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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.
Love letters
November 30, 2025 at 6:26 PM
At NJ21st we are grateful that, despite the threat it presents, another “Scutari Special” united people in NJ across the political spectrum to stand up for transparency & accountability in government. This Thanksgiving stand up for something we can all be thankful for - an independent Comptroller.
November 27, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Read full letter here...
nj21st.com/2025/11/26/o...
November 27, 2025 at 5:36 AM
November 20, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Summary of article published earlier today - the second in a series on the BHPSNJ referendum. Full Article: nj21st.com/2025/11/18/t...
November 18, 2025 at 9:43 PM
We are happy to announce that Viswa Reddy has joined our team as a contributor.
November 17, 2025 at 1:46 PM
A quick breakdown of our article earlier today on the State Board’s October 2025 adoption record reaffirming local BOE's responsibility for curriculum and instruction in New Jersey. Link to full article: nj21st.com/2025/11/14/d...
November 14, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Main points on article published earlier today on NJ changes to how it tracks accountability in our schools. Worst case fear is it will mask declines & make it harder to determine how effective schools are at teaching. FULL coverage of issue on our wiki: wiki.nj21st.com/tiki-index.p...
November 14, 2025 at 12:27 AM
November 12, 2025 at 8:34 PM
November 4, 2025 at 5:58 PM
The Governor Livingston Marching Band attended the NJMBDA (New Jersey Marching Band Directors Association) regional competition in the Single A category. The band took first place among six bands with a score of 87.4 and was awarded Best Music and Best Visual and Best Effect.
October 27, 2025 at 1:15 AM
August 23, 2025 at 9:44 PM
15 Questions Berkeley Heights Resident can ask during tomorrows Town Council Meeting (08/07/2025 @4pm)- IN Person ONLY
August 7, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Struggling with energy bills?

New Jersey offers several programs to help with utility costs....even if you’re not behind.
July 27, 2025 at 12:16 AM
New Jersey is offering substantial property tax relief in 2025 ...especially for seniors, renters, and low- to middle-income homeowners. See the info-graphic for a breakdown and visit www.nj.gov/treasury/tax... for more information.
July 19, 2025 at 12:55 AM
From another community member on yesterday's rain fall:
"I have a rain gauge outside. This is the vessel that sets within the wire structure that holds it. This is the rain gauge. Unless it is engineered badly and is inaccurate, we got ten inches of rain."
July 16, 2025 at 1:42 AM
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July 14, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Asked to post this document with the videos by a resident:

www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCent...
July 14, 2025 at 11:52 PM
July 14, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Correction @644pm

Corrected @ 644pm

Berkeley Heights Township, Union County, NJ read more about the Sewage Bait and Switch here: nj21st.com/2025/07/12/s...
July 12, 2025 at 10:53 PM
NJ21st 04/06/2025 Newsletter

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April 6, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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