About
NJ21st (formerly Berkeley Heights Community Watch) is an independent, non-profit platform committed to increasing transparency and accountability within local government, focusing on the 21st District in New Jersey. The initiative began as a response to perceived secrecy and misinformation in local government decisions, particularly around education and budgeting, and has expanded to cover a broader range of issues affecting various communities in the district. NJ21st’s mission is to provide residents with a factual, citizen-driven perspective on local governance, advocate for evidence-based decision-making, and offer a forum for public discourse that is free from corporate and political influence.
Through investigative articles and community contributions, NJ21st has highlighted issues such as education reforms, budget allocations, government transparency, and Open Public Records Act (OPRA) revisions. The platform’s success includes promoting transparency in school board decisions, opposing restrictive policies on public records, and rallying the community against practices deemed unfair or financially questionable. NJ21st now welcomes contributions from residents across the 21st District, encouraging diverse viewpoints on governance issues that affect their communities.
John Migueis
Website Administrator