Tuesday, March 19, 2013
18-year committeeman won't seek seat when his term expires at the end of this year.
After 18 years on the Millburn Township Committee, Committeeman Thomas McDermott announced at Tuesday night’s meeting he will not seek re-election this coming November. "I've served my 18 years on the committee," he said. "I think it's time to move on and let someone else take over." McDermott grew up in Millburn as a third-generation resident. He previously told Patch he was "deeply commitmited to this town" and his family has “always contributed to this community." He first took office Jan. 1, 1996 and has since served as mayor from 2001-2005 and in 2010. He also served as deputy mayor from 1997-2001 and 2009. In 2005, he received the Outstanding Service Award as an Elected Official from the New Jersey Municipal Management Association. "…
Thursday, October 18, 2012
The Short Hills Association hosts a forum where residents will be able to question the candidates on their views.
The Millburn Board of Education candidates will participate in a question and answer forum tonight, hosted by the Short Hills Association, at 7:30 in the Education Center. "The public will be able to get an understanding of the candidates' views," the Short Hills Association President Eleanor Wallen said. "The forums are quite informative." The four candidates vying for the three board seats are Elliot Cahn, Dr. Eric Siegel, an incumbent, Dr. Rupali Wadhwa and Raymond Wong. The night will be moderated by a member of the association, Arp Trivedi, who will start the off the forum with a 30-minute Q & A. Following the questions from the association, residents will get a chance to ask the candidates about their own issues for the next hour. …
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Taxes and the economy were important issues discussed Tuesday during the Livingston League of Women Voters' Candidates Night
The political divide was evident on Tuesday night at the Livingston League of Women Voters’ candidates night. The applause from the audience of more than 100 people crowd inside the high school choir room was split and slightly louder for the Republicans. But incumbents state Sen. Richard Codey,(D-Essex), Assemblywoman Mila Jasey, (D-Essex), and Assemblyman John McKeon, (D-Essex) verbally sparred with challengers William Eames, Nicole Hagner and Lee Holtzman, all Republicans. Eames also is a Tea Party candidate. The election race in the traditionally Democratic 27th legislative district will be more competitive next month with an influx of Republican voters. A new redistricting plan approved earlier this year moved the legislative …
Saturday, September 3, 2011
The writer shows our suburban reality, based in his real (local) life -- True Jersey Fiction.
Tom Perrotta's newest book, The Leftovers, has garnered five-star reviews recently. Click here to read what The New York Times has to say. New Jersey Monthly weighs in here. New Jersey gets a bad rap sometimes. Our down-the-shore antics become televised escapades, and the state's countless homemakers are represented by a handful in the headlines. Fortunately, we have fiction, such as the novels of Tom Perrotta, to reflect another reality. Perrotta is the author of seven books, including Election and Little Children, which became award-winning movies, and The Leftovers, published in August 2011. Bad Haircut, a collection of stories, is his first work; The Abstinence Teacher is most recent. When Little Children was published and then …
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Tom McDermott and Ted Bourke won seats on the Township Committee in the election last week.
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Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Dear Editor, We would like to thank all of our supporters for the electing us to the township committee. We appreciate your vote of confidence and look forward to the challenges ahead, and to working to achieve the goals and objectives that will benefit Millburn residents. Also, we would like to thank Peter Humphrey and Seth Levine for their hard work during the campaign and their commitment to serve our community. There are many others to thank, but specifically we would like to express our deepest gratitude to: our families for putting up with our extended absences while campaigning; the army of high school girls that went door to door in Glenwood; the hundreds of families that displayed our lawn signs; and a special thanks to Linda …
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
About 40 percent of Millburn-Short Hills voters headed to the polls on Tuesday.
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 county in unofficial returns has the voter turnout for Essex County at 34.6 percent. Additionally, Monarque said she is waiting for county officials …
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Tuesday, November 2, 2010
The two Republicans beat Peter Humphreys and Seth Levine.
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 with 2,394, and Levine received 1,984 votes. McDermott, who will be serving a sixth term, said he was thrilled the residents wanted him to serve …
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Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. won a new term as Essex County Executive, and Christopher J. Durkin won a new term as County Clerk.
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 Headquarters in Bloomfield. "I made this commitment because I have the same passion I did when I was sworn in as freeholder in 1990 that I have today…
There have been minor problems at the polls, but nothing major has been reported.
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 Gero Park Recreation Building and the Community Congregational Church. But it was quiet in the late afternoon at Glenwood and Deerfield schools. There …
Monday, November 1, 2010
A round-up of things you need to know for Tuesday's general election.
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: Three candidates are running for Essex County executive: Two candidates are running for Essex County clerk: There also are two Congressional races, mattering what district in which you live. In District 10, there are four candidates: In District 11, there are three candidates: Where do I vote? Voters should have gotten a letter telling them where to vote on Tuesday. Here is a…
Noreen Brunini
8:47 am on Thursday, March 21, 2013
Wow, the end of an era. Thanks Tom for all you have contributed to our Township. more ›