….and if you’re interested- 2022 & 2021

2023 was an incredible year for BHCW. Remember that we are a hyperlocal government information source for a small community, yet our print content has attracted over 174,000 views and over 70,000 readers this year. We’ve developed partnerships outside of Berkeley Heights and have heard from residents in other communities in NJ about some of the efforts they are engaged in on a local level. Here are the top ten most viewed articles by BHCW for 2023 (2022 and 2021 lists follow after).

Top Articles for 2023

#10  Varley’s “School is Opening in One Week!” Email

Dr. Varley sent an email today that residents should pay attention to carefully. The item we want to focus on right now connects to goals. Read More

#9 2024 Niche “Best School Districts in New Jersey” Released

Berkeley Heights Public Schools bottoms out in local seven-district data dashboard but ranks highly statewide. Read More

#8 Liza Answers Questions On WAWA

In response to inquiry this morning, Liza emailed us a response with answers to our questions.

“Yes, the way this came about has created quite a ruckus. We drafted the below “explainer” that I also just posted on the Zoning Board of Adjustment page, to help residents (and everyone) understand the process.  Read More

#7 MKM Principal Resigns From Her Position

The District Continues to Bleed Experience and Talent Under the Current Administration and BOE Majority

Ms. Annie Corely, Principal of MKM and recognized in 2021 by the National Association of Elementary School Principals as a National Distinguished Principal has resigned.  Read More

#6 Lack of Math Supervisor Leaves Berkeley Heights Public Schools Leaderless in a Key Content Area

Berkeley Heights is the only school district in the area with no administrative oversight for mathematics students, teachers, courses, and curriculum.  Read More

#5 The Hills in Warren: A Warning and Call to Action

What does this project tell us about local government, the power of advocacy and the future of Berkeley Heights?

This 26-acre previously untouched forest was cleared to make way for 192 units (48 affordable), part of Warren’s court-ordered affordable housing settlement.  Read More

#4 Laura’s Notes on the 09/14/2023 BOE Agenda

Yes….they are now screwing with the Elections  Read More

#3 At This Point We Need to Ask Difficult Questions About the Busing Game

Something feels really wrong about the Busing Issue and We Should ALL Demand Answers   Read More

#2  Varley Resigns

In an email this morning, Dr. Melssa Varley resigned as Superintendent of Berkeley Heights Public Schools.  Read More

#1 MKM Principal’s Resignation Letter to Dr. Varley and The Berkeley Heights Board of Education

Will they finally listen?

BHCW has obtained the MKM principal’s resignation letter submitted to the BOE and Administration.

It isn’t pretty:  Read More

Top Articles for 2022

10. District Leadership Appears to Play Politics Again
9. Varley, Kot and The Ongoing Obsession with Sai Akiri
8. Teacher’s Contract- Sign that Shit Already
7. My Thoughts on the Thinking Classroom Information Session
6. PAMELA STANLEY APPEARS TO CONFIRM THAT ANGELA PENNA VIOLATED ETHICAL STANDARDS
5. DR. VARLEY’S LEGAL TEAM TRIES TO PREVENT RESIDENT FROM ATTENDING HEARING ON NEPOTISM ALLEGATION
4. School Ethics Commission decision Involving Five BOE Members Moves Case to Office of Administrative Law
3. Thinking Classroom or Sinking Classroom
2. Berkeley Heights 2022 BOE Election- Candidate responses to Question 1
1. DR. VARLEY, HIGH PRICED ATTORNEYS AND THE ANGRY SIX vs. SAI AKIRI

Top Articles for 2021

10. What HAPPENED to a “Phased Approach”?
9. Union County Prosecutor investigations of the BOE: All the letters
8. All The Videos: Meetings connected to Berkeley Heights Reconfiguration Controversy (updated 06/11/2021)
7. All The Articles: Op-Eds on the Berkeley Heights School Reconfiguration Controversy (updated 06/28/2021)
6. Open letter to BOE members
5. A response: Open letter to Boe members
4. OPRA: The Final Line OF Defense
3. Equity.
2. No Soup for you!
1. Copy of Complaint Filed with the NJ Attorney General