Severity 10
Township Council
Major issue signal: May 19, 2026 Township Council Meeting
Major civic terms found: budget, ordinance, professional services, resolution; money amounts: $126.04, $126.04 million, $130,000, $300,000, $25,000
open the public hearing on the amended 2026 municipal hearing on the amended 2026 municipal hearing on the amended 2026 municipal budget. I'll second that. budget. I'll second that. budget. I'll second that. >> Any discussions? >> Any discussions? >> Any discu
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Severity 10
Township Council
Major issue signal: May 19, 2026 Township Council Meeting
Major civic terms found: budget, ordinance, professional services, resolution; money amounts: $126.04, $126.04 million, $130,000, $300,000, $155,000, $25,000
open the public hearing on the amended 2026 municipal hearing on the amended 2026 municipal hearing on the amended 2026 municipal budget. I'll second that. Any budget. I'll second that. Any budget. I'll second that. Any discussions? discussions? discussions? R
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Severity 10
Berkeley Heights Board of Education
Major issue signal: BOE Meeting 5-06-26
Major civic terms found: budget, contract, executive session, litigation, ordinance, referendum, resolution; money amounts: $8,000, $60,000, $2.20, $3, $140, $18
justed the average daily enrollment figures average daily enrollment figures average daily enrollment figures utilized within the budget software. utilized within the budget software. utilized within the budget software. After further review of the underlying
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Severity 10
Town / BOE
Major issue signal: 2024 Annual Audit
Major civic terms found: budget, capital improvement, contract, debt service, health benefits, litigation, ordinance, pilot, payment in lieu, professional services; money amounts: $ 15, $ 275,025.00, $ 485,685.72, $ 837,683.33, $ 1,250,225.51, $ 265,000.00
ervices, Department of Community Affairs, State of New Jersey, that demonstrates compliance with a modified accrual basis and the budget laws of the State of New Jersey, which is a comprehensive basis of accounting other than U.S. generally accepted accounting
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Severity 10
Town / BOE
Major issue signal: 2021 Annual Audit (PDF)
Major civic terms found: budget, capital improvement, contract, debt service, health benefits, lawsuit, litigation, ordinance, pilot, professional services; money amounts: $54,178.88, $30,502.32, $ 10,928,474.46, $ 13,164,329.60, $ 1,464,608.08, $ 2,585,000.00
5,328.16 Receipts from Delinquent Taxes A-2 317,749.91 441,985.11 Receipts from Current Taxes A-2 76,743,860.52 76,323,085.69 Non-Budget Revenue A-2 267,293.99 530,149.54 Other Credits to Income: Interfunds Returned A-12 33,523.38 25,379.10 Statutory Excess An
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Severity 10
Town / BOE
Major issue signal: 2020 Annual Audit (PDF)
Major civic terms found: affordable housing, bond ordinance, budget, capital improvement, contract, debt service, health benefits, litigation, ordinance, professional services; money amounts: $ 7,121,104.90, $ 5,195,581.17, $ 7,121,804.07, $ 5,201,395.50, $ 331,744.72, $ 441,994.52
unicipal Land Planning Board 4,646.13 36,048.14 34,310.82 1,737.32 Zoning Board of Adjustment 1,697.94 6,536.28 5,089.82 1,446.46 Affordable Housing 4,896.00 4,896.00 0.00 4,896.00 Group Insurance-Health Benefit Waiver 4,000.00 12,000.00 6,000.00 6,000.00 Empl
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Severity 10
Town / BOE
Major issue signal: 2019 Annual Audit (PDF)
Major civic terms found: affordable housing, bond ordinance, budget, capital improvement, contract, debt service, health benefits, litigation, ordinance, professional services; money amounts: $ 5,195,581.17, $ 4,713,833.01, $ 5,201,395.50, $ 4,720,067.34, $ 441,994.52, $ 342,692.61
Expenses 61,425.00 71,425.00 66,778.87 4,646.13 Zoning Board of Adjustment: Other Expenses 12,900.00 17,900.00 16,202.06 1,697.94 Affordable Housing Other Expenses 25,000.00 5,000.00 104.00 4,896.00 PUBLIC SAFETY Police: Salaries and Wages 3,470,800.00 3,470,8
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Severity 10
Township Council
Major issue signal: June 9, 2026 Township Council Meeting
Major civic terms found: affordable housing, budget, capital improvement, contract, executive session, master plan, ordinance, resolution, vendor; money amounts: $750, $800, $2,250, $2,400, $165, $170
property property because what happened was they built that alf happened was they built that alf happened was they built that alf affordable housing plan and then the affordable housing plan and then the affordable housing plan and then the data center was par
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Severity 10
Berkeley Heights Board of Education
Major issue signal: BOE Meeting 6-11-26
Major civic terms found: budget, contract, executive session, litigation, referendum, resolution, vendor; money amounts: $10,000, $50, $50 million, $29,000
ly concluded the 2526 uh school year and adopted the 2627 uh school year and adopted the 2627 uh school year and adopted the 2627 budget. As we transition into the summer budget. As we transition into the summer budget. As we transition into the summer months,
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Severity 10
Berkeley Heights Board of Education
Major issue signal: BOE Meeting 6-1-26
Major civic terms found: budget, contract, executive session, litigation, ordinance, referendum, resolution, tax levy, vendor; money amounts: $300, $5,160.75, $3,589.60, $5,125, $11,500, $50,734.81
ously that would h prom prom. And obviously that would h prom prom. And obviously that would h prom senior prom has a much larger budget um senior prom has a much larger budget um senior prom has a much larger budget um than junior prom would have would have.
