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Opinion / Library Spending November 5, 2026

Library audit: five findings taxpayers should see

A $704,000 capital balance, repeated budget gaps, faulty reports and unresolved payment questions demand tighter controls and a serious look at taxpayer relief.

Opinion October 19, 2026

No-Bid Contracts: Council, Show Taxpayers the Value

A higher lobbying authorization and a communications retainer deserve direct answers: why these firms, why these prices, and what did residents receive?

Opinion October 16, 2026

The $5 Million “Loss” That Wasn’t

Berkeley Heights gave 100 Locust a 30-year tax break because officials said nobody would build it otherwise. The building now takes in $7 million a year.

Opinion October 16, 2026

The $5 Million “Loss” That Was Really a Profit Target

Town Hall said no builder would touch 100 Locust without a PILOT. Its own figures had the building clearing about $2.6 million a year after full taxes, and most of the “loss” was t...

Opinion / Candidate Statement October 1, 2026

Why Berkeley Heights Needs an Engineer on Council for Its Wastewater Plant

Residents deserve to know what that investment has accomplished, what still needs fixing and what the remaining work will cost.

Opinion / School Finance September 8, 2026

Mountainside Is Underpaying for Governor Livingston

A shared high school should have a shared bill.

Public Records August 3, 2026

District acknowledges records request for Policy Committee minutes and Drive history

The Berkeley Heights school district acknowledged the request on August 3, 2026, assigned it request number 27-000014, and stated that it would respond by August 12.

Education July 22, 2026

NJ Upholds Censure of Pamela Stanley and Five Other BOE Members

New Jersey's education commissioner affirmed ethics findings and censured Pamela Stanley and five other Berkeley Heights board members over their use of board counsel for a complai...

Opinion July 22, 2026

Does Berkeley Heights Even Have a Representative Democracy?

A review of 723 non-routine Township Council votes found 710 with no opposing yes-or-no vote. Berkeley Heights elects six councilmembers, but its public record rarely shows six ind...

Accountability July 21, 2026

The Diploma Privilege the Berkeley Heights School Board Wrote for Itself

Board emails show Pamela Stanley pursuing a diploma-presentation privilege for her own family and friends while helping write and vote on Policy 0149. The record raises serious eth...

Opinion July 21, 2026

A Nice Man Is Not a Plan

A Berkeley Heights campaign article on why Council leadership has to ask harder questions before major housing and tax decisions move forward.

Accountability July 12, 2026

The Council Report Report: From Flooding to Penguin Day in Berkeley Heights

Nearly three hours of recoverable remarks show what four Berkeley Heights elected officials choose to say when the agenda gives them the microphone.

News July 11, 2026

Berkeley Heights Wants to Ban Data Centers Everywhere in Town. Does That Square With the Master Plan?

Ordinance 2026-13 would prohibit data centers in every zone in Berkeley Heights. On Wednesday, July 15, the Planning Board must say whether the ban is consistent with the 2022 Mast...

BerkeleyHeights.news Analysis July 4, 2026

Power outages hit Berkeley Heights after fast-moving New Jersey storm

A short but powerful storm knocked out power across Berkeley Heights and added to a large statewide outage event during dangerous heat.

News June 26, 2026

Berkeley Heights Can Support Its Library and Still Demand a Real Spending Audit

Berkeley Heights can support a strong public library and still ask for a real audit of spending, reserves, staffing, usage, capital planning, and shared-service costs.

BerkeleyHeights.news Analysis June 19, 2026

BOE referendum tracker: what was promised, and what still needs proof

The district sold the March 2026 school referendum around safety, learning-space upgrades, aging infrastructure, state aid, and a tax-impact message. The first implementation recor...

BerkeleyHeights.news Analysis June 19, 2026

Susan Poage's Data-Center Deck Is Lazy Propaganda, Not Research

A false scientific claim, misused noise data, activist rhetoric, and no Berkeley Heights-specific analysis are no basis for a townwide ban.

Legacy | Obituary November 6, 2026

Theresa C. DiGrado Obituary (2026) - Berkeley Heights, NJ - Paul Ippolito Berkeley Memorial - Legacy | Obituary

Theresa C. DiGrado Obituary (2026) - Berkeley Heights, NJ - Paul Ippolito Berkeley Memorial Legacy | Obituary

TAPinto November 6, 2026

Berkeley Heights Hosts VetFest '26 Celebrating Veterans and America 250 on November 8 - TAPinto

Berkeley Heights Hosts VetFest '26 Celebrating Veterans and America 250 on November 8 TAPinto

TAPinto November 6, 2026

Unofficial Results: Moore, Write-In Halverson Lead in Berkeley Heights School Board Race - TAPinto

