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1. The Rest of the 09/15 Berkeley Heights Agenda: $35.5K Storm Cleanup, a $2M Sidewalk Grant, Flood Plans and Traffic Changes (nj21st.com) — Berkeley Heights is weighing $35,500 in storm cleanup costs, a grant bid for up to $2 million in Mountain Avenue sidewalks, and new traffic rules near schools and key intersections. Council is also advancing a county hazard mitigation plan, flood-related tree and drainage work, affordable housing administration costs, and funding shifts for Sherman Avenue and other local improvements that could affect daily travel and neighborhood safety.
2. Berkeley Heights Raises Flag to Mark Hispanic Heritage Month (tapinto.net) — Berkeley Heights marked the start of Hispanic Heritage Month with a township flag-raising that highlighted how much the community's diversity has grown. Local officials shared personal stories about heritage, belonging, and bilingual families, stressing that neighbors who "show up" for one another make the town stronger and that celebrating Hispanic culture here is also about ensuring everyone feels they truly belong.
3. Berkeley Heights Honors 10U PAL Baseball Team with Proclamation, Key to the Township (tapinto.net) — Berkeley Heights leaders packed the council chambers to honor the 10U PAL baseball team with a proclamation and a key to the township after its remarkable run to the Cal Ripken World Series. Residents heard how the squad dominated district, state, and regional play, then finished second nationally, as coaches and officials praised the players' grit and hinted at even bigger goals for 2027.
4. Berkeley Heights Mayor and Council Proclaims Mesothelioma Awareness Day (tapinto.net) — Berkeley Heights officials have officially designated September 26, 2026 as Mesothelioma Awareness Day, encouraging residents to learn about the asbestos-linked cancer and the need for better treatments. The proclamation, presented at the Sept. 15 council meeting, honored the late resident Bonnie Anderson, whose family says public awareness efforts like this help others recognize the disease earlier and feel less alone.
5. NJ home intrusions: Berkeley Heights and Neptune Township (wobm.com) — Berkeley Heights police recently handled a disturbing incident where a stranger asked to use a homeowner's bathroom, then tried to hide from both the resident and officers. No one was hurt, but police are urging residents not to let unknown people into their homes and instead call authorities if a stranger needs help, stressing that simple precautions and locked doors matter.
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