{
 "city": "Berkeley Heights",
 "state": "NJ",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/berkeleyheights.gov/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-08-31",
 "upcoming": [
  {
   "date": "2026-09-16",
   "body": "Recreation Commission",
   "headline": "Recreation Commission reviews monthly trust financials and program updates",
   "summary": "The Berkeley Heights Recreation Commission will hold a routine monthly meeting to approve financial records and review status updates. The agenda consists entirely of procedural items and informational news reports. No specific ordinances, contracts, or capital projects are listed for decision.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09162026-1526",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-10-21",
   "body": "Recreation Commission",
   "headline": "Recreation Commission reviews monthly trust financials and program updates",
   "summary": "The Berkeley Heights Recreation Commission will hold a routine monthly meeting to approve financial records and review operational updates. The agenda consists entirely of procedural items and status reports, with no specific new ordinances, contracts, or capital projects listed for decision.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10212026-1527",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-11-18",
   "body": "Recreation Commission",
   "headline": "Berkeley Heights Recreation Commission monthly meeting covers routine updates",
   "summary": "This is a routine monthly meeting of the Recreation Commission. The agenda includes adopting prior minutes, approving trust financials, and receiving updates on fields, parks, pickleball/tennis, scheduling, grants, programming, and senior citizen activities. No major decisions or public hearings are listed.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_11182026-1528",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-12-16",
   "body": "Recreation Commission",
   "headline": "Berkeley Heights Recreation Commission monthly meeting covers routine updates",
   "summary": "This is a routine monthly meeting of the Recreation Commission. The agenda includes adopting prior minutes, approving trust financials, and receiving updates on fields, parks, pickleball/tennis, scheduling, grants, programming, and senior citizen activities. No major decisions or public hearings are listed.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_12162026-1530",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter"
  }
 ],
 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-08-27",
   "body": "Zoning Board of Adjustment",
   "headline": "Zoning Board to decide on convenience store, diesel station at 713 Plainfield Ave.",
   "summary": "The Berkeley Heights Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public meeting on August 27, 2026, to consider several zoning applications. They will vote on resolutions for a denied application and two approvals, and review a new application for a variance. The most significant item is a proposal to convert a garage into a convenience store with a diesel fueling station.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08272026-1570",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-19",
   "body": "Planning Board",
   "headline": "Planning Board to hear two applications, including 33-unit mixed-use building",
   "summary": "The Berkeley Heights Planning Board will hold a public meeting on August 19, 2026, to review two site plan applications. The first is a proposed 33-unit mixed-use residential building at 458 Springfield Ave. The second is a sign application for a bowling alley at 800 District Drive. The board will also adopt minutes from the July 15, 2026 meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08192026-1568",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-19",
   "body": "Recreation Commission",
   "headline": "Berkeley Heights Recreation Commission monthly meeting covers routine updates",
   "summary": "The Recreation Commission is holding its monthly meeting to adopt prior minutes, approve trust financials, and receive updates on fields, parks, pickleball/tennis, scheduling, grants, programming, and senior citizen activities. The agenda is largely procedural and informational, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08192026-1525",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-17",
   "body": "Environmental Commission",
   "headline": "Environmental Commission to review zoning resolutions and 450 Springfield plan",
   "summary": "The Berkeley Heights Environmental Commission is meeting to approve past minutes, hold public hearings, and discuss new business including Zoning Board resolutions and the 450 Springfield plan. Old business covers the annual report, tree ordinance amendment, stormwater ordinance, and various environmental initiatives. The meeting is open to residents for comments on agenda items and environmental issues.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08172026-1569",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-11",
   "body": "Township Council",
   "headline": "Berkeley Heights Township Council meeting agenda and supporting documents posted",
   "summary": "This agenda packet is for the Berkeley Heights Township Council meeting on August 11, 2026. It includes the amended agenda, a change notice, and updated supporting documentation. The agenda itself has not changed, but the packet has been updated with revised documents. No specific agenda items are listed in the provided text.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08112026-1567",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-03",
   "body": "Environmental Commission",
   "headline": "Environmental Commission to review zoning resolutions and 90 Delmore Ave plan",
   "summary": "The Berkeley Heights Environmental Commission is meeting to approve prior minutes, hold public hearings, and discuss new and old business. Key items include reviewing Zoning Board resolutions, a plan for 90 Delmore Ave, and updates on various environmental initiatives. The meeting is open to residents for comments on agenda items and environmental issues.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08032026-1566",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-23",
   "body": "Zoning Board of Adjustment",
   "headline": "Berkeley Heights zoning board cancels July 23 meeting",
   "summary": "The Zoning Board of Adjustment has cancelled its meeting scheduled for Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 7:00 PM. The cancellation was announced in a public notice, and no items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07232026-1565",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "Township Council",
   "headline": "Township Council to hold executive session on shared services and Mountain Ave property",
   "summary": "The Berkeley Heights Township Council is meeting on July 21, 2026. The agenda includes an executive session to discuss contract negotiations for a shared services agreement for Lower Columbia Field and for the property at 600 Mountain Ave (formerly Nokia). The executive session was moved to after the regular agenda. The packet also notes amendments to Resolutions 256 and 257.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212026-1564",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-15",
   "body": "Recreation Commission",
   "headline": "Recreation Commission monthly meeting covers routine updates",
   "summary": "This is a routine monthly meeting of the Berkeley Heights Recreation Commission. The agenda consists of standard items such as approving minutes and financials, plus updates on fields, parks, pickleball/tennis, scheduling, grants, programming, and senior citizen activities. No major decisions or proposals are listed.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07152026-1524",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-15",
   "body": "Planning Board",
   "headline": "Planning Board to review ordinance banning data centers in all zones",
