Why the Berkeley Heights Town Council Needs an Engineer
-Edmund Tom Maciejewski I’m Edmund Tom Maciejewski, and I’m running for the Berkeley Heights Township Council. Imagine a successful baseball or football team. It thrives not just on star players but on a mix of role players and generalists, each bringing their unique skills to the field. Similarly, our township council requires a diverse team where each member contributes something...
What does “Stop the Overdevelopment” Mean for Berkeley Heights
– Edmund Tom Maciejewski Over the past half-decade, Berkeley Heights Township Council has sanctioned the construction of over 1400 apartments. While labeled as “Smart Development” by some, I see a stark reality of overdevelopment and urban sprawl. Forests have been razed, drainage problems have escalated, and the council has liberally granted tax abatements via PILOTs (Payment in Lieu of Taxes),...
All The Endorsements: Sai, Natasha, Tom, Margaret, Matsikoudis
Board of Education: Sai and Natasha Sai and Natasha have both worked extraordinarily hard over the past few years. They were present at most, if not all, BOE Meetings this year. It wasn’t just showing up to meetings; they put in hours of research and effort in between to inform the community of important issues involving our schools at an...
BHCW 10/29/2023 Newsletter
What’s Important to Know About Berkeley Heights This Week….. This week’s newsletter presents even more concerning news about the District’s budget and the lack of due diligence on the part of the Administration and BOE Majority in connection to Shared Service Agreements with the Township. Republican Candidates appeared on NightWatch to answer questions on over-development, township committees, and the tone...
BHCW NightWatch Episode 22: Berkeley Heights Town Council Candidates Edmund Tom Maciejewski and Steve Mondragon
Town Council Candidates Edmund Tom Maciejewski and Steve Mondragon discuss campaigning during the home stretch, overdevelopment, affordable housing, township committees, and the township audit on NightWatch. There are four candidates running for two seats on the Berkeley Heights Town Council. Visit Our 2023 Berkeley Heights Candidates Page to Read More From the Candidates
Mayor Angie Devanney: Margaret Illis & Bill Machado Are the Right Team for Berkeley Heights – Right Now
-Mayor Angie Devanney I’ve had the privilege of being your mayor for almost five years. We’ve been through some difficult times, but we were able to rise above those challenges because we are always better together. Nearly one year into my second term, I’m often asked what my vision is for the next four years. To build on the successes...
Beyond Party Lines: Why Qualifications are Key for Berkeley Heights
Berkeley Heights faces a pivotal moment. With decisions ahead that will shape our community’s future, it’s imperative to elect township council members who bring expertise and a genuine commitment to the well-being of its residents. I, Edmund Tom Maciejewski, am presenting myself as your candidate for the Berkeley Heights Township Council. Let me tell you about my qualifications and why...
BHCW 10/08/2023 Newsletter
What’s Important to Know About Berkeley Heights This Week… This week’s newsletter contains responses from Town Council Candidates on matters connected to transparency, access, and inclusion while BOE Candidates tackled questions about the District’s busing controversy. We talk about the money that the Law Firm of Cleary, Giacobbe, Alfieri, and Jacobs is raking in as the BOE Majority continues to...
Questions To The Town Council Candidates – Question 4
The Fourth and Final in a Series of Questions to the 2023 Berkeley Heights, NJ Town Council Candidates (1) New OPRA reform legislation (still in the very early stages) is being proposed at the state level, prompting at least one city in NJ to pass an ordinance that seeks to protect resident’s rights under the current law. If elected to the...
Update to the 11th Hour Berkeley Heights BOE Majority Decision to Change Election Policies
More Question and Concerns on the BOE’s 11th Hour Changes to Election Policy Arise Soon after BOE Candidate Natasha Joly emailed the Town Council on her concerns connected to how the BOE Majority may potentially use the unlawful Campaign Sign Ordinance to overturn an election result given their most recent vote to move forward with changes to the District’s election...
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