Candidate Statements
By GEORGE DE LUNA
March 24, 2026
I am announcing my candidacy for mayor of Berkeley Heights.Some of you probably know me. I've been in town since 2005 and have stayed involved in our community and local government. Over the last 20 years, I've seen the town put up lots of new apartments, and I have taken the time to understand the ...
By ANDREW MACURDY | CANDIDATE FOR STATE ASSEMBLY
October 14, 2025
Imagine running a business and projecting revenues and expenses for only the next year.Budgeting for a limited period of time like that would be irrational. Yet, the State of New Jersey operates this way every single year. If New Jersey systematically considered budget forecasts several years ...
By ANDREW MACURDY | CANDIDATE FOR STATE ASSEMBLY
October 14, 2025
By RUTH DEBANG
October 30, 2024
The hazardous transportation debacle was a missed opportunity for this Board to rectify a less efficient, potentially unfair practice and improve safety for students in the district. At the same time they would have obtained additional funding for transportation. For years, some students have ...
By DEBBIE TERRERO
October 27, 2024
As a realtor, I know that one of the primary factors a homebuyer takes into consideration when purchasing a home is the quality of the school system. Some facts to consider are:High-performing schools tend to attract more potential buyers, increasing the demand for housing and driving up property ...
By DR. DAVID MOORE
October 14, 2024
As I have been canvassing Berkeley Heights neighborhoods while campaigning for the Board of Education, one common concern I hear from residents is that they are worried that “our school rankings are slipping”. When I ask people where they got their information, they often say they saw it on social ...
By GEORGE W. DEVANNEY
September 2, 2024
As a long-time Berkeley Heights resident and active participant in the community, I’ve worn many hats - parent, coach, PTO and PAL volunteer, and an experienced administrator. Today, I feel compelled to take this unique opportunity to give back to the community that has given our family so much, ...