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Laura kicks off our 10-day fundraising campaign and outlines plans to involve students and expand NJ21st’s reach. If you value our work, any amount of support would make a difference.

Counties Feeling the Pinch
In preparation for 2026, John starts his look at county budgets with Union and Somerset. Different in many ways, the two counties show striking commonalities in the books.

Election Drama
Another election, another ballot problem in Berkeley Heights. An educator in the community shares survey results highlighting what voters are most concerned about.

Chickens and Turf
Shauna provides thorough coverage of the chicken ordinance debate, while Laura begins her series unpacking the Berkeley Heights turf field scandal.

Board of Education
Laura covers the 09/18/2025 BOE meeting, where some members continue pushing to pay questionable bills — especially those tied to legal services.

Press Releases

• Muñoz and Matsikoudis Release First Ad: “Grateful”

Loretta Rivers: ‘We must not allow silence to be the response to tragedy.’

Debris Chokes Passaic River: Post-Storm Visit Raises Questions for Berkeley Heights Mayor and Council

The Early Start Advantage: Seven Local Schools Beginning Before Labor Day in 2025

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