A dozen Republicans, including the sitting mayors of Florham Park and Hanover, endorsed Democrat Sen. Richard Codey Tuesday in his re-election bid, a move that drew fire from the Republican Party. "Unbelievable," said Morris County Republican Committee Chairman John Sette. Codey is campaigning for the first time in towns outside his Essex stronghold. The new district straddles parts of Essex and Morris counties and includes several Republican enclaves. He faces Tea Party Republican William Eames of Whippany in the November general election. "I am honored and humbled that these Republican …
Voters will pick candidates on Tuesday for the November elections, when they will select one Senator and two Assembly members, plus four members of the Board of Chosen Freeholders. Voters in Millburn wil also choose who will run for township committee in November. District 27 Former Democratic Governor Richard Codey is running with Assemblymen John McKeon and Assemblywoman Mia Jasey in the newly configured 27th district that now stretches from Livingston and the West Essex suburbs into Morris County. Former Millburn Mayor Ellen Steinberg is trying to upset McKeon and Jasey of South Orange on…
About 40 percent of Millburn-Short Hills voters headed to the polls on Tuesday, but the results from the election aren't expected to be certified until the end of the week. Local voters elected Republicans Ted Bourke and Tom McDermott to the Township Committee Tuesday, defeating Democrats Peter Humphreys and Seth Levine. McDermott is an incumbent, entering his sixth term on the committee. It will be Bourke's first term. Township Clerk Joanne Monarque estimates 5,649 of the townhip's 14,067 registered voters headed to the polls on Tuesday for the election. It is about 40 percent of voters. The…
Mayor Thomas McDermott has won another term on the Township Committee and fellow Republican Ted Bourke will be joining him, according to final unofficial election returns. McDermott, the current mayor, has served on the township committee for 15 years. It would be Bourke's first term on the committee. The two Republicans beat Peter Humphreys and Seth Levine, both Democrats. Incumbent Democrat Daniel Baer did not run for re-election. The unofficial results on the Essex County clerk's website show McDermott leading the way with 3,255 votes and Bourke with 2,818 votes. Humphreys came in third …
Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. and County Clerk Christopher J. Durkin were re-elected handily Tuesday —with DiVincenzo picking up a third term and Durkin being chosen for his second consecutive term. With 95 percent of votes counted, DiVincenzo appeared to ease into victory with 75 percent of the vote, while Republican candidate Herbert D. Glenn picked up 22 percent and Independent candidate Marilynn M. English trailed with less than one percent. "The last eight years, the things we've accomplished - guess what? That's in the past," said DiVincenzo at Essex County Democratic…
Mattering when you went to the polls during the day on Tuesday, you could find a steady stream of people or you could find a quiet polling place. But overall, it's been a strong turnout for Tuesday's election, according to election officials. Polls are open until 8 p.m. and voters can cast their ballot in four races, including the Township Committee, County Executive and Clerk, and local Congressional races. "It's been a big turnout so far," said Township Clerk Joanne Monarque. "It's not surprising because it's been busy everywhere." There was a steady stream of voters at Casa Colombo, the …
The annual November election is Tuesday, and there is plenty you need to know to get you ready to head to the polls. Below is a primer on the things you need to know to get ready for Tuesday. When are polls open on Tuesday? Polls are open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. What races are up for a vote? There are two seats open on the Township Committee and four candidates are running: Ted Bourke (R) Peter Humphreys (D) Seth Levine (D) Tom McDermott (R, Incumbent) Three candidates are running for Essex County executive: Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr. (D, Incumbent) Marilynn M English (Independent) Herbert Glenn (R) …
EDITOR'S NOTE: These are the verbatim responses of the candidates for Essex County Clerk to questions presented by The League of Women Voters of the Montclair Area, in cooperation with Patch. The candidates were given an equal amount of space for their answers. Essex County Clerk Candidates – Vote for one (five year term) Marcella A. Wilson – Republican, Attorney Christopher J. Durkin (incumbent) – Democrat, Essex County Clerk Where do you see opportunities for improvement in the scope of activities handled by the Essex County Clerk's office? Ms. Wilson: When you visit the Essex County Clerk'…
