# community voice (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 4 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover community voice. Page: Feed: --- ## [Maybe I Should Run for Mayor 😂](http://tinawinterlik.blogspot.com/2026/08/maybe-i-should-run-for-mayor.html) _2026-08-21 · Tina Winterlik · Tina Winterlik_ Maybe I Should Run for Mayor 😂 Well… apparently this is why. 😂 Running for public office this fall? Voters aren’t the only ones who need to do their homework. 👀✏️ So I thought I’d do mine. If I were mayor of Vancouver, my platform would be pretty simple: 🏡 Tiny, dignified homes for everyone who needs one. 🌱 Gardens galore — edible landscapes, community gardens, fruit trees everywhere. ## [Social Media, Our Children and the Class Actions That Could Change Things](http://tinawinterlik.blogspot.com/2026/08/social-media-our-children-and-class.html) _2026-08-21 · Tina Winterlik · Tina Winterlik_ Social Media, Our Children and the Class Actions That Could Change Things I want to talk about something that affects almost every family with a child who has a phone. Social media. Facebook. Instagram. Snapchat. TikTok. YouTube. We talk about these platforms as entertainment, communication and “just what kids do.” But something much bigger is happening. Across the United States and Canada, ## [ShotSpotter may not shut down after all](https://newbedfordlight.org/shotspotter-may-not-shut-down-after-all/) _2026-08-21 · Eleonora Bianchi and Anastasia E. Lennon · The New Bedford Light_ The gunshot-listening system is still active in New Bedford, though its contract has expired. The city is in new talks with its owner. The post ShotSpotter may not shut down after all appeared first on The New Bedford Light . ## [Prices, Iran war, AI dominate final Markey-Moulton Senate debate](https://newbedfordlight.org/prices-iran-war-ai-dominate-final-markey-moulton-senate-debate/) _2026-08-21 · Kevin G. Andrade · The New Bedford Light_ The two Democrats’ answers often returned to the cost of living as they fielded questions about healthcare, immigration, and energy. The post Prices, Iran war, AI dominate final Markey-Moulton Senate debate appeared first on The New Bedford Light . ## [New Records Reveal Additional Income Missing From Mayor Devanney’s Financial Disclosures](https://nj21st.com/2026/08/21/new-records-reveal-additional-income-missing-from-mayor-devanneys-financial-disclosures/) _2026-08-21 · Laura Kapuscinski · nj21st_ After our 08/19 reporting on the Mayor’s financial disclosure statements in connection to state pension payments her husband received, community members sent us several messages pointing to another source of income that also appears to be missing from the record. State payroll records show George Devanney receiving: $11,033.13 in total earnings in 2024 $20,047.82 in \[…\] The post New Records Reveal… ## [And we're going to train 100,000 skilled trades workers to build it.](http://tinawinterlik.blogspot.com/2026/08/and-were-going-to-train-100000-skilled.html) _2026-08-21 · Tina Winterlik · Tina Winterlik_ Build Big — But Build What? Canada is building big again: hydro, transit, mines and ports. And we're going to train 100,000 skilled trades workers to build it. Okay. But can we please ask the next question? What exactly are we building, and what kind of country are we building it for? Our forests are burning. Communities are flooding. People can't afford housing. Thousands are unhoused. ## [Build Big — But Who Pays the Price?](http://tinawinterlik.blogspot.com/2026/08/build-big-but-who-pays-price.html) _2026-08-21 · Tina Winterlik · Tina Winterlik_ Build Big — But Who Pays the Price? I keep hearing about training 100,000 skilled trades workers because Canada needs to "build big again." I agree that tradespeople are essential. But I don't think people sitting around a boardroom talking about labour shortages always understand what a trades career actually does to a human body. Trades are hard physical work. Your back hurts. Your knees ## [The Orange Glow Gets Brighter: Making Sense of NJ’s Ugly July Jobs Report](https://nj21st.com/2026/08/21/the-orange-glow-gets-brighter-making-sense-of-njs-ugly-july-jobs-report/) _2026-08-21 · John Migueis · nj21st_ New Jersey’s latest jobs report is out and it is ugly. NJ lost an estimated 25,600 payroll jobs in July and June’s previously reported loss of just 300 jobs was revised to a loss of 4,200 jobs. But NJ’s unemployment rate actually improved again, dropping from 4.5% to 4.4%; but again – that number can \[…\] The post The Orange Glow Gets Brighter: Making Sense of NJ’s Ugly July Jobs Report appeared… ## [Council meeting on Flock cameras erupts into chaos, delaying vote](https://newbedfordlight.org/chaos-at-new-bedford-council-meeting-on-flock-cameras-delays-vote/) _2026-08-21 · Anastasia E. Lennon · The New Bedford Light_ The council president suspended the session amid shouting from members of the public, delaying action on the controversial license-plate readers. The post Council meeting on Flock cameras erupts into chaos, delaying vote appeared first on The New Bedford Light . [Listen](https://newbedfordlight.