The Following Email was Sent to Individuals That Signed the NJ21st Fire Prevention Bureau Petition

Hi Everyone,

This email is going to all who signed the petition and provided an email address.

Petition Update

Since launching on Saturday, March 8th, the petition has gathered 286 signatures. Seven signatures were removed due to a lack of verifiable information.

New Information

The Township appears to be deliberately creating widespread disruption, possibly as a tactic to overwhelm and distract the public by pushing multiple significant policy changes at once.

Alongside the ongoing BHFD controversy, the Mayor has now restricted GLHS students’ access to the tennis courts and seemingly leveraged her alliance with the BOE president to fast-track a controversial lease agreement—conveniently placed on the same agenda as the Budget. This maneuver is designed to divide public attention and attendance between two critical meetings while also complicating the District’s budget process.

Just as momentum was building around the BHFD issue, the CMS Lease Agreement and tennis court controversy surfaced, with political operatives rallying attendance at the BOE meeting immediately after the Lease Agreement appeared on the agenda. The timing suggests a coordinated effort to control the narrative and diffuse community opposition.
NJ21st will work to attend both meetings, but we strongly encourage you to prioritize the Town Council Meeting.

This strategy has also hindered petition efforts, with only 16 additional signatures gained in the past day (currently at 286).

On a positive note, we got some data from the BHFD and provided an analysis on the great work they are doing.

Important Dates To Remember

The Next Town Council Meeting Meeting is Next Tuesday -03/18/2025 at 7pm.

Please consider attending IN-PERSON as the Council DOES NOT allow Zoom Participants to make comments remotely- you must be in person to speak.

How You Can Stay Involved Until Then

1. Share the Petition – Encourage informed discussions rather than focusing on numbers alone. The goal is to raise awareness and foster a productive conversation. We have created a section for this issue on NJ21st with all articles connected to this issue that you can provide to our neighbors.  This section will be update automatically as new information or articles are written.
2. Write About This Issue – Both NJ21st and TapInto provide platforms for residents to share their perspectives. If you’d like to contribute a Community Voices article, you can submit one to NJ21st via email: team@bhcw.io
3. Reach Out to the Mayor and Council – In addition to signing the petition, you can:
   • Send an email expressing your thoughts.
   • Consider publishing your letter on NJ21st or TapInto so that more residents can be informed.

Stay Informed

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Thank you for taking the time to stay informed and engaged.

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