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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.

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Changed website page: Calendars - Footer - Popular Now Calendars (1ce9f51e)

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Changed website page: -Main Calendar (17) (e47ea585)

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Changed website page: Week (e0b992c2)

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Changed website page: List (1ce9f51e)

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Changed website page: Township Calendar (1ce9f51e)

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Housing Environmental Commission

Environmental Commission has housing or land-use items residents may want to see

The Environmental Commission brings together housing or land-use items. This is a quick way to see what officials may discuss or vote on, with the source linked for details.

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Changed website page: Environmental Commission AgendaCenter (1e6fbee7)

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Changed website page: Township AgendaCenter All Categories (f80da29e)

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Changed website page: Court Fines (b7035ad5)

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Changed website page: Municipal Court Appeal (231d647d)

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Changed website page: Do I Qualify for a Public Defender (231d647d)

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Changed website page: Plea by Mail (231d647d)

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Leaf Collection - Section 1 uses promotional language

The Leaf Collection - Section 1 uses wording that sounds more like a sales pitch than a neutral notice. Residents may want the facts, costs, and tradeoffs stated plainly.

Why it matters: whether the public is getting balanced information before a decision is made.

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Leaf Collection - Section 1 uses promotional language

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Why it matters: whether the public is getting balanced information before a decision is made.

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Leaf Collection - Section 5 uses promotional language

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Why it matters: whether the public is getting balanced information before a decision is made.

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Leaf Collection - Section 5 uses promotional language

The Leaf Collection - Section 5 uses wording that sounds more like a sales pitch than a neutral notice. Residents may want the facts, costs, and tradeoffs stated plainly.

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Changed website page: Month (d82ab050)

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Housing Communications Committee

2026 Annual Pancake Breakfast has housing or land-use items residents may want to see

The 2026 Annual Pancake Breakfast brings together housing or land-use items. This is a quick way to see what officials may discuss or vote on, with the source linked for details.

Why it matters: how it could affect neighborhoods, traffic, taxes, or future development.

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Public Notice Communications Committee

Italian Flag Raising uses promotional language

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Why it matters: whether the public is getting balanced information before a decision is made.

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Changed website page: 31 (97a4012f)

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Changed website page: 20 (627a2f08)

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Contracts Township Council

October 20, 2026, council packet includes contracts and a $1,554,482.19 figure

The October 20, 2026, Township Council Meeting. Packet brings together contracts and legal or closed-session items.

Why it matters: who is being paid, how they were chosen, and what residents get for the money.

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New agenda added: October 20, 2026, Township Council Meeting. PDF

The New agenda added: October 20, 2026, Township Council Meeting. PDF was newly posted.

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New agenda added: Township Council Meeting

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Changed website page: Township Council AgendaCenter (26bf764c)

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Closed Session Zoning Board of Adjustment

Board of Adjustment Meeting- October 22, 2026 includes a closed-session item

The Board of Adjustment Meeting- October 22, 2026 references a closed or executive session. The record mentions litigation.

Why it matters: the stated exception, whether a public resolution preceded the closed session, and when minutes will be released.

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Changed calendar event: Board of Adjustment Meeting (d4215d44)

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Changed website page: ZBOA Current / Pending Applications (6550a2fe)

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Changed website page: Zoning Board AgendaCenter (d541aec4)

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Changed website page: Township Legal Notices Archive (33aba596)

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Closed Session Township Council

July 21, 2026, Township Council Meeting. Minutes includes a closed-session item

The July 21, 2026, Township Council Meeting. Minutes references a closed or executive session.

Why it matters: the stated exception, whether a public resolution preceded the closed session, and when minutes will be released.

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Changed website page: Planning Board (1) (47d5833f)

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Money Township Council

October 6, 2026 council meeting puts housing and $250 million in the same packet

The October 6, 2026 Township Council Meeting brings together housing or land-use items, budget items and contracts. The largest dollar figure found was $250 million.

Why it matters: how much it may cost residents, and whether officials explain the cost clearly.

