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Murphy will swear in officials in 12 towns in January

December 28, 2019 2:32 pmDecember 31, 2019 2:56 pm

Gov. Phil Murphy will swear in the girlfriend of one of his 2017 Democratic primary rivals as a councilwoman in Wayne on January 1. Fran Ritter ousted incumbent Republican councilwoman Aileen Rivera with 57% of the vote and will become...

Labor Leader: John J. Giblin served as State Senator, Essex County Freeholder

September 2, 2019 1:05 amSeptember 2, 2019 1:06 am

John J. Giblin (1909-1975) was one of New Jersey’s most powerful labor leaders, serving as president of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 68, chairman of the national union, Essex County Freeholder and State Senator. Giblin was the patriarch...

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...