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Copy-of-Vertical-video-template.mp4) ## [Republican candidates for 8th Bristol seat highlight audit, affordability](https://newbedfordlight.org/republican-candidates-for-8th-bristol-seat-highlight-audit-affordability/) _2026-08-20 · Anastasia E. Lennon · The New Bedford Light_ Christopher Thrasher and Jesse St. Gelais both ran for the seat in 2024 — St. Gelais as an independent — a seat that has been held by Democrats for decades. The post Republican candidates for 8th Bristol seat highlight audit, affordability appeared first on The New Bedford Light . ## [Crypto Payments, No Custody (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/jcbvupq6UIIa) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Send crypto to merchant wallets via API with real-time updates and automatic fees. ## [How AI is reshaping ocean science](https://newbedfordlight.org/how-ai-is-reshaping-ocean-science/) _2026-08-20 · Brooke Kushwaha and Nathan Collins · The New Bedford Light_ Artificial intelligence tools are quietly transforming how ocean scientists gather and analyze information from the watery deep. The post How AI is reshaping ocean science appeared first on The New Bedford Light . ## [No Deal: Berkeley Heights District & Westminster Mary Kay Parking Contract Ends](https://nj21st.com/2026/08/20/no-deal-berkeley-heights-district-ends-parking-contract-near-mary-kay/) _2026-08-20 · Shauna Williams · nj21st_ When school starts in Berkeley Heights on September 1, 2026, residents should plan for extra travel times in the mornings and afternoons. In addition to taking extra time to watch for walking children, school buses, and cars, residents should be aware that there is the likelihood of more traffic on Mountain Avenue near Mary Kay McMillan \[…\] The post No Deal: Berkeley Heights District & Westminster… ## [Police Department inspecting data, police reports, emails to audit Flock](https://newbedfordlight.org/new-bedford-police-department-inspecting-data-police-reports-emails-to-audit-flock/) _2026-08-20 · Anastasia E. Lennon · The New Bedford Light_ Chief Jason Thody said the department is undertaking a “detailed examination” and looking at data going back to 2024. The post Police Department inspecting data, police reports, emails to audit Flock appeared first on The New Bedford Light . ## [Fixed My Otter Murals](http://tinawinterlik.blogspot.com/2026/08/fixed-my-otter-murals.html) _2026-08-20 · Tina Winterlik · Tina Winterlik_ Good morning everyone! 🌞🩷 I wish you all a wonderful Thursday!Edited: Oops😬🤣 it's only Thursday, I posted saying Friday! Sorry🙄Hope I didn't mess you up! I am SO happy with how my otter mural turned out. 🦦🦦 Zipolita'Z ArtworkZThe mural had been badly weather-damaged. I tried repairing it back in April, but I wasn't happy with my efforts. At some point I tried again, and still… it ## [NJ’s Home Battery Incentive Plan Could Pay Up to $300M – With All Ratepayers Paying In](https://nj21st.com/2026/08/20/njs-home-battery-incentive-plan-could-pay-up-to-300m-with-all-ratepayers-paying-in/) _2026-08-20 · John Migueis · nj21st_ The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities put out the first block of the second phase of its Garden State Energy Storage Program yesterday. The proposal looks to build out as much as 150 megawatts of new residential battery storage across the state, and is offering homeowners performance-based payments for letting their batteries help support \[…\] The post NJ’s Home Battery Incentive Plan Could Pay… ## [Keating’s experience meets Swallow’s call for change in congressional primary](https://newbedfordlight.org/keatings-experience-meets-swallows-call-for-change-in-congressional-primary/) _2026-08-19 · Eleonora Bianchi · The New Bedford Light_ Bill Keating, 73, wants a ninth term in Congress. Challenger Craig Swallow, 40, is a New Bedford activist and a newcomer to electoral politics. The post Keating’s experience meets Swallow’s call for change