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Severity 10
Planning Board
Major issue signal: Planning Board Upcoming Meetings
Major civic terms found: affordable housing, amended fourth round housing element, capital improvement, fair share plan, master plan, ordinance, redevelopment, resolution, variance, zoning
eights in Residential Zones Referral of Ordinance amending the Municipal Land Use Procedures Ordinance to increase the Township’s affordable housing set-aside for developments in the Downtown Zone Districts from 15% to 20% Ordinance 2026-03 Ordinance to Increa
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Severity 10
Township Council
Major issue signal: May 19, 2026, Township Council Meeting. Packet
Major civic terms found: affordable housing, bond ordinance, budget, capital improvement, contract, debt service, executive session, health benefits, ordinance, pilot; money amounts: $1,376,926.76, $42,436.52, $50.00, $20,000,000, $5,000,000, $500,000.00
Property, Celebration of Public Events Donations, Municipal Public Defender, Purchase Police Equipment, Forensic Laboratory Fees, Affordable Housing, Bandstand Improvements, Enviromental Commission Contribution, Uniform Fire Safety Act Penatty Moneys, Lord Lit
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Severity 10
Township Council
Major issue signal: May 05, 2026, Township Council Meeting. Minutes
Major civic terms found: bond ordinance, budget, capital improvement, closed session, contract, executive session, ordinance, resolution; money amounts: $2,310,000.00, $1,480,000.00, $4,680,198.97, $4,677,498.97, $4,444,251.42, $35,004,612.97
. Illis, Mr. Machado, Mr. Medeiros, Mr. Moran, Mrs. Poage Nays: None Abstain: None Absent: None Result: Adopted Ordinance 2026-07 BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR VARIOUS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS IN AND BY THE TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS, IN THE COUNTY OF UNION, NEW
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Severity 10
Township Council
Major issue signal: May 05, 2026, Township Council Meeting. Packet
Major civic terms found: bond ordinance, budget, capital improvement, contract, executive session, ordinance, pilot, resolution, vendor, zoning; money amounts: $2,310,000, $1,480,000, $530,436.31, $306,245.67, $714,573.24, $830,000
PROPRIATION LIMITS AND TO ESTABLISH A CAP BANK (N.J.S.A. 40A: 4-45.14). Ordinances Introduced on April 21, 2026 Ordinance 2026-07 BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR VARIOUS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS IN AND BY THE TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS, IN THE COUNTY OF UNION, NEW
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Severity 10
Township Council
Major issue signal: April 21, 2026, Township Council Meeting. Minutes
Major civic terms found: bond ordinance, capital improvement, contract, ordinance, pilot, resolution; money amounts: $467,332.80, $2,310,000.00, $1,480,000
eeting – April 21, 2026 ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION Public Hearing and Final Adoption scheduled for May 5, 2026 Ordinance 2026-07 BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR VARIOUS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS IN AND BY THE TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS, IN THE COUNTY OF UNION, NEW
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Severity 10
Township Council
Major issue signal: April 21, 2026, Township Council Meeting. Packet
Major civic terms found: bond ordinance, budget, capital improvement, contract, executive session, ordinance, resolution, vendor; money amounts: $467,332.80, $2,310,000, $1,480,000, $100, $100.00, $50.00
f of the Township. Xl. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION Public Hearing and Final Adoption scheduled for May 5, 2026. Ordinance 2026-07 BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR VARIOUS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS IN AND BY THE TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS, IN THE COUNTY OF UNION, NEW
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Severity 10
Township Council
Major issue signal: April 07, 2026, Township Council Meeting. Minutes
Major civic terms found: budget, closed session, contract, executive session, litigation, ordinance, resolution; money amounts: $1,238,358.29
e Iadanza, 923 Mountain Avenue, asked about financial responsibilities for Connell. Heather and Liza responded. 2. 2026 Municipal Budget Presentation – Liza Viana and Diane Sherry presented. Mrs. Poage and Mr. Foster discussed with Liza and Diane. Mr. Foster o
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Severity 10
Township Council
Major issue signal: April 07, 2026, Township Council Meeting. Packet
Major civic terms found: affordable housing, bond ordinance, budget, capital improvement, contract, debt service, executive session, health benefits, litigation, ordinance; money amounts: $ 4, $ 35,004,612.97, $ 27,000.00, $100, $25,000, $ 15,828,495.21
Property, Celebration of Public Events Donations, Municipal Public Defender, Purchase Police Equipment, Forensic Laboratory Fees, Affordable Housing, Bandstand Improvements, Enviromental Commission Contribution, Uniform Fire Safety Act Penatty Moneys, Lord Lit
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Severity 10
Township Council
Major issue signal: March 16, 2026, Township Council Meeting. Minutes
Major civic terms found: affordable housing, amended fourth round housing element, budget, contract, fair share plan, ordinance, professional services, resolution; money amounts: $656,117.94
out the role of the advertised Recreation position. Tom Foregger, had questions about township financial resources with regard to affordable housing. The Mayor responded. Closing of the Citizens Hearing Mover: Mrs. Poage Seconder: Mr. Foster Ayes: Mr. Foster,
