Peter Tanella Archives - New Jersey Globe

Candidates win local races uncontested in six towns

May 9, 2023 8:01 pmMay 10, 2023 12:52 am

Of the 13 towns that held nonpartisan municipal elections today, six of them featured uncontested races. With polls now closed, the unopposed candidates in each town have been re-elected to another term. In South Orange, Village President Sheena Collum and...

A look at New Jersey’s 2023 May municipal elections

May 5, 2023 5:21 pmMay 8, 2023 12:45 pm

New Jersey’s third-most important Election Day is nearly here. The top spots, of course, go to the state’s June primary and November general elections. But next week’s May 9 local elections will still be consequential for the future of more...

Zichelli takes seat as new Cedar Grove councilman

July 13, 2020 7:40 pmJuly 14, 2020 9:23 am

Joseph Zichelli, a 23-year-old law student, was sworn in tonight as a councilman in Cedar Grove. He replaces Robbie Vargo, who resigned in June, three years into a four-year term. Zichelli was appointed by the remaining councilmembers to fill the...

After man shows up at post office with more ballots hours after polls closed, Essex officials refer matter to prosecutors

May 17, 2019 6:44 pmMay 19, 2019 9:33 am

The Essex County Board of Elections has referred five vote-by-mail ballots cast after the polls closed in Cedar Grove to federal and state law enforcement officials. Councilman Harry Kumburis, who lost his seat in Tuesday’s non-partisan municipal election by 33...

Tanella, Maceri win in Cedar Grove

May 14, 2019 8:39 pmMay 14, 2019 10:36 pm

Cedar Grove Councilman Peter Tanella and his running mate, Joe Maceri, defeated Councilman Harry Kumburis and James Palma Tuesday. Tanella received 909 votes, the most of any candidate in the race. Maceri placed second with 796 votes, narrowly edging out...