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
Candidates Michael Goldberg and James Farley say they want to bring a bipartisan view to the board.
Michael Goldberg, the head of the Democratic committee and a candidate for Hillsborough Township Committee, says he is determined to bring a change to the committee and bring a better way of life to Hillsborough residents. “One of my goals is to provide a better way for people living in Hillsborough,” Goldberg said. “We are individuals, but we are also a community. We need to plan together, work together, and make sure we are taking advantage of every opportunity to make Hillsborough better for everyone.” A look at the campaigns of Republican candidates Carl Suraci and Greg Burchette can be found here. A look at the campaign of Independent candidate Judd Mandell can be found here. Goldberg believes that Hillsborough is at a crossroads on …
Friday, October 19, 2012
Hillsborough Democratic Organization talks about event held at township resident's house.
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Friday, October 19, 2012
The following was submitted by the Hillsborough Democratic Organization. Voters registered as independents as well as registered Democrats turned out to meet and greet Democratic candidates for political office at the home of Susan and Aldo Martinez in Hillsborough. The event ran from 3 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 14 and serious discussion ensued as the candidates mingled with the guests. Special guests included: Marie Corfield announced that her campaign received the most grassroots nominations of any state legislative race in the country for the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC) "Essential Race" List. Each election cycle, the DLCC publishes a list of "Essential Races" around the country: competitive races for state …
Friday, October 12, 2012
Hillsborough Democratic Organization talks about its video about economic future of township.
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Friday, October 12, 2012
The following was submitted by the Hillsborough Democratic Organization. Hillsborough Democrats 2012 [Thursday] released a new campaign video addressing the question of why there are so many vacant storefronts and offices in Hillsborough and what could be done to attract new retail and service businesses. The video is titled simply, “Why?” It features a conversation over coffee between Mike Goldberg, Chairman of the Hillsborough Democratic Organization and a candidate for Hillsborough Township Committee, and township resident Bonnie Kole. The conversation reveals their mutual concerns over the economic future of Hillsborough and the need for Town Center revitalization. “Why has the Cost Cutters space been vacant for so long and what can …
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
Mayor responds to criticism from Democratic committee candidates.
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Wednesday, August 1, 2012
Mayor Carl Suraci issued a statement on Wednesday responding to criticism from the pair of Democratic candidates running for Hillsborough Township Committee regarding the hiring of Anthony Ferrera as township administrator. The candidates, Michael Goldberg and James Farley, said they believe the hiring of the former mayor was done without a comprehensive search and because of his affiliation with the Republican party. Suraci in his statement said the township did not hire Ferrera hastily and that it was six weeks between the announced departure of former administrator Michael Merdinger and the hiring of Ferrera. He also said "we have hired the most qualified person." The following is the statement in its entirety. My motivation for …
Challengers for township committee seats criticize quick selection of former mayor.
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Wednesday, August 1, 2012
Democratic Hillsborough Township Committee candidates Michael Goldberg and James Farley criticized what they called an accelerated hiring of former mayor Anthony Ferrera as township administrator. The pair, who are running against current Republican Mayor Carl Suraci and GOP candidate Greg Burchette, said the speed of which Ferrera was hired demonstrates a lack of comprehensive search to fill the position. They also said they believe Ferrera was hired because of his affiliation with the Republican party, as the current committee is entirely Republican. The following is the statement in its entirety. As a result of the precipitous actions of the Township Committee, the residents of Hillsborough have once again been denied an opportunity to …
Friday, July 27, 2012
Chairman of the Hillsborough Democratic Organization seeking first term on committee.
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Friday, July 27, 2012
Name : Mr. Michael David Goldberg Also known as : Mike Date of birth : 20 June 1952 Place of residence : Hillsborough NJ Attended college : Yes College : American University/Upsala College Degree : BA Year of graduation : 1974 Employers : Currently Self Employed. Surgical Sales Consultant, Wound Care Therapy Party affiliation : Democrat Running for a: Local office Running for position: Hillsborough Township Committee Incumbent: No Unsuccessful bids for elective offices : Hillsborough Township Committee, New Jersey State Assembly Website : www.hillsboroughdemocrats2012.com Hillsborough Resident Since 1985 - grew up in Somerville. Current Chair Hillsborough Democratic Organization, Current Secretarty Somerset County Democratic Committee, …
Monday, April 16, 2012
Event included three different panel discussions.
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Monday, April 16, 2012
More than 100 supporters attended Hillsborough Democrats 2012 Community Day at the Hillsborough Point Clubhouse this past Saturday. Among those who attended were Deputy Speaker of the New Jersey General Assembly Upendra Chivukula and President Barrack Obama's state campaign director, Jackie Cornell-Bechelli. Also at the event were Tony Pranzatelli and Will Galtieri, candidates for Somerset County Freeholder, and Joan Pritchard, candidate for Somerset County Clerk. “Community Day has far exceeded our expectations,” stated Michael Goldberg, chairman of the Hillsborough Democratic Organization and candidate for one of the two seats on the Hillsborough Township Committee up for election this year. After leading the day’s opening ceremonies, …
Monday, April 9, 2012
June primary will contain the names of two Republican incumbents, one Democrat.
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Monday, April 9, 2012
With two seats on the Hillsborough Township Committee up for grabs in the November general election, only three residents have come forward to run in the June primary. Two of those are the incumbent Republicans whose current terms are ending. They are Mayor Carl Saruci and Committeeman Bob Wagner. The third is the lone Democrat to file for the primary, Michael Goldberg. Goldberg is the chair of the Hillsborough Democratic Organization. Since there are two seats available, all three candidates will be running unopposed in the primary. Two of the three would potentially fill the expiring terms after November's election. It is possible that a second Democratic candidate could make his or her way on the general election ballot with a …
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 ›