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Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Clerk Candidate Amasses Long List of Mayoral Endorsements

Morris County Freeholder Ann Grossi is building support for her bid for a new job.

Morris County Freeholder Ann Grossi, running in the June 4 Republican primary to replace outgoing county Clerk Joan Bramhall, has something to celebrate. Her campaign has announced that the Parsippany resident has won the public support of a long list of New Jersey mayors. The list includes the names of 24 town leaders. An open letter sent to Morris County Republicans by an entity called Mayors for Ann Grossi extols the candidate's virtues. "As Republican elected officials and community leaders we can think of no one more qualified and capable of continuing the integrity and efficient management of the clerk’s office than Freeholder Ann Grossi," the document states. "Since the Liberal Media has [sic] declared war on the Republican party …

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Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Candidate's Military Service Continues to Fuel County Clerk Race

Parsippany's James Vigilante again accuses fellow township resident Ann Grossi of publicly disrespecting his Air Force service.

Morris County Clerk Republican Party candidate James Vigilante says his U.S. Air Force service was attacked again by fellow candidate Ann Grossi. Vigilante, a nine-time decorated Air Force veteran and current Air Force reservist from Parsippany, appeared at a candidates' debate held at the Montville Senior House late last week. He claimed Grossi’s campaign manager, Steve Roman, sat among the audience and fired questions at Vigilante regarding his military service. According to the candidate, Roman asked Vigilante about the $125 per day he earns as a reservist first sergeant and then criticized him for accepting pay from the military while also trying to run for a government position. Vigilante recently announced that if he wins the clerk's…

Jack C

12:30 am on Thursday, May 2, 2013

Sparky.... of course it matters if he wore a speedo. Only european socialists wear speedos, ask any american man in a uniform.   more ›

Friday, April 26, 2013

Judge OKs Candidate to Replace Gsell in Morristown Primary

Kevin Gsell withdrew from the race last week.

A Superior Court judge ruled Friday that Michael Elms may relace Kevin Gsell on the ballot for Morristown Council in the June 4 Democratic primary, even though he submitted petitions after the deadline, according to NJ.com. Kevin Gsell withdrew from the race April 15 and Morristown Democratic Committee endorsed Elms on April 17. NJ.com reports that Elms filed his petitions on April 18 and met the late filing requirement of submitting the signatures of more than 50 percent of Gsell’s signers who had met the original April 1 deadline, Zwillenberg said. Judge Stephan Hansbury upheld the argument by the committee’s attorney, Daniel Zwillenberg, who said elections laws over the years have been “liberally construed” to “promote voter …

The Cutler did it

6:52 pm on Saturday, April 27, 2013

It will never come out. Welcome to transparent Morristown   more ›

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

New Candidate Vies For Morristown Council Seat

Michael Pooler is campaigning for the Democratic primary election June 4.

A new face is entering the Morristown Council primary race after Councilman Kevin Gsell dropped out of the running because he will be moving from Morristown.  Michael Pooler, the former chairman and current member of the Morristown Planning Board, has announced his candidacy for the Morristown Town Council At-Large seat. A long-time Morristown resident, Pooler is actively campaigning as one of several candidates vying for the three open seats in the Democratic primary election June 4. Council President Michelle Dupree Harris and Councilwoman Toshiba Foster are running to retain their seats and face challenges from Pooler, Jessica Williamson and Tom Alexander. “As a member of Morristown’s Planning Board and as an active civic volunteer for …

Peggy Gelnovatch

6:17 pm on Tuesday, April 23, 2013

This guy will easily be the #1 vote getter in this upcoming election. He should be on the Mayor's line. Much better choice than Foster   more ›

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

UPDATE: Councilman Drops Out of Morristown Primary

Kevin Gsell moving from town. He has not resigned his seat. Vacancy law would apply should he do so

Councilman Kevin Gsell will be moving from Morristown and has dropped out of the council primary, town Clerk Matt Stechauner said. "I got a letter from him withdrawing from the race," said Stechauner. "He has not resigned his seat. Vacancy law would apply should he do so." NJ.com reports that the clerk was informed "late in the day" Monday and that Morris County Clerk Joan Bramhall said the municipal Democratic committee informed her Tuesday morning that they planned to hold an emergency meeting Tuesday to fill Gsell's vacant spot on the ticket. Ballots for the primary election are scheduled to be printed later this week, Bramhall said.  Mary Dougherty, Morris County Democratic Committee Vice Chair confirmed that there was no such meeting…

bluegirl

9:36 am on Wednesday, April 24, 2013

I thought the Council voted Foster in, well whatever she certainly brought in a breath of fresh air to the Town Council. i am very leary of the groiup Chris Martin put togewther . they are all heavy drinkers at the Sonya13. if they win here comes the bar bowling alley. thats why Billy Walsh is supporting them....sad   more ›

