Message from NJ21st to Our Neighbors in Berkeley Heights, NJ
As an independent source of information for our community, we take pride in being both outspoken and impartial. Over the past three years, we have never turned away an elected representative or township official who wanted to engage in meaningful dialogue. We’ve consistently offered opportunities to those with differing viewpoints, inviting them to join us for open and honest debate....
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...
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...
The Prism Club Deserves the Due Diligence the BOE is Applying
The following contribution is from John Migueis – A Resident of Berkeley Heights with Two Children in our Public Schools I want to reiterate my full support for groups and programs that help all students, including those who identify as LGTBQIA. I also support a Board of Education that applies due diligence in ensuring that this club meets the highest...
Letter to Berkeley Heights/New Providence Mayors & Town Councils on Power Outages
The following is an email provided to BHCW from Berkeley Heights Resident Michael Leblond sent to Mayors and Town Councils on Power Outages To whom it may concern, I am writing to express my frustration regarding the frequent power outages affecting our community. I’ve had two outages this month alone. These interruptions have been occurring with increasing frequency and are...
Document Alleges Berkeley Heights Township CFO Resignation due to Undue Interference
BHCW recieved information from a credible source along with a copy of a document that evidenced the resignation of the Town’s CFO. The document alleges that an individual – who’s name was redacted but is known to BHCW – within the Township office or Government engaged in “relentless harassment” and “concerted efforts to take over vital finance functions with preconceived...
Notes on the 03/19/2024 Town Council Meeting
Traffic Safety A recent accident involving a young resident of Berkeley Heights prompted testimony from several residents on traffic concerns on Park Avenue and in general. Since the accident, a petition has been circulating throughout the community advocating for the following: 1. reducing the speed limit to 30 mph for the length of Park Avenue 2. installing permanent automated speed...
BHCW 01/07/2024 Newsletter
What’s Important to Know About Berkley Heights This Week…. This week’s newsletter walks residents – step by step- through how the BHPSNJ Administration and Penna Bloc conspired to create one of the most chaotic reorganization meetings this District has ever experienced. From policies put in place last year during the lame-duck session to an incomplete and potentially illegal meeting agenda...
The Berkeley Heights Public Schools French Controversy of 2022: A Written Record of Events
This article was originally published on Tapinto [https://bit.ly/38Hx25h] On Friday, April 8th, at 11:52 am (a few days before Spring Break), parents with children within the CMS French program received an email from their children’s French Teacher. The email informed parents that the trip planned for Quebec by CMS was in danger of being canceled and that the District was...
Questions are still unanswered – Canned responses from Dr.Varley and Mr.Reinstein
The fact that our superintendent STILL doesn’t have answers to most of these questions and others that are now arising connected to what is turning into the ironic outcome of an obvious inequity at Hughes and Mountain Park is disturbing. If the plan is supported by education experts and research they shouldn’t have to “dig”, and should know the answers....
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