in congressional primary appeared first on The New Bedford Light . ## [$15 million federal grant will fund fishing tech projects](https://newbedfordlight.org/15-million-federal-grant-will-fund-fishing-tech-projects/) _2026-08-19 · Nathan Collins · The New Bedford Light_ The grant will fund a “third eye” camera system for fishing nets and autonomous robots for lobstermen. The post $15 million federal grant will fund fishing tech projects appeared first on The New Bedford Light . ## [Opinion: Market-rate housing and affordable housing are not opposites](https://newbedfordlight.org/opinion-market-rate-housing-and-affordable-housing-are-not-opposites/) _2026-08-19 · Eileen J. Marum, chair of League of Women Voters SouthCoast · The New Bedford Light_ A wider variety of housing strengthens a community by allowing residents to remain through different stages of life while attracting new households. The post Opinion: Market-rate housing and affordable housing are not opposites appeared first on The New Bedford Light . ## [Eight Years of Devanney Financial Disclosures, No Pension Listed](https://nj21st.com/2026/08/19/eight-years-of-devanney-financial-disclosures-no-pension-listed/) _2026-08-19 · Laura Kapuscinski · nj21st_ During a time when the Township claims to have rediscovered its desire for proper oversight and accountability as a justification to take over the Rec Commission, a significant development arose during the last Town Council Meeting. A resident asked the Mayor a question regarding a New Jersey public pension for her spouse, to which Devanney \[…\] The post Eight Years of Devanney Financial… [Listen](https://nj21st.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/riverside_edit_03-new-recording-8-19-2026-12-23-10-pm-_nj21sts_studio.mp4) ## [Candidate Statement: Janei Holder Calls for a New Generation of Leadership in Elizabeth’s Ward 6](https://nj21st.com/2026/08/19/candidate-statement-janei-holder-calls-for-a-new-generation-of-leadership-in-elizabeths-ward-6/) _2026-08-19 · Candidate Statement · nj21st_ My name is Janei Holder, and I am an Independent candidate for Elizabeth City Council in Ward 6 because I believe our community is ready for a new generation of leadership that listens, acts, and puts residents first. I am a mother, small business owner, and government modernization professional with a decade of experience helping \[…\] The post Candidate Statement: Janei Holder Calls for a New… ## [Watch Chovy Code Live (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/KZvjC7MJODOA) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Join live coding streams with real-time collaborative screen sharing, open source and free. ## [What Should Public Art Be?](http://tinawinterlik.blogspot.com/2026/08/what-should-public-art-be.html) _2026-08-19 · Tina Winterlik · Tina Winterlik_ What Should Public Art Be? Part 6 — The Final Chapter of the Vancouver Biennale Investigation Six posts. A lot of questions. A lot of documents. A lot of digging. And I started this investigation because one electronic sign on a bicycle route genuinely upset me. I wanted to know: Who chose this? Who approved it? Who paid for it? And did anybody think about the people who would ## [What Should Public Art Be?](http://tinawinterlik.blogspot.com/2026/08/what-should-public-art-be.html) _2026-08-19 · Tina Winterlik · Tina Winterlik_ What Should Public Art Be? Part 6 — The Final Chapter of the Vancouver Biennale Investigation Six posts. A lot of questions. A lot of documents. A lot of digging. And I started this investigation because one electronic sign on a bicycle route genuinely upset me. I wanted to know: Who chose this? Who approved it? Who paid for it? And did anybody think about the people who would ## [The Public Gets a Say — Or Does It?](http://tinawinterlik.blogspot.com/2026/08/the-public-gets-say-or-does-it.html) _2026-08-19 · Tina Winterlik · Tina Winterlik_ The Public Gets a Say — Or Does It? Part 5 of the Vancouver Biennale Investigation We've followed the money. We've looked at the people. We've examined the approval system. We've looked at the art itself. Now comes the question that may matter most to ordinary Vancouverites: DO WE ACTUALLY GET A SAY? The Vancouver Biennale puts art into places where people live, walk, cycle, work and ## [The Art That Divided Us](http://tinawinterlik.blogspot.com/2026/08/the-art-that-divided-us.html) _2026-08-19 · Tina Winterlik · Tina Winterlik_ The Art That Divided Us Part 4 of the Vancouver Biennale Investigation So far in this investigation, I've followed the