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Stop the Insanity!

 Is common sense and transparency really too much to ask? We find ourselves again at the mercy of an Administration unwilling to engage with the community and an ineffective board that cannot or will not be the voice of the community.  The latest budget meeting is just another example. The detailed budget was sent to the Board on a Thursday...
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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
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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
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Dipti Has Questions

This clip reviews Dipti Khanna’s questions and comments during the 03/13/2023 Budget Meeting. Here are some of the highlights (video at the end). Courtesy Bussing- Dipti questions the impact of removing bussing – the added impact of the decisions connected to this budget onto Berkeley Heights families and the increase in traffic on an already problematic traffic situation. OPRA Custodian...
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How To Be A BOE Member During a Public Discussion of the Budget.

What a Discussion on the Budget Should Sound Like During this clip, Dr. Foregger asks pointed and relevant questions of the Business Administrator, who, for the most part, demonstrated a strong recall of the reasoning behind the numbers with a few notable exceptions. Legal Costs are skyrocketing, and the Business Administrator does everything she can not to mention the specific reasons...
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Notes On The Tentative 2023 Berkeley Heights Public School Budget

Proposed Tax Increase, Legal Costs, Administrative Costs, Safety and Public Feedback on the Radar -Natasha Joly My summary from the budget presentation: 1. Ms. Bradford offered strong suggestions as to what to review to see where we can further cut expenses to save teachers’ jobs. While I support the goal and further review, I do not support the 3.19% tax increase...
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