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Berkeley Heights Board of Education
Combined Attachmenst A-I 1.20.26 raises budget and variance questions
The record for the Combined Attachmenst A-I 1.20.26 was flagged because it touches on budget, contract, debt service, health benefits and professional services. It also includes dollar figures such as $2,079.00, $8,857,788.54, $99,682.90 and $46,274.94. Those clues make it worth a closer read before turning it into a full article.
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Berkeley Heights Board of Education
February 26, 2026 raises budget and contract questions
The record for the February 26, 2026 was flagged because it touches on budget, contract, executive session, litigation and resolution. It also includes dollar figures such as $1,889,826.30, $2,689,066.65, $7,925.28 and $45,949.80. Those clues make it worth a closer read before turning it into a full article.
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Berkeley Heights Board of Education
Combined Attachments B-H 2.24.26 raises budget and variance questions
The record for the Combined Attachments B-H 2.24.26 was flagged because it touches on budget, contract, debt service, health benefits and professional services. It also includes dollar figures such as $1,889,826.30, $2,689,066.65, $45,949.90 and $6,979.00. Those clues make it worth a closer read before turning it into a full article.
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Berkeley Heights Board of Education
March 12, 2026 AGENDA raises contract and executive session questions
The record for the March 12, 2026 AGENDA was flagged because it touches on contract, executive session, litigation and resolution. It also includes dollar figures such as $1,000.00, $13,211.55, $6,184.00 and $25,334.98. Those clues make it worth a closer read before turning it into a full article.
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Berkeley Heights Board of Education
Policies - All Combined 3-10-26 raises contract and resolution questions
The record for the Policies - All Combined 3-10-26 was flagged because it touches on closed session, contract, resolution and vendor. It also includes dollar figures such as $1,000. Those clues make it worth a closer read before turning it into a full article.
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Berkeley Heights Board of Education
Combined Attachments A-C 3.24.26 raises professional services and debt service questions
The record for the Combined Attachments A-C 3.24.26 was flagged because it touches on debt service, professional services, settlement, shared services and vendor. It also includes dollar figures such as $1,976,604, $1,532,375.00, $6,879.00 and $82,827.00. Those clues make it worth a closer read before turning it into a full article.
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Berkeley Heights Board of Education
March 26, 2026 AGENDA raises budget and contract questions
The record for the March 26, 2026 AGENDA was flagged because it touches on budget, contract, debt service, executive session and litigation. It also includes dollar figures such as $1,876,604.58, $2,650,261.60, $1,532,375.00 and $6,879.00. Those clues make it worth a closer read before turning it into a full article.
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Berkeley Heights Board of Education
3-26-26 Addendum raises budget and debt service questions
The record for the 3-26-26 Addendum was flagged because it touches on budget, debt service, resolution and tax levy. It also includes dollar figures such as $60,847,747, $48,652,092, $458,941 and $2,089,609. Those clues make it worth a closer read before turning it into a full article.
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Berkeley Heights Board of Education
April 16, 2026 AGENDA raises budget and debt service questions
The record for the April 16, 2026 AGENDA was flagged because it touches on budget, capital improvement, debt service, executive session and litigation. It also includes dollar figures such as $50,352,000, $60,470,067, $48,652,092 and $458,941. Those clues make it worth a closer read before turning it into a full article.
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Berkeley Heights Board of Education
Combined Attachments A-E 4.14.26 raises budget and variance questions
The record for the Combined Attachments A-E 4.14.26 was flagged because it touches on budget, contract, debt service, health benefits and litigation. It also includes dollar figures such as $2,741,204.28, $487,486.88, $3,719,149.05 and $3,370,311. Those clues make it worth a closer read before turning it into a full article.
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Berkeley Heights Board of Education
April 30, 2026 AGENDA (1) raises budget and contract questions
The record for the April 30, 2026 AGENDA (1) was flagged because it touches on budget, contract, debt service, executive session and health benefits. It also includes dollar figures such as $48,652,092, $49,121,093, $469,001 and $9,236,598. Those clues make it worth a closer read before turning it into a full article.
