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Kowalski elected Cranford Democratic chair

June 10, 2019 8:38 pmJune 10, 2019 8:38 pm

Union County Freeholder Bette Jane Kowalski was elected Cranford Democratic Municipal Chairman tonight, defeating Mayor Patrick Giblin by a vote of 26 to 25. The win gives Kowalski, an strong ally of Union County Democratic Chairman Nicholas Scutari, a vote...

Tom Giblin could have two sons serving as mayor in 2019

May 15, 2019 10:00 amMay 15, 2019 12:13 pm

The legacy of John J. Giblin continues. The president of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 68, Giblin served as an Essex County freeholder and as a state senator. His son, Thomas P. Giblin, has enjoyed a storied career...

Many mini-battles brewing in Union County

April 1, 2019 11:25 amApril 1, 2019 11:50 am

Union County Democrats are preparing for a series of primary fights throughout the county, although some might not materialize, and others could emerge. Some of the battles stem from a not-yet-healed 2018 race for Democratic county chair between Nicholas Scutari...