NJ21st 03/08/2025 Newsletter
What’s Important to Know About Our Local & State Government This Week…. This week, tensions escalated between the Mayor, Town Council, and the Fire Department as the Fire Chief strongly opposed a controversial proposal to move the Fire Protection Bureau under the Building Department. The move has sparked backlash, with concerns over safety, efficiency, and potential conflicts of interest. NJ21st...
Petition To Keep The Fire Prevention Bureau Under The Fire Department
We have created a petition encouraging Mayor Devanney and the Town Council to keep the Fire Prevention Bureau with the Fire Department. Please review the petition and consider signing if you agree. Link to Petition
Berkeley Heights Fire Chief Speaks Out Against Fire Prevention Bureau Changes
In this video, Berkeley Heights Fire Chief Jim Hopkins strongly opposes the proposed transfer of the Bureau of Fire Prevention from the Fire Department to the Building Department. He raises concerns about the potential impact on public safety and fire code enforcement. Read More on Berkeley Heights Town Council Subscribe to NJ21st For Free
Former Council Member Says Township is Neglecting Code Enforcement, Targeting Him
Former council member Paul Donnelly asserted that the township is failing to enforce zoning and building codes and is targeting him and his wife with a cease-and-desist letter during last night’s Town Council meeting. Donnelly, who has been raising concerns about unauthorized property expansions, missing hydrology studies, and drainage issues affecting his home, argued that the town is neglecting its...
7-District Dashboard: Proposed 2025 State Aid Numbers Come Out
2025 Proposed State Aid for Chatham, Millburn, Madison, Berkeley Heights, New Providence, Westfield and Summit Last week, Governor Phil Murphy delivered his fiscal year 2026 state budget address, which covers the 2025-26 school year. The budget calls for a record-breaking $12.1 billion in funding from the state to N.J. public schools. The proposed state aid below is calculated based on...
NJ21st 03/02/2025 Newsletter
What’s Important to Know About Our Local & State Government This Week…. This week was an eventful one for our school district: We cover communications from the Mayor, Town Administrator, and Recreation Committee that attempt to pressure the District into handing over its land by threatening service cuts and restricting student access to tennis courts. Board of Education Meeting (02/27/2025):...
NJ21st Supports Efforts for a Fairer Ballot in New Jersey
NJ 21st would like to acknowledge the New Jersey Institute for Social Justice for its leadership and dedication to advancing electoral fairness in New Jersey. We have joined a coalition of organizations in calling for a conditional veto of A5116/S4142, a bill that proposes changes to New Jersey’s primary ballot design. While the bill represents a step forward from the...
Dr. Feltre Responds to NJ21st Questions on Referendum and Parent Concerns on School Closings
John received the following response from Dr. Feltre to his article on the referendum published last week. Good Afternoon Mr. Migueis, Thank you for your thoughts and insights. Your first question “A referendum for what?” is part of the reason for the meeting on February 26th, but the next step in the process. When I started in January, I navigated multiple...
NJ21st 02/22/2025 Newsletter
What’s Important to Know About Our Local & State Government This Week…. This week’s newsletter opens with the School Ethics Commission’s recommendation to censure Pamela Stanley, Robert Cianculli, Jordan Hyman, Michael D’Aquila, and Joy Young for their tax-funded yet unsuccessful political hit job on Sai Akiri. Next, we dive into the latest Town Council meeting that includes heated discussions on...
Notes on the 02/18/2025 Town Council Meeting Agenda
The $10K Planning Expense for the Nokia Property The proposed $10,000 expense for a planner related to the Nokia property raises some questions. Since development on this property is expected to be years away, it’s worth considering whether this cost could be postponed until the project is closer to starting. Delaying the expense might allow for more relevant and updated...
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