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Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Last Chance: Register to Vote in the Primary Elections

Election registration offices in Newark close at 9 p.m.

Today is your last chance to register to vote in the June 5 primary. If you would like to register, go to the Essex County Superintendent of Elections & County Commissioner of Registration & Commissioner of Registration's office in at the Hall of Records in Newark, 465 Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd., Room 429. Registration will be open until 9 p.m. In order to register, you will need to enter a driver’s license number or the last four digits of your Social Security number on the New Jersey Voter Registration form. In a rush? Save some time by downloading a copy of the New Jersey Voter Registration form, filling it out beforehand and taking it with you when you register. All U.S. citizens at least 18 years old by Primary Day, and not …

Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Guarino Takes Council Seat From Anderton

Newcomer to replace incumbent following Tuesday's municipal election loss.

Sal Anderton won’t be returning to the West Orange Township Council after the incumbent lost his seat in municipal elections Tuesday night to Jerry Guarino. With all precincts reporting, unofficial returns show Guarino won his seat with 2,268 votes, while Anderton received 2,022 votes. Incumbents Joe Krakoviak and Patricia Spango were easily re-elected to the council. “It’s been an honor to serve my home town and while I’m personally not pleased with the results, I am confident in the voters,” Anderton said. “I am confident that the town council will continue in the same positive way and do well.” Guarino called his win, “The greatest honor a community can give, to be in such a high office to do what’s right for the community. I am …

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Portmanteau

8:26 am on Thursday, May 10, 2012

Probably just her base of old timers. People she's known for years. The place is still in business though, which means someone must be happy to eat there for decades.   more ›

Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Pascrell, Rothman Find Little Nice to Say in Debate

The Democratic 9th Congressional district crossed swords in a debate at Bergen Community College.

Toward the end of his debate with fellow Congressman and Democrat Steve Rothman, Bill Pascrell was asked to say something nice about his opponent in the race for New Jersey's 9th Congressional District. "I think he has been a loyal Democrat," Pascrell said. "When it suits his purpose." That's about as cordial as it got in a debate Monday at Bergen Community College, in which Rothman doggedly attacked Pascrell's record, while Pascrell continued to criticize Rothman for running against him instead of challenging Scott Garrett in the redrawn 5th District. Pascrell's current district includes the Essex County communities of Bloomfield, Belleville, Cedar Grove, Verona, part of South Orange, Livingston, Montclair and West Orange. Rothman came to…

Adam Kraemer

12:38 pm on Wednesday, May 9, 2012

I don't like the voting records or policies of either of these gentlemen. May the in fighting on the left let the canidate on the right have a chance in November.   more ›

Don't Forget To Vote Today

Polls opened at 6 a.m. and will close at 8 p.m

Seven candidates are running for three open council seats in today's West Orange election. The polls are open and close tonight at 8 p.m. The candidates currently vying for the four-year seats are incumbent council members Sal Anderton, Joe Krakoviak and Patricia Spango. Council candidates Jake Freivald, Jerry Guarino, Rodolfo Rodriguez and Clare Silvestri are also in the running. For more information on the candidates click here.

Monday, May 7, 2012

Three Seats on Council Up For Grabs

Tomorrow's elections will decide who takes the three four-year term council seats.

Seven candidates are running for three open council seats in Tuesday's West Orange election. The polls open tomorrow at 6 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. The candidates currently vying for the four-year seats are incumbent council members Sal Anderton, Joe Krakoviak and Patricia Spango. Council candidates Jake Freivald, Jerry Guarino, Rodolfo Rodriguez and Clare Silvestri are also in the running. A trio, calling themselves "Team Krakoviak," are running together, headed by Councilman Krakoviak, with Frievald, his former campaign manager, and Silvestri, Krakoviak's wife.  Anderton, born and raised in town, is running for re-election. Professionally, Anderton is of counsel to the Law Firm of Tobia & Sorger in Harrison, New Jersey. He has served …

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Jake Freivald

10:34 am on Wednesday, May 9, 2012

LOL, you're right! I would be younger than my oldest child!   more ›

Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Last Chance: Today Is Last Day To Apply To Vote By Mail

Your application to vote by mail must be postmarked by May 1

  In New Jersey, any voter can now vote by mail in any election—you do not need a reason to vote by mail. But you will need to complete the "Application for Vote by Mail Ballot" form and mail it to the Essex County Clerk's office—must be postmarked by May 1—in order to receive your ballot. Separate application forms must be filled out for each registered voter. Please keep in mind that the "Vote by Mail" form is only to APPLY to vote by mail. You must indicate where you want your ballot to be sent. The completed application form should be mailed to the address below: The Honorable Christopher J. Durkin P.O. Box 690 Newark, NJ 07101 Once you have received your ballot, it must be returned to the Essex County Clerk's Office postmarked no …

