Politics & Government
Berkeley Heights: Week in Review
Take a look at what's been happening around town this week.
Board of Education Moves Election
On Thursday night, Feb.9, after a rigorous discussion with input from almost a half dozen members of the public, the to move the April school board elections to November with one member of the board voting against the decision.
The board had until Feb. 17 to decide on the law that was introduced by Gov. Chris Christie in January.
In addition to moving the board elections until later in the year, the law also discontinues the public's right to vote on school district budgets as long as the budget does not exceed a 2 percent cap.
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* Sports medicine specialist Dr. Eric Mirsky from the Summit Medical Group, offers advice to weekend warriors to help them stay healthy, active and injury free.
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* Have you thought about a makeover or a day of pampering? Peek inside the world of Sublime Salon & Day Spa on Sherman Ave. in Berkeley Heights, NJ. Move the cursor to 18:35 to go directly to the segment.
* The Berkeley Heights Environmental Commission is developing a "Community Asset Map."
* Find out where a few of our our local star athletes will be attending college. You'll hear about Tony Manganiello, Andrew Romeo, and Jessica Jankowski and their exciting news.
* Find out why Bill Wood, aka 'Mr. Bill' and 'Cowboy Bill' is an everyday hero in our community.
Kudos to Local Hero Bob Quirk
about Bob Quirk, the Berkeley Heights Police Dispatcher who performed the Heimlich Maneuver on his neighbor on Friday, Feb. 3, 2012 at his home in Hillsborough, NJ.
Bob Quirk was resting in between shifts at about 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 3, when his neighbor’s nine year old son knocked on the door and told his wife that his father was choking on a chicken bone and needed help.
Business Profile: Berkeley Cleaners
Berkeley Cleaners is clean, green and pressing on after 42 years. As one of the most enduring businesses in Berkeley Heights, established in 1970, Berkeley Cleaners has continued to thrive despite changes in the economy and fashion.
