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 […]
Author: jvleojr
The Hills in Warren: A Warning and Call to Action
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 […]
Why Are We Flooding?
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” […]
Aging in Place (ADU’s), Mother/Daughter, Lofts Are Currently Illegal in Berkeley Heights
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 […]
They Could Take Our Last Tool For Transparency
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 […]
Round Four: Affordable Housing (AH)
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 […]
RVR Rail to Trail Project: Video on Mission, Trail & Ale Walk
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 […]
Save The Trees…Seriously.
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 […]
Identifying Identity Politics
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, […]
Challenger Champion Sai
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 […]