Unofficial Results: Moore, Write-In Halverson Lead in Berkeley Heights School Board Race TAPinto

TAPinto November 6, 2026

Bathhouse Opens First New Jersey Location at The Park in Berkeley Heights - TAPinto

Bathhouse Opens First New Jersey Location at The Park in Berkeley Heights TAPinto

Legacy | Obituary November 4, 2026

Michael W. Kliesch Obituary (2026) - Berkeley Heights, NJ - Paul Ippolito Berkeley Memorial - Legacy | Obituary

Michael W. Kliesch Obituary (2026) - Berkeley Heights, NJ - Paul Ippolito Berkeley Memorial Legacy | Obituary

TAPinto November 4, 2026

Berkeley Heights Students Score Above State on New NJSLA; Board Presses on Algebra, Science - TAPinto

Berkeley Heights Students Score Above State on New NJSLA; Board Presses on Algebra, Science TAPinto

TAPinto November 4, 2026

Berkeley Heights Reports 41 Bullying Investigations, 19 Confirmed - TAPinto

Berkeley Heights Reports 41 Bullying Investigations, 19 Confirmed TAPinto

NJ.com November 4, 2026

A huge Nordic-style spa with a rooftop sauna and 7 pools is opening in Union County - NJ.com

A huge Nordic-style spa with a rooftop sauna and 7 pools is opening in Union County NJ.com

NJ.com November 4, 2026

Stunning $500M Union Count live-work-play neighborhood transformation grows with new 149-unit luxury tower - NJ.com

Stunning $500M Union Count live-work-play neighborhood transformation grows with new 149-unit luxury tower NJ.com

TAPinto November 4, 2026

Thank You, Berkeley Heigjts - TAPinto

Thank You, Berkeley Heigjts TAPinto

TAPinto November 4, 2026

Unofficial Results: Poage Leads Berkeley Heights Mayoral Race; Machado, Illis Ahead for Council - TAPinto

Unofficial Results: Poage Leads Berkeley Heights Mayoral Race; Machado, Illis Ahead for Council TAPinto

TAPinto November 4, 2026

Gov. Livingston Volleyball Sweeps Seneca in NJSIAA Tournament Opener - TAPinto

Gov. Livingston Volleyball Sweeps Seneca in NJSIAA Tournament Opener TAPinto

NJ.com November 4, 2026

N.J. election day 2026: Union County live results - NJ.com

N.J. election day 2026: Union County live results NJ.com

NJ21st: Berkeley Heights November 4, 2026

Thank You, Berkeley Heights

Congratulations to Susan Poage on her election as mayor, and to Margaret Illis and Bill Machado on their reelection to...

Patch November 3, 2026

New Providence School Closures Coming Up: What Families Should Know - Patch

New Providence School Closures Coming Up: What Families Should Know Patch

TAPinto November 3, 2026

Second Apartment Tower at Berkeley Heights’ The Park Reaches Full Height; Opening Expected Fall 2027 - TAPinto

Second Apartment Tower at Berkeley Heights’ The Park Reaches Full Height; Opening Expected Fall 2027 TAPinto

TAPinto November 3, 2026

Berkeley Heights Police Department Holds Food Drive - TAPinto

Berkeley Heights Police Department Holds Food Drive TAPinto

Central New Jersey News November 3, 2026

NYC sauna Bathhouse opening first NJ location in Berkeley Heights - Central New Jersey News

NYC sauna Bathhouse opening first NJ location in Berkeley Heights Central New Jersey News

TAPinto November 2, 2026

Treats on the Hill: Trunk or Treat at The Goddard School of Clinton - TAPinto

Treats on the Hill: Trunk or Treat at The Goddard School of Clinton TAPinto

Hoodline November 2, 2026

Bathhouse Opens First NJ Location in Berkeley Heights Nov. 5 - Hoodline

Bathhouse Opens First NJ Location in Berkeley Heights Nov. 5 Hoodline

Legacy | Obituary November 2, 2026

Louis J Pfeifer Obituary (2026) - Berkeley Heights, NJ - Paul Ippolito Berkeley Memorial - Legacy | Obituary

Louis J Pfeifer Obituary (2026) - Berkeley Heights, NJ - Paul Ippolito Berkeley Memorial Legacy | Obituary

TAPinto November 2, 2026

Berkeley Heights Honors Six at 20th Annual Good Scout Awards Dinner - TAPinto

Berkeley Heights Honors Six at 20th Annual Good Scout Awards Dinner TAPinto

ROI-NJ November 2, 2026

Wellness brand Bathhouse expands to The Park in Berkeley Heights - ROI-NJ

Wellness brand Bathhouse expands to The Park in Berkeley Heights ROI-NJ

The Local Girl November 2, 2026

NYC Wellness Destination, Bathhouse, Opening First New Jersey Location in Berkeley Heights - The Local Girl

