Zoning Board Approves Westminster Project
Residents expressed concerns about the Westminster project during last week’s Zoning Board Meeting, and the Township’s push-back on the project ranged from being anemic to nonexistent. The Zoning Board was threatened with a lawsuit, and the Township had previously allocated $10,000 for a defense; however, the Board approved the project. Deegan did not vote, West abstained, and Pereda voted “No”....
Westminster Project Coming Back A Year Later
The Westminster property is back on the Zoning Board agenda for 09/26/2024. The township vetoed the original project, and the builder is returning with a proposed settlement agreement. Interestingly, it is a meeting connected to yet another significant issue on a Back to School Night, and, unlike the Board of Education – the township does not allow for remote participation....
Town Council and Environmental Committee Members Discuss Trees, Water and Zombies
Town Council Members Manuel Cuoto, Jeff Varenrin, and Members of the Environmental Committee (Former Town Council Member Alvaro Medeiros, Rich Leister, and John Leo) discuss Trees and Strategies Surrounding Water Concerns in Berkeley Heights. See All Night Watch Episodes See All Content Connected to Environmental Concerns
Is Curbside Recycling a Scam?
The Skeptics May Have a Point.. As the Western World seeks to explore recycling of ever more complex materials (lithium-ion batteries, anyone?), it may be worthwhile asking how we’re doing on just the simple materials. Where did the scam idea come from? Many skeptics repeat this, which implies that they have also given up and thrown recyclables in the trash:...
Why Are We Flooding?
Increased Flooding and What We Can Do. I’ve addressed it all in my own short time in this region: standing water after a “sort of” wet monsoon, flash flooding from tropical storms, and basement flooding. We have to ask, why are we flooding? There are a few reasons, but perception is the first thing to consider. We are hyper-aware of...
Resident Presentation During the 06/22/2023 Zoning Board on Westminster
We are better served when we use evidence to hold expert opinion accountable… In this clip, a resident provides the Zoning Board with important information about the environmental impact of the Westminster project. Listen carefully to how the expert responds to the resident’s presentation and how the resident counters with on-the-ground knowledge of the area. One thing I would advise...
BHCW Night Watch Episode 19
Gale Bradford’s Endless Monologue, Affirmative Action Investigation, BOE Policy Violations, Budget, Town Council Election & Westminster All Night Watch Episodes
Berkeley Heights Township Council: Urgent Reflections on the Proposed Redevelopment Study
Town Council Candidate Edmund Tom Maciejewski on 311 Springfield Avenue Resolution – Edmund Tom Maciejewski Our township of Berkeley Heights faces both an opportunity and challenge with the old nursing home situated between TD Bank and Thaitanium restaurant on 311 Springfield Avenue. This property, recently sold for around $900,000, is primed for development. However, the proposed redevelopment study demands careful...
RVR Rail to Trail Project: Video on Mission, Trail & Ale Walk
Get Up, Get Out, Get Involved…….then Drink Some Beer. Join Us On April 22nd for our Trail and Ale Event 7.3 miles of walk/bike path connecting neighborhoods and businesses from Summit to Rosell Park. The primary project we are promoting is a modern pedestrian/bike bridge over 22 to reconnect the RVR segment. UnionCountyConnects does public events to show county commissioners...
Save The Trees…Seriously.
Are local politics causing Berkeley Heights to go under Water? -John Leo Jr. Our town faces losing over 200 trees with a single five acre development project and your elected officials allow it to happen. In October of last year, I penned an article about the significance of a decaying township tree canopy. Many residents are beginning to make the...
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