Tag: Woodbridge Township Council
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Democratic incumbent will face Republican challenger for unexpired Ward 1 seat in Woodbridge election
WOODBRIDGE – There is one, three-year unexpired Ward 1 Township Council term open during the general election in November. Democrat Sharon McAuliffe, who was appointed in January to fill the seat after the passing of Ward 1 Councilwoman Nancy Drumm, is seeking her first elected term and will face Republican candidate John Vrtaric. McAuliffe, 61,…
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Primary election results for uncontested races in Metuchen and Woodbridge
The council race in Metuchen and Woodbridge were uncontested during the primary election on June 7. Metuchen Borough Council There are two, three-year terms open. Democrat incumbent Dorothy Rasmussen received 1,132 votes, and Lisa Hyman received 1,133 votes. There are six write-in votes. Republican candidate Richard Thoren received 305 votes, and Eric Lignell received 304…
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Radiological testing has begun at Colonia High School and will continue through May; more than 100 former staff and students have been diagnosed with brain tumors
Is Colonia High School the cause of primary brain tumors in former students and staff from 1975 to 1995? That is what Al Lupiano, Colonia High School (CHS) Class of 1989, wants to find out after he, his wife Michele (CHS Class of 1991) and his sister Angela (CHS Class of 1995) were all diagnosed…
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Local business owner fills Ward 1 council seat in Woodbridge
WOODBRIDGE – The Township Council appointed Sharon McAuliffe, a local business owner, to fill the Ward 1 council seat left vacant after the sudden passing of Ward 1 Councilwoman Nancy Bader-Drumm on Jan. 2. The Woodbridge Democratic Organization submitted three nominees for the council to select from. The other nominees included Jay Barcellona and Robert…
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Woodbridge councilwoman remembered for her love of the township; council has up to Feb. 1 to fill her seat
WOODBRIDGE – The loss of Ward 1 Councilwoman Nancy Bader-Drumm was heavy on the minds of the Township Council as they reorganized. “Our team is not as strong today as it was just days ago because we lost a cherished and valuable teammate,” Mayor John E. McCormac said. Bader-Drumm was set to be sworn in…
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Woodbridge councilwoman’s infectious smile captured the hearts of those who knew her
WOODBRIDGE – For those who knew Nancy Bader-Drumm, who was set to be sworn in to her third term as councilwoman for Ward 1 on Jan. 4, it was hard to miss her infectious smile. As social media posts trickled in with the news of Bader-Drumm’s passing on Jan. 2, many were left with a…
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Democrats hold on strong to Woodbridge Council ward seats; BOE will reorganize with new member
WOODBRIDGE – Democrats held on strong to ward seats on the Woodbridge Township Council. And the Woodbridge Board of Education will reorganize with a new member on dais in January. Projected winners in the Nov. 2 election remain as election results were recently certified. Woodbridge Township Council There were elections for the five, four-year ward…
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Updated: Joshi projected winner of mayoral race in Edison; races across Middlesex County are too close to call
Editor’s Note: The results of the Nov. 2 General Election reflect what was posted online by the Middlesex County Clerk’s Office as of press time on Nov. 5. The results of the election will remain unofficial until they are certified. For updates, visit www.centraljersey.com and read next week’s newspaper. Edison Mayoral Race In Edison, the…
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Democratic incumbents lead Republicans for ward seats on Woodbridge Council
There were elections for the five, four-year ward seats on the municipal governing body for Woodbridge Township on Nov. 2. The race is contested. Ward 1 – The candidates are Democratic incumbent Nancy Bader-Drumm and Republican candidate John Vrtaric. As of Nov. 3, Bader-Drumm, with 2,394 votes, or 55.20%, leads Vrtaric, with 1,935 votes, or…
