Somerset GOP Celebrates Wins, Leads

With some races still too close to call, county Republicans got together at the Somerville Elks Club.

Somerset County Republicans came together Tuesday night at the Somerville Elks Club to celebrate election day and the end of their campaigns. For some, like District 7 Congressman Leonard Lance (R), the vote margin by the end of the night was large enough for multiple reports to call the election in his favor. For others, like incumbent Freeholders Patrick Scaglione and Mark Caliguire, as well as District 16 Assemblywoman Donna Simon, their slim leads coupled with provisional and fax or email ballots still to be counted, the victories were still not stamped Tuesday evening. However, each candidate celebrated what they believed to be victories with each other at the Elks Club. "We need to work together in a bi-partisan manor to solve our …

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Simon-Sponsored Tax Bill Positive, Resident Says

Hillsborough woman says she supports proposed property-tax credit, assemblywoman.

The following Letter to the Editor was submitted by Hillsborough resident Helen Haines.  Dear Editor: I was happy to read that Donna Simon, our assemblywoman, is sponsoring a bill that will give us an immediate 10 percent credit on our property taxes. She got support from Democrats and Republicans for her tax cut proposal because her priority is to get results, which is refreshing at a time when everyone seems engaged in partisan bickering. New Jersey needs to be more affordable and we have to change our reputation as the highest taxed state in the nation. I congratulate Assemblywoman Simon for keeping her promise that property tax relief would be her first priority. I am supporting Donna Simon in November because she gets it, she knows …

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Assemblywoman Pays Library, Author a Visit

Simon honors Somerset County resident at 'Celebrate New Jersey' event.

Assemblywoman Donna Simon (R-16) paid a visit to the Hillsborough Public Library on Saturday during "Celebrate New Jersey." The event was presented by the Friends of the Hillsborough Library and the Somerset County Historical Society. Simon was on hand to present a resolution commemorating the work of author Linda Barth, who helped guide those who attended through the Garden State. Barth is a resident of Somerset County, and lives in Somerville.

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Simon Sworn in to Biondi's Former Assembly Seat

Will represent District 16, which includes Hillsborough.

Hillsborough Officials Backing Simon For Assembly

Both mayor and deputy mayor among those supporting 16th District hopeful.