money. I've looked at the people behind the Vancouver Biennale. I've started looking at the approval process. Now I want to look at something much more subjective — the art itself. Because this is where people can get very defensive. Someone says, “That's incredible!” ## [The Art That Divided Us](http://tinawinterlik.blogspot.com/2026/08/the-art-that-divided-us.html) _2026-08-19 · Tina Winterlik · Tina Winterlik_ The Art That Divided Us Part 4 of the Vancouver Biennale Investigation So far in this investigation, I've followed the money. I've looked at the people behind the Vancouver Biennale. I've started looking at the approval process. Now I want to look at something much more subjective — the art itself. Because this is where people can get very defensive. Someone says, “That's incredible!” ## [Who Approves the Art?](http://tinawinterlik.blogspot.com/2026/08/who-approves-art.html) _2026-08-19 · Tina Winterlik · Tina Winterlik_ Who Approves the Art? Part 3 of the Vancouver Biennale Investigation In Parts 1 and 2, we followed the money and started following the people. Now we get to the question I've really been wanting to answer: WHO ACTUALLY APPROVES THE ART? Because here's something I have learned while digging through Vancouver's public records: A sculpture doesn't simply appear in a Vancouver park ## [Who Approves the Art?](http://tinawinterlik.blogspot.com/2026/08/who-approves-art.html) _2026-08-19 · Tina Winterlik · Tina Winterlik_ Who Approves the Art? Part 3 of the Vancouver Biennale Investigation In Parts 1 and 2, we followed the money and started following the people. Now we get to the question I've really been wanting to answer: WHO ACTUALLY APPROVES THE ART? Because here's something I have learned while digging through Vancouver's public records: A sculpture doesn't simply appear in a Vancouver park ## [Who's Behind the Curtain?](http://tinawinterlik.blogspot.com/2026/08/whos-behind-curtain.html) _2026-08-19 · Tina Winterlik · Tina Winterlik_ Who's Behind the Curtain? Part 2 of the Vancouver Biennale Investigation In Part 1, I started following the money. Now I want to follow the people. Because when an organization puts art into the parks, waterfronts and public spaces where Vancouverites live, walk, cycle and play, I think it's reasonable to ask: Who decides what we see? Not because I believe there is some secret ## [Who Pays for Vancouver's Public Art?](http://tinawinterlik.blogspot.com/2026/08/who-pays-for-vancouvers-public-art.html) _2026-08-19 · Tina Winterlik · Tina Winterlik_ Who Pays for Vancouver's Public Art? Part 1 of the Vancouver Biennale Investigation I love public art. Let me start there. I love walking or riding through Vancouver and suddenly encountering something unexpected — something colourful, beautiful, funny, enormous or completely imaginative. OSGEMEOS' Giants at Granville Island is exactly the kind of public art I love. Those huge ## [WHO IS JOÃO LOUREIRO](http://tinawinterlik.blogspot.com/2026/08/who-is-joao-loureiro.html) _2026-08-19 · Tina Winterlik · Tina Winterlik_ WHO IS JOÃO LOUREIRO — AND WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS SIGN? I've been researching the Vancouver Biennale's Vancouver Novel after encountering this sign while riding my bike along Point Grey Road. I have questions. The Biennale identifies the artist as João Loureiro, a Brazilian artist born in 1972, and says the installation cycles through 29 sentences — including six new sentences ## [Retro Grid Dungeon Crawler (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/oZ4ObqKChLDd) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Retro grid movement with first-person combat, loot and skill-tree progression. ## [WHO IS JOÃO LOUREIRO](http://tinawinterlik.blogspot.com/2026/08/who-is-joao-loureiro.html) _2026-08-19 · Tina Winterlik · Tina Winterlik_ WHO IS JOÃO LOUREIRO — AND WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS SIGN? I've been researching the Vancouver Biennale's Vancouver Novel after encountering this sign while riding my bike along Point Grey Road. I have questions. The Biennale identifies the artist as João Loureiro, a Brazilian artist born in 1972, and says the installation cycles through 29 sentences — including six new sentences ## [When Public Art Becomes a Public Trigger](http://tinawinterlik.blogspot.com/2026/08/when-public-art-becomes-public-trigger.html) _2026-08-19 · Tina Winterlik · Tina Winterlik_ When Public Art Becomes a Public Trigger There is a difference between challenging people with art and accosting people with disturbing imagery when