Zoning Board Approves Westminster Project
Residents expressed concerns about the Westminster project during last week’s Zoning Board Meeting, and the Township’s push-back on the project ranged from being anemic to nonexistent. The Zoning Board was threatened with a lawsuit, and the Township had previously allocated $10,000 for a defense; however, the Board approved the project. Deegan did not vote, West abstained, and Pereda voted “No”....
Westminster Project Coming Back A Year Later
The Westminster property is back on the Zoning Board agenda for 09/26/2024. The township vetoed the original project, and the builder is returning with a proposed settlement agreement. Interestingly, it is a meeting connected to yet another significant issue on a Back to School Night, and, unlike the Board of Education – the township does not allow for remote participation....
Resident Presentation During the 06/22/2023 Zoning Board on Westminster
We are better served when we use evidence to hold expert opinion accountable… In this clip, a resident provides the Zoning Board with important information about the environmental impact of the Westminster project. Listen carefully to how the expert responds to the resident’s presentation and how the resident counters with on-the-ground knowledge of the area. One thing I would advise...
BHCW Night Watch Episode 19
Gale Bradford’s Endless Monologue, Affirmative Action Investigation, BOE Policy Violations, Budget, Town Council Election & Westminster All Night Watch Episodes
Save The Trees…Seriously.
Are local politics causing Berkeley Heights to go under Water? -John Leo Jr. Our town faces losing over 200 trees with a single five acre development project and your elected officials allow it to happen. In October of last year, I penned an article about the significance of a decaying township tree canopy. Many residents are beginning to make the...
BHCW 03/26/2023 Newsletter
What’s Important to Know About Berkeley Heights This Week…. Online Version Download PDF Version: There are three ways to get BHCW content delivered to your doorstep: (1) Sign-Up for our weekly/bi weekly newsletter. This is the most popular option so far. Subscribers will get email with articles published for the time period in between. (2) Subscribe to our Substack which will deliver articles...
BHCW Night Watch Episode 10: Liza talks Budget, Westminster Development, and more.
Town Administrator Liza Viana joins us on this episode of Night Watch to discuss the Budget, the Westminster Development, life after the reappointment debacle, OPRA, and John Leo’s announcement that he is related to Elvis. All Night Watch Episodes
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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