The two township residents running for state Legislative seats had mixed results Nov. 5. Democratic state Assemblyman Upendra Chivukula easily won re-election from the 17th Legislative District with his running mate, Joseph Egan. The two bested Republican challengers Carlo DiLalla of North Brunswick and Sanjay Patel of Piscataway. Straight ballot results – without provisionals or mail-ins – show that Chivukula …

Township voters returned to power Nov. 5 the five Democratic Township Council incumbents as well as current Board of Education president Julia Presley. Also elected to the school board were former board member Nancy LaCorte and newcomer Christine Danielson. Councilman Theodore Chase, (Ward 1), said after the votes were tallied that he was somewhat concerned that he might not get …

Valerio Rodriguez of Somerset was cited for careless driving Nov. 1 after he was involved in a collision with a car driven by Pamela Attanasio, also of Somerset. Attanasio told police that Rodriguez’ school bus made a left turn from Hamilton to Berry streets, directly in front of hers. § A leaf blower valued at $1,000 was stolen Nov. 1 …

The Somerset County Sheriff’s Office will host the annual American Medicine Chest Challenge from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 9 at the office headquarters, 20 Grove St., Somerville. A sheriff’s officer will be stationed at the entrance to collect medications, according to a press release about the event. Unused, unwanted and expired medications should be placed in re-closeable plastic …

By Julia Presley No determination on any of the ethics complaints filed against me by Mr. Trautmann, Mr. Seamon, Mr. Burton, and/or Ms. Abreu has been found to have any merit.  That is Mr. Trautmann’s opinion.  It is Mr. Trautmann’s intention to mislead and misinform the public; I find this to be disingenuous.  It is also disheartening to publicize their …

We’re coming down to the wire, folks. Election Day is Nov. 5; township residents will not only help pick a governor, state Senator, state Assembly members and county Sheriff, but also new Board of Education and Township Council members. There are also the two public questions, one of which would allow proceeds from games of chance to be used for …

By Rob Trautman, Somerset I am writing this in response to the editorial penned by Julia Presley recently that inappropriately and falsely accused me, along with others, of fiscal irresponsibility for filing ethics complaints against Ms. Presley.  As an initial matter, I must make clear that I am writing as an individual and not on behalf of the Board of …

Name: James Vassanella Street Address: 39 Austin Ave. Section of Town You Live In: Somerset If incumbent, how many years have you served: Eight. Do you belong to any civic organizations: Cub Scouts pack 195 Little League Lions Club Franklin Soccer President of the Franklin Community Foundation Trustee of the CJHRC- Housing Resource Center and many others. I’ve lived in …

Name: Phil Kramer Street Address: 429 Canal Rd. Section of Town You Live In: Somerset If incumbent, how many years have you served: Four Do you belong to any civic organizations: Present Canal Fest Organizing team Cedar Hill Cemetery – Board of Directors Marconi Foundation – Trustee Past US Air Force B52 Pilot Campaign to save East Millstone’s Post office …

Updated with response from Julia Presley. Eight ethics complaints filed against Board of Education president Julia Presley by three board members and a former elementary school principal will be heard by an Administrative Law Judge. The state Department of Education’s School Ethics Commission on Oct. 29 adopted recommendations from its Sept. 24 meeting to forward the complaints – filed by …