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Berkeley Heights Board of Education
Combined Attachments 4.28.26 raises budget and variance questions
The record for the Combined Attachments 4.28.26 was flagged because it touches on budget, contract, debt service, health benefits and professional services. It also includes dollar figures such as $6,979.00, $98,709.92, $1,765,700.73 and $1,864,410.65. Those clues make it worth a closer read before turning it into a full article.
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Berkeley Heights Board of Education
Combined Attachments A-AI 5.26.26 raises budget and redevelopment questions
The record for the Combined Attachments A-AI 5.26.26 was flagged because it touches on budget, contract, debt service, health benefits and lawsuit. It also includes dollar figures such as $6,979.00, $978,816.13, $98,806.42 and $1,758,788.66. Those clues make it worth a closer read before turning it into a full article.
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Berkeley Heights Board of Education
May 28, 2026 Agenda raises budget and contract questions
The record for the May 28, 2026 Agenda was flagged because it touches on budget, contract, debt service, executive session and litigation. It also includes dollar figures such as $1,857,595.08, $2,635,163.47, $6,879.00 and $978,816.13. Those clues make it worth a closer read before turning it into a full article.
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Berkeley Heights Board of Education
UPDATED 5.28.25 Combined Attachments A-AK raises budget and redevelopment questions
The record for the UPDATED 5.28.25 Combined Attachments A-AK was flagged because it touches on budget, contract, debt service, health benefits and lawsuit. It also includes dollar figures such as $6,979.00, $978,816.13, $98,806.42 and $1,758,788.66. Those clues make it worth a closer read before turning it into a full article.
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Berkeley Heights Board of Education
June 1, 2026 Agenda raises budget and contract questions
The record for the June 1, 2026 Agenda was flagged because it touches on budget, contract, debt service, executive session and litigation. It also includes dollar figures such as $1,857,595.08, $2,635,163.47, $6,879.00 and $978,816.13. Those clues make it worth a closer read before turning it into a full article.
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Berkeley Heights Board of Education
6.9.26 Combined Attachments A-J raises budget and contract questions
The record for the 6.9.26 Combined Attachments A-J was flagged because it touches on budget, contract, health benefits, resolution and shared services. It also includes dollar figures such as $4,298,955, $4,396,400.00, $97,445.00 and $18,950.00. Those clues make it worth a closer read before turning it into a full article.
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Berkeley Heights Board of Education
June 11, 2026 Agenda raises contract and professional services questions
The record for the June 11, 2026 Agenda was flagged because it touches on contract, executive session, litigation, professional services and resolution. It also includes dollar figures such as $4,407, $52,884.00, $6,513.00 and $16,769.00. Those clues make it worth a closer read before turning it into a full article.
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Berkeley Heights Board of Education
August 21, 2025 Meeting Minutes raises budget and affordable housing questions
The record for the August 21, 2025 Meeting Minutes was flagged because it touches on affordable housing, budget, contract, executive session and litigation. It also includes dollar figures such as $88,000, $60,000, $1,337 and $54,069.57. Those clues make it worth a closer read before turning it into a full article.
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Berkeley Heights Board of Education
Regular Meeting Minutes September 18, 2025 raises budget and contract questions
The record for the Regular Meeting Minutes September 18, 2025 was flagged because it touches on budget, contract, executive session, lawsuit and litigation. It also includes dollar figures such as $420,223.64, $2,494,167.86, $5,839.45 and $4,902.50. Those clues make it worth a closer read before turning it into a full article.
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Berkeley Heights Board of Education
Regular Meeting Minutes_ October 16, 2025 (Signed Copy) (1) raises budget and contract questions
The record for the Regular Meeting Minutes_ October 16, 2025 (Signed Copy) (1) was flagged because it touches on budget, contract, executive session, litigation and referendum. It also includes dollar figures such as $5,839.45, $4,902.5, $5,420.50 and $10,045.60. Those clues make it worth a closer read before turning it into a full article.
