Letters to the Editor
By ROBERT CIANCIULLI
March 10, 2026
Please vote Yes on both Questions #1 and #2 today, Tuesday, March 10th on the referendum to support Berkeley Heights Schools. It's important.For an average of $21/month, Berkeley Heights residents get approximately $50.4 million in desperately needed upgrades and improvements to their local school ...
In New Jersey, school referendums require voter approval to borrow funds for capital projects that exceed a district’s annual budget capacity. This process ensures taxpayer oversight for significant long-term debt. That is why Berkeley Heights will vote on March 10th in a special election to fund ...
When we think about the future of our great community, we may think about our neighborhoods continuing to stay safe or watching our small businesses thrive, but the truth is simple - the future of our community walks into our school buildings each morning, just as I did in 1990 when I began my ...
VOTE NO on the March 10 School Referendum.Berkeley Heights voters should reject the $50,000,000 referendum because it is too large, poorly prioritized, and misleadingly marketed. The district frames Question 1 as having “no tax impact,” but that ignores a basic fact: existing school debt is rolling ...
My name is Dr. P, a woman of color and five-year resident of Berkeley Heights. I love this community, yet this year I have faced several instances of racism—not because of my profession, but simply because of my skin color.Most recently, on Plainfield Avenue during a detour, I stopped to offer a ...
I attended the Board of Education (BOE) meeting on January 27th 2025 at Governor Livingston high school and one of the things that was discussed was the service agreement between the BOE and the BH police department. The police department provides officers to be present at each of the schools ...
Dear Readers,As Election Day approaches, I want to take a moment to thank the candidates who participated in our Get to Know the Candidate series. By sharing their perspectives and platforms, these individuals have helped empower our community to make informed choices in our local election when ...
I am voting for Dr. Tom Foregger for the Board of Education and encourage others who prioritize addressing real issues within our school system—over politics, mudslinging, or catering to special interest groups—to do the same.I value Tom for his integrity, sincerity, intellectual curiosity, ...
Gale Bradford, the President of the Berkeley Heights Board of Education, deserves our recognition and gratitude for her tireless efforts in leading the board to approve a new superintendent on Tuesday, October 29th.Gale effectively managed a complex situation with grace and professionalism ...
It is with great enthusiasm that I endorse Dr. Foregger for re-election to the BHPSNJ Board of Education. Over the past several years, Dr. Foregger has proven to be a steadfast advocate for transparency, family engagement, and accountability within our school district, consistently standing up for ...
Letter to the Editor,For over 10 years I worked with George Devanney while I was Union County Prosecutor and George was the Union County Manager. He was responsible for a budget of over $500,000,000, which he competently and carefully oversaw on behalf of Union County. He was a tough but ...
It would be expected that the wife of a candidate running for Board of Education, George Devanney, would receive her wholehearted endorsement. However, I am not writing to you as his wife. Rather, I’m writing as someone who has - for 25+ years - seen firsthand the impact he has on people around ...
I am writing to strongly endorse Dr. Foregger for re-election to the BHPSNJ Board of Education. Dr. Foregger has consistently shown his deep commitment to ensuring responsible budgeting and fiscal transparency within our district, and his recent article on school budget efficiency demonstrates the ...
The Political Action Committee of the Berkeley Heights Education Association (BHEA), announce its endorsements for the Berkeley Heights Public Schools board of education. All candidates were invited to participate by completing a questionnaire and sitting for an interview; however, not all ...
The recent article in TapInto regarding unpaid bills by the Berkeley Heights Board of Education has a number of inaccuracies.In the subtext of the title, it states that, “Board of Education Faces Over $80,000 in Unpaid Bills”. Further in the article it states, “At the Board’s August 15 meeting, it ...
Board of Education Members, We, the undersigned Governor Livingston High School staff members, believe Robert Nixon should be Superintendent. Throughout his years as Assistant Principal and Principal of Governor Livingston High School, we have seen the talented and thoughtful leadership of Rob ...
The recent actions by the Berkeley Heights BOE regarding the PRISM club at CMS have brought to the surface a lot of misunderstandings about the purpose of such clubs. As a parent of a rising CMS student, I am writing to express my support for the PRISM club, and to clarify its purpose. Our ...
I want to reiterate my full support for groups and programs that help all students, including those who identify as LGTBQIA. I also support a Board of Education that applies due diligence in ensuring that this club meets the highest standards for our schools. We should encourage our BOE to ...
The Township held a Pride flag raising before the June 11th Council meeting and I stood with the community in support of Pride. It is important to me that all residents are welcomed, and supported in our community. When I was elected to the Council, I did not stop being a taxpayer, nor did I stop ...
I want to thank Mrs. Bradford and Mrs. Stanley for their continued commitment to an inclusive and accepting school community. As for those who voted against the Prism Club, I am deeply disturbed by your decision. Mrs. Akiri asked whether the school psychologist had been consulted regarding the ...