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Rate increase approved — what this means for your NJ water bill
⚫ The increase is meant to cover costly infrastructure improvements. ⚫ You'll receive more information with your next water bill. Much of New Jersey can expect higher water bills, and the change is happening right away. New Jersey American Water, the state's largest regulated water utility, is increasing rates, effective...
Can You Legally Smoke Weed In Public In New Jersey?
As New Jersey continues to adapt to its new cannabis laws, it's important for residents to stay informed. With recreational marijuana now legal, understanding the nuances of these regulations can help you stay compliant and avoid any legal pitfalls. First and foremost, adults 21 and over can legally purchase and...
NJ is changing how school districts are evaluated
Under new criteria, more value will be placed on student growth. The State Board of Education approved changes to how school quality is measured in New Jersey, placing a greater focus on student growth than in previous measurements. The board voted to change the New Jersey Quality Single Accountability Continuum,...
Coalition demands end to control of violence intervention funding by AG’s office
A coalition of organizations working to mediate and stop community violence across New Jersey is demanding a change in how the state delivers funding to their programs. Last month, the New Jersey Violence Intervention & Prevention coalition wrote to all members of the Legislature requesting that they introduce legislation that would move all funding for community violence intervention programs from the Department of Law and Public Safety, which is under the direction of Attorney General Matthew Platkin, to the Department of Health.
Hospitals see increase in health impacts from childhood trauma
COVID-19 pandemic coincided with more adult diagnoses related to such trauma, report shows. The COVID-19 pandemic is frequently blamed for school learning loss and growing rates of anxiety and depression. Now a new study involving state hospital data shows the pandemic also coincided with an increase in childhood trauma. Admissions...
Travel News: The Oldest City Park In New Jersey
If you are looking for a perfect day trip in the Garden State and you want to get outdoors, then this is one park you need to visit. It's historic because it's the oldest "city park" in New Jersey and home to the annual Cherry Blossom Festival. The park is...
My Thoughts on NJ Department of Education Changes to District Evaluations
Statement from BOE Representative Dr. Thomas Foregger. On September 4 the New Jersey State Board of Education proposed changes to the way the instruction and program component of the New Jersey Quality Single Accountability Continuum (NJQSAC) score is computed. A school needs to score 80 points in each component of the NJQSAC in order to be deemed a high performing district; Berkeley Heights currently has that designation. The intent of the proposed changes seems to be to place more emphasis on making progress toward proficiency and less emphasis on proficiency itself in the State monitoring system.
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