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Berkeley Heights Board of Education
Meeting Minutes 1.22.26 raises budget and zoning questions
The record for the Meeting Minutes 1.22.26 was flagged because it touches on budget, contract, executive session, litigation and ordinance. It also includes dollar figures such as $1,904,079.86, $2,687,503.20, $2,079.00 and $1,517,966.65. Those clues make it worth a closer read before turning it into a full article.
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Berkeley Heights Board of Education
Regular Meeting Minutes February 26, 2026 raises budget and contract questions
The record for the Regular Meeting Minutes February 26, 2026 was flagged because it touches on budget, contract, executive session, litigation and pilot. It also includes dollar figures such as $1,889,826.30, $2,689,066.65, $45,949.80 and $3,817.12. Those clues make it worth a closer read before turning it into a full article.
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Township Legal Notices Archive
2024 Annual Audit: financial records worth review
The record for the 2024 Annual Audit was flagged because it touches on budget, capital improvement, contract, debt service and health benefits. It also includes dollar figures such as $275,025.00, $485,685.72, $837,683.33 and $1,250,225.51. Those clues make it worth a closer read before turning it into a full article.
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2021 Annual Audit (PDF): financial records worth review
The record for the 2021 Annual Audit (PDF) was flagged because it touches on budget, capital improvement, contract, debt service and health benefits. It also includes dollar figures such as $54,178.88, $30,502.32, $10,928,474.46 and $13,164,329.60. Those clues make it worth a closer read before turning it into a full article.
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2020 Annual Audit (PDF): financial records worth review
The record for the 2020 Annual Audit (PDF) was flagged because it touches on affordable housing, bond ordinance, budget, capital improvement and contract. It also includes dollar figures such as $7,121,104.90, $5,195,581.17, $7,121,804.07 and $5,201,395.50. Those clues make it worth a closer read before turning it into a full article.
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2019 Annual Audit (PDF): financial records worth review
The record for the 2019 Annual Audit (PDF) was flagged because it touches on affordable housing, bond ordinance, budget, capital improvement and contract. It also includes dollar figures such as $5,195,581.17, $4,713,833.01, $5,201,395.50 and $4,720,067.34. Those clues make it worth a closer read before turning it into a full article.
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Township Council
June 9, 2026 Township Council Meeting raises budget and affordable housing questions
The record for the June 9, 2026 Township Council Meeting was flagged because it touches on affordable housing, budget, capital improvement, contract and master plan. It also includes dollar figures such as $2,250, $2,400, $50,000 and $25,000. Those clues make it worth a closer read before turning it into a full article.
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Township Council
May 19, 2026 Township Council Meeting raises budget and professional services questions
The record for the May 19, 2026 Township Council Meeting was flagged because it touches on budget, ordinance, professional services and resolution. It also includes dollar figures such as $126.04 million, $130,000, $300,000 and $25,000. Those clues make it worth a closer read before turning it into a full article.
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Township Council
March 26, 2026 Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting raises redevelopment and zoning questions
The record for the March 26, 2026 Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting was flagged because it touches on contract, master plan, ordinance, redevelopment and resolution. Those clues make it worth a closer read before turning it into a full article.
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Berkeley Heights Board of Education
BOE Meeting 6-11-26 raises budget and contract questions
The record for the BOE Meeting 6-11-26 was flagged because it touches on budget, contract, executive session, litigation and referendum. It also includes dollar figures such as $10,000, $50 million and $29,000. Those clues make it worth a closer read before turning it into a full article.
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Berkeley Heights Board of Education
BOE Meeting 6-1-26 raises budget and contract questions
The record for the BOE Meeting 6-1-26 was flagged because it touches on budget, contract, executive session, litigation and ordinance. It also includes dollar figures such as $5,160.75, $3,589.60, $5,125 and $11,500. Those clues make it worth a closer read before turning it into a full article.
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Berkeley Heights Board of Education
BOE Meeting 5-06-26 raises budget and contract questions
The record for the BOE Meeting 5-06-26 was flagged because it touches on budget, contract, executive session, litigation and ordinance. It also includes dollar figures such as $8,000, $60,000, $10,000 and $20,000. Those clues make it worth a closer read before turning it into a full article.
