This Week at NJ21st: Accountability, Community Love Letters, Dumpsters — and BHPSNJ Still Acting Like the CIA
Who’s In Charge? Back in February, NJ21st uncovered a Union County Prosecutor’s investigation raising serious questions about oversight in key Berkeley...
Accountability Gap? Berkeley Heights Named in Attorney General’s 2024 Discipline Report
Back in February, NJ21st published a Community Voices contribution that raised significant concerns about the Township’s oversight of the Berkeley...
From Public Utility to Private Monopoly? Berkeley Heights Community Members Seek Answers
Since May, NJ21st has provided comprehensive, in-depth coverage of the question residents will likely be asked to answer this November:...
A Fair Price or a Hidden Tax? Residents Question Berkeley Heights Construction Fees
We’ve gotten several emails from residents about last week’s analysis of construction fees collected by the Township — all of...
This Week at NJ21st- Unanswered Questions, Hidden Revenues, and a Simple Transparency Solution
The Sewage Deal Smells Worse John did a write-up on the fifth and final addendum to the Berkeley Heights Sewage...
Berkeley Heights Sewer Sale Deadline Nears As Worker Protections Shrink and Public Oversight Fades
With less than a week before bids are due, Berkeley Heights has issued its final update on the proposed sale...
Why Berkeley Heights Should Align Uniform Construction Code Fee Policy with State Standards
A resident asked me (a while ago) to investigate what happens to the revenue collected by the Township’s construction office....
From Social Services to Software: A Breakdown of NJ State Vendor Spending
New Jersey spent more than $3.1 billion on vendors during Fiscal Year 2024 — paying for everything from social services...
This Week at NJ21st – Two Packed Agendas on the Same Night, BHPSNJ GPA & Budget Update, 7-District Grade Band Comparison and……Stone Veneer?
So Much Agenda, So Little Detail – In a near-unanimous vote — with Ms. Akiri rightfully dissenting — BHPSNJ moved forward...
BHPSNJ District Acknowledges GPA Concerns, Leaves Students Vulnerable to College Recalculation
Closed Door Presentation obtained through OPRA Confirms GPA Concerns — But Offers No Solution For months, parents in Berkeley Heights...
