Monday, June 10, 2013
Newark mayor benefits from name-recognition, Rutgers-Eagleton survey finds.
Newark Mayor Cory Booker’s high public profile appears to have contributed to a strong lead over his rivals for U.S. Senate, according to a Rutgers University -Eagleton poll released Monday. Booker announced Saturday he seeks to fill the unexpired term of Democratic Sen. Frank Lautenberg, who died last week. Gov.Chris Christie called for a primary election Aug. 13 to be followed by a general election Oct. 16. The current Senate term expires in January 2015. Booker will run in the primary against Sheila Oliver, an Essex County Democrat and Speaker of the state Assembly, as well as two members of Congress, Rush Holt and Frank Pallone. Oliver, who filed her candidacy shortly before the deadline Monday, was not included in the polling. The …
The Zoning Board hearings on the development of the United Water property have been a series of twists and turns lately. What's in store for Tuesday's meeting?
Over the course of the past few months, the hearing on the proposed development of the United Water property has been filled with so many dramatic twists, turns and audible gasps that many residents are pondering what might be in store for Tuesday's meeting. The twist began in March when Superintendent of Schools, Michael Polizzi, submitted a letter to the Zoning Board regarding the proposed development of the United Water property. At the time, Polizzi stated that he and the Board of Education do not believe that the property should be left completely undeveloped. Although they adamantly oppose any residential building, Polizzi previously said, that a certain degree of development would be good for the community. As public debate ensued…
Saturday, June 8, 2013
Among them are a current U.S. Representative and a former New Jersey mayor and Tea Party activist.
With Monday the deadline for prospective U.S. Senate hopefuls to get their signatures into the State in time for August's primary, the list of candidates vying for the vacant seat has operated as a sort of accordion, growing and shrinking as announcements are made, rumors dispelled, and campaigns kicked off. Opting for a special election to find a replacement for five-term U.S. Sen. Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ) who died earlier this week, Gov. Chris Christie's decision generated critcism but plenty of significant interest from both Republicans and Democrats, many of whom see their potential election this October as a leg up in the 2014 race. But, when it comes to making an official announcement, there's been some reticence. Though some …
Thursday, June 6, 2013
Jeffrey S. Chiesa, a Republican, will not run in the special election.
The U.S. Senate will add another Republican to its ranks--at least until New Jersey voters have their say in October. During a press conference in Trenton on Thursday, Gov. Chris Christie announced he would appoint New Jersey Attorney General Jeffrey S. Chiesa to the seat left vacant by Sen. Frank Lautenberg’s death. Chiesa, a Bound Brook native, will not run in the Oct. 16 special election. He will assume office on Monday, cutting the Democratic majority in the Senate to 52-46. “In the last few days, it became clear that Chiesa was the best person for the job,” Christie said. Christie said the two met Monday night, along with Chiesa’s wife Jenny, to discuss the possibility. Chiesa, a self-described conservative Republican, accepted …
Former Democratic Congressman Andy Maguire drops out of race.
Congressional hopeful Andy Maguire has dropped out of a potential race gainst incumbent Republican Scott Garrett. Maguire, who served as a member of Congress from 1975 to 1981, said he won't be taking on the Sussex-based Tea Party darling in the 2014 election. He did not provide a reason for dropping out of the race. “Over the past six months I have considered seeking the Democratic nomination for Congress in the recently redrawn 5th Congressional District in 2014," Maguire, a Democrat, said in a statement. "The response from Democrats, Republicans, Independents and friends across the district has been outstanding and deeply gratifying. "But the 5th CD still needs a member of Congress who is in-touch, committed to progress and opposed to …
Heavy rainfall, possible flash flooding expected.
New Jersey could see the effects of a heavy storm this weekend as meteorologists say Tropical Storm Andrea "will slide through the region" on Friday, according to the National Weather Service. So-called hazardous weather is expected to begin on Thursday and last through Friday night with the potential for "very heavy rainfall," the NWS reported. "Extensive tropical moisture associated with these systems could result in heavy rainfall and urban and small stream flooding from Friday into Saturday morning," the NWS website said. Up to 3 inches of rain are predicted, with the potential for 5 inches of rain in isolated areas, as well as high winds. "The strongest winds associated with Andrea are forecast to remain offshore," the NWS said. "And …
Sen. Frank Lautenberg's body was placed aboard a Washington, D.C.-bound Amtrak train Wednesday at the Secaucus Junction rail station that was named in his honor.
As a tribute to his advocacy of mass transit, U.S. Sen. Frank Lautenberg's body was placed aboard a D.C.-bound Amtrak train in Secaucus Wednesday. Lautenberg's family and staff accompanied the senator for his final Amtrak ride to the nation's capital, where he'll be buried on Friday in Arlington National Cemetery. Prior to the Amtrak send-off, Rabbi Daniel Cohen of Sharey Tefilo-Israel in South Orange, the congregation where the senator belonged, eulogized Lautenberg during a ceremony and color guard salute at the Secaucus Junction station's main concourse.
Tuesday was Primary Day and we have the results.
Since there were no contested races in New Milford, Tuesday's Primary Day was a pretty low-key, under-the-radar event. New Milford has two council seats that will be open with four candidates seeking to fill them. Incumbent Republican candidates Diego Robalino and Dominic Colucci will face Democratic challengers Thea Sirocchi-Hurley and Ira Grotsky on the November ballot. Below are the results for each candidate by district: *Incumbent The general election will be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2013. Follow New Milford Patch on Facebook and Twitter. Click here to sign-up for our daily newsletter and get local news like this delivered to your in-box.
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
Sen. Frank Lautenberg's body was placed aboard a Washington, D.C.-bound Amtrak train Wednesday at the Secaucus Junction rail station that was named in his honor.
In a fitting tribute Wednesday to the man long known as one of Washington's foremost mass transit advocates, U.S. Sen. Frank Lautenberg's body was taken by Amtrak train from the rail station that bears his name to the nation's capital, where it will lie in repose in the U.S. Senate Chamber through Thursday. Lautenberg's family and staff accompanied the senator for his final Amtrak ride, which was preceded by a brief ceremony and color guard salute at the Secaucus Junction station's main concourse, attended by some 100 mourners, including Gov. Chris Christie, Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno and former Gov. Richard Codey. Rabbi Daniel Cohen of Sharey Tefilo-Israel in South Orange, the congregation where the senator belonged, eulogized Lautenberg at …
Governor will face Democrat Barbara Buono, who defeated Troy Webster to earn her respective nomination for the November elections.
Amid chants of "four more years" from Republicans from around the state, Gov. Chris Christie celebrated his primary win Tuesday night with a GOP event at the Bridgewater Marriott. Christie thanked the gathered crowd for their support as he easily defeated opponent Seth Grossman to earn the Republican nomination in the November election. Christie will face Democrat Barbara Buono, who defeated Troy Webster to earn her respective nomination for the November elections. "America will be watching to see if the elections will be about tomorrow or yesterday," Christie said as he stood on stage with his wife, Mary Pat, and four children. "New Jersey's tomorrows are filled with much more potential than our yesterdays." The event was held near …
Donkey Tales
9:44 am on Thursday, June 13, 2013
Tom, you make no sense. Of course suburban taxpayers are bailing out the urban areas? Where do you think Camden gets its budget dollars? It's not from their rateable base. Don't confuse the state robbing one group with the national debt. Speaking of the debt, the wars are over yet the debt is higher now than before. Another uninformed comment. Here is Obama's 2014 budget. Show me where the "war" … more ›