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Severity 10
Township Council
Major issue signal: March 16, 2026, Township Council Meeting. Packet
Major civic terms found: affordable housing, amended fourth round housing element, budget, capital improvement, contract, debt service, executive session, fair share plan, health benefits, lawsuit; money amounts: $656,117.94, $225,000, $1500.00, $1,500.00, $16,691,369.97, $106,330.00
and Fair Share Plan (HEFSP). 141. Resolution of the Township Council of the Township of Berkeley Heights approving a Fourth Round Affordable Housing Trust Fund Spending Plan and requesting court approval of the Spending Plan. 142. Resolution of the Township Co
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Severity 10
Township Council
Major issue signal: March 03, 2026, Township Council Meeting. Minutes
Major civic terms found: affordable housing, contract, executive session, litigation, master plan, ordinance, professional services, resolution; money amounts: $420,923.09, $2,000, $167,000.00
. Moran, Mrs. Poage Nays: None Abstain: None Absent: None The Mayor opened the floor. Joe Iadanza, 923 Mountain Ave., asked about affordable housing and the name of the Nokia developer. He also asked who wrote the ordinances. The Mayor and Attorney Scott Salmo
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Severity 10
Township Council
Major issue signal: March 03, 2026, Township Council Meeting. Packet
Major civic terms found: affordable housing, amended fourth round housing element, budget, capital improvement, contract, executive session, fair share plan, lawsuit, litigation, master plan; money amounts: $420,923.09, $2,000, $167,000.00, $10,000, $30.00, $15,000
D APPENDIX A (MUNICIPAL LAND USE PROCEDURES ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS TO INCREASE THE TOWNSHIP'S AFFORDABLE HOUSING SET-ASIDE FOR DEVELOPMENTS IN THE DOWNTOWN ZONE DISTRICTS (DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT (DD) AND HOME BUSINESS (HB)) WI
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Severity 10
Township Council
Major issue signal: February 17, 2026, Township Council Meeting. Minutes
Major civic terms found: affordable housing, contract, executive session, ordinance, resolution, shared services, zoning; money amounts: $1,152,738.73
713 Plainfield Ave. and future plans. The Administrator advised him to reach out to the Planning Board. He made a statement about Affordable Housing. After no one else wished to be heard, this portion of the agenda was closed. Closing of the Citizens Hearing:
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Severity 10
Township Council
Major issue signal: February 17, 2026, Township Council Meeting. Packet
Major civic terms found: affordable housing, amended fourth round housing element, budget, capital improvement, contract, executive session, fair share plan, lawsuit, litigation, master plan; money amounts: $1,152,738.73, $275,000, $12,200.00, $20,000, $2,000, $400,000.00
ugh of Madison for Confined Space Entry Rescue. 101. Resolution amending Resolution 2026-10 which awarded a contract to CGP&H for Affordable Housing Administrative Agent Services, to increase the amount not to exceed. 102. Resolution establishing a Mayor's Spe
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Severity 10
Township Council
Major issue signal: February 03, 2026, Township Council Meeting. Minutes
Major civic terms found: budget, contract, executive session, ordinance, professional services, redevelopment, referendum, resolution, shared services; money amounts: $1,877,781.73, $2,000, $140,000.00
view of the Board of Education Referendum The Mayor opened the floor to the public John Migueis, 56 Kuntz had questions about the budget Henry Park, 10 Arden Court, asked what the contingency is if both questions fail. Mr. Messineo answered. Russ Hovland, 147
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Severity 10
Township Council
Major issue signal: February 03, 2026, Township Council Meeting. Packet
Major civic terms found: budget, capital improvement, contract, debt service, executive session, health benefits, litigation, master plan, ordinance, professional services; money amounts: $1,877,781.73, $2,000, $2, $140,000.00, $135,000.00, $200,000.00
account # 6-01-20-165-059, Engineering - Tree Removal for a total not to exceed $140,000.00, subject to the approval of the 2026 budget. ROLL CALL Aye Nay Abstain Absent Approved this 20th day of January, 2026. FOSTER ILLIS ATTEST: MACHADO MEDEIROS MORAN POAG
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Severity 10
Township Council
Major issue signal: January 20, 2026, Township Council Meeting. Minutes
Major civic terms found: contract, executive session, ordinance, professional services, resolution, zoning; money amounts: $1,667,044.96, $590,000, $3,840.00, $88,000.00, $140,000.00, $2,000
. Foster asked everyone present to stand for the Flag Salute. EXECUTIVE SESSION Motion to enter Executive Session on the topic of Contract Negotiations - Connell Zoning Ordinance Mover: Mrs. Poage Seconder: Mr. Moran Ayes: Mr. Foster, Mrs. Illis, Mr. Machado,
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Severity 10
Township Council
Major issue signal: January 20, 2026, Township Council Meeting. Packet
Major civic terms found: bond ordinance, budget, contract, executive session, ordinance, professional services, resolution, vendor, zoning; money amounts: $1,667,044.96, $590,000, $3,840.00, $88,000.00, $140,000.00, $2,000
to exceed $590,000, all in accordance with the provisions hereof. The Local Unit Bonds have been referred to and are described in Bond Ordinance ^10-2023 of the Borrower finally adopted July 18, 2023 and entitled, "Bond Ordinance Providing for the Acquisition
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Township Council
Major issue signal: January 07, 2026, Township Council Reorganization Meeting. Minutes
