Endorsement for Natasha Joly
This year, for BOE, I am supporting Natasha Joly. She is a fantastic human being as she has an ability to bring opposition together in a productive way. This is a need on our BOE. When Natasha speaks at BOE meetings (and in personal conversation) she is concise in her language and authoritative without being aggressive. Her candor gives us...
In Support of Illis & Machado for Town Council
Cheryl Venter, Berkeley Heights I am writing in support of the Illis & Machado ticket for Berkeley Heights Township Council. Berkeley Heights, like numerous towns in New Jersey, is facing the challenge of supporting the mandated residential development that was required by the state, and I am proud that our town has been able to locate this development downtown, allowing...
BHCW NightWatch Episode 23: Berkeley Heights BOE Candidates Natasha Joly and Sai Bhargavi Akiri
Sai and Natasha talk about what they are hearing on the campaign trail, priorities while in office, the 11/02/2023 Meeting, and more.. There are two candidates running for two seats on the Berkeley Heights BOE Visit Our 2023 Berkeley Heights Candidates Page to Read More From the Candidates
Board Goals – A Chance to Make a Positive Change
Shauna’s Notes on the 11/02/2023 Berkeley Heights BOE Meeting At a special meeting on November 2nd, the Berkeley Heights Board of Education met to set goals for themselves as a governing body. Attending were all board members except Joy Young, the interim Business Administrator, and New Jersey School Board Association (NJSBA) representative Patricia Rees. After an opening presentation by Ms....
Why I am Voting for Edmund “Tom” Maciejewski and Steve Mondragon
-George de Luna Tom and Steve are deeply invested in our town and are dedicated to raising their school-aged children in the same close-knit, thriving community we currently enjoy. Tom is the best candidate we have. I’ve known him for several years and I ran with him myself. He always impressed me with his deep knowledge of the town and...
Why I am supporting Joly and Akiri
-John Sincaglia There was a time when the Berkeley Heights School District performed well when measured against comparable nearby districts while at the same time maintaining a cost per pupil that was lower than most or all of its counterparts. While any school district can always do better, the operation and performance of the Berkeley Heights schools was viewed in...
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...
In support of Natasha Joly – The BOE candidate Berkeley Heights (still) needs
Patricia Robertson I am writing to express my support for Natasha Joly for the Berkeley Heights Board of Education (“BOE”). While I originally wrote this letter in support of Ms. Joly for last year’s BOE election – one year later Ms. Joly remains steadfast in her commitment to education and continues to leverage her knowledge of key issues to drive important dialogue...
Vote for Sai Bhargavi Akiri for BOE -Column 2
Accountability Matters -Lara Carbine There are many people we meet throughout our lives. Oftentimes we remember them for a special quality or event, or something they said or did that left a lasting impact on us. Teachers often come to mind. Or a special coach that pushed us to work harder and be better than we thought we could be. The same can be...
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),...
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