Friday, April 27, 2012

Elections 2012

Taxes and Edison Redevelopment Dominate Council Candidates Forum

Forum held at Thomas A. Edison Central Six School

Over 50 people came to the Thomas A. Edison Central Six School Thursday night for a forum featuring the seven council candidates who are running in the municipal elections on May 8, Tuesday. Taxes and the Edison redevelopment project figured prominently during the event. The candidates currently vying for the three four-year seats are: incumbent council members Sal Anderton, Joe Krakoviak and Patricia Spango. Jake Freivald, Jerry Guarino, Rodolfo Rodriguez and Clare Silvestri are also in the running. Councilman Krakoviak is heading a slate of candidates with Frievald, his former campaign manager, and Silvestri, his wife. The trio are calling themselves "Team Krakoviak." The other candidates are running independently. More information on …

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MSS

1:08 am on Saturday, May 5, 2012

@Jake Freivald Do you mean to say that more seniors, empty nesters, etc. are leaving West Orange then any other suburban community in this area? I assumed this was true for most of NJ.   more ›

Thursday, April 26, 2012

Township Council Candidates' Forum Tonight

Three seats up for grabs in May

Come hear this year's council candidates and their take on the issues at a forum scheduled on Thursday, April 26 at the Thomas A. Edison Central Six School, 75 William Street in West Orange. The venue opens at 6:30 p.m. with the forum starting at 7 p.m. The candidates currently vying for the three four-year seats are: incumbent council members Sal Anderton, Joe Krakoviak and Patricia Spango. Council candidates Jake Freivald, Jerry Guarino, Rodolfo Rodriguez and Clare Silvestri are also in the running. Councilman Krakoviak will be heading a slate of candidates with Frievald, his former campaign manager, and Silvestri, his wife. The trio are calling themselves "Team Krakoviak." The other candidates so far, are running independently. To read …

CommonSense101

1:45 pm on Friday, May 4, 2012

Ok really all of this is crazy Team K lol we need "undercover boss" in the township alone i am a citizen walk the halls daily and it is scary how disgruntled everyone looks dont get me wrong i understand they all have jobs but wow glad i am retired Just note we are the town that spends waste less money on stupid things Doesn't matter who wins its always someone who knows someone kind of deal and…   more ›

Monday, April 23, 2012

Elections 2012

Township Council Candidates' Forum This Week

Three seats up for grabs in May

Come hear this year's council candidates and their take on the issues this week at a forum scheduled on Thursday, April 26 at the Thomas A. Edison Central Six School, 75 William Street in West Orange. The venue opens at 6:30 p.m. with the forum starting at 7 p.m. The candidates currently vying for the three four-year seats are: incumbent council members Sal Anderton, Joe Krakoviak and Patricia Spango. Council candidates Jake Freivald, Jerry Guarino, Rodolfo Rodriguez and Clare Silvestri are also in the running. Councilman Krakoviak will be heading a slate of candidates with Frievald, his former campaign manager, and Silvestri, his wife. The trio are calling themselves "Team Krakoviak." The other candidates so far, are running independently…

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Gary Englert

11:05 pm on Tuesday, April 24, 2012

@ Adam Kraemer: Political debates in this town have long been non-events and hardly debates in the truest sense of the word. Most of the time is spent responding to previously supplied questions with no more gravitas than those posed in a beauty pageant final. Yes, our greatest hope is world peace. So far as "rezoning the town for more commercial use," spot zoning (which is essentially what you …   more ›

Friday, April 20, 2012

What Do We Do With All of These Signs?!

With the election over, lawn signs can be recycled.

With the votes tallied and the results final from Tuesday’s elections, one big question still remains.  What do we do with all these lawn signs? Most campaigns give supporters big lawn signs to show support for their preferred candidate.  Some elections can have thousands upon thousands of lawn signs posted.  After the election, most supporters are stuck having to dispose of these signs. Now the simple answer would be to throw them away.  However, most lawn signs are made of corrugated polypropylene plastic, which is recyclable.  Corrugated polypropylene plastic is the same material used for plastic milk containers and detergent bottles.  So to recycle your old lawn signs, just remove the metal stakes (also recyclable) and bring them to …

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