The Skeptics May Have a Point.. As the Western World seeks to explore recycling of ever more complex materials (lithium-ion batteries, anyone?), it may be worthwhile asking how we're doing on just...
What does this project tell us about local government, the power of advocacy and the future of Berkeley Heights? This 26-acre previously untouched forest was cleared to make way for 192 units (48...
Increased Flooding and What We Can Do. I've addressed it all in my own short time in this region: standing water after a "sort of" wet monsoon, flash flooding from tropical storms, and basement...
And That Doesn't Make Sense Some would say NJ is in a housing crisis. Some would say it's a self-inflicted wound of high taxes and high cost of living that are irreversible while affordable...
Legislation being proposed at the state level casts a darkness on government business -John Leo, Jr. In four bills just last week presented to the NJ Legislature, A5613-5616, the mechanisms by which...
There's one bill going through the NJ senate worth watching regarding affordable housing: a bill that stalls Round Four until 2028. The best way to summarize how we got to where we are is nicely...
Get Up, Get Out, Get Involved.......then Drink Some Beer. Join Us On April 22nd for our Trail and Ale Event 7.3 miles of walk/bike path connecting neighborhoods and businesses from Summit to Rosell...
Are local politics causing Berkeley Heights to go under Water? -John Leo Jr. Our town faces losing over 200 trees with a single five acre development project and your elected officials allow it to...
Our District's Myopic Approach To The Issue of Identity May Be Creating More Harm Than Good John Leo Jr Trying to branch out, ground myself, or feel a little relief again, I found an interview with...
John Leo Jr. Endorses Sai Akiri I love disagreements. Nothing could be more fruitful than that middle ground where two people don’t completely agree or vehemently disagree. ...