Resident Pushes Back on “Our Hands Are Tied” Narrative — Holds Poage Accountable to Campaign Materials
In this video, Jacqueline Cinque does what we wish more residents would: hold the Council accountable to their own words....
Community Voices: Start Showing Up, Berkeley Heights
The district is finally doing some things right. The NJGPA results are promising. Agendas and presentations are coming out earlier....
08/21/2025 BHPSNJ BOE Agenda Notes- NJGPA Recovery, Policy Overhaul …Progress with Caution
NJGPA Presentation In English Language Arts, readiness was 95.5% in 2023 , dropped to 87.3% in 2024 , then recovered...
From Affordable Housing to Emergency Bonds – A Full Night for Berkeley Heights
Berkeley Heights Council meets tomorrow- Tuesday, August 19 – starting with a session on the Connell rezoning. Two ordinances are...
Deadly Discretion: What New Jersey’s Use-of-Force Reforms Still Leave Unanswered
Earlier this month the New Brunswick police were called to a senior apartment building after getting calls about a woman...
This Week at NJ21st: Flood Fail, Turf Tale, School Ready, Debt Steady
Oooh yeah — serving up alliteration, rhythm, contrast and a dash of parallelism in one epic newsletter title. You’re reading...
The 201 Billion Dollar Burden Explained…A Deep Dive into New Jersey’s Debt
New Jersey’s long-term debt hit $201.0 billion – steady from last year, according to the state’s 2024 Debt Report. That...
Bond Blow-Up, Freelance Shake-Up, Police Records Battle, and Residents Speak Out
Like. What. The. Actual… This week’s newsletter starts with a saga that could fill an entire article. On August 3,...
Berkeley Heights Township Provides Further Details on Emergency Bond
For the first time, the Township released a list of projects it says will be funded by the bond during...
Berkeley Heights Officials Under Fire Over Vague Capital Improvements, Bond and Zoom
Berkeley Heights officials are moving forward with a $3.565 million bond ordinance, citing urgent capital needs. But as the Township...