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Berkeley Heights Board of Education
BOE Meeting 4-30-26 raises budget and contract questions
The record for the BOE Meeting 4-30-26 was flagged because it touches on bond ordinance, budget, capital improvement, contract and debt service. It also includes dollar figures such as $15,000, $2 million, $517,402 and $228,111. Those clues make it worth a closer read before turning it into a full article.
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Township Council
June 09, 2026, Township Council Meeting. Packet raises budget and affordable housing questions
The record for the June 09, 2026, Township Council Meeting. Packet was flagged because it touches on affordable housing, budget, capital improvement, contract and executive session. It also includes dollar figures such as $1,817,977.99, $178,590, $118,980.00 and $112,680.40. Those clues make it worth a closer read before turning it into a full article.
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Berkeley Heights Board of Education
November 20, 2025 Agenda raises budget and contract questions
The record for the November 20, 2025 Agenda was flagged because it touches on budget, contract, debt service, executive session and litigation. It also includes dollar figures such as $21,227,001, $20,747,001, $2,452,510 and $1,636,642. Those clues make it worth a closer read before turning it into a full article.
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Berkeley Heights Board of Education
Combined Attachments A-L raises budget and variance questions
The record for the Combined Attachments A-L was flagged because it touches on budget, contract, debt service, health benefits and ordinance. It also includes dollar figures such as $1,888,699.91, $213,339.19, $4,900.00 and $8,054,310.96. Those clues make it worth a closer read before turning it into a full article.
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Planning Board
Planning Board Upcoming Meetings raises affordable housing and redevelopment questions
The record for the Planning Board Upcoming Meetings was flagged because it touches on affordable housing, amended fourth round housing element, capital improvement, fair share plan and master plan. Those clues make it worth a closer read before turning it into a full article.
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Township Council
May 19, 2026, Township Council Meeting. Packet raises budget and affordable housing questions
The record for the May 19, 2026, Township Council Meeting. Packet was flagged because it touches on affordable housing, bond ordinance, budget, capital improvement and contract. It also includes dollar figures such as $1,376,926.76, $42,436.52, $20,000,000 and $5,000,000. Those clues make it worth a closer read before turning it into a full article.
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Township Council
May 05, 2026, Township Council Meeting. Minutes raises budget and contract questions
The record for the May 05, 2026, Township Council Meeting. Minutes was flagged because it touches on bond ordinance, budget, capital improvement, closed session and contract. It also includes dollar figures such as $2,310,000.00, $1,480,000.00, $4,680,198.97 and $4,677,498.97. Those clues make it worth a closer read before turning it into a full article.
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Township Council
May 05, 2026, Township Council Meeting. Packet raises budget and zoning questions
The record for the May 05, 2026, Township Council Meeting. Packet was flagged because it touches on bond ordinance, budget, capital improvement, contract and executive session. It also includes dollar figures such as $2,310,000, $1,480,000, $530,436.31 and $306,245.67. Those clues make it worth a closer read before turning it into a full article.
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Township Council
April 21, 2026, Township Council Meeting. Minutes raises contract and resolution questions
The record for the April 21, 2026, Township Council Meeting. Minutes was flagged because it touches on bond ordinance, capital improvement, contract, ordinance and pilot. It also includes dollar figures such as $467,332.80, $2,310,000.00 and $1,480,000. Those clues make it worth a closer read before turning it into a full article.
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Township Council
April 21, 2026, Township Council Meeting. Packet raises budget and contract questions
The record for the April 21, 2026, Township Council Meeting. Packet was flagged because it touches on bond ordinance, budget, capital improvement, contract and executive session. It also includes dollar figures such as $467,332.80, $2,310,000, $1,480,000 and $5 million. Those clues make it worth a closer read before turning it into a full article.
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Township Council
April 07, 2026, Township Council Meeting. Minutes raises budget and contract questions
The record for the April 07, 2026, Township Council Meeting. Minutes was flagged because it touches on budget, closed session, contract, executive session and litigation. It also includes dollar figures such as $1,238,358.29. Those clues make it worth a closer read before turning it into a full article.
