Lower Columbia Project Raises New Questions About Funding, Permits and Public Notice
The number of issues and controversies facing Lower Columbia Project is only matched by the number of names it’s been...
Berkeley Heights Council Asked for Trust. Residents Asked for Answers.
Laura’s Notes on the 04/07/2026 Town Council Meeting The April 7, 2026 Council meeting highlighted the Mayor-Township Administrator-Recreation Project Manager...
Berkeley Heights BOE Passes Preliminary Budget With Sharp Questions Still Unanswered
Laura’s Notes on the 03/26/2026 BHPSNJ BOE Meeting The public Budget Presentation was the main subject during the 3/26/26 BOE...
Legal But Opaque Part 2: A Case Study of the Berkeley Heights Recreation Hire
In part one of this single thread analysis, NJ21st examined how public contracts, political relationships, and decision-making structures can intersect...
BH Council Recap: Connell Overlays, Budget Demands, and the Hidden Recreation Timeline
The passing of the Connell Zoning ordinance at the 3/16/26 council meeting had many residents reporting concerns that Berkeley Heights...
Major Land Use Changes Advance in Berkeley Heights as OPRA Dispute and Transparency Questions Surface
Laura’s Notes on the March 3 Berkeley Heights Town Council Meeting The meeting of the Town Council on March 3...
Disparities in Distribution: Analyzing Funding Gaps in Referendum Question 2
Based upon enrollment numbers as of January 2026, the following data is a reflection of the price per pupil cost...
Why Voting Only for Question 2 Can Still Advance the Referendum
Being an informed voter is especially important in a special election, particularly one involving a complex and multifaceted set of...
Decades of Change: Berkeley Heights Looks to Finalize New Affordable Housing Framework
BERKELEY HEIGHTS – John covered the Multi Use ordinance, and I was gifted with the task of covering the remaining...
Laura’s Notes on the 02/26/2026 BOE Meeting
Following the NJSBA training the BHPS District Goals were shared. The goals, as outlined by the Superintendent, are; 1. Empower...