EDITOR'S NOTE: These are the verbatim responses of the candidates for Essex County Executive to questions presented by The League of Women Voters of the Montclair Area. The candidates were given an equal amount of space for their answers. Essex County Executive Candidates - Vote for one (four year term) Marilynn M. English – Independent, Licensed Mortgage Banker/Broker, former Assistant Vice President at JP Morgan Herbert Glenn – Republican, Data Entry Clerk, Essex County Corrections Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. (incumbent) – Democrat, Essex County Executive What expenses could be reduced or …
To the Editor: On Nov. 2 voters have the opportunity to participate in democracy. My vote will be for open government. My vote will go to the candidate who consistently asks questions, the candidate who will not make decisions behind closed doors that compromise the integrity of our Town and, most importantly, the candidate who believes that representative government means reaching out to residents to discover what they support. Peter Humphreys is that Township Committee candidate. He believes in open government. He believes that your agenda should be his agenda. He will reach out to …
To the editor: To vote or not to vote, that is the question. Whether to suffer the slings and arrows of outrageous politics, abject apathy and unrestrained power or to take arms against the sea of potential tyranny and by voting, make it safe to be an American. The great experiment of American Democracy, where you can choose those who will make your laws, set our common goals, and guide our futures only works if you vote. If you abstain from voting, two terrible things happen: the person or persons you like least effectively get two votes and worse, your opinion ceases to matter. I am a …
Editor's Note: Each of the four candidates for Township Committee were given standard questions to answer about their stance on a variety of issues. They also were given a limited word count for their answers. These answers are in their own words. Name: Thomas C. McDermott, Jr.Party: RepublicanAge: 54Years lived in town: 50Family: My wife Ann, lifelong resident, is a past President of the Junior League of the Oranges and Millburn-Short Hills and currently serves on the Board of the United Way of Millburn-Short Hills. Our daughters are students: Alyssa, 20 is a junior at the University of …
Editor's Note: Each of the four candidates for Township Committee were given standard questions to answer about their stance on a variety of issues. They also were given a limited word count for their answers. These answers are in their own words. Name: Seth E LevineParty: DemocratAge: 60Years lived in town: 20Family info: Wife Patty, two grown children Erica and Joshua, both are graduates of Millburn High School and both have gone on to graduate college.Educational background: City College of New York, Political Science.Occupation: Technology ConsultantCommunity/political background: Former …
Editor's Note: Each of the four candidates for Township Committee were given standard questions to answer about their stance on a variety of issues. They also were given a limited word count for their answers. These answers are in their own words. Name: Peter HumphreysParty: DemocraticAge: 55Years lived in town: Almost 20Family info: Married to Ellen Steinberg. Four children, all of whom graduated from Millburn High School Educational background: J.D cum laude, Northwestern University, Chicago; B.C.L. (Honors), University of Oxford,England; L.L.B.( Honors) University of London, England…
Editor's Note: Each of the four candidates for Township Committee were given standard questions to answer about their stance on a variety of issues. They also were given a limited word count for their answers. These answers are in their own words. Name: Ted BourkeParty: RepublicanAge: 51Years lived in town: 21 Family info: Married to Kathleen for 22 years. She is chair of MHS Senior Celebration and a past treasurer of the HS PTO. We have three children: Sean, a freshman at St Josephs in Philadelphia; Katie, a senior at MHS,; Connor, a sophomore at MHS. Educational background: BS in …
Taxes, preserving the residential character of Millburn-Short Hills and litigation were some of the main topics discussed during the Township Committee candidates forum on Thursday night. The Short Hills Association sponsored the forum that featured all four candidates. On hand were Republican Ted Bourke, Democrat Peter Humphreys, Democrat Seth Levine and Republican Tom McDermott. Of the group, McDermott is the only incumbent and currently serves as mayor. The group is running for two spots on the committee in the Nov. 2 election. And, at times, the Democrats went on the offensive to the "…
