$5.44M in Spending, New Film Rules, and Data Center Limits- John’s Notes on the 7/7 Council Meeting
The June 16th meeting saw a $10M+ bond, OPRA fees, the appointment of a new Councilmember and AI Data Center...
Recreation and Data Centers: Shauna’s Notes on the 06/30/2026 Berkeley Heights Town Council Meeting
The June 30th meeting of the Berkeley Heights Town Council was one for the record books, both in attendance and...
The Paper Trail Behind Ordinance 2026-15: Paid Evaluations, Political Ties, and Omitted Minutes
On Friday, June 26, when I learned about Ordinance 2026-15 to abolish the Recreation Commission and Department from its current...
The Fine Print: How the ‘Terrace II’ Contract Sets Up a School-Exempt PILOT (Berkeley Heights)
Based on the agreement attached to the Township agenda packet for the 06/30/2026 meeting, the Terrace project may end up...
With Little Warning, Berkeley Heights Council Moves to Dissolve Volunteer Recreation Commission
There’s no trust in a local governing body that brings serious business to residents with little warning, just as summer...
Management Enhancement Grant and OLP Shared Service Agreement on Tonight’s New Providence Agenda
We’re dealing with a lighter agenda than we saw last meeting although there are 17 consent agenda items, which means...
Berkeley Heights Resident Follows Up with Questions on Library Budget
In this clip from the 06/09 Berkeley Heights Town Council Meeting, a resident questions whether the Township is spending too...
More Than $10M in Bonding, OPRA Fees, and Political Fireworks: Inside the June 16 Summit Council Agenda
A few big items are coming back for the 6/16 Summit Council meeting including three bond ordinances and the OPRA...
Where is the Money Going? Residents Question Library Bloat, World Cup Funds, and Drainage Grants at Council Meeting
Laura’s Notes on the 06/09/2026 Berkeley Heights Town Council Meeting The June 9, 2026 Council meeting opened up with a...
Energy Plan, $1.8M Bill List and Redevelopment: Inside Tuesday’s Berkeley Heights Council Agenda
Update 06/09/2026: Township responded this morning. Terrace Redevelopment is being pulled from the agenda as it is not yet ready...