Congratulations to Illis and Machado on a Clean Campaign and Election Victory
Steve Mondragon, Edmund Tom Maciejewski, and the ‘Stop The Overdevelopment in Berkeley Heights’ team As the outcomes of the Berkeley Heights Township Council election are now solidified, we, the ‘Stop The Overdevelopment in Berkeley Heights’ team led by Steve Mondragon and Edmund Tom Maciejewski, take a moment to commend both the process and the participants. Our congratulations go out to...
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...
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),...
BHCW NightWatch Episode 22: Berkeley Heights Town Council Candidates Edmund Tom Maciejewski and Steve Mondragon
Town Council Candidates Edmund Tom Maciejewski and Steve Mondragon discuss campaigning during the home stretch, overdevelopment, affordable housing, township committees, and the township audit on NightWatch. There are four candidates running for two seats on the Berkeley Heights Town Council. Visit Our 2023 Berkeley Heights Candidates Page to Read More From the Candidates
Beyond Party Lines: Why Qualifications are Key for Berkeley Heights
Berkeley Heights faces a pivotal moment. With decisions ahead that will shape our community’s future, it’s imperative to elect township council members who bring expertise and a genuine commitment to the well-being of its residents. I, Edmund Tom Maciejewski, am presenting myself as your candidate for the Berkeley Heights Township Council. Let me tell you about my qualifications and why...
Questions To The Town Council Candidates – Question 4
The Fourth and Final in a Series of Questions to the 2023 Berkeley Heights, NJ Town Council Candidates (1) New OPRA reform legislation (still in the very early stages) is being proposed at the state level, prompting at least one city in NJ to pass an ordinance that seeks to protect resident’s rights under the current law. If elected to the...
Questions To The Town Council Candidates – Question 3
Third in a Series of Questions to the 2023 Berkeley Heights, NJ Town Council Candidates Flooding has been a topic in town for some time and is often tied to the issue of over development which all the candidates have spoken to more recently. This question has a few parts: (1) Do you agree that flooding in Berkeley Heights is...
Questions To The Town Council Candidates – Question 2
Second in a Series of Questions to the 2023 Berkeley Heights, NJ Town Council Candidates Please explain how you see your role within the context of the Town’s Master Plan. Please identify one goal within the plan and expand on how you would go about advancing this goal in detail. Identify and explain one or more item(s) you would change,...
2023 Town Council Candidates on 311 Springfield Avenue
Opposition leads council to tabling redevelopment study… 2023 Berkeley Heights Town Council Candidates Edmund Tom Maciejewski (R) and Margaret Illis (D) express their positions on the redevelopment study during the 06/13/2023 Town Council Meeting. This is an important issue for voters as the prior Mayoral Administration engaged in an Affordable Housing approach many residents felt was not effective for the...
Questions to the Town Council Candidates – Question 1
First in a Series of Questions to the 2023 Berkeley Heights, NJ Town Council Candidates Please provide residents with your qualifications for the town council (education, experience) and how you feel this background will benefit our community on the council. Please provide (at least) two very specific policy positions you plan to introduce or support during your tenure on the...
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