Town Council, Budget – What A Difference.
What a better process looks like… Here is a clip from the last Town Council Meeting (public comment on the budget). Residents should compare this 15-minute clip to the clip we published yesterday of the most recent BOE Meeting where the tentative District Budget was discussed and voted on. It’s a good side-by-side exhibit of open, receptive, civil government (Town...
BHCW Book Of Revelations: Westminster Church, DISAPPEARANCE of Trees and Increased Flooding
Get Your Arks Ready, Bitches John met with neighbors super friendly to Westminster Church over its long local history but who are now met with the threat of clear cutting trees, increased flooding and a new road for a minor development planned to help boost the church’s financial position. Zoning Meeting Thursday 23rd at 730. Zoom only. https://zoom.us/j/3575747364
BHCW Night Watch Ep. 9: BHPS Budget, Bradford Votes, District Publishes OPRA Responses (sort of), Town Budget
In this episode of Night Watch, we discuss the ongoing circus of the BOE Budget, fight about Gale Bradford’s vote, discuss the District Publishing ONLY the cover letter to OPRA responses (but not the actual material), and the Town Budget. All Night Watch Episodes
2023 TOWNSHIP BUDGET PROCESS – We deserve better
When are this year’s public Township Budget Hearings planned? -Sai Akiri Update: Received a response from Liza, township administrator. In 2021 the public budget hearing was held on March 1,2021. The township budget was introduced on April 6, 2021, for approval. In 2020 three public budget hearings were held in the month of February and March. This year, there is...
BHCW 03/05/2023 NEWSLETTER
What’s Important to know about Berkeley Heights, NJ this week…. Online Version of Newsletter PDF Version of Newsletter: There are three ways to get BHCW content delivered to your doorstep: (1) Sign-Up for our weekly/bi weekly newsletter. This is the most popular option so far. Subscribers will get email with articles published for the time period in between. (2) Subscribe to our...
OPRA: Your Right To Information
Why the Open Public Records Act is Important for Berkeley Heights Residents, How To Use OPRA and How We Can Help The purpose of local governing bodies is to represent the people, and to balance perspectives in coming to effective decisions surrounding our community and schools. The pandemic refocused the attention of millions from the hustle and bustle of everyday...
BHCW 02/26/2023 Newsletter
What’s Important to know about Berkeley Heights, NJ this week…. The School Budget Approval Process Is Approaching Fast -It is Time to Get Informed and Involved Attorney Walter Luers Discusses OPRA (Open Public Records Act) and OPMA (Open Public Meetings Act) in connection to the Berkeley Heights Public School District and the State of NJ. The School District’s War on...
BHCW Newsletter 02/12/2023
What’s Important to Know About Berkeley Heights, NJ This Week In this week newsletter, -More Concerns on the use of District Dollars in Shielding the Superintendent and BOE Members -The Mayor Hangs out with the Night Watch Crew and in our regular cast we discuss the second BOE Meeting of the Year -More Discussion on Police in Schools -Questions for...
Meeting With The Chief On Police Presence In Schools
Over the last few weeks, I have had several discussions with friends and neighbors on the issue of school safety – specifically police in schools. One of these discussions led to a meeting with the Chief of the Berkeley Heights Police Department, Jason Massimino, and two other parents who could not disagree with me more on this issue. There were...
BHCW Night Watch: 15 Minutes with Mayor Angie Devanney
Angie drops by to answer questions on what Residents should be aware of on the state level, her plans for the next term, the Municipal Building and balancing development with environmental concerns.
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