Major civic terms found: affordable housing, budget, contract, litigation, professional services, redevelopment, resolution, shared services; money amounts: $145,000.00, $9,523,467.74, $8,000.00, $30,000.00, $70,000.00, $58,000.00
authorizing 35% of the total appropriations in the 2025 budget in the amount of $9,523,467.74. 10. Resolution appointing CGP&H as Affordable Housing Administrative Agent for the Township of Berkeley Heights in an amount not to exceed $8,000.00. 11. Resolution
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Township Council
Major issue signal: January 07, 2026, Township Council Reorganization Meeting. Packet
Major civic terms found: affordable housing, budget, capital improvement, contract, debt service, executive session, health benefits, litigation, ordinance, professional services; money amounts: $145,000.00, $9,523,467.74, $8,000.00, $30,000.00, $70,000.00, $58,000.00
authorizing 35% of the total appropriations in the 2025 budget in the amount of $9,523,467.74. 10. Resolution appointing CGP&H as Affordable Housing Administrative Agent for the Township of Berkeley Heights in an amount not to exceed $8,000.00. 11. Resolution
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Planning Board
Major issue signal: Planning Board Meeting Agenda 2/18/26- REVISED
Major civic terms found: affordable housing, amended fourth round housing element, executive session, fair share plan, master plan, ordinance, redevelopment, resolution
d Appendix A (Municipal Land Use Procedures Ordinance) of the Code of the Township of Berkeley Heights to increase the Township’s affordable housing set-aside for developments in the Downtown Zone Districts -- Downtown Development (DD) and Home Business (HB) -
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Planning Board
Major issue signal: February 18, 2026, Planning Board Meeting Agenda 2/18/26- REVISED. Minutes
Major civic terms found: affordable housing, amended fourth round housing element, executive session, fair share plan, master plan, ordinance, redevelopment, resolution
he public for questions or comments regarding the presentation. Joseph Iadanza asked questions regarding the location of the 100% affordable housing project and whether other municipalities received the same objections from the Builders Association and if they
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Zoning Board of Adjustment
Major issue signal: March 26, 2026, Board of Adjustment Meeting. Minutes
Major civic terms found: contract, master plan, ordinance, resolution, variance, zoning
the 2022 Master Plan provisions regarding separation of industrial and residential areas, can the applicant provide a copy of its contract with Sunoco that requires the expanded hours, how will drivers of tractor trailers know that they are not permitted to ge
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Severity 10
Berkeley Heights Board of Education
Major issue signal: December 11, 2025 Agenda
Major civic terms found: budget, contract, executive session, litigation, resolution; money amounts: $1,871,822.55, $4,800.00, $1,046,699.51, $2,923,322.06, $425.00, $450.00
ntendent and the School Business Administrator, does hereby approve the November 2025 line item transfers in the 2025–2026 school budget, as listed on file in the Board Office. (Attachment C) 4. APPROVAL OF NOVEMBER 2025 TREASURER'S REPORT RESOLVED that the B
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Berkeley Heights Board of Education
Major issue signal: Combined Attachments A-F 12.9.25
Major civic terms found: budget, contract, debt service, professional services, settlement, tax levy, variance, vendor; money amounts: $ 1,046,699.51, $ 2,929,922.06, $98,638.59, $27,104, $650.77, $1,745,429.09
8.27 Total appropriated $49,379,782.98 Unappropriated: 770 Fund balance, July 1 $693,664.66 771 Designated fund balance $0.00 303 Budgeted fund balance ($4,044,927.00) Total fund balance $46,028,520.64 Total liabilities and fund equity 847.727.192.30 Attachmen
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Berkeley Heights Board of Education
Major issue signal: November 20, 2025 Meeting Minutes
Major civic terms found: budget, contract, debt service, executive session, litigation, ordinance, referendum, resolution; money amounts: $50 million, $18, $29 million, $21,227,001, $2,162,234, $480,000
ter Clab President) Ms. Basile asked how items that were excluded from the referendum will be handled in the district's operating budget. She inquired about the prioritization process for these items, whether there is a published list, and when the community c
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Berkeley Heights Board of Education
Major issue signal: January 22, 2026 Agenda
Major civic terms found: budget, contract, executive session, litigation, resolution; money amounts: $2,746,159.83, $1,904,079.86, $2,687,503.20, $2,079.00, $1,517,966.65, $8,857,788.54
ntendent and the School Business Administrator, does hereby approve the December 2025 line item transfers in the 2025–2026 school budget, as listed on file in the Board Office. (Attachment C) 4. APPROVAL OF DECEMBER 2025 TREASURER'S REPORT RESOLVED that the B
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Severity 10
Berkeley Heights Board of Education
Major issue signal: Combined Attachmenst A-I 1.20.26
Major civic terms found: budget, contract, debt service, health benefits, professional services, settlement, tax levy, variance, vendor; money amounts: $2, $1, $ 2,079.00, $ 8,857,788.54, $99,682.90, $46,274.94
.43 Total appropriated $44,240,664.55 Unappropriated: 770 Fund balance, July I $693,664.66 77'l Designated fund balance $0.00 303 Budgeted fund balance ($4,051,107.85) Total fund balance $40,883,221.36 Total liabilities and fund equity $/.2.547.812.94 Attachme
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Berkeley Heights Board of Education
