BHCW Newsletter 02/12/2023
What’s Important to Know About Berkeley Heights, NJ This Week In this week newsletter, -More Concerns on the use of District Dollars in Shielding the Superintendent and BOE Members -The Mayor Hangs out with the Night Watch Crew and in our regular cast we discuss the second BOE Meeting of the Year -More Discussion on Police in Schools -Questions for...
BHCW Night Watch: 15 Minutes with Mayor Angie Devanney
Angie drops by to answer questions on what Residents should be aware of on the state level, her plans for the next term, the Municipal Building and balancing development with environmental concerns.
Thoughts on the Berkley Heights Town council agenda 2.7.2023
Sai Akiri On a glance at the town council agenda, the resolution authorizing an emergency appropriation for $1,533,525.00 raises some eyebrows. Why is the Council authorizing an emergency appropriation of $ 1.5 million? Before this being discussed at the next meeting, it would be helpful to the public if the Council could provide some background into what this emergency authorization of $...
BHCW 02/05/2023 Weekly Newsletter
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BHCW Night Watch: 15 Minutes with Berkeley Heights Town Councilwoman Susan Poage
Ms. Poage decided to pass by and participate in a short round-table!
This Is What Community Looks Like
Jean Marquis Those of us who were able to attend the Berkeley Heights Town meeting spoke out letting Berkeley Heights residents and the town council know that we need and support Liza to continue the work that she has done during the past years. The room was packed with residents who showed up in support of Liza Porteus fighting to...
BHCW Night Watch – Episode 2 – 01/29/2023: Apocalyptic Waffle Math Bad Wifi Mashup Edition
In this episode we talk about The Apocalypse, Pancakes v Waffles, HIB, School Safety, Math, Building Thinking Classrooms, Wawa and Liza’s Reappointment. Related Content: OUR FIRST EPISODE OF BHCW NIGHT WATCH
Liza Answers Questions On WAWA
In response to inquiry this morning, Liza emailed us a response with answers to our questions. “Yes, the way this came about has created quite a ruckus. We drafted the below “explainer” that I also just posted on the Zoning Board of Adjustment page, to help residents (and everyone) understand the process. The Planning Board and Zoning BOA are independent...
They Said That?
I will revisit the best little gems of insane foolishness brought to you by the brain trust of the Berkeley Heights Town Council and the Board of Education. “This isn’t about Liza” – LOL! We owe great thanks to Jeanne Kingsley (Council) for stating this multiple times, in response to the overwhelming number of residents advocating for Liza’s reappointment. At...
The Vote Surrounding Competent Town Administrator Remains Shrouded in Mystery…but not really
I will start this article by thanking Mr. Varnerin for responding to an email I sent to the Town Council last week concerning the decision not to reappoint Liza as Town Administrator. After almost two years of BOE members openly admitting they don’t read parent emails or having the personal experience of hearing BOE members accusing parents of bad actions...
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