NYC Wellness Destination, Bathhouse, Opening First New Jersey Location in Berkeley Heights The Local Girl

Lelezard November 2, 2026

Bathhouse Expands to New Jersey with Major New Location at The Park in Berkeley Heights - Lelezard

Bathhouse Expands to New Jersey with Major New Location at The Park in Berkeley Heights Lelezard

NJBIZ November 2, 2026

Exclusive: Bathhouse sets Nov. 5 opening for first NJ location - NJBIZ

Exclusive: Bathhouse sets Nov. 5 opening for first NJ location NJBIZ

TAPinto November 2, 2026

“The Pumpkin Spice Cafe” Serves Up Cozy Fall Vibes - TAPinto

“The Pumpkin Spice Cafe” Serves Up Cozy Fall Vibes TAPinto

TAPinto November 2, 2026

TAPinto Launches New Website to Help Entrepreneurs Explore Local News Ownership - TAPinto

TAPinto Launches New Website to Help Entrepreneurs Explore Local News Ownership TAPinto

TAPinto November 1, 2026

Berkeley Heights BOE Provides Update on Teachers' Contract Negotiations, Sets December Mediation Date - TAPinto

Berkeley Heights BOE Provides Update on Teachers' Contract Negotiations, Sets December Mediation Date TAPinto

TAPinto November 1, 2026

Berkeley Heights BOE Approves Committee Restructuring Amid Debate Over New Governance Panel - TAPinto

Berkeley Heights BOE Approves Committee Restructuring Amid Debate Over New Governance Panel TAPinto

TAPinto November 1, 2026

Car stolen with key fob inside at Berkeley Heights gym, police say - TAPinto

Car stolen with key fob inside at Berkeley Heights gym, police say TAPinto

TAPinto November 1, 2026

Costumes, crowds and pancakes fill Mt. Carmel Hall for Rotary’s Halloween breakfast in Berkeley Heights - TAPinto

Costumes, crowds and pancakes fill Mt. Carmel Hall for Rotary’s Halloween breakfast in Berkeley Heights TAPinto

New York YIMBY November 1, 2026

RT600 Tops Out At 350 Connell Drive In Berkeley Heights, New Jersey - New York YIMBY

RT600 Tops Out At 350 Connell Drive In Berkeley Heights, New Jersey New York YIMBY

Newport Dispatch November 1, 2026

Police investigate bias incident in Berkeley Heights - Newport Dispatch

Police investigate bias incident in Berkeley Heights Newport Dispatch

NJ21st: Berkeley Heights November 1, 2026

School Money, Party Loyalty and the People Who Push Back

School Money, Party Loyalty and the People Who Push Back by nj21st.com nj21st Team Read on Substack Few contested school...

Politico October 31, 2026

In a New Jersey House race, Trump is putting a centuries-old family legacy at risk - Politico

In a New Jersey House race, Trump is putting a centuries-old family legacy at risk Politico

TAPinto October 31, 2026

Berkeley Heights Police Investigating Bias Incident at Lower Columbia Park - TAPinto

Berkeley Heights Police Investigating Bias Incident at Lower Columbia Park TAPinto

TAPinto October 31, 2026

Hate Graffiti Found on Columbia Middle School Basketball Court - TAPinto

Hate Graffiti Found on Columbia Middle School Basketball Court TAPinto

TAPinto October 31, 2026

Church of the Little Flower to Offer ‘Journey Through Bereavement’ Support Program - TAPinto

Church of the Little Flower to Offer ‘Journey Through Bereavement’ Support Program TAPinto

TAPinto October 31, 2026

The School District Must Address The Newest Bias Incident - TAPinto

The School District Must Address The Newest Bias Incident TAPinto

Patch October 30, 2026

New Providence Police Increase Halloween Patrols, Target Speeding And DWI - Patch

New Providence Police Increase Halloween Patrols, Target Speeding And DWI Patch

TAPinto October 30, 2026

Board of Education Honors GL Field Hockey for Second Division Title in Program History - TAPinto

Board of Education Honors GL Field Hockey for Second Division Title in Program History TAPinto

ROI-NJ October 30, 2026

The Connell Company celebrates topping out of second luxury tower at The Park in Berkeley Heights - ROI-NJ

The Connell Company celebrates topping out of second luxury tower at The Park in Berkeley Heights ROI-NJ

Real Estate NJ October 30, 2026

Connell tops out second apartment building at The Park as transformation of Berkeley Heights campus continues - Real Estate NJ

Connell tops out second apartment building at The Park as transformation of Berkeley Heights campus continues Real Estate NJ

Tribute Archive October 30, 2026

Robert "Bob" MacDonald Obituary | Paul Ippolito Memorial | Berkeley Heights, NJ - Tribute Archive

Robert "Bob" MacDonald Obituary | Paul Ippolito Memorial | Berkeley Heights, NJ Tribute Archive

NJ21st: Berkeley Heights October 30, 2026

Candidate’ Statement | Mayor and Council: Where Are Berkeley Heights’ PILOT Profit Reports?

