🌱 What big decisions did the Berkeley Heights Council make this week?
Berkeley Heights, New Jersey Patch AM: a 4 min readWhat's up Berkeley Heights! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What big decisions did the Berkeley Heights Council make this week?
- Berkeley Heights firefighters battle Maple Avenue blaze; residents safely displaced
- Why one Berkeley Heights corner is becoming ‘Leo Messi Way’
Also on today's calendar: Unemployed? Obtain a Free Training Grant for Top Certifications and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 95 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Mostly sunny; hot, less humid, temps: high: 90, low: 63.
- Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 91 and low of 63 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Berkeley Heights Council Hears Eagle Scout Project, Advances Energy Plan and Data Center Ban (tapinto.net) — Berkeley Heights’ Township Council advanced a community energy plan, moved toward banning data centers, and approved updated fire prevention fees and new capital spending that will shape local services and infrastructure. Members also heard an Eagle Scout proposal for new shaded structures at Columbia Park’s Playground Camp and highlighted upcoming events, library programs, and safety initiatives that residents can use this summer. 
2. Berkeley Heights House Fire Displaces Residents; All Escape Safely (tapinto.net) — A Wednesday afternoon house fire on Maple Avenue in Berkeley Heights caused heavy damage and displaced the residents, but everyone escaped safely before firefighters arrived. The Berkeley Heights Fire Department, aided by several neighboring towns and local EMS units, quickly knocked down the second-floor blaze while additional crews covered the rest of the township. The fire’s cause remains under investigation.
3. Berkeley Heights honors Lionel Messi with temporary street name near World Cup site (abc7ny.com) — Berkeley Heights is temporarily renaming the intersection of Sherman Avenue and Station Street as “Leo Messi Way” during the 2026 World Cup, just miles from the final’s venue. Local café owner and Argentina native Carolina Zokalski spearheaded the tribute, turning her shop into a gathering spot for fans and organizing Saturday’s sign unveiling to celebrate Messi and Argentine culture.
4. Boring and Important: How to Read a BPU Agenda (nj21st.com) — State utility decisions that quietly shape your electric, gas, water, and cable bills all flow through the Board of Public Utilities’ agenda, which can be hard to decipher. Using a recent meeting, this guide walks you through executive, consent, and regular agenda items, even calling out Berkeley Heights as a cautionary example of how controversial issues can get buried in consent agendas.
📸 Around Berkeley Heights
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Unemployed? Obtain a Free Training Grant for Top Certifications →
Webinar,
2:00 pm -
Estate Jewelry Event at Roman Jewelers →
Roman Jewelers, 500 Commons Way, Bridgewater
11:00 am
Friday June 12
Friday June 19
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Other local events
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Family Fun Event
Salt Brook Elementary School
6:00 pm -
Watch Party USA v Paraguay →
Sadal Wine Cellar, 440-442 Springfield Ave, Berkeley Heights
9:00 pm -
Library Closed
Borough of Chatham 54 Fairmount Avenue, Chatham, NJ 07928 -
Rm 6: Kids Connection (2nd and 4th Sundays monthly)
Chatham United Methodist Church 460 Main Street, Chatham , NJ 07928
10:20 am -
Sancturay - Ella Piano Studio
Chatham United Methodist Church 460 Main Street, Chatham , NJ 07928
1:00 pm -
BOE Meeting
Garwood Boro Garwood, NJ 07027 -
Early Dismissal
Garwood Boro Garwood, NJ 07027 -
GLHS Commencement
Berkeley Heights Public Schools GLHS Football Field
8:00 am
Friday June 12
Sunday June 14
Tuesday June 16
Wednesday June 17
📣 Berkeley Heights Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Open Play Fridays →
New Providence Memorial Library, 377 Elkwood Ave, New Providence
10:00 am -
MKM Move-up Ceremony
Mary Kay McMillin Early Childhood Center MKM Multi-Purpose Room
10:30 am -
ESL Book Club with The Adult School
Westfield Memorial Library Local History Room
10:30 am -
The Adult School presents Beginner ESL →
Westfield Memorial Library Local History Room
12:00 pm
Friday June 12
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Stop & Shop posted a job opening for PT Night Crew-Clerk - Grocery - 0834 in Berkeley Heights. Apply here.
- Berkeley Heights Public Schools posted a job opening for Night Custodian (Anticipated) in Berkeley Heights. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Berkeley Heights here.
Ok Berkeley Heights! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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