Sunday, March 18, 2012
Union County Freeholders pull the plug on MusicFest, saving at least 42 county employees from being laid off. From police reports to council decisions, here's a look at the top news for the last week
Faced with at least 42 layoffs and the possibility of additional job cuts, county officials decided to cancel the annual MusicFest held in Clark's Oak Ridge Park."A consensus was reached by the Freeholder Board (March 8) following numerous fiscal committee meetings, union negotiations and departmental meetings," the press release stated. The Board also canceled the Union County Rhythm and Blues by the Brook. County officials say the cuts will save approximately $1.2 million. In other news around the county: BERKELEY HEIGHTS On Saturday, March 11, Berkeley Heights Police Officers responded Ralph Pl., Branko Rd. and Ridge Dr. to investigate three separate residential burglaries. Investigations revealed all three residences were forcibly …
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Republicans such as Nancy Munoz, Jon Bramnick, and Tom Kean came out to support the Congressman in front of Summit City Hall.
Congressman Leonard Lance kicked off his reelection campaign for New Jersey’s Seventh Congressional District yesterday in front of Summit City Hall. It was his forth stop on his first day of heavy campaigning. Political leaders from Summit joined other Republican politicians from Westfield and Kenilworth who came out to support Lance. Mayor Ellen Dickson was on hand as well as Senator Tom Kean, the chairman of the Lance for Congress campaign, Assemblywoman Nancy Munoz and Assemblyman Jon Bramnick, both campaign co-chairs. “I am proud to endorse Leonard Lance for Congress," said Kean. "As our Congressman, Leonard Lance is leading the fight for lower taxes, less spending and more accountability in the federal budget process," he said. Lance…
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Garnering votes key in the Granite State.
Monday, November 14, 2011
Candidates elected to council express appreciation to residents of New Providence.
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Monday, November 14, 2011
We sincerely appreciate the trust that the New Providence residents have shown by electing us to the Borough Council. We take this honor and responsibility seriously and promise to work hard to make certain that our beloved town remains a great place to live and work. Thank you again for your support. Armand Galluccio, Alan Lesnewich, and Bob Robinson
Sunday, November 13, 2011
Elections, Veterans Day, big sports wins dominate the story in towns across Union County
Berkeley Heights Jeanne Kingsley, a 15-year resident of the town with a long list of experience working in finance, and incumbent Robert "Bob" Woodruff, former mayor of Berkeley Heights, were both elected Tuesday to fill the two open seats on the Berkeley Heights Township Council, defeating Democrats Stephen Yellin and Jamie Divine Cadavid. Kingsley finished with 1,494 votes, while Woodruff garnered 1,459 votes. Yellin received 819 and Divine Cadavid 569 votes. Woodruff said during his tenure as Mayor and in his current Council position, he has worked productively for the Township’s citizens and feels that his vast experience is important at this time. “These difficult times require steady stewardship from those entrusted with governance…
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
State Senator Tom Kean Jr. has overwhelming support.
With little fanfare, 25.7% of the registered 4,773 voters came out on a unseasonably warm November day to cast their votes. Mountainside's Republican mayor Paul Mirabelli ran unopposed while garnering 773 votes. Keith Turner and Deanna Andre recieved 828 and 836 votes respectively for Borough Council. Mirabelli's second four-year term begins in January. The mayor spent thirteen years as Councilman, three years as Council President, and has been a Mountainside resident since 1990. State Senator Tom Kean Jr. had the overwhelming support of local residents, pulling 911 votes in Mountainside. Mountainside residents also put their stamp of approval on the gambling issue, with 564 yes votes to 335 no votes when it came to legalized sports …
Democrats remained on top in Union County Freeholder race.
In a resounding victory, incumbents Angel Estrada, Chris Hudak, and newbie Vernell Wright were elected as Union County Freeholders Tuesday night, making it 16 years since the last Republican sat on the board of freeholders. With three seats up for grabs, Andy Smith of Summit and his running mate Ed Ortiz of Elizabeth faced an uphill battle raising less money than their opponents. While Smith raised $7,000, Ortiz was unable to raise enough to file a report to the state. While the trio of Democrats raised more than $104,000, including funds available from previous elections. The three of them all from different backgrounds hope to succeed and bring change. “I’m very excited about the next three years, Hudak said. “I really am. We have a …
Republicans look to focus on shared services, improving downtown.
Jeanne Kingsley, a 15-year resident of the town with a long list of experience working in finance, and incumbent Robert "Bob" Woodruff, former mayor of Berkeley Heights, were both elected Tuesday to fill the two open seats on the Berkeley Heights Township Council, defeating Democrats Stephen Yellin and Jamie Divine Cadavid. On June 7, 2011, Woodruff and Kingsley were nominated for the two open positions on the Township Council representing the Republican ticket. Kingsley finished with 1,494 votes, while Woodruff garnered 1,459 votes. Yellin received 819 and Divine Cadavid 569 votes. Woodruff said during his tenure as Mayor and in his current Council position, he has worked productively for the Township’s citizens and feels that his vast …
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
According to Union County, 154,144 were cast.
In the race for Union County Freeholders, unofficial results show Democrat incumbents Angel Estrada and Christopher Hudak are returning to the county post along with newcomer Democrat Vernell Wright. Estrada of Elizabeth has served nearly 12 years on the freeholder board while Hudak of Linden has served for about a year. Wright of Union is a retired public school prinicpal who will be new to the board that has executive oversight over county government. Together the Democrats earned about 99,000 votes according to unofficial results released by Union County Clerk's Office Tuesday night: Their Republican challengers earned about 54,000 votes. It has been about 15 years since a Republican has had a seat on the county board. For the full …
Unofficial results as of 11 p.m. Tuesday show support for existing leadership.
Across New Jersey, all 120 seats all up for grabs — 80 in the state Assembly and all 40 in the Senate. In the 21st District, encompassing Berkeley Heights, Cranford, Garwood, Mountainside, New Providence, Springfield, Summit and Westfield, voters returned all the incumbents to office. No surprises developed Tuesday as Republican State Senator Tom Kean Jr. nearly doubled the votes garnered by his opponent, Democrat Paul Swanicke. According to unofficial results relesed by Union County, Kean earned 18,239 votes, or 66 percent, to Swanicke's 9,518 or 34 percent. Kean, who serves on the Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committees, has devoted his career to pushing for ethics reform in the state and has backed legislation to …
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8:40 am on Thursday, March 15, 2012
Echoing and agreeing with your sentiments: "Always vote for principle, though you may vote alone, and you may cherish the sweetest reflection that your vote is never lost." ~ John Quincy Adams This is also directed at those in the public who would vote "for the lesser of 2 evils" or "because he can't win" or because "anyone but xyz candidate" or any other excuse someone can find to vote for more … more ›