Major issue signal: February 26, 2026
Major civic terms found: budget, contract, executive session, litigation, resolution; money amounts: $1,889,826.30, $2,689,066.65, $7,925.28, $45,949.80, $6,879.00, $3,817.12
intendent and the School Business Administrator, does hereby approve the January 2026 line item transfers in the 2025–2026 school budget, as listed on file in the Board Office. (Attachment C) 4. APPROVE GOVERNOR LIVINGSTON HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT EDUCATIONAL FIEL
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Berkeley Heights Board of Education
Major issue signal: Combined Attachments B-H 2.24.26
Major civic terms found: budget, contract, debt service, health benefits, professional services, resolution, settlement, tax levy, variance, vendor; money amounts: $ 1,889,826.30, $ 2,689,066.65, $ 45,949.90, $ 6,979.00, $ 3,817.12, $ 94,160.00
94 Total appropriated 838,517,221.49 Unappropriated: 770 Fund balance, July 1 $1,332,897.45 771 Designated fund balance $0.00 303 Budgeted fund balance l$4,008,107,851 Total fund balance $35,842,011.09 Total liabilit¡es and fund equity $37.500.765.26 Attachmen
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Berkeley Heights Board of Education
Major issue signal: March 12, 2026 AGENDA
Major civic terms found: contract, executive session, litigation, resolution; money amounts: $200.00, $125.00, $150.00, $464.00, $1,000.00, $13,211.55
TO in accordance with district procedures. Agenda BOE MEETING March 12, 2026 Page 5 of 15 8. APPROVAL OF PARENTAL TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT WHEREAS, the Berkeley Heights Board of Education is responsible for providing transportation for eligible students in acc
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Berkeley Heights Board of Education
Major issue signal: Policies - All Combined 3-10-26
Major civic terms found: closed session, contract, resolution, vendor; money amounts: $1,000
ot limited to, being a member of the negotiating team; nor should that school district administrator be present with the Board in closed session when negotiation strategies are being discussed; provided however, that the administrator may serve as a technical
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Berkeley Heights Board of Education
Major issue signal: Combined Attachments A-C 3.24.26
Major civic terms found: debt service, professional services, settlement, shared services, vendor; money amounts: $ 1,976,604, $ 1,532,375.00, $ 6,879.00, $ 82,827.00, $ 600.00, $ 942,480.00
PURCHASE 02t26t26 37,375.00 4O-701-510-91O.OOO.OO-OOO REDEMPTION OF PRINCIPAL LEASE PURCHASE 02t26t26 1,495,000.00 Fund Totals 40 DEBT SERVICE FUNDS $1,532,375.00 Total for all checks within selected fund range 5 I Ghecks 0 Voids Total for all checks listed (l
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Berkeley Heights Board of Education
Major issue signal: March 26, 2026 AGENDA
Major civic terms found: budget, contract, debt service, executive session, litigation, resolution, tax levy; money amounts: $1,876,604.58, $2,650,261.60, $1,532,375.00, $6,879.00, $82,827.00, $600.00
t Representatives: Pippa Raaijmakers and Howard Acheson V. REPORT OF THE BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR/BOARD COMMUNICATIONS Preliminary Budget Presentation VI. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS During this portion of the meeting, District residents and staff
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Berkeley Heights Board of Education
Major issue signal: 3-26-26 Addendum
Major civic terms found: budget, debt service, resolution, tax levy; money amounts: $60,847,747, $48,652,092, $458,941, $0, $2,089,609, $489,609
otics Club Eastern States Exposition 4/16/26 - 4/19/26 1305 Memorial Avenue West Springfield, MA 5. APPROVE 2026-2027 PRELIMINARY BUDGET WHEREAS, the Berkeley Heights Board of Education has developed the preliminary budget for the 2026–2027 school year; and WH
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Berkeley Heights Board of Education
Major issue signal: April 16, 2026 AGENDA
Major civic terms found: budget, capital improvement, debt service, executive session, litigation, resolution, tax levy; money amounts: $50,352,000, $60,470,067, $48,652,092, $458,941, $0, $2,089,609
ntendent and the School Business Administrator, does hereby approve the February 2026 line item transfers in the 2025–2026 school budget, as listed on file in the Board Office. (Attachment B) 3. APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY 2026 TREASURER'S REPORT RESOLVED that the B
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Berkeley Heights Board of Education
Major issue signal: Combined Attachments A-E 4.14.26
Major civic terms found: budget, contract, debt service, health benefits, litigation, professional services, resolution, tax levy, variance; money amounts: $2,741,204.28, $487,486.88, $0.00, $3,719,149.05, $3,370,311, $918,584.00
65 Total appropriated $32,973,103.34 Unappropriated: 770 Fund balance, July 1 $1,332,897.45 771 Designated fund balance $0.00 303 Budgeted fund balance ($4,028,083.13) Total fund balance $30,277,917.66 Total liabilities and fund equity $32.012.038.33 Attachmen
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Berkeley Heights Board of Education
Major issue signal: April 30, 2026 AGENDA (1)
Major civic terms found: budget, contract, debt service, executive session, health benefits, litigation, resolution, tax levy, vendor; money amounts: $48,652,092, $49,121,093, $469,001, $9,236,598, $9,754,000, $517,402
Raaijmakers and Howard Acheson -Robotics Team Presentation VII. REPORT OF THE BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR/BOARD COMMUNICATIONS Final Budget Presentation Resolutions 1-4: All Board Members 1. APPROVAL OF FINAL BUDGET ADOPTION Adoption of the Final Budget, with mo
