Three Berkeley Heights Myths About Special Needs Students
The following is a response to myths in our community that have been advanced by BOE Representatives, Candidates, their Operatives...
Breaking Down The 2025 7-District Budget Dashboard with Images Part One
Enrollment, Cost per Pupil, Instruction and Administration Spend for Berkeley Heights, Chatham, New Providence, Summit, Millburn, Madison, and Westfield ...
Resolutions and Political Contributions: A Final Look at the Last Three Town Council Meetings
This article continues our review of the last three council meetings, which saw seven different versions of the agendas, a...
2025 7-District Dashboard: Budget Comparisons Across 7 Districts
Berkeley Heights has finally submitted its 2024 audit to the state, enabling us to finalize this year’s 7-District Budget Dashboard....
Decoding the Town Council’s Legal Spending: Firms, Costs, and Connections
The last three Council meetings have been a whirlwind of rushed resolutions, amended agendas, and executive orders—most of which passed...
More Information on the High-Powered PR Firm Berkeley Heights Families Are Paying For
As highlighted in Mr. Samson’s Community Voices article, the Town Council recently voted to approve $30,000 in spending for a public...
Letter to the Berkeley Heights Mayor and Council on Tonight’s Vote to Dissolve the Ethics Council
I wrote the following email to the Mayor and Town Council: I am writing to strongly urge you not to...
Is It Time for the District to Re-Evaluate Its Services from a Politically Entangled Municipal Government?
The current Agenda for the next BOE Meeting includes an SLEO Contract Amendment. In Berkeley Heights, the District pays the...
A Closer Look at Proficiency on the NJ 7-City Dashboard
Third contribution in a series to NJ Education Report on seven urban districts in NJ: A Closer Look at Proficiency...
Packed Agendas, Glossed-Over Details: The 01/21/2025 Town Council Meeting
Township and prior BOE meetings often feature packed agendas and lengthy presentations, leaving residents overwhelmed and details overlooked. By the...