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Township Council
April 07, 2026, Township Council Meeting. Packet raises budget and affordable housing questions
The record for the April 07, 2026, Township Council Meeting. Packet was flagged because it touches on affordable housing, bond ordinance, budget, capital improvement and contract. It also includes dollar figures such as $35,004,612.97, $27,000.00, $25,000 and $15,828,495.21. Those clues make it worth a closer read before turning it into a full article.
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Township Council
March 16, 2026, Township Council Meeting. Minutes raises budget and affordable housing questions
The record for the March 16, 2026, Township Council Meeting. Minutes was flagged because it touches on affordable housing, amended fourth round housing element, budget, contract and fair share plan. It also includes dollar figures such as $656,117.94. Those clues make it worth a closer read before turning it into a full article.
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Township Council
March 16, 2026, Township Council Meeting. Packet raises budget and affordable housing questions
The record for the March 16, 2026, Township Council Meeting. Packet was flagged because it touches on affordable housing, amended fourth round housing element, budget, capital improvement and contract. It also includes dollar figures such as $656,117.94, $225,000, $1500.00 and $16,691,369.97. Those clues make it worth a closer read before turning it into a full article.
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Township Council
March 03, 2026, Township Council Meeting. Minutes raises affordable housing and contract questions
The record for the March 03, 2026, Township Council Meeting. Minutes was flagged because it touches on affordable housing, contract, executive session, litigation and master plan. It also includes dollar figures such as $420,923.09, $2,000 and $167,000.00. Those clues make it worth a closer read before turning it into a full article.
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Township Council
March 03, 2026, Township Council Meeting. Packet raises budget and affordable housing questions
The record for the March 03, 2026, Township Council Meeting. Packet was flagged because it touches on affordable housing, amended fourth round housing element, budget, capital improvement and contract. It also includes dollar figures such as $420,923.09, $2,000, $167,000.00 and $10,000. Those clues make it worth a closer read before turning it into a full article.
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Township Council
February 17, 2026, Township Council Meeting. Minutes raises affordable housing and zoning questions
The record for the February 17, 2026, Township Council Meeting. Minutes was flagged because it touches on affordable housing, contract, executive session, ordinance and resolution. It also includes dollar figures such as $1,152,738.73. Those clues make it worth a closer read before turning it into a full article.
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What to watch: the long-term land-use impact, who benefits, and whether residents get enough time and documents to respond.
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Township Council
February 17, 2026, Township Council Meeting. Packet raises budget and affordable housing questions
The record for the February 17, 2026, Township Council Meeting. Packet was flagged because it touches on affordable housing, amended fourth round housing element, budget, capital improvement and contract. It also includes dollar figures such as $1,152,738.73, $275,000, $12,200.00 and $20,000. Those clues make it worth a closer read before turning it into a full article.
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Township Council
February 03, 2026, Township Council Meeting. Minutes raises budget and redevelopment questions
The record for the February 03, 2026, Township Council Meeting. Minutes was flagged because it touches on budget, contract, executive session, ordinance and professional services. It also includes dollar figures such as $1,877,781.73, $2,000 and $140,000.00. Those clues make it worth a closer read before turning it into a full article.
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Township Council
February 03, 2026, Township Council Meeting. Packet raises budget and redevelopment questions
The record for the February 03, 2026, Township Council Meeting. Packet was flagged because it touches on budget, capital improvement, contract, debt service and executive session. It also includes dollar figures such as $1,877,781.73, $2,000, $140,000.00 and $135,000.00. Those clues make it worth a closer read before turning it into a full article.
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Township Council
January 20, 2026, Township Council Meeting. Minutes raises zoning and contract questions
The record for the January 20, 2026, Township Council Meeting. Minutes was flagged because it touches on contract, executive session, ordinance, professional services and resolution. It also includes dollar figures such as $1,667,044.96, $590,000, $3,840.00 and $88,000.00. Those clues make it worth a closer read before turning it into a full article.
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What to watch: the long-term land-use impact, who benefits, and whether residents get enough time and documents to respond.