they are simply trying to enjoy a public space. I want to talk about the João Loureiro artwork Vancouver Novel, installed along Point Grey Road as part of the Vancouver Biennale. The Biennale explains that the work is deliberately made up ## [NJ21st Correction](https://nj21st.com/2026/08/18/nj21st-opposes-elec-proposal-that-would-reduce-campaign-finance-transparency/) _2026-08-18 · NJ 21st Team · nj21st_ NJ21st published an article earlier today that incorrectly described ELEC proposal 58 N.J.R. 1811(a) as removing public access to campaign contributor street addresses. That was incorrect. The proposal concerns requirements involving email addresses and telephone numbers reported by candidates, officeholders, treasurers and other ELEC filers. We removed the original article once the error was… ## [You Shall Not Pass](http://tinawinterlik.blogspot.com/2026/08/you-shall-not-pass.html) _2026-08-18 · Tina Winterlik · Tina Winterlik_ You Shall Not Pass: When Gandalf Came Knocking on Peter Thiel’s Door Sometimes resistance comes with a megaphone. Sometimes it comes with a paintbrush. And sometimes… it arrives wearing a very impressive wizard hat. On August 18, 2026, a group of protesters dressed as Gandalf from The Lord of the Rings gathered outside billionaire Peter Thiel’s home in Buenos Aires. Their message? “You ## [Mass. House and Senate move toward housing goals](https://newbedfordlight.org/mass-house-and-senate-move-toward-housing-goals-in-economic-development-bills/) _2026-08-18 · Jamie Perkins · The New Bedford Light_ Their economic development bills would address the housing crisis from several angles, but the work’s not over yet. The post Mass. House and Senate move toward housing goals appeared first on The New Bedford Light . ## [Narcan training is saving lives in New Bedford, advocates say](https://newbedfordlight.org/narcan-training-is-saving-lives-in-new-bedford-advocates-say/) _2026-08-18 · Samantha Medeiros · The New Bedford Light_ Courses are training people on how to use naloxone to stop opioid overdoses. The post Narcan training is saving lives in New Bedford, advocates say appeared first on The New Bedford Light . ## [Reform of affordable housing is major focus for Bristol 9th Democratic candidates](https://newbedfordlight.org/reform-of-affordable-housing-is-major-focus-for-bristol-9th-democratic-candidates/) _2026-08-18 · Kevin G. Andrade · The New Bedford Light_ Both are reacting to three proposed housing developments in Dartmouth that fall under the state’s affordable housing law. The post Reform of affordable housing is major focus for Bristol 9th Democratic candidates appeared first on The New Bedford Light . ## [Commentary: Your Kid’s School Board Isn’t Supposed to Have a Party](https://nj21st.com/2026/08/18/commentary-your-kids-school-board-isnt-supposed-to-have-a-party/) _2026-08-18 · Eliza Schleifstein · nj21st_ Recently, the school board president in my town, Randolph, used time during a public meeting to weigh in on a national political controversy that had nothing to do with our school district. In fact, the impetus for her speech was something that happened in another town. It raised a question that I hadn’t stopped to \[…\] The post Commentary: Your Kid’s School Board Isn’t Supposed to Have a Party… ## [Summary of 190 River Road Development Proposal: Summit Planning Board](https://nj21st.com/2026/08/17/summary-of-190-river-road-development-proposal-summit-planning-board/) _2026-08-17 · John Migueis · nj21st_ The 198-unit residential development proposal at 190 River Road is coming back to the Summit Planning Board tonight (7:30pm). Basic background – the proposal from OE 190 River Road (associated with Russo Development) gets rid of the three-story building that’s there and puts up a four-story multifamily residential building on top of the parking garage \[…\] The post Summary of 190 River Road… ## [Cutting the cost of living is a priority for both Bristol 9th Republican candidates](https://newbedfordlight.org/cutting-the-cost-of-living-is-a-priority-for-both-bristol-9th-republican-candidates/) _2026-08-17 · Grace Ferguson · The New Bedford Light_ A former city councilor and a political newcomer are campaigning on similar platforms: Lower energy bills and audit the Legislature. The post Cutting the cost of living is a priority for both Bristol 9th Republican candidates appeared first on The New Bedford Light . ## [Rising prices put homeownership out of reach for more New Bedford residents](https://newbedfordlight.org/rising-prices-put-homeownership-out-of-reach-for-more-new-bedford-residents/) _2026-08-17 · Grace Ferguson · The New Bedford Light_ New Bedford ranks low on homeownership affordability. Just 16% of households earn an income high enough to afford a typical 30-year mortgage. The post Rising prices put homeownership out of reach for more New Bedford residents appeared first on The New Bedford Light . ## [We’re Taking Your Land, We’ll Tell You Why Later](https://nj21st.com/2026/08/17/were-taking-your-land-well-tell-you-why-later/) _2026-08-17 · John Migueis · nj21st_ The headlines you might have seen on the New Jersey Supreme Court Seaside park eminent domain decision mostly centered on the fact that Seaside park won and can move forward with condemning the Desert Palm Inn. How much does your local government have to tell you before voting to take your property? According to the \[…\] The post We’re Taking Your Land, We’ll Tell You Why Later appeared first on… ## [State grants nearly $500,000 to train local nursing assistants](https://newbedfordlight.org/state-grants-nearly-500000-to-train-local-nursing-assistants/) _2026-08-16 · Anna Albrecht · The New Bedford Light_ The goal is “to address the ongoing healthcare workforce shortage across Southeastern Massachusetts.” The post State grants nearly $500,000 to train local nursing assistants appeared first on The New Bedford Light . ## [Street artist Tom Bob turns the everyday into something extraordinary](https://newbedfordlight.org/new-bedford-born-street-artist-tom-bob-turns-the-everyday-into-something-extraordinary/) _2026-08-16 · Julien Pedro · The New Bedford Light_ Pipes, vents, parking bumpers, fire hydrants. What most people barely notice walking down sidewalks, he sees as a story. The post Street artist Tom Bob turns the everyday into something extraordinary appeared first on The New Bedford Light . [Listen](https://newbedfordlight.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Tom-Bob-medium-interview.mp4) ## [Who’s Really in Charge? Inside a Federal Lawsuit Over a New Jersey Charter School](https://nj21st.com/2026/08/16/whos-really-in-charge-inside-a-federal-lawsuit-over-a-new-jersey-charter-school/) _2026-08-16 · John Migueis · nj21st_ Who’s Really in Charge? Inside a Federal Lawsuit Over a New Jersey Charter School by nj21st.com John Migueis Read on Substack A NJ public school teacher gets fired after raising multiple concerns about air quality, mold and her lawsuit uncovers a complicated puzzle. A public entity funded by public dollars operating in private spaces owned \[…\] The post Who’s Really in Charge? Inside a Federal… ## [This Week at NJ21st: Healthcare Hikes, SAT Scores, and Council Clashes](https://nj21st.com/2026/08/15/this-week-at-nj21st-healthcare-hikes-sat-scores-and-council-clashes/) _2026-08-15 · John Migueis · nj21st_ This week had some fireworks Starting at the state level, we covered six BOE Ethics decisions that clarified the lines on free speech, the importance of filing time lines and slew of other issues families and Districts can be aware of. We move onto Get Covered NJ where enrollment drops and rate increases loom due to \[…\] The post This Week at NJ21st: Healthcare Hikes, SAT Scores, and Council… ## [Scotch Plains Police Officer Arrests His Father’s Political Opponent in Township Council Race](https://nj21st.com/2026/08/14/scotch-plains-police-officer-arrests-his-fathers-political-opponent-in-township-council-race/) _2026-08-14 · John Migueis · nj21st_ Image Credit: https://x.com/scotchplainstwp/status/1750901326500814924/photo/1 A Republican candidate for Scotch Plains Township Council was arrested this week and according to the New Jersey Globe, the officer who carried out the arrest was Scotch Plains Police Officer Kobe White. Gabrielle Gilles recently joined the Republican ticket for Scotch Plains Township Council and is running against the… ## [“Misinformation” or Missing Data? Berkeley Heights Residents Clash with Council Over Recreation Spending and Shifting Narratives](https://nj21st.com/2026/08/14/misinformation-or-missing-data-berkeley-heights-residents-clash-with-council-over-recreation-spending-and-shifting-narratives/) _2026-08-14 · Laura Kapuscinski · nj21st_ As Berkeley Heights residents continue to show up and speak out at the public Town Council meetings; records are being set straight as elected and appointed officials continue to blame “misinformation” as the root cause of tension in our community. The bizarre and slowly unfolding story surrounding Lower Columbia field and the Recreation Department continues \[…\] The post “Misinformation” or…