Polling places set for Nov. 2

Candidates and polling locations for Bordentown, Chesterfield, Fieldsboro, Florence, Mansfield, New Hanover, North Hanover and Springfield are detailed.

By: Scott Morgan and William Wichert
Editor’s note: Polling places in several Bordentown Township districts were incorrectly listed in the print edition. They are updated here.
   Tuesday is Election Day, but to make your vote count, you need to know where the polls are.
   Following is a breakdown of candidates and polling locations Bordentown, Chesterfield, Fieldsboro, Florence, Mansfield, New Hanover, North Hanover and Springfield.
   All election locations are open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. 2.
County and congressional races
   In the 3rd Congressional District, Republican Jim Saxton looks to retain his seat while Democrat Herb Conaway (an assemblyman from the 7th Legislative District) looks to unseat him.
   Republican Chris Smith looks to retain his seat in the 4th Congressional District, but will be challenged by Democrat Amy Vasquez.
   In the race for sheriff, Republican incumbent Jean Stanfield is seeking re-election against Democrat challenger Preston Taylor.
   Republican Phil Haines will vie to keep his seat as Burlington County clerk, but will be challenged by Democrat Kristin Walker; and in the freeholder’s race, incumbent Republican Vincent Farias will face off against Democrat Christopher Fifis.
Bordentown City
   There are no city races this year, but residents looking to vote in federal, state and county races can go to the Carslake Community Center on Crosswicks Street.
Bordentown Township
   There is one three-year seat open on the Township Committee. Committeeman Bill Nine is not seeking re-election, opening the door for first-time candidates John Martin, 37, the Democratic nominee, and Bill Morelli, 58, the Republican nominee.
   Residents in Districts 1 and 7 can vote at the Township Municipal Building on Municipal Drive.
   Residents from District 2 and 3 can vote at Mission Firehouse, 51 Groveville Road.
   Residents from Districts 4 and 5 vote at the Senior/Community Center at 3 Municipal Drive.
   Voting for District 6 will be held at the Northern Community Park Pavilion and District 8 residents vote at the Senior/Community Center at 3 Municipal Drive.
Chesterfield
   Democratic Committeeman Brian Kelly, 48, who currently serves as mayor, is running unopposed for a third three-year term.
   All township voters can head to the Municipal Building on Bordentown-Chesterfield Road to cast their votes.
Fieldsboro
   Incumbent Democrats Johnette Hardesky and Jason Konek, both 27, will run unopposed for their second three-year Borough Council terms.
   All voting in the borough will take place at the Municipal Building on Washington Street.
Florence
   There are no township races this year.
   Residents looking to vote in federal, state and county elections can go to the following locations:
   Ward 1, District 1: Florence Township Library, 1350 Hornberger and Sixth avenues in Roebling;
   Ward 1, District 2: Florence Township Library, in the Pensioner’s Room;
   Ward 1, District 3: Florence Volunteer Fire Company No. 2, 501 Delaware Ave. in Roebling;
   Ward 2, District 1: Alterra/Sterling House, 901 Broad St.;
   Ward 2, District 2: Birch Hollow Condo Association building, 301 Birch Hollow Drive;
   Ward 2, District 3: Fountain of Life Center, 2035 Burlington-Columbus Road;
   Ward 3, District 1: Municipal Building, rear of building, 711 Broad St.;
   Ward 3, District 2: Municipal Complex, front entrance;
   Ward 3, District 3: Florence Township Memorial High School on Front Street.
Mansfield
   Eight candidates are competing for four open seats on the Township Committee.
   Republicans LaVerne Cholewa, 54, and Jaime Devereaux, 37, are running against Independents Ray Stupienski, 43, and Mark Lee, 33, to fill the remaining two years of the three-year terms of former Committeemen John Bereczki and Randy Scragg.
   Republican Bruce Waite, 57, Democrat Frank Crivelli, 35, and Independent Kenneth Denti, 45, are vying to replace former Mayor Patrick DeLorenzo for the final year of his committee term.
   Republican Terri Tallon-Hammill, 50, is running unopposed for a three-year Township Committee seat.
   Voters in District 1 can cast their ballots at Northern Burlington County Regional High School, 160 Mansfield Road East
   Voters from Districts 2 and 3 can go to the township Municipal Building, 24548 E. Main St. in Columbus.
   Voters from Districts 4 and 5 can go to the Homestead Clubhouse, 120 Homestead Drive.
New Hanover
   There is one three-year seat open on the Township Committee this year. Incumbent Democrat Gary Southard, 49, is hoping to win his first full term on the committee (he replaced former Committeeman Patrick Malloy earlier this year).
   Former Committeeman Dennis Roohr, 53, a Republican, is looking to return to the committee after losing last year’s bid for re-election.
   All voting will take place at the township Municipal Building, 2 Hockamick Road.
North Hanover
   Four people are seeking two three-year seats on the Township Committee.
   Incumbents Nancy Morrow, 60, and Al Dempster, 59, both Democrats, are looking to win their fourth and second committee terms, respectively.
   Republican challengers Paul Bruni, 50, and Hilda Kotsch, 65, are seeking their first terms on the committee.
   In addition to the committee seats, residents must also cast votes in response to a referendum question that asks voters to approve a 7-cent increase in the open space tax rate, which is currently 4 cents per every $100 of assessed property value.
   Township officials have said the increase would generate about $150,000 in annual tax revenues to go towards farmland acquisitions as well as help pay off the $1.5 million in farmland preservation debt.
   Voters living in Districts 1 and 2 can vote at the township Community Center, 43 Schoolhouse Road.
   Voters from District 3 can cast their ballots at the township Municipal Building, 41 Schoolhouse Road.
Springfield
   Republicans Bill Pettit, an incumbent currently serving as mayor, and David Frank are running unopposed for two three-year seats on the Township Council this year. Mr. Pettit, 78, is seeking a fourth term on the council, while Mr. Frank, 40, is looking to replace Councilwoman Lisa Specca, who is not seeking re-election.
   Voters from District 1 can cast their ballots at the township Municipal Building, 2159 Jacksonville-Jobstown Road.
   Voters from District 2 can vote at the Jacksonville Community Center, 1791 Jacksonville-Jobstown Road.
   Voters from District 3 can head to the polls at the Juliustown Fire Co. 420 Lewistown Road.