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Berkeley Heights Board of Education
Major issue signal: Combined Attachments 4.28.26
Major civic terms found: budget, contract, debt service, health benefits, professional services, settlement, tax levy, variance, vendor; money amounts: $ 6,979.00, $98,709.92, $1,765,700.73, $1,864,410.65, $98,796.89, $2,535,764.06
18 Total appropriated $26,689,943.70 Unappropriated: 770 Fund balance, July I $1,332,897.45 771 Designated fund balance $0.00 303 Budgeted fund balance ($4,028,083.13) Total fund balance $23,994,758.02 Total liabilities and fund equity $25.729.853.69 Attachmen
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Berkeley Heights Board of Education
Major issue signal: Combined Attachments A-AI 5.26.26
Major civic terms found: budget, contract, debt service, health benefits, lawsuit, ordinance, professional services, redevelopment, referendum, resolution; money amounts: $ 6,979.00, $ 978,816.13, $98,806.42, $1,758,788.66, $1,857,595.09, $1,857,595.08
ö2 Total appropriated $21,382,644.88 Unappropriated: 770 Fund balance, July 1 $l,332,897.45 771 Designated fund balance $0.00 303 Budgeted fund balance ($4,051,6r 6.17) Total fund balance $18,663,926.16 Total liabilities and fund equity $20.321.656.57 Attachme
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Berkeley Heights Board of Education
Major issue signal: May 28, 2026 Agenda
Major civic terms found: budget, contract, debt service, executive session, litigation, resolution; money amounts: $1,857,595.08, $2,635,163.47, $81.25, $6,879.00, $661.61, $978,816.13
erintendent and the School Business Administrator, does hereby approve the April 2026 line item transfers in the 2025–2026 school budget, as listed on file in the Board Office. (Attachment C) 4. APPROVAL OF APRIL 2026 TREASURER'S REPORT RESOLVED that the Berk
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Berkeley Heights Board of Education
Major issue signal: UPDATED 5.28.25 Combined Attachments A-AK
Major civic terms found: budget, contract, debt service, health benefits, lawsuit, ordinance, professional services, redevelopment, referendum, resolution; money amounts: $ 6,979.00, $ 978,816.13, $98,806.42, $1,758,788.66, $1,857,595.09, $1,857,595.08
ö2 Total appropriated $21,382,644.88 Unappropriated: 770 Fund balance, July 1 $l,332,897.45 771 Designated fund balance $0.00 303 Budgeted fund balance ($4,051,6r 6.17) Total fund balance $18,663,926.16 Total liabilities and fund equity $20.321.656.57 Attachme
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Berkeley Heights Board of Education
Major issue signal: June 1, 2026 Agenda
Major civic terms found: budget, contract, debt service, executive session, litigation, resolution; money amounts: $1,857,595.08, $2,635,163.47, $81.25, $6,879.00, $661.61, $978,816.13
erintendent and the School Business Administrator, does hereby approve the April 2026 line item transfers in the 2025–2026 school budget, as listed on file in the Board Office. (Attachment C) Agenda BOE MEETING June 1, 2026 Page 5 of 32 4. APPROVAL OF APRIL 2
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Berkeley Heights Board of Education
Major issue signal: 6.9.26 Combined Attachments A-J
Major civic terms found: budget, contract, health benefits, resolution, shared services; money amounts: $600.00, $4,298,955, $4,396,400.00, $97,445.00, $18,950.00, $184,576.00
verage Daily Enrollment (“ADE”) exceeds or is less that the number than the number that had been previously estimated, during the budget development in the prior year, the difference shall be due and payable to either Berkeley Heights or Mountainside, as the c
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Berkeley Heights Board of Education
Major issue signal: June 11, 2026 Agenda
Major civic terms found: contract, executive session, litigation, professional services, resolution; money amounts: $996.59, $4,407, $52,884.00, $6,513.00, $0.0739, $1.00
or for the 2026-2027 school year; and WHEREAS, the Board of Education is authorized pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-5(a)(1) to award contracts for professional services without public advertising for bids; and WHEREAS, the Board of Education sought proposals thro
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Berkeley Heights Board of Education
Major issue signal: August 21, 2025 Meeting Minutes
Major civic terms found: affordable housing, budget, contract, executive session, litigation, professional services, referendum, resolution, vendor; money amounts: $88,000, $60,000, $1,337, $54,069.57, $5, $14,000
for the repairs. ● Street paving projects within the town have been adjusted. ● The Council continues to work on the municipal affordable housing plans. Please refer to the website for information. Mountainside/Berkeley Heights Send/Receive Agreement: Ms. B
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Berkeley Heights Board of Education
Major issue signal: Regular Meeting Minutes September 18, 2025
Major civic terms found: budget, contract, executive session, lawsuit, litigation, ordinance, pilot, professional services, referendum, resolution; money amounts: $420,223.64, $2,494,167.86, $5,839.45, $4,902.50, $5,420.50, $10,045.60
rintendent and the School Business Administrator, does hereby approve the August 2025 line item transfers in the 2025–2026 school budget, as listed on file in the Board Office. (Attachment G) D. APPROVE STUDENT EDUCATIONAL FIELD TRIPS RESOLVED that the Berkel
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Berkeley Heights Board of Education
Major issue signal: Regular Meeting Minutes_ October 16, 2025 (Signed Copy) (1)
Major civic terms found: budget, contract, executive session, litigation, referendum, resolution, shared services; money amounts: $1.883, $5,839.45, $4,902.5, $5,420.50, $10,045.60, $49,923.03
