In a recent township committee meeting, significant concerns were raised regarding the lack of communication between the township and the local school board, particularly in light of overlapping meetings. A resident expressed frustration over the scheduling conflicts and highlighted ongoing issues with the billing from Johnson Controls, a company involved in local projects.

The resident noted that despite previous inquiries about outstanding bills, the township had not received any invoices from Johnson Controls, as they are still in consultation. This prompted the resident to investigate further, revealing that a substantial payment of $317,000 was made to Johnson Controls on September 10th, raising questions about the nature of the contract and whether it included additional responsibilities.

Additionally, the resident criticized the school board's handling of a $92 million referendum, emphasizing a lack of public information and transparency. They pointed out that no sessions regarding the referendum have been recorded or documented for public access, despite the involvement of a public relations firm to promote the initiative.

Concerns were also voiced about the school board's plans to remove solar panels from six school buildings, which are still under financial obligation until 2029. The resident questioned how the board plans to manage energy costs without these panels and criticized the perceived neglect in maintenance that has led to this situation.

The meeting concluded with a call for committee members to attend upcoming information sessions related to the referendum, urging them to engage more actively with the community on these pressing issues.