How much profit is the developer at 100 Locust making, and who has checked? By Edmund Tom Maciejewski | Candidate...

TAPinto October 29, 2026

Governor Livingston High School Students Use Summer Jobs to Build Skills and Plan for the Future - TAPinto

Governor Livingston High School Students Use Summer Jobs to Build Skills and Plan for the Future TAPinto

NJ21st: Berkeley Heights October 29, 2026

Behind the Six New Police Positions | No Analysis, No Price Tag: What Berkeley Heights Released Under OPRA

After a tense email exchange with the Berkeley Heights Chief of Police over our request for information about the six-position...

TAPinto October 28, 2026

Governor Livingston's Highlander Marching Band Takes on Bigger Schools at Garden State Cup - TAPinto

Governor Livingston's Highlander Marching Band Takes on Bigger Schools at Garden State Cup TAPinto

TAPinto October 28, 2026

Smith Chiropractic Foundation's Final Gift Fixes Drainage at Berkeley Heights VFW - TAPinto

Smith Chiropractic Foundation's Final Gift Fixes Drainage at Berkeley Heights VFW TAPinto

TAPinto October 28, 2026

TAPinto Publisher Aidan Mastandrea Expands to Denville - TAPinto

TAPinto Publisher Aidan Mastandrea Expands to Denville TAPinto

NJ21st: Berkeley Heights October 28, 2026

Candidate Statement | How Would We Know The Difference?

George de Luna, Candidate for Berkeley Heights Mayor As we head toward Election Day, 6 days out, I have to...

NJ21st: Berkeley Heights October 28, 2026

Laura’s Notes + John’s Policy Review: 10/29 BHPSNJ BOE Agenda, NJSLA Proficiency Gaps and Reduced Board Influence

Laura’s Notes on the NJSLA Presentation and Agenda What does not appear on the agenda is a formal farewell to...

TAPinto October 27, 2026

Governor Livingston High School Student Advocates for Expanded Access to Free Menstrual Products - TAPinto

Governor Livingston High School Student Advocates for Expanded Access to Free Menstrual Products TAPinto

TAPinto October 27, 2026

Columbia Middle School Welcomes New Assistant Principal - TAPinto

Columbia Middle School Welcomes New Assistant Principal TAPinto

Legacy | Obituary October 27, 2026

Francis X. Gagliano Obituary (2026) - Berkeley Heights, NJ - Paul Ippolito Berkeley Memorial - Legacy | Obituary

Francis X. Gagliano Obituary (2026) - Berkeley Heights, NJ - Paul Ippolito Berkeley Memorial Legacy | Obituary

Legacy | Obituary October 26, 2026

Kurt W. Dorste Obituary (2026) - Berkeley Heights, NJ - Paul Ippolito Berkeley Memorial - Legacy | Obituary

Kurt W. Dorste Obituary (2026) - Berkeley Heights, NJ - Paul Ippolito Berkeley Memorial Legacy | Obituary

TAPinto October 26, 2026

Liberty Group’s Annual Coat Drive Runs Through Dec. 4 in Berkeley Heights - TAPinto

Liberty Group’s Annual Coat Drive Runs Through Dec. 4 in Berkeley Heights TAPinto

Patch October 26, 2026

New Providence Election Day Polling Locations: Where To Cast Your Ballot - Patch

New Providence Election Day Polling Locations: Where To Cast Your Ballot Patch

TAPinto October 26, 2026

Higher Mortgage Rates Could Create Opportunity for Today's Homebuyers - TAPinto

Higher Mortgage Rates Could Create Opportunity for Today's Homebuyers TAPinto

TAPinto October 26, 2026

For a Better Berkeley Heights, Reelect Illis & Machado to Township Council - TAPinto

For a Better Berkeley Heights, Reelect Illis & Machado to Township Council TAPinto

House.gov October 26, 2026

Kean Spotlights $3 Million for Passaic River Regional Flooding Mitigation Project - House.gov

Kean Spotlights $3 Million for Passaic River Regional Flooding Mitigation Project House.gov

TAPinto October 26, 2026

Meet the Candidates: A Final Look at the Berkeley Heights Mayoral Race - TAPinto

Meet the Candidates: A Final Look at the Berkeley Heights Mayoral Race TAPinto