viewing encumbrances. Regular Meeting Minutes October 16,2025 Page 4 of37 The Business Office is also getting a head staft on the budget season, gathering information for the forecast we'll need next year, reviewing processes, staying on top of reporting deadl
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Berkeley Heights Board of Education
Major issue signal: Meeting Minutes 1.22.26
Major civic terms found: budget, contract, executive session, litigation, ordinance, referendum, resolution, settlement, zoning; money amounts: $1,904,079.86, $2,687,503.20, $2,079.00, $1,517,966.65, $8,857,788.54, $2,250.00
ciency Program (SREP) Grant Fiscal Year 2026 - page l3 l3) Approve Uniform State Memorandum of Agreement - page l3 t4) Accept PTO Budgeted Donations Amounts 2025-2026 School Year- page l3 l5) Approve Home Instruction Services 2025-2026 School Year - page l3 Fi
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Berkeley Heights Board of Education
Major issue signal: Regular Meeting Minutes February 26, 2026
Major civic terms found: budget, contract, executive session, litigation, pilot, referendum, resolution, vendor; money amounts: $1,889,826.30, $2,689,066.65, $45,949.80, $3,817.12, $94,160.00, $1,953.00
o Foundation - page 37 t4) Approve Designation of Financial Institution Financial Resources Credit Union - page )t ls) Accept PTO Budgeted Donations Amounts 2025-2026 School Year- page 37 16) Approve Columbia Middle School, Thomas P. Hughes and Mary Kay McMill
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Township Council
Major issue signal: June 09, 2026, Township Council Meeting. Packet
Major civic terms found: affordable housing, budget, capital improvement, contract, executive session, master plan, ordinance, pilot, professional services, redevelopment; money amounts: $1,817,977.99, $178,590, $118,980.00, $112,680.40, $76,577.18, $145,000.00
Grant program; and WHEREAS, certain Federal funds are potentially available to the County of Union under Title II of the National Affordable Housing Act of 1990, commonly known as the HOME Investment Partnerships program; and WHEREAS, substantial Federal funds
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Berkeley Heights Board of Education
Major issue signal: November 20, 2025 Agenda
Major civic terms found: budget, contract, debt service, executive session, litigation, referendum, resolution; money amounts: $21,227,001, $20,747,001, $2,452,510, $1,636,642, $2,162,234, $3,182,794
intendent and the School Business Administrator, does hereby approve the October 2025 line item transfers in the 2025–2026 school budget, as listed on file in the Board Office. (Attachment C) 4. APPROVAL OF OCTOBER 2025 TREASURER'S REPORT RESOLVED that the Be
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Berkeley Heights Board of Education
Major issue signal: Combined Attachments A-L
Major civic terms found: budget, contract, debt service, health benefits, ordinance, pilot, professional services, settlement, tax levy, variance; money amounts: $ 1,888,699.91, $ 213,339.19, $ 4,900.00, $ 8,054,310.96, $95,774.55, $46,847.1
52-340-000-1 5-000 AUG #247777539 08t21t25 $2,316.88 212633 08t21t25 287 COMPUTER SOLUTTONS, tNC. 20,040.00 600990 08113125 25126 BUDGET/PAYROLL RENEWAL $20,040.00 1 1-000-251 -330-000-00-001 149184 08t21t25 $16,440.00 '1'1-000-251-330-000-00-001 1491 83 08t21
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Township Council
Major issue signal: June 9, 2026 Township Council Meeting
Major civic terms found: affordable housing, budget, capital improvement, contract, master plan, ordinance, resolution, vendor, zoning; money amounts: $750, $800, $2,250, $2,400, $165, $170
he developer um because of their they didn't meet um because of their they didn't meet um because of their they didn't meet their affordable housing obligation. Um their affordable housing obligation. Um their affordable housing obligation. Um we are looking t
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Communications Committee
Changed application: Planning Board Meeting : Cancelled (d7bd5896)
Application content changed. The stored content hash changed, but the text extractor did not find a clean added-text diff.
ransformation Advisory World Cup Zoning Board of Adjustment Search Return to Previous Event Details View Map Google Bing Download Agenda Date: June 24, 2026 2026-06-24T19:30:00 Time: 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM Location: View Facility Berkeley Room - Council Chambers Ad
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Communications Committee
Changed application: Planning Board (1) (1ef45a76)
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eniors Activity Township Council Truth, Community Healing & Inclusion Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation Advisory World Cup Zoning Board of Adjustment Search June January February March April May June July August September October November December 2026
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Township Council
Split vote or dissent detected: May 05, 2026, Township Council Meeting. Minutes
Nays recorded: None
al adoption Mover: Mr. Machado Seconder: Mr. Moran Ayes: Mr. Foster, Mrs. Illis, Mr. Machado, Mr. Medeiros, Mr. Moran, Mrs. Poage Nays: None Abstain: None Absent: None Mr. Foster opened the floor. No one wished to speak. Closing of the Public Hearing on ordina
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Township Council
Split vote or dissent detected: April 21, 2026, Township Council Meeting. Minutes
Nays recorded: None
lar Meeting April 7, 2026 Mover: Mrs. Illis Seconder: Mrs. Poage Ayes: Mr. Foster, Mrs. Illis, Mr. Machado, Mr. Moran, Mrs. Poage Nays: None Abstain: None Absent: Mr. Medeiros Result: Approved PUBLIC HEARING AND FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES Township Council Mi
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Township Council
Split vote or dissent detected: April 07, 2026, Township Council Meeting. Minutes
