Primary Tuesday

It's June 7, and you know what that means—primary elections.

Normally, the elections establish who'll be running for which party on the November election ballot This year, however, Hillsborough's local race, State Senate and Assembly races are uncontested.

Locally, incumbent and current Mayor Gloria McCauley and Douglas Tomson filed as Republican candidates for Township Committee, while Aldo Martinez and John J. Reddan are on the ballot as Democratic candidates. All will run for two three-year seats on the Township Committee.

Hillsborough resident Maureen Vella has filed for election to the State Senate as a Democratic candidate. She will challenge incumbent Senator Christopher "Kip" Bateman, who will once again run as a Republican candidate.

Incumbent Assemblyman and Hillsborough resident Pete Biondi will run for his seat in Trenton, and is joined by Hillsborough resident and current Somerset County Freeholder Jack Ciatarelli. Their Democratic challengers, Marie Corfield and Joe Camarata, hail from Flemington and Kendall Park, respectively.

Patch will have election results and voter turnout results later this evening.

Here's what else you need to know today:

• You Need to Know It’s All Genetics: brings former science educator A review of companies offering DNA testing and how it can compliment traditional genealogical research will be included. The program is free and begins at 7 p.m.
• You Need to Know Were to Get Vaccinated: . Vaccinations against meningitis (for those ages 11-21) and tetanus, diptheria and pertussis will be offered from 6 to 8 p.m. at the school. The clinic is open to Somerset County residents and a $10 donation per vaccine is recommended.
• You Need to Know How to Make Crazy Crayons: Not sure what to do with the broken pieces of crayons at the bottom of your craft bin? The workshop begins at 10 a.m. and costs $20 per parent-child pair. Contact 908-766-2489 to register.
• You Need to Know About Parenting Your Preschooler: at 7 p.m. at the United Jewish Communities of MetroWest New Jersey, 901 State Route 10, Whippany. The focus is remaining calm and providing consistency for preschool-aged children. The workshop is free, but those interested should register by contacting Kathy Kwasnik at 973.993.1160, x130 or Kathy.Kwasnik@UnitedWayNNJ.org.
• You Need to Know Father's Day is Coming Up: Do your shopping early!