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Township Council
January 20, 2026, Township Council Meeting. Packet raises budget and zoning questions
The record for the January 20, 2026, Township Council Meeting. Packet was flagged because it touches on bond ordinance, budget, contract, executive session and ordinance. It also includes dollar figures such as $1,667,044.96, $590,000, $3,840.00 and $88,000.00. Those clues make it worth a closer read before turning it into a full article.
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Township Council
January 07, 2026, Township Council Reorganization Meeting. Minutes raises budget and affordable housing questions
The record for the January 07, 2026, Township Council Reorganization Meeting. Minutes was flagged because it touches on affordable housing, budget, contract, litigation and professional services. It also includes dollar figures such as $145,000.00, $9,523,467.74, $8,000.00 and $30,000.00. Those clues make it worth a closer read before turning it into a full article.
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Township Council
January 07, 2026, Township Council Reorganization Meeting. Packet raises budget and affordable housing questions
The record for the January 07, 2026, Township Council Reorganization Meeting. Packet was flagged because it touches on affordable housing, budget, capital improvement, contract and debt service. It also includes dollar figures such as $145,000.00, $9,523,467.74, $8,000.00 and $30,000.00. Those clues make it worth a closer read before turning it into a full article.
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Planning Board
Planning Board Meeting Agenda 2/18/26- REVISED raises affordable housing and redevelopment questions
The record for the Planning Board Meeting Agenda 2/18/26- REVISED was flagged because it touches on affordable housing, amended fourth round housing element, executive session, fair share plan and master plan. Those clues make it worth a closer read before turning it into a full article.
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Planning Board
February 18, 2026, Planning Board Meeting Agenda 2/18/26- REVISED. Minutes raises affordable housing and redevelopment questions
The record for the February 18, 2026, Planning Board Meeting Agenda 2/18/26- REVISED. Minutes was flagged because it touches on affordable housing, amended fourth round housing element, executive session, fair share plan and master plan. Those clues make it worth a closer read before turning it into a full article.
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What to watch: the long-term land-use impact, who benefits, and whether residents get enough time and documents to respond.
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Zoning Board of Adjustment
March 26, 2026, Board of Adjustment Meeting. Minutes raises zoning and variance questions
The record for the March 26, 2026, Board of Adjustment Meeting. Minutes was flagged because it touches on contract, master plan, ordinance, resolution and variance. Those clues make it worth a closer read before turning it into a full article.
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Berkeley Heights Board of Education
December 11, 2025 Agenda raises budget and contract questions
The record for the December 11, 2025 Agenda was flagged because it touches on budget, contract, executive session, litigation and resolution. It also includes dollar figures such as $1,871,822.55, $4,800.00, $1,046,699.51 and $2,923,322.06. Those clues make it worth a closer read before turning it into a full article.
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Berkeley Heights Board of Education
Combined Attachments A-F 12.9.25 raises budget and variance questions
The record for the Combined Attachments A-F 12.9.25 was flagged because it touches on budget, contract, debt service, professional services and settlement. It also includes dollar figures such as $1,046,699.51, $2,929,922.06, $98,638.59 and $27,104. Those clues make it worth a closer read before turning it into a full article.
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Berkeley Heights Board of Education
November 20, 2025 Meeting Minutes raises budget and contract questions
The record for the November 20, 2025 Meeting Minutes was flagged because it touches on budget, contract, debt service, executive session and litigation. It also includes dollar figures such as $50 million, $29 million, $21,227,001 and $2,162,234. Those clues make it worth a closer read before turning it into a full article.
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Berkeley Heights Board of Education
January 22, 2026 Agenda raises budget and contract questions
The record for the January 22, 2026 Agenda was flagged because it touches on budget, contract, executive session, litigation and resolution. It also includes dollar figures such as $2,746,159.83, $1,904,079.86, $2,687,503.20 and $2,079.00. Those clues make it worth a closer read before turning it into a full article.
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What to watch: the full taxpayer exposure, whether the cost is one-time or recurring, and how clearly officials explain it.
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