On Hold and Under Fire: Lower Columbia Project Timeline Exposes Friction Between Council and Rec Commission
The Recreation Commission held an emergency meeting on Thursday, July 2 at 6:30 PM in council chambers. There were about...
No Votes, No Edits: BHPSNJ Finalizes Plan Despite Public Critique Over Lack of Substance and Questions on Declining Enrollment
Laura’s Notes on the 06/25/2026 BHPSNJ BOE Meeting The June 25, 2026 BOE meeting was quick moving and significant. Following...
Fact-Checking the Flowchart: An Analysis of the Township’s Statement to Dissolve the Rec Commission
After days of asking for answers to specific questions, the Township publishes an article that fails to share anything meaningful...
The Paper Trail Behind Ordinance 2026-15: Paid Evaluations, Political Ties, and Omitted Minutes
On Friday, June 26, when I learned about Ordinance 2026-15 to abolish the Recreation Commission and Department from its current...
With Little Warning, Berkeley Heights Council Moves to Dissolve Volunteer Recreation Commission
There’s no trust in a local governing body that brings serious business to residents with little warning, just as summer...
BOE Discusses Gaggle, Securly, Cell Phone Policy and GLHS Assistant Principal Appointment
Laura’s Notes on the 06/11/2026 BOE Meeting The June 11 meeting of the BOE started in the GL auditorium honoring...
Where is the Money Going? Residents Question Library Bloat, World Cup Funds, and Drainage Grants at Council Meeting
Laura’s Notes on the 06/09/2026 Berkeley Heights Town Council Meeting The June 9, 2026 Council meeting opened up with a...
Laura’s Notes on the 06/01/2026 BOE Meeting: Bussing Rates, Student Surveillance and AP Classes
The June 1, 2026 rescheduled BOE meeting just barely had a quorum, with Akiri, Foregger and Morales missing from the...
Silence on Sherman, Lectures on Life: The May 19 Berkeley Heights Town Council Breakdown
Laura’s Notes on the 05/19/2026 Berkeley Heights Town Council Meeting The 5/19/26 Town Council meeting was brief and used a...
Lower Columbia Fields: Hydric Soils, Green Acres Questions and Unclear Grants
As part of a records request in regard to the Lower Columbia project, an email to Ms. Viana, dated 3/30/26,...