Laura’s Notes on the 09/18/2025 Berkeley Heights BOE Meeting
The 9/18/25 Board of Education meeting was, for the most part, smooth sailing and ended in record time after two...
Candidate Statement: Javier Morales | Berkeley Heights Board of Education
My name is Javier Morales, and I have proudly called Berkeley Heights home since 2021. My wife and I chose...
BOE Rep Joly Calls Out Inaccuracies and Manufactured Urgency During 09/16/2025 Town Council Meeting
In her statement, BOE Representative Natasha Joly reiterates concerns about the legality of the lease, the absence of any meaningful...
Ordinance Dispute Sparks Heated Exchange: Sai Presses Council, Poage Exits Discussion
In this clip BOE Representative Sai Akiri speaks to the council on her concerns. We have to, again stress our...
This Is Journalism: What NJ21st Stands For and Why Calling Us A Blog Won’t Stop Us
Some local representatives unhappy with our coverage consistently refer to us as a blog, which is their right. These references...
Emails Confirm Columbia Turf Field Off the Table, Funding Questions Ahead
We submitted an OPRA request for the email discussion on the Turf Field referenced in BOE Member Akiri’s updates to...
Recreation Commission Silence Fuels Frustration in Turf Field Discussion
A new email shows just how tense things have gotten as school officials try to get clarity from Town Officials...
So No Berkeley Heights…No Turf Field
Recreation Commissioner Uses Private Gmail Account on Surprising Update to the Board The following email came from BOE Representative Sai...
Community Voices: Start Showing Up, Berkeley Heights
The district is finally doing some things right. The NJGPA results are promising. Agendas and presentations are coming out earlier....
Outgoing Berkeley Heights BOE Treasurer Raises Concern with Missed July–August Payment Authorization
Harold Kessler is the Treasurer of School Monies for the Berkeley Heights Board of Education My name is Harold Kessler...
