So we got an update from someone who has a bit more information than us on concerns connected to potential changes to OPRA - this is what they wrote us on Wednesday afternoon: Danielson filed four...
During the 10/12/2023 BOE Meeting, I invited all BOE Members present and members of the Administration to a public debate on the declines. I am still waiting to hear from someone on my offer. Over...
The decline in rankings continues under Dr. Melissa Varley as Superintendent -Written by an Educator in the Community The following rankings are using the Berkeley Heights Community Watch (BHCW)...
-Natasha Joly Three main topics stood out for me at last night's meeting. The elimination of Mr. Hopkins' role as records custodian. I'm happy about this, as I've argued many times why this role,...
I should start out by acknowledging that our District has taken a small step in the right direction by publishing the Bill List and Transfer Report with this month's Board Meeting Packet. However,...
I’d like to say a heartfelt “thank you” to the Berkeley Heights community for your support. The fact that so many people turned out and voted in a contest that was seemingly a done deal means...
What’s Important to Know About Berkeley Heights This Week… This week's newsletter includes a parent exchange with Dr. Varley on class sizes and other issues. This exchange adds evidence to...
-Michelle Phillippi My first inklings of something feels off this school year began in August. When my first two children began school in our district, I had felt a sense of ease and knew my children...
For the first time in a long time I am feeling hopeful. In my 15+ years as a BH resident, I was happy to experience the most civilized campaign season I can remember. There was no public...
It appears, based on the tickets we've seen, there was a "behind the scenes" write in campaign to take votes away from Sai (two names consistently came up). It doesn't appear to amount to much at all...
