This Week at NJ21st- School Rankings, Primary Votes, Sewage Deal & Budget Panic

Jun 21, 2025

From Little’s to Middle’s – This week we published a detailed analysis of school rankings, including some troubling trends in Union County middle and high schools. As special interests like the NJEA continue to lobby for the removal of proficiency measures that allow families to hold schools accountable, the data tells a very concerning story.

Berkeley Heights Sewage Sale and Turf Deal Under Scrutiny – Laura takes a legal look at the CMS Turf Field Agreement — notably, an agreement that never once mentions the word “turf” — prompted by a tip from a reader. John breaks down the latest on the Township’s plan to privatize the sewage plant, including a deep dive into the bid documents.

Berkeley Heights Public School Freak Out – The District’s Business Administrator and Superintendent are scrambling to avoid releasing full school-level budget data. Meanwhile, a Board of Education member directly challenges the District’s handling of OPRA requests and public transparency.

How Did NJ21st Counties Vote – We published four breakdowns of the June primary elections, detailing how voters in Union, Somerset, Morris, and Middlesex Counties cast their ballots.

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