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Caldwell Municipal Elections

Saturday, August 18, 2012

Durkin Reveals New Running Mate

Democratic Caldwell Council candidate Edward Durkin announces Susan Vezza as his running mate.

Caldwell resident Susan Vezza, a small business owner and teacher, will run for a seat on the Caldwell Council on the same ticket as Democratic candidate Edward Durkin this November. Durkin announced in a release Saturday that Vezza will replace Stephen Modica, who officially withdrew from the race last Thursday. The Essex County Democratic Committee accepted Vezza as the new candidate on Friday night, and she will be officially added to the ballot on Monday, according to the release. “We are excited to get the campaign under way,” Durkin stated. “Susan is a great addition to the ticket.”  Vezza is a longtime resident of Caldwell. She runs a small business that provides educational consulting services and has taught at Mount Saint Dominic …

Concern4Caldwell

5:54 pm on Thursday, August 23, 2012

Pete would not know a real "Issue" if it hit him on the face   more ›

Monday, August 6, 2012

Council Candidate to Reveal New Running Mate

Caldwell's Edward Durkin says he will announce candidate's name in coming weeks.

Caldwell Democratic council candidate Edward Durkin will have a running mate in November, but it won’t be Stephen Modica. Durkin told Patch last week that while Modica stated his intentions to drop out of the race in June, he has not officially done so. He said he expects the announcement to come later this month. Durkin said his new running mate, who he only revealed is a woman, will be announced once Modica has officially stepped down. “I have found a very viable candidate,” Durkin said. “There is competition. The residents of Caldwell will have options. They will have an alternative.” Both Durkin and Modica received enough write-in votes during the June Primary election to be eligible to run for council. Modica declared shortly after …

CaldwellTurfGuy

8:05 am on Thursday, August 9, 2012

"Durkin said his platform will include innovative solutions for improving the downtown" mean? What does this mean? Please let us know what became of the running mate Modica, I read months ago be was arrested. Did he withdraw ? Is he still the official candidate? This is a bit disturbing. Feels like children playing a game with no rules.   more ›

Thursday, August 2, 2012

Richard Hauser, Incumbent Republican Candidate for Caldwell Council

Council President Hauser seeks a second term on the borough council.

Name : Mr. Richard Albert Hauser Also known as : Rich Date of birth : 21 September 1962 Place of residence : Caldwell, NJ Attended college : Yes College : Rider University Degree : BS Accounting Year of graduation : 1984 University : Rider Degree : Masters' in Business Administration Year of graduation : 1991 Job titles held : Chief Financial Officer, Vice President of Administration, Controller, Accounting Manager Employers : RAHauser & Associates, Dancker, Sellew & Douglas, CEInteractive, WB Wood, The Behrle Group, Amerada Hess, Kings Supermarkets, Cedardale Distributors Party affiliation : Republican Running for a: Local office Running for position: Council Chamber/district: District 1 Incumbent: Yes First elected: 03 November 2009 …

Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Peter Murray, Incumbent Republican for Caldwell Council

Caldwell Councilman Murray seeks a second term on the borough council.

Name : Mr. Peter William Murray Also known as : Pete Date of birth : 23 September 1967 Place of residence : 61 Arlington Ave., Caldwell, NJ Attended college : Yes College : Rutgers University Degree : BS Business/Economics Year of graduation : 1989 Job titles held : Vice President Sales and Marketing, Regional Director Sales Employers : PAETEC Energy, Windstream Party affiliation : Republican Running for a: Local office Running for position: Council Chamber/district: District 1 in Caldwell Incumbent: Yes First elected: 01 January 2010 Previous elective offices : none Unsuccessful bids for elective offices : none Address 1 Arlington Court Caldwell, N.J. 07006 Name : Joseph Defuria Title: Caldwell Republican Committee Chairman Website : www.…

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