Nays recorded: None
nutes Council Meeting – April 7, 2026 Mover: Mr. Foster Seconder: Mrs. Poage Ayes: Mr. Foster, Mr. Machado, Mr. Moran, Mrs. Poage Nays: None Abstain: None Absent: Mr. Medeiros, Mrs. Illis Result: Approved ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION Ordinance 2026-05 CALENDAR
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Township Council
Split vote or dissent detected: March 16, 2026, Township Council Meeting. Minutes
Nays recorded: None
tes Council Meeting – March 16, 2026 Mover: Mrs. Poage Seconder: Mr. Foster Ayes: Mr. Foster, Mrs. Illis, Mr. Machado, Mrs. Poage Nays: None Abstain: None Absent: Mr. Medeiros, Mr. Moran Result: Approved CITIZENS HEARING Opening of the Citizens Hearing Mover:
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Township Council
Split vote or dissent detected: March 03, 2026, Township Council Meeting. Minutes
Nays recorded: None
itigation Mover: Mr. Foster Seconder: Mr. Medeiros Ayes: Mr. Foster, Mrs. Illis, Mr. Machado, Mr. Medeiros, Mr. Moran, Mrs. Poage Nays: None Abstain: None Absent: None Entered Session at 6:40pm Returned from Executive Session at 7:05pm APPROVAL OF MINUTES Appr
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Township Council
Split vote or dissent detected: February 17, 2026, Township Council Meeting. Minutes
Nays recorded: None
y 17, 2026 Mover: Mr. Machado Seconder: Mrs. Illis Ayes: Mr. Foster, Mrs. Illis, Mr. Machado, Mr. Medeiros, Mr. Moran, Mrs. Poage Nays: None Abstain: Mr. Medeiros for 12/16/25 only Absent: None Result: Approved CITIZENS HEARING Opening of the Citizens Hearing
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Township Council
Split vote or dissent detected: February 03, 2026, Township Council Meeting. Minutes
Nays recorded: None
ens Hearing Mover: Mrs. Illis Seconder: Mr. Foster Ayes: Mr. Foster, Mrs. Illis, Mr. Machado, Mr. Medeiros, Mr. Moran, Mrs. Poage Nays: None Abstain: None Absent: None The Mayor read a statement regarding the procedures for public comment. John Migueis, 56 Kun
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Township Council
Split vote or dissent detected: January 20, 2026, Township Council Meeting. Minutes
Nays recorded: None
ng Ordinance Mover: Mrs. Poage Seconder: Mr. Moran Ayes: Mr. Foster, Mrs. Illis, Mr. Machado, Mr. Medeiros, Mr. Moran, Mrs. Poage Nays: None Abstain: None Absent: None Entered Session at 6:34pm Returned from Executive Session at 7:50pm CITIZENS HEARING Opening
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Township Council
Split vote or dissent detected: January 07, 2026, Township Council Reorganization Meeting. Minutes
Nays recorded: None
. Foster for Council President (Resolution 2026-1) Ayes: Mr. Foster, Mrs. Illis, Mr. Machado, Mr. Medeiros, Mr. Moran, Mrs. Poage Nays: None Abstain: None Absent: None Township Council Minutes Council Meeting - January 7, 2026 Result: Approved NOMINATIONS FOR
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Environmental Commission
Major issue signal: Environmental Commission
Major civic terms found: budget, capital improvement, ordinance, resolution, zoning
t Columbia Middle School Athletic Field. 6) Old Business: a. Saplings for public distribution and for schools b. Annual Report c. Budget d. ANJEC Webinar Planning and Setting Goals e. Scout projects f. Community Garden g. Stormwater Ordinance and MS4 Education
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Berkeley Heights Board of Education
Major issue signal: Ethics 2026 Widescreen December 11 2025 Final One Slide Per Page
Major civic terms found: contract, resolution, vendor; money amounts: $500
A board member may not take part in the administrator. search, selection or vote to hire a new CSA, and post-hire evaluations and contract (Limited exceptions.) discussions. Impact on Committee Assignments when Relative Works In-District A05-23: Board presiden
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Berkeley Heights Board of Education
Split vote or dissent detected: Combined Attachments A-E 4.14.26
Nays recorded: ABSTENTIONS:
his resolution shall take effect immediately. The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote on April 16, 2026. AYES: NAYS: ABSTENTIONS: ABSENT: 6 #95933928.2 169984.001 Attachment D EXHIBIT A Payment of this obligation is secured under the provisi
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Town / BOE
New minutes added: Draft Policy Committee Minutes 6_9_26
New minutes discovered. Summary: Board of Education Policy Committee Minutes Tuesday, June 9th, 2026 Remote 11:00 AM - 12:05 PM Attendance: Philip Nicastro from Strauss Esmay, Pamela Stanley (chair), Gale Bradford, Superintendent Dr. Kim Feltre, Dr. Crystal Marr, and BA Jennifer Nicholson Purpose and Goals The purpose of the Board of Education Policy Committee is to review Bylaw, Policy, and Regulation recommendations and mandated updates as submitted by policy consultants. The committee is also responsible for developing, drafting and updating the Board of Education policy and bringing recommendations to add, change or eliminate policies to the full Board for discussion...
t changing teaching methods. The superintendent will send this policy to the Board attorney for review before adding to the board agenda. Philip Nicastro from Strauss Essmay discussed the concerns of cell phone use. He would like to help the district craft lan
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Environmental Commission
Major issue signal: Environmental Commission
Major civic terms found: budget, ordinance, resolution, zoning
af blower ordinance f. County-wide food waste plan 5) Plans: a. 41Eaton Ct. b. 146 Baker Ave 6) Old Business: a. Annual Report b. Budget c. Scout projects d. Community Garden e. Stormwater Ordinance and MS4 Education status f. Adopt a Drain g. Sustainable Jers
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