   "summary": "The Berkeley Heights Planning Board will review two ordinances referred by the Township Council, including one that would prohibit data centers in all zones. The board must report inconsistencies with the master plan within 35 days. A previously carried application for a 33-unit mixed-use building at 458 Springfield Ave. is postponed to August 19, 2026.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07152026-1563",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07152026-1563",
   "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-06",
   "body": "Environmental Commission",
   "headline": "Environmental Commission to review zoning resolutions and tree ordinance",
   "summary": "The Berkeley Heights Environmental Commission is meeting to approve prior minutes, hold public hearings, and discuss new business including Zoning Board resolutions and a township tree ordinance amendment. The agenda also covers ongoing items like the annual report, budget, stormwater ordinance, and various grants. The meeting is open to residents with limited speaking time.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07062026-1562",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-02",
   "body": "Recreation Commission",
   "headline": "Recreation Commission to form committee for municipal code revision",
   "summary": "The Berkeley Heights Recreation Commission is meeting to discuss creating a committee to work with the township on revising the municipal code, specifically the section governing the Board of Recreation Commissioners (Chapter 2.72, Subchapter 2.72.080). The agenda includes standard procedural items such as call to order, public comment, and adjournment.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07022026-1561",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07022026-1561",
   "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-30",
   "body": "Township Council",
   "headline": "Council reviews Recreation Ordinance and Terrace II redevelopment agreements",
   "summary": "The Berkeley Heights Township Council is scheduled to discuss the Recreation Ordinance and review Redeveloper's Agreements for Block 702 Lots 4, 6, and 17.01 related to the Terrace II project. The agenda includes an amended version of the redevelopment agreement and a conference presentation on recreation. No specific dollar amounts or vote outcomes are listed in the provided text.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06302026-1560",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-25",
   "body": "Zoning Board of Adjustment",
   "headline": "Zoning Board to hear gas station conversion, home additions",
   "summary": "The Berkeley Heights Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public meeting to review three applications: a proposal to convert an abandoned garage into a convenience store with a diesel fueling station, and two residential additions requiring variances. The board will also adopt minutes from the previous meeting and consider a resolution for the 713 Plainfield Avenue project.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06252026-1558",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06252026-1558",
   "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-24",
   "body": "Planning Board",
   "headline": "Planning Board cancels June 24, 2026 meeting",
   "summary": "The Berkeley Heights Planning Board has cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 7:30 pm. The cancellation was announced via public notice, and no business will be conducted at that time.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06242026-1559",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-17",
   "body": "Recreation Commission",
   "headline": "Berkeley Heights Recreation Commission monthly meeting covers routine updates",
   "summary": "This is a routine monthly meeting of the Recreation Commission. The agenda consists of standard items such as approving minutes and financials, and receiving updates on fields, parks, pickleball/tennis, scheduling, grants, programming, and senior citizen activities. No specific decisions or proposals are detailed in the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06172026-1523",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06172026-1523",
   "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-15",
   "body": "Environmental Commission",
   "headline": "Commission reviews leaf blower ordinance and C-PACE program",
   "summary": "The Berkeley Heights Environmental Commission will discuss new legislation for responsible environmental construction and the Garden State C-PACE program. The agenda includes reviews of site plans for 41 Eaton Ct. and 146 Baker Ave, as well as updates on the stormwater ordinance and various grants.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06152026-1557",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-09",
   "body": "Township Council",
   "headline": "Berkeley Heights Council to review Community Energy Plan",
   "summary": "The Township Council is meeting to consider an amended agenda that includes a Community Energy Plan (CEP) and other documents. The agenda packet and a change notice highlight modifications to the original agenda. This appears to be a regular meeting with items for discussion or decision.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06092026-1556",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-03",
   "body": "Planning Board",
   "headline": "Berkeley Heights Planning Board June 3 meeting cancelled",
   "summary": "The Berkeley Heights Planning Board has cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 7:30 pm. This cancellation was announced via public notice and affects a meeting previously listed in the board's 2026 schedule. No agenda items or business will be considered at this session.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06032026-1555",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-01",
   "body": "Environmental Commission",
   "headline": "Environmental Commission to discuss leaf blower ordinance, food waste plan",
   "summary": "The Berkeley Heights Environmental Commission is meeting to discuss new business including a proposed leaf blower ordinance, a county-wide food waste plan, and legislation for responsible environmental construction. They will also review old business items such as the stormwater ordinance, sapling distribution, and grant applications. The meeting includes public hearings for residents.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06012026-1553",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-28",
   "body": "Zoning Board of Adjustment",
   "headline": "Zoning Board to vote on two home expansion variances and gas station conversion",
   "summary": "The Berkeley Heights Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public meeting to adopt resolutions for two home expansion projects and review a proposal to convert an abandoned garage into a convenience store with a diesel fueling station. The board will also discuss a memo from the township planner about zoning regulation amendments.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05282026-1552",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05282026-1552",
   "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-27",
   "body": "Recreation Commission",
   "headline": "Recreation Commission monthly meeting covers routine updates",
   "summary": "This is the monthly meeting of the Berkeley Heights Recreation Commission. The agenda consists of routine items: adopting minutes, approving trust financials, and receiving updates on fields, parks, pickleball/tennis, scheduling, grants, programming, and senior citizen activities. No major decisions or public hearings are listed.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05272026-1550",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05272026-1550",
   "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter"
  }
 ]
}