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Candidate Statements

March 30, 2023

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Today, The Berkeley Heights Republican Municipal Committee (RMC) is announcing the candidacy of James Skidmore for Berkeley Heights Township Council. “Having grown up in Berkeley Heights, playing sports in PAL and on BH travel teams, participating in the Scouting programs ...

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November 6, 2022

Every election introduces the possibility of change. I am a change manger and I manage programs and projects that include both technology change and people and process change. I understand first-hand how change can be difficult for many and why people resist change. It’s unsettling and ...

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November 6, 2022

November 3, 2022

Berkeley Heights is at a tipping point. We are completing our 7 redevelopment projects that are part of our state-mandated affordable housing settlement dating back to 2017. But going forward, we need to use every channel and avenue available to manage development in our community’s favor. That ...

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November 3, 2022

November 3, 2022

As a BHPS parent and Board Member, I am aware that there has been a lot of criticism of the Building Thinking Classrooms' math initiative. I hear you!  As a member of the Board of Education, I am responsible to have the best interests of all students top of mind.  To that end, as the Curriculum ...

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November 3, 2022

November 2, 2022

I attended the Building Thinking Classroom session on Mathematics at GL last night and am sharing some insights from the session. The turnout was so large that the district changed the venue from the cafeteria to the Auditorium. The session was informative but primarily focused on the model's ...

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November 2, 2022

October 31, 2022

During the past four years, the Town has tried to take a smarter approach to paving roads. Instead of just milling and paving all roads – which is the cheapest option and allows you to pave more roads with less money – we are now adding very necessary drainage to certain roads. This not only ...

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October 31, 2022

October 26, 2022

Local veterans in Berkeley Heights have endorsed Mayor Angie Devanney in her re-election campaign including Jerry Barter, Thomas Lombardi, Edward Mueller, Jon Hawkins, Alan Campora and Douglas Garno. “We served our Country to preserve and protect our right and freedoms as Americans. For some, ...

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October 20, 2022

Many of you will remember this was my “slogan” when I first ran for the Berkeley Heights Board of Education. Three years later, these words still mean a great deal to me.  When I said, “Our Voice, Our Vote” I meant that I would listen to the views and concerns of the community and ensure they ...

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October 20, 2022

October 20, 2022

I am Angela Penna. I am the mother of a family which has made Berkeley Heights our home for two decades. We have a simple philosophy in our home: Pursue happiness, make a positive difference in our community, and leave things better than we found them.  Our family has volunteered in a variety of ...

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October 20, 2022

October 20, 2022

Dear Ms. Helmstetter Thank you for reaching out to me regarding BHEA’s creation of a political action committee (PAC).  My grandfather established and then led the Boston teacher’s union through the Great Depression, fighting hard for the rights of teachers.  My mother was an elementary school ...

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October 7, 2022

Hello BH Community, On several occasions, I have spoken and written about the need for metrics and the ability to measure district goals. A letter recently published in connection to proficiencies touches on one metric that I’ve referenced. The full TAPinto letter is linked here. The bulleted ...

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October 7, 2022

September 23, 2022

After taking part in a debate with their competitors for Mayor and Township Council, respectively, Mayor Angie Devanney, former Councilwoman Susan Poage and Dio Tsitouras are happy to encourage all residents to watch the debate online and learn more about this important election for the future of ...

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September 23, 2022

September 20, 2022

My name is Dipti Khanna and I am running for a seat on the Board of Education. This is a recent article that I wrote over the weekend about the busing challenges in the district. A bus route was suddenly canceled last week and parents had to scramble at the last minute. It speaks to a larger ...

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April 4, 2022

Thank you to all of my neighbors and friends who have encouraged me to run for Mayor of Berkeley Heights. I am humbled by the support and motivated by the work that must be done for our community. Today, I am officially declaring my candidacy for Mayor of Berkeley Heights, because now, more ...

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April 4, 2022

It’s been a trying and difficult few years. Like many of you, there were times that I struggled with so much unknown in the early days of Covid-19. I found strength and inspiration from many places, namely my family, my “mamas,” Town hall staff and Father Andy Prachar who supported me in times ...

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April 4, 2022