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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in New Rochelle public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
School district enrollment shortfall and family-sized housing
Board discussion revealed only about a third of projected students from downtown development materialized, leaving the district roughly 1,000 students short and costing state aid. Officials want the student-generation formula updated to encourage family-sized units.
School District Residency Expansion
The school district will expand recruitment to Westchester County for hard-to-fill custodial supervisor and plumber positions after local-only posting.