Progress Not Promises—BHPSNJ Needs Real Budget Reform
Fix the Budget Before Marketing the Referendum or Giving Away School Resources For too long, consultants and so-called experts have profited from advising our community while delivering little to no meaningful results. The time for talk is over—we need real action. The BHPSNJ budget is bloated and mismanaged, with efforts to reform it met with obstruction, harassment, and public ridicule....
Dr. Feltre Responds to Community Questions on Lower Columbia Lease Agreement
This afternoon, Superintendent Dr. Feltre addressed the BHPS community regarding the pressing issue at hand: the Lower Columbia Land Lease Agreement. She emphasized the importance of careful deliberation, stating, “The field is a precious asset for which the Board has a responsibility. Certain practical and legal issues take time to resolve… any perceived delays stem from the Board taking its...
Berkeley Heights Police Athletic League on Lower Columbia Lease Agreement
NJ21st reached out to the Police Athletic League with questions connected to the CMS Lease Agreement Negotiation process between the Township and School District. Mr. Faxon, President of the Berkeley Heights Police Athletics League was kind of enough to respond to our questions promptly. Initial Questions and Response NJ21st: Good Afternoon Mr. Faxon and Ms. Munson, I hope you’re both...
Only Two Weeks In, Superintendent Faces Strong Arm Tactics from Mayor Devanney and Recreation Committee
Part One in a Series on the Township’s Coercion Campaign on the CMS Lease Agreement On the Agenda for this week the Township Council has, as an agenda item the execution of a Lease Agreement on the CMS Field. This is likely to be another theatre on the part of the mayor and council as we are aware that...
Other Concerns About Berkeley Heights Township’s Attempt at a Land Grab
Concerns on Cost, Safety and Environmental Impact Add To Need for Transparency Berkeley Heights faces a complex decision regarding the potential lease of the Lower Columbia property and the proposed installation of an artificial turf (AT) field. While much of our concern resides in the Council’s continued strategy of throwing the lease agreement into negotiations to shield it from public...
Fact Checking the Politically Funded “News” Account of the 07/25/2024 BOE Meeting
TapInto is at it Again…. I am truly and personally honored that so many people think I or anyone associated with BHCW have control over “the four” Board members. But, for arguments sake – let’s roll with that rumor…” Berkeley Heights Community Watch is dictating votes” – a remark from a vocal member of Berkeley Heights Community. CMS Prism Club...
Laura’s Notes on the 07/24/2024 BOE Agenda
Personnel, CMS Lease Agreement, OPRA, Prism and More… Things have been pretty quiet on the business side of BHPS. No news is not always good news, and this agenda is pretty jam packed for a mid-July “Special Meeting.” One of the most interesting, if not THE most interesting, agenda item is the resolution to appoint Michael Roof as GL Girls...
Residents in Warren and Berkeley Heights Have Similar Questions on Non-Binding Ballot Measures Connected to Recreation
The following is a contribution from Steve Bumgarner originally posted on Warren Confidential. Berkeley Heights residents should pay close attention to the concerns especially surrounding the issue of funding sources. To date, despite the many speeches and articles from the Recreation Chair and Township Government – requests for information are provided late and are reliant on whether the Town Council...
More Information – Same Questions on CMS Field Referendum Ballot Question
On 06/27/2024, NJ21st sent an OPRA request to BHPSNJ and the Township requesting the following information: Copies of all emails from June 1 2024 to June 27th 2024 Subject: Lease between the BOE and Township for Lower Columbia. The most recent version of the lease agreement on Columbia was provided to the BHPSNJ BOE. This OPRA request was submitted after...
Laura’s Notes on the Berkeley Heights 06/25/2024 Town Council Meeting
There was no one who presented during the public hearing on agenda items. The announcement was that the Senate President awarded the Township $250,000, which will go towards the lower Columbia repairs. A shared service agreement with Springfield Township for the CFO and Qualified Purchasing Agent was discussed. Donnelly raised that the hours listed are 15, but the individual being...
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