026-2027 school year.
  • A motion to approve the Remote Instruction Plan for the 2026-2027 school year.
  • A motion to approve student #250261 to receive Level 1 services from the NJ Commission for the Blind for the 2026-2027 school year.
C. Facilities/Transportation/Community Relations
  • None
D. Policy
  • A motion to approve the SECOND READING of the stated policies and regulation.
Public Comment: Public participation is included on the agenda. How to Attend: In person. Meeting information available through the North Warren Regional School District website. Details →

Frelinghuysen Elementary Board of Education – Special Meeting

Date & Time: July 27, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Location: Township Hall, 210 Main Street, Johnsonburg 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 Frelinghuysen Township website. Details →

Frelinghuysen Elementary Board of Education – Special Meeting

Date & Time: July 28, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Location: Township Hall, 210 Main Street, Johnsonburg 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 Frelinghuysen Township website. Details →

Frelinghuysen Elementary Board of Education

Date & Time: July 29, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Location: Township Hall, 210 Main Street, Johnsonburg 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 Frelinghuysen Township website. Details →

Knowlton Land Use Board

Date & Time: July 28, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. Location: Knowlton Municipal Building, 628 Route 94, Columbia What’s on the Agenda:
  • A motion to determine the completeness of the Allentown SMSA Limited Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless and Cellco Partnership.
  • A motion to resolve Old Business with George Burdge re Block 65, Lot 2.15
Public Comment: Public participation is included on the agenda. How to Attend: In person. Meeting information available through the Knowlton Township website. Details →

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