Wednesday, April 10, 2013

County Clerk Candidate Wants Polling Change

Denville's Zbigniew Nowacki pushes for school safety by proposing the move of polling places to an alternate location

Zbigniew Nowacki, 41 of Denville, was one of the candidates that emerged for the Morris County Clerk race in the June 4 Republican Primary Election. Nowacki—who has been an accountant in the county treasurer’s office for the past six years—builds his platform around school safety and shifting of polling places. The already heated race for Morris County Clerk includes Chester resident Laurie Bogaard, U.S. Air Force Reserves Master Sgt. and former Parsippany Township Council member James Vigilante, Freeholder Ann Grossi, who's also from Parsippany and Jefferson Councilman Michael Sanchelli. “I am concerned with the safety of our children and educators in Morris County,” he said. “A growing concern has always been security in our schools.  …

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Maria

10:14 pm on Thursday, April 11, 2013

g, I understand what you are saying. However, prevention is key. The elections occur in a building. There is no need to house them in our schools. Schools are to educate our children not to take away their resources and put them in any risk of harm at any time.   more ›

Monday, April 8, 2013

Report: Politicians Hide Donor Names And It's Legal

New Jersey law allows contributors who donate less than $300 to remain anonymous.

A published report Sunday revealed New Jersey’s current campaign donation system needs to be revised after it was disclosed politicians can receive more money while still keeping the names of their donors secret — as long as the contributions are less than $300. The NJ.com report said most states allow campaigns to keep only those donors who give $100, $50 or less private, but Garden State politicians don’t have to report any information about people who contribute less than $300. The report said because of the state’s secretive laws, candidates were able to hide about $12 million out of the $100 million donated. The state’s rule allowing campaigns to keep these donors anonymous could undergo a re-evaluation after one of the state’s most …

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VietNam Vet

8:53 am on Sunday, April 21, 2013

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Tuesday, April 2, 2013

6 Democrats, No Republicans Running for Morristown Council Seats

Mayor Tim Dougherty is seeking re-election and running unopposed this year.

Voters in Morristown will have a choice when they head to the polls for the primary election in June. With the deadline for candidate petitions behind us, six Democrats have emerged in the race for three seats on Morristown town council.  In the Democratic primary, three town council members at large are up for re-election and there are three challengers: Mayor Tim Dougherty is unopposed, and no Republicans filed for the primary. The filing deadline was 4 p.m. Monday and June 4 party primaries will nominate candidates for general elections in November. Check out this Patch article for a look at Morris Township and Morris Plains' races.

Black Bear

2:01 pm on Saturday, April 27, 2013

Local and County Republicans leaders? should be happy. This could be a first . What a shame .In the near future the county officials will be mostly Dems.   more ›

Wednesday, March 27, 2013

County Clerk Race Heats Up Over Candidate's Military Service

James Vigilante says opponent Ann Grossi is denigrating his service; she denies the charge.

A war of words is brewing in the race for the Morris County clerk's job. Candidate James Vigilante, a Parsippany resident and a U.S. Air Force reservist, says his opponent, Freeholder Ann Grossi, who's also from the township, is accusing him of lying about his military record. According to Vigilante, the two, and the third Republican clerk candidate, Jefferson Councilman Michael Sanchelli, spoke before a meeting of the Mt. Olive Republican club March 20. "After I spoke, I was shocked to hear her tell members of the club along with local elected officials and Morris County elected officials that I was lying about my military record,” he said. “I am disappointed by Ann Grossi’s false accusations. I have focused on my private business …

Patriot

4:30 pm on Sunday, March 31, 2013

Typical sleazy UNION assault tactics---- Ann GROSSI worked for a Big Union and learned very well how to cut people up and debase them BIGTIME. Sure hope no decent human being falls for her downright low and dirty tricks. She did not serve the residents of Morris County well as a freeholder. Her actions favor big government and big spending. She voted for the HUD Grant which will lead to the …   more ›

Dougherty Launches Re-Election Campaign

Incumbent slate led by Morristown's mayor promises hard work, transparency and smart development.

Mayor Tim Dougherty is officially on the campaign trail again. The mayor announced Monday that he is heading a "united team" to run in the June 4 Democratic primary. The team includes Dougherty's running mates, at-large council President Michelle Dupree Harris and at-large council members Kevin Gsell and Toshiba Foster. “We plan to run a vigorous, positive and issue-oriented campaign that will address the concerns of the town residents, and we also intend to highlight our successful terms in office," said Dougherty. “Our team offers diversity and experience for our town residents.” The mayor, now completing his first term, is a former at-large councilman. He has served in the past as Board of Adjustment chair and spent two terms leading …

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I plead the 2nd!

10:50 pm on Friday, April 12, 2013

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