Tag: Middlesex County Democratic Organization
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Two slates of candidates compete during Democratic primary in Edison
By REBECCA HERSH Correspondent EDISON – In the upcoming Democratic Primary Election on June 8, the personalities, visions and qualifications of those running for the office of Edison Township Council have been dominated by the political tension between the two Democratic Party factions battling for control in the township. The issue receiving attention is…
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Zwicker announces bid for State Senate; Fistonich seeks Assembly seat
Assemblyman Andrew Zwicker announced the kickoff of his campaign to run for the State Senate in the 16th Legislative District (LD16). Zwicker, who has served in the NJ General Assembly since 2016 and is a physicist and science educator, released the following statement on Feb. 3: “Now, more than ever, we need to make decisions…
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North Brunswick officials reflect on how 2020 set the course for 2021
NORTH BRUNSWICK – 2020 was a tough year for North Brunswick Township, aside from the tragedy surrounding the coronavirus pandemic. Councilman Bob Corbin, Police Director Kenneth McCormick and Senior Center employee Rosemarie Hansen passed away; Daniel Anderl, the son of U.S. District Judge Esther Salas, was brutally murdered in town; court Administrator Sheral Rossmann retired;…
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Monroe mayor passes away on morning of New Year’s Eve
MONROE – Flags in Monroe Township will be flown at half-staff for seven days to honor Mayor Gerald Tamburro and his decades of service. “It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of the honorable Mayor Gerald W. Tamburro. Mayor Tamburro passed away surrounded by his family” on Dec. 31, according to information…
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Mercer County alum finds his niche researching global human security issues for D.C. think tank
Daniel Hurley may have two jobs right now, but the 2017 honors graduate of Mercer County Community College (MCCC) has one unifying vision: to advance human rights in U.S. foreign policy. Hurley, who graduated last year with a bachelor’s degree in political science from The College of New Jersey, is currently a full-time legislative aide…
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Peter J. Barnes Jr. remembered for his life of public service
EDISON — Peter J. Barnes Jr., who passed away one day shy of his 90th birthday last week, led an exemplary life of public service. Barnes, of Edison, died on Sept. 11. He wore many hats — he served in the U.S. Army Military Police, he was a former FBI agent, he was a member of…
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Former Edison Dem chairman switches to GOP
EDISON — In a turn of events, former Edison Democratic Chairman Keith Hahn announced on social media and at a press conference that he is switching parties and running as a Republican for mayor against Mayor Thomas Lankey in November. On June 12, Hahn, after serving as local Dem chairman since 2015, was ousted by…
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Annual Bowl for Hunger raises $31,000 for food banks
WOODBRIDGE — Funds from the eighth annual “Bowl for Hunger” will be distributed evenly among 32 food banks in Middlesex County. This year’s “Bowl for Hunger” on July 27 at Majestic Lanes of Hopelawn raised approximately $31,000, with additional pledges to come. Assemblyman Craig J. Coughlin (D-Middlesex) in partnership with the Middlesex Water Company, Raritan…
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Edison officials remember ‘Doc’
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — The Township Council took time to remember Dr. Thomas “Doc” Paterniti, who served the township in so many ways. “Doc mentored many of us, including myself,” Council President Michael Lombardi said at a council meeting on May 24. “Doc was a true public servant.” On May 13, Paterniti,…