Berkeley Heights Resident Urges Debt Control & Cost Savings in 2026 Budget During 04/07/2026 Meeting

Berkeley HeightsTown Council Agenda and Meeting Summary

A Berkeley Heights resident with nonprofit budgeting experience urged the Council to look for efficiencies in the 2026 budget, focusing on debt, health insurance costs, and potential excess library surplus. He argued that the town’s debt burden is already too high, called for delaying non-emergency capital purchases, and asked officials to explore whether unused library funds could be returned for property tax relief.

Waiting for a Match: Andrea's Need for a Lifeline

Andrea Is Searching for a Living Kidney Donor

Andrea is a young EMT facing a high-stakes search for a living donor. NJ21st spoke with Andrea and her family about her story, what living with kidney disease looks like and how the community can help her story reach the right person.

Visit Andrea's Page

NJ21st is sharing Andrea's story as a community service feature. Donor screening information, the full interview, financial support links and contact information are available on Andrea's page.

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