Art Akins Archives - New Jersey Globe

Somerset sheriff candidate raises $51k

February 5, 2019 9:04 amFebruary 5, 2019 9:16 am

Tim Pino says he has now raised more than $68,000 in his bid for the Republican nomination for Somerset County Sheriff. The retired sheriff’s office K9 unit commander is seeking to replace Frank Provenzano, who is retiring after eighteen years...

Christodoulou mulls freeholder bid

January 21, 2019 10:55 am

Zenon Christodoulou, a prominent Democratic fundraiser and Branchburg businessman, is preparing to run for Somerset County freeholder against incumbent Patricia Walsh. “The timing seems to be right for my family,” Christodoulou told the New Jersey Globe. “Changes need to be...

Provenzano won’t seek re-election as Somerset Sheriff

January 18, 2019 4:10 pmJanuary 19, 2019 12:00 am

Somerset County Sheriff Frank J. Provenzano will not seek re-election to a 7th term, setting up a fight for an open seat in one of New Jersey’s most politically competitive counties. Provenzano has endorsed North Plainfield police chief Bill Parenti...