From Accountability to Attrition: The Slow Collapse of New Jersey School Ethics Enforcement
The New Jersey School Ethics Act (NJSEA) was established in April of 1992. At that time, New Jersey legislators reasoned...
Community Voices: Local Scout Brings Holiday Support to YWCA Union County
Diganta Basu, a scout from Berkeley Heights’ Troop 368, successfully initiated and completed a holiday drive which benefited the YWCA’...
A Decade of Support and Still No Vote: The Politics Behind New Jersey’s PILOT Fight
On November 10, 2025 Senate Bill S-3915 was referred to the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee. This bill, introduced most recently...
New Jersey Considers Ranked Choice Voting: Pros, Cons and the Political Challenge
Assemblyman Joe Danielsen has introduced legislation aimed at establishing Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) for primary and general elections in New...
Berkeley Heights Family Leads Effort to Shape New Chicken Ordinance
Berkeley Heights Town Council has drafted a new ordinance for residents who wish to keep chickens. After hearing from several...
Stucco, Ivy, and Curb Appeal – Finally, Something Not Under Investigation
It’s well past time for another round of “My Favorite Houses,” Berkeley Heights edition. (John loves this!) This submission features...
Beyond the Talking Points: Berkeley Heights Town Council Candidates Five-Year Visions for Berkeley Heights
Part Four of a Series Analyzing Public Statements Made by Berkeley Heights Town Council and BOE Candidates In this ‘candidate...
Beyond the Talking Points: What Berkeley Heights BOE Candidates Reveal About Spending, Strategy, and Oversight
The following article is a recap of candidate statements but will also serve as part op-ed since I have very...
Beyond the Talking Points: Analyzing BOE Candidate Responses on Shared Services and Governance
Part One of a Series Analyzing Public Statements Made by Berkeley Heights Town Council and BOE Candidates This article is...
Berkeley Heights Council Weighs Livestock Ordinance Amid Debate Over Backyard Chickens
The Berkeley Heights Town Council added discussion of a livestock ordinance to their most recent meeting. This agenda item had...