Thursday, January 3, 2013
Suraci, beginning fourth term, says no 'loopholes' in budget process.
There will be one new face on the Township Committee in 2013. Greg Burchette, who won election to a three-year term with his running mate, veteran Committeeman Carl Suraci, was sworn into office at the township’s annual reorganization meeting on Thursday. Burchette was sworn into office by State Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli, a township resident. Suraci, beginning his fourth term, was given the oath of office by State. Sen. Kip Bateman. “Joining this Township Committee is an honor and it gives me another avenue to help the people of Hillsborough,” Burchette said. Burchette has served on the Planning Board since 2004 and also served on the Hillsborough Municipal Utilities Authority and the Environmental Commission. He has also been a member …
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Incumbent Suraci and planning board member Burchette defeat Democratic and Independent challengers.
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Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Republicans Carl Suraci and Greg Buchette swept to a victory in the race for two three-year seats on the Township Committee, according to the township's unofficial vote tally. Republicans maintain their 5-0 hold on the Township Committee. Suraci, now serving as mayor, received 8,598 votes while newcomer Buchette got 7,960 votes. Democrats Michael Goldberg and Jim Farley received 6,098 votes and 5,867.votes, respectively. Independent Judd Mandell received 554 votes in his first run for political office. “Obviously Hillsborough residents pay attention to what we were doing,” Suraci said. “We did what we said we were going to do.” Suraci said his priorities for the next three years include continued fiscal responsibility and the development …
Sunday, November 4, 2012
Mayor Carl Suraci is joined by Greg Burchette, who is running in the spot left by Bob Wagner.
When the Hillsborough delegation of the Somerset County Republican Committee made its selection in June to replace current Committeeman Bob Wagner on the November ballot, Greg Burchette was the man chosen. Burchette says it is something he knew he wanted for quite some time. “I have always wanted to run for committee,” Burchette said. “I was planning on doing it after Carl Suraci or Bob Wagner finished. Once Bob took a job with the state, I told them I wanted to do it and they appointed me to the position.” A look at the campaigns of Democratic candidates Michael Goldberg and James Farley can be found here. A look at the campaign of Independent candidate Judd Mandell can be found here. He said he has learned a lot from others, as well as …
Friday, October 26, 2012
Carl Suraci and Greg Burchette are running for Hillsborough Township Committee.
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Friday, October 26, 2012
The following Letter to the Editor was submitted by Republican candidates for Township Council Carl Suraci and Greg Burchette. To the editor: This is the fifth of our weekly letters to discuss topics of interest to highlight accomplishments and to address our vision for Hillsborough’s future. This week’s topic is fiscal responsibility and what we have done to limit the size and cost of local government, while maintaining the level of services Hillsborough residents expect and deserve. Hillsborough is the most efficiently run local government in our area. This is supported by the 2012 Hillsborough Township CFO Report which includes a comparison of per capita spending with our neighboring townships. Hillsborough spends the least per capita…
Friday, October 19, 2012
Carl Suraci and Greg Burchette give their thoughts on open space and farmland in the township.
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Friday, October 19, 2012
The following Letter to the Editor was submitted by Republican candidates for Township Council Carl Suraci and Greg Burchette. To the editor: This is the fourth of our weekly letters to discuss topics of interest to highlight accomplishments and to address our vision for Hillsborough’s future. This week’s topic is open space and farmland preservation. We all benefit from the preservation of farmlands and open space. Local farms provide fresh food at a reasonable cost. Farms and open space keep property taxes down (by not being converted to houses and burdening our infrastructure and school system), and protect scenic vistas, quality of life, and property values throughout the Township. They also preserve the environment; open space …
Monday, October 15, 2012
Says strong rec department, emphasis on preserving open space part of why he is voting for pair running for committee.
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Monday, October 15, 2012
The following Letter to the Editor was submitted by Hillsborough resident Frederick Gladstone. Dear Editor I am writing this letter to ask voters to consider voting for Mayor Carl Suraci and Greg Burchette. Mayor Suraci has done an outstanding job, along with the Township Committee, in making Hillsborough a wonderful place to live. Our recreation department is second to none and we have strong senior citizen programs in place including providing transportation to senior citizen meetings held right in the municipal building. I have also been very impressed with Mr. Burchette. Mr. Burchette is a local business owner and has worked as Chairman of the Planning Board. He has demonstrated his commitment to civic responsibilities. As Planning …
Friday, October 12, 2012
Candidates Carl Suraci and Greg Burchette tout steps taken by committee.
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Friday, October 12, 2012
The following Letter to the Editor was submitted by Republican candidates for Township Council Carl Suraci and Greg Burchette. To the editor: This is the third of our weekly letters to discuss specific topics of interest to highlight some of the accomplishments the Republican-led Township Committee has achieved over the years, and to address our vision for Hillsborough’s future. This week’s topic is the successful efforts to make local government more customer-friendly, open and transparent for Hillsborough residents. Eliminating the no-bid contracts that previously characterized the local government professional vendor process has been a key step. The fair and open competitive bidding process for professional contract proposals, which we…
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Letter to the Editor from Lisa Nisivoccia mentions business relations as a strength of candidates.
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Tuesday, October 9, 2012
The following Letter to the Editor was submitted by former Deputy Lisa Nisivoccia. I plan on voting for Mayor Carl Suraci and Greg Burchette for Township Committee in this election. Having served with Mayor Suraci and working with Mr. Burchette, I know that both are businessmen and understand those actions necessary to promote business in Hillsborough. Hillsborough has an excellent working relationship with the business community in no small part due to the municipal administration's outreach to the businesses. The work of the Economic Business Development Commission (EBDC) and the fact that our local officials are always present at such meetings helps businesses in Hillsborough grow and prosper. Small businesses provide the vast majority…
Monday, October 8, 2012
Cites Township Committee candidate's leadership to other organizations.
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Monday, October 8, 2012
The following Letter to the Editor was submitted by former Hillsborough Township Administrator Mike Merdinger. To the Editor: I have had the distinct pleasure of knowing Greg Burchette for many years. I have been a colleague of his at the Hillsborough Planning Board, the Hillsborough Municipal Utilities Authority and Hillsborough Rotary. He has demonstrated his compassion, integrity, dedication and leadership in all of these organizations. Greg applies his business acumen and experience to his volunteerism. He is one of the most dedicated, hard-working and honest persons that I know. In addition, Greg is devoted to his family; wife Sella and son Jared. He has been a active part of the Hillsborough community for many years. Greg has a …
Friday, October 5, 2012
Candidates Carl Suraci and Greg Burchette tout steps taken by committee.
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Friday, October 5, 2012
The following Letter to the Editor was submitted by Republican candidates for Township Council Carl Suraci and Greg Burchette. To the Editor As we mentioned last week in the first Campaign Corner letter, the intent of these columns is to highlight the accomplishments of the Republican led Township Committee over the last several years. This week we would like to discuss the success of Hillsborough’s Sustainability Program and our vision for a reasonable approach to leveraging green technology and other sustainable initiatives for generating taxpayer savings. Since the inception of the Sustainable Hillsborough Steering Committee in 2006, Hillsborough Township has strived to implement a sustainability development plan, which covers the …
Joan Biondi
11:10 am on Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Hillsborough voters have chosen two fine candidates, Mayor Suraci, to continue his service to the community and Greg Burchette, to begin as the newest member of the committee. My congratulations to both of them, to their election campaign for all their hard work and lastly, to the residents who have made their voices heard. What a wonderful testament to the great job this committe has done and … more ›