This week starts with a significant ruling by Superior Court Judge John M. Deitch in a case brought against Berkeley Heights Township and Berkeley Heights Public Schools by an NJ21st contributor that reaffirmed residents rights to obtain private email addresses of public officials when those accounts are used for public business.
We move on to a state audit that raises serious concerns about the staffing and technological infrastructure responsible for maintaining New Jersey’s multi-billion-dollar pension system.
Turning to NJ Transit, two rider advocacy groups asked NJ-11 Congressional candidates about their plans to fix a rail system that’s falling apart. We cover the major themes and where each candidate landed.
Wrapping up with local coverage…
Shauna provides a thorough perspective on the BHPSNJ referendum.
John breaks down the 01/27/2026 New Providence Town Council meeting agenda.
Laura gets us up to date on what happened at the latest Berkeley Heights BOE meeting.
A local educator shares his perspective on why school districts should consider promoting from within.
We want to thank communities across the 21st for their continued support. As word spread about bans in politically controlled community forums in Berkeley Heights, New Providence and Mountainside, we saw a surge of support and an influx of new subscribers as readers reached out to neighbors and friends who weren’t aware we existed. Warren has been especially welcoming.
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