Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Patch will post updates throughout the day from legislative, freeholder and municipal races.
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Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Keep your computer, tablet or smartphone here with Patch throughout Tuesday's election for complete coverage. You can get live updates here for everything from municipal to legislative races throughout the Morris, Somerset and Sussex county area, and beyond. Get it here first, then make sure to check our local town's Patch (this post is shared on several Patch sites) for comprehensive coverage of the local races that impact you. If you're on a mobile phone and can't see the chat, use this link. It should work in iPhones and most smartphones.
Monday, November 7, 2011
Last-minute information to help you prepare for tomorrow's polling
Parsippany voters hit the polls Tuesday for the 2011 general election. On the ballot are candidates vying for seats in the New Jersey General Assembly, in the state Senate and on the Morris County Board of Freeholders. There is also a local race that pits the incumbents of Team Parsippany against the Vote for Parsippany ticket over three 4-year seats on the Township Council. An additional race is uncontested: In the absence of a challenger, the 2-year council seat that belonged to Freeholder Ann Grossi goes to Republican Vincent Ferrara, who won his party's nomination in the June primary. Voting locations will be open Tuesday from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Parsippany Polling Locations: District 1 Public Safety Training Academy, 500 West Hanover …
Patch asked each to answer a questionnaire. Here is how they responded.
The general election is Tuesday. To help voters get to know those running for Township Council better prior to casting their ballot, Patch presents a look at the candidates for the council seats: Incumbent Republicans Paul Carifi Jr., Michael dePierro, Vincent Ferrara and Brian Stanton and Democratic challengers Annelise Catanzaro, Janice McCarthy and Tom Wyka. Patch asked each candidate to fill out the questionaire below. Here are the replies of those who responded by the deadline. Age: 45 Occupation: Sergeant with the Morris County Sheriff's Office Previous elected or appointed positions: Councilman, Republican Committeeman Any other current elected or appointed positions: Still Serving as Councilman and as Republican Committeeman Other…
Sunday, November 6, 2011
Patch asks 5 questions of the Town Council candidates appearing on the Nov. 8 general election ballot.
From his home, Vincent Ferrara, who runs unopposed for the council seat once held by Freeholder Ann Grossi, says he will be loyal to the mayor.
Saturday, November 5, 2011
Patch asked each to answer a questionnaire. Here are Khan's answers.
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Saturday, November 5, 2011
With the Nov. 8 election fast approaching, Patch takes a look at the candidates for District 26 Senate, incumbent Republican Joe Pennacchio (Montville) and Democratic challenger Wasim Khan (Parsippany). Patch asked each candidate to fill out the questionnaire below. Here are Khan's answers. As of this article's publication, Independent candidate Joseph Scafa (Rockaway) had not responded to requests. For Pennacchio's responses, head here. Age: 56 Occupation/Background: Medical research/physician epidemiologist Previous elected or appointed positions: New Jersey State Senate and Parsippany Town Council Any other current elected or appointed positions: None. Other community associations: People of Peace and Justice, a Presbyterian Church…
Patch asked each to answer a questionnaire. Here are Pennacchio's answers.
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Saturday, November 5, 2011
With the Nov. 8 election fast approaching, Patch takes a look at the candidates for District 26 Senate, incumbent Republican Joe Pennacchio (Montville) and Democratic challenger Wasim Khan (Parsippany). Patch asked each candidate to fill out the questionnaire below. A representative of Pennacchio sent us this bio. As of this article's publication, Independent candidate Joseph Scafa (Rockaway) had not responded to requests. For Khan's responses, head here. Age: 56 Occupation/Background: Dentist Previous elected or appointed positions: Morris County Board of Chosen Freeholders (1998-2001); Freeholder Liaison to the Morris County Administration and Finance offices; deputy liaison to Morris County’s Department of Human Services; New Jersey …
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Patch asks 5 questions of the Town Council candidates appearing on the Nov. 8 general election ballot.
From the Embassy Suites Hotel, Annelise Catanzaro, chairperson of Parsippany's Municipal Alliance Committee, talks about bringing a fresh approach and new ideas to the council.
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Patch asks 5 questions of the Town Council candidates appearing on the Nov. 8 general election ballot.
From his Lake Hiawatha-area home, Michael dePierro, considered by many to be the dean of Parsippany public service, talks about his thoughts on bringing business to the township and improving quality of life.
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Patch asked each to answer a questionnaire. Here is how they answered.
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Tuesday, November 1, 2011
After a dispute in the Republican primary left the incumbent as the GOP's candidate, the race for a Morris County Freeholder seat in the Nov. 8 election pits Margaret Nordstrom (R-Long Valley) against Truscha Quatrone (D-Montville). Patch asked each candidate to fill out the questionnaire below. Here are their responses. Age: 63 Occupation: Freeholder Previous elected or appointed positions: Washington Township Committeeperson, 1991-2002; Mayor, 1994-99; Vice Mayor, 1992-93, 2001; NJ State Planning Commission, 2000-02; NJ Clean Air Council 1998-2000 Current elected or appointed positions: Morris County Board of Chosen Freeholders, September 1999-present (Freeholder Director, 2006-2008; Freeholder Deputy Director, 2004-05); NJ Historic …
Patch asks 5 questions of the Town Council candidates appearing on the Nov. 8 general election ballot.
From the Parsipanny Public Library's main branch, Tom Wyka, a longtime open-government activist, talks about his thoughts on, among other things, what he calls Parsippany government's "closed-club mentality."
Karin Szotak
8:44 am on Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Steve, if you are referring to the post I deleted, I misunderstood the results reported under the Morris County election results where Bill was the winner. I would love to see your analysis of the numbers. I think you should talk to Stuart about blogging, bc I bet it would be great entertainment. You and LB could set up a column w PR and Mad. And even CB could be a source of middle ground now and… more ›