Questions the Rec Department & Town Council Should Answer Before Asking Our Schools for the CMS Field
The following is an email NJ21st sent to the Recreation Department, Mayor and Town Council… Good Evening, Three Areas We would Like More Information On: Revenue My understanding is that the recreation department holds events where it takes in revenue on BHSPNJ Property (playground camp for example). Can you please provide the total amount of NET revenue taken in by...
Response to Vice President Dipti Khanna regarding Lower Columbia Lease Agreement
Debbie Varnerin is Chair of the Berkeley Heights Recreation Commission and Resident of Berkeley Heights, NJ Dipti, I was disheartened to see your response to John Migues and the Berkeley Heights Community Watch when you ignored my email dated May 15th. As a resident and the Chair of the Recreation Commission am I not important enough, or vocal enough, to...
Response from BOE Vice President Dipti Khanna on CMS Field Question
Earlier today I wrote on the Council’s Attempt to have the public vote on the CMS Field Issue with little to no detail on the actual agreement publicly available and with no presentation in front of the BOE – which would give the BOE an opportunity to ask questions and express concerns. I followed up with an email to the...
Should we Cheer-lead the Mayor and Council on the CMS Field Question?
Rah-Rah-Rah or….Nah? For years, the BOE and Town have discussed the Lower Columbia Field. Now that most machine-supported BOE representatives are no longer on the BOE, the Council appears to be trying to add public pressure through a ballot measure with only partial information available to the public while they are still in negotiations with the Board of Education. Based...
No….The Township Does NOT have a CFO, and the Proposed Solution Should Raise Concerns
The Township Administrator has been acting as CFO for two months. This is what the State Comptroller has to say about that. Councilman Paul Donnelly was the only Town Council Member to raise concerns about this issue, and there are concerns: How can someone without the required certification be playing the role of CFO? CFO’s are required to sign off on...
Laura’s Notes on the Berkeley Heights 05/21/2024 Town Council Meeting Agenda
Update at 5:32 p.m.: The Proposed Salary for the Chief of Police Position is $216,300 – the contract is still in draft form. The Town Council Meeting will occur tonight, Tuesday, May 21 at 7:00PM The meeting will start with a conference session dedicated to having an affordable housing update, followed by a presentation from FACT (the Union County Care...
05/07/2024 Town Council Meeting – Two Issues Come to a Head
While much attention has been given to the Board of Education over the past few months, and I am thrilled to see the public interest and parent engagement BHCW has been working to increase is booming, interesting developments have been occurring over at the Town Council. During last night’s Town Council Meeting, two brewing issues came to a Head. Some...
Laura’s Notes on the 04/30/2024 Town Council Meeting
Recognition Town Council recognized the accomplishments and accolades for the Governor Livingston Marching Band and the Varsity and JV Ice Hockey teams. West Side Drainage Project There was a public presentation of the project with is multi-phased and has a price tag of $1.5-2 million dollars upon completion of the project. (check website for when presentation becomes available). Debt Analysis You can see the...
04/16/2024 Town Council Notes: Township Administrator to Take on Role of CFO
The Town Council voted to appoint the Township Administrator to the role of CFO during the 04/16/2024. Mayor Devanney indicated that the appointment was short term. During the meeting, Councilman Paul Donnelly indicates that his consent was not sought in adding the appointment of the Township Administrator to the CFO position on the agenda. He also indicated that his requests...
Document Alleges Berkeley Heights Township CFO Resignation due to Undue Interference
BHCW recieved information from a credible source along with a copy of a document that evidenced the resignation of the Town’s CFO. The document alleges that an individual – who’s name was redacted but is known to BHCW – within the Township office or Government engaged in “relentless harassment” and “concerted efforts to take over vital finance functions with preconceived...
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