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Money Township Council

October 6, 2026 council meeting puts housing and $250 million in the same packet

The October 6, 2026 Township Council Meeting brings together housing or land-use items, budget items and contracts. The largest dollar figure found was $250 million.

Why it matters: how much it may cost residents, and whether officials explain the cost clearly.

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Public Notice Communications Committee

PBA Local 144 Trunk or Treat uses promotional language

The PBA Local 144 Trunk or Treat uses wording that sounds more like a sales pitch than a neutral notice. Residents may want the facts, costs, and tradeoffs stated plainly.

Why it matters: whether the public is getting balanced information before a decision is made.

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Mobile Flu Clinic for Union County Residents uses promotional language

The Mobile Flu Clinic for Union County Residents uses wording that sounds more like a sales pitch than a neutral notice. Residents may want the facts, costs, and tradeoffs stated plainly.

Why it matters: whether the public is getting balanced information before a decision is made.

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Wills and Estates - Guardianship for Disabled Adults Informational Seminar uses promotional language

The Wills and Estates - Guardianship for Disabled Adults Informational Seminar uses wording that sounds more like a sales pitch than a neutral notice. Residents may want the facts, costs, and tradeoffs stated plainly.

Why it matters: whether the public is getting balanced information before a decision is made.

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Changed website page: 24 (01e2d7cf)

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Changed website page: 14 (7835d0e1)

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Halloween Luncheon uses promotional language

The Halloween Luncheon uses wording that sounds more like a sales pitch than a neutral notice. Residents may want the facts, costs, and tradeoffs stated plainly.

Why it matters: whether the public is getting balanced information before a decision is made.

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DIY Wind Chimes - Session 2 uses promotional language

The DIY Wind Chimes - Session 2 uses wording that sounds more like a sales pitch than a neutral notice. Residents may want the facts, costs, and tradeoffs stated plainly.

Why it matters: whether the public is getting balanced information before a decision is made.

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DIY Wind Chimes - Session 1 uses promotional language

The DIY Wind Chimes - Session 1 uses wording that sounds more like a sales pitch than a neutral notice. Residents may want the facts, costs, and tradeoffs stated plainly.

Why it matters: whether the public is getting balanced information before a decision is made.

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Movie in the Park - Hocus Pocus uses promotional language

The Movie in the Park - Hocus Pocus uses wording that sounds more like a sales pitch than a neutral notice. Residents may want the facts, costs, and tradeoffs stated plainly.

Why it matters: whether the public is getting balanced information before a decision is made.

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CISA Cybersecurity Awareness uses promotional language

The CISA Cybersecurity Awareness uses wording that sounds more like a sales pitch than a neutral notice. Residents may want the facts, costs, and tradeoffs stated plainly.

Why it matters: whether the public is getting balanced information before a decision is made.

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Changed website page: 29 (3dbb0016)

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Boos & Booze Halloween Party uses promotional language

The Boos & Booze Halloween Party uses wording that sounds more like a sales pitch than a neutral notice. Residents may want the facts, costs, and tradeoffs stated plainly.

Why it matters: whether the public is getting balanced information before a decision is made.

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The Littell Lord Fall Festival Dog Parade uses promotional language

The Littell Lord Fall Festival Dog Parade uses wording that sounds more like a sales pitch than a neutral notice. Residents may want the facts, costs, and tradeoffs stated plainly.

Why it matters: whether the public is getting balanced information before a decision is made.

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5th Annual Littell-Lord Farmstead Fall Festival uses promotional language

The 5th Annual Littell-Lord Farmstead Fall Festival uses wording that sounds more like a sales pitch than a neutral notice. Residents may want the facts, costs, and tradeoffs stated plainly.

Why it matters: whether the public is getting balanced information before a decision is made.

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Mayor's Wellness Book Club - Poisonous People: How to Resist Them & Improve Your Life uses promotional language

The Mayor's Wellness Book Club - Poisonous People: How to Resist Them & Improve Your Life uses wording that sounds more like a sales pitch than a neutral notice. Residents may want the facts, costs, and tradeoffs stated...

Why it matters: whether the public is getting balanced information before a decision is made.

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Hispanic Heritage Celebration! uses promotional language

The Hispanic Heritage Celebration! uses wording that sounds more like a sales pitch than a neutral notice.

Why it matters: whether the public is getting balanced information before a decision is made.

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Changed website page: 17 (f620a801)

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Changed website page: 11 (c36c248e)

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Changed website page: Township Council (1) (661a92ac)

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Changed website page: Environmental Commission (1) (0df0ea43)

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Changed agenda: October 06, 2026, Township Council Meeting. Packet (d3b01a4a)

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Changed agenda: October 06, 2026, Township Council Meeting. PDF (f074a63a)

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Changed agenda: Township Council Meeting (31c98444)

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Changed calendar event: Planning Board Meeting (fe97afad)

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Changed website page: Planning Board Upcoming Meetings (1f29f4b6)

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Changed website page: Planning Board AgendaCenter (44697628)

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New Township Council

New agenda added: Planning Board Meeting- 10/7/26 is Cancelled

The New agenda added: Planning Board Meeting- 10/7/26 is Cancelled was newly posted. It may include an agenda, packet, notice, or other public record residents should know about.

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Changed website page: Township Wastewater Treatment (cd16efdd)

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Changed website page: Public Works (1) (e8738d25)

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Routine Township Council

Breast Cancer Awareness 2026 appears mostly routine

The Breast Cancer Awareness 2026 looks like routine public business. It is being kept in the archive, but it does not look like a top story right now.

Why it matters: whether a routine item includes a contract, cost increase, policy change, or appointment.

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Changed calendar event: Township Council Meeting (ac63a62e)

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Money Township Council

Council meeting Sept. 30, 2026 (Special Mtg) has budget items residents may want to see

The Township Council Meeting Sept. 30, 2026 (Special Mtg) brings together budget items.

Why it matters: how much it may cost residents, and whether officials explain the cost clearly.

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Housing Environmental Commission

Environmental Commission has housing or land-use items residents may want to see

The Environmental Commission brings together housing or land-use items. This is a quick way to see what officials may discuss or vote on, with the source linked for details.

Why it matters: how it could affect neighborhoods, traffic, taxes, or future development.

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Changed website page: Recreation (1) (61517c80)

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Recreation Commission Special Public Meeting uses promotional language

The Recreation Commission Special Public Meeting uses wording that sounds more like a sales pitch than a neutral notice. Residents may want the facts, costs, and tradeoffs stated plainly.

Why it matters: whether the public is getting balanced information before a decision is made.

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Changed website page: 1 (2a9ceab8)

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Township Council Meeting uses promotional language

The Township Council Meeting uses wording that sounds more like a sales pitch than a neutral notice. Residents may want the facts, costs, and tradeoffs stated plainly.

Why it matters: whether the public is getting balanced information before a decision is made.

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Recreation Commission Meeting uses promotional language

The Recreation Commission Meeting uses wording that sounds more like a sales pitch than a neutral notice. Residents may want the facts, costs, and tradeoffs stated plainly.

Why it matters: whether the public is getting balanced information before a decision is made.

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Bi-Monthly Electronic/Styrofoam/White Goods Recycling uses promotional language

The Bi-Monthly Electronic/Styrofoam/White Goods Recycling uses wording that sounds more like a sales pitch than a neutral notice. Residents may want the facts, costs, and tradeoffs stated plainly.

Why it matters: whether the public is getting balanced information before a decision is made.

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Drop off Your Thin-Plastics at DPW (First Saturday of the Month) uses promotional language

The Drop off Your Thin-Plastics at DPW (First Saturday of the Month) uses wording that sounds more like a sales pitch than a neutral notice. Residents may want the facts, costs, and tradeoffs stated plainly.

Why it matters: whether the public is getting balanced information before a decision is made.

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