After Defeat, Ed Borden Doesn't Plan to Run Again for Elected Office

Borden lost a bid for a third term for the Haddonfield Board of Commissioners on Tuesday.

Moments after a stinging defeat Tuesday in a bid for a third term on the Haddonfield Board of Commissioners, Ed Borden said he would not run for elected office again. "I did this out of a desire to serve the town; the voters decided they wanted to go in a different direction. I accept that and I'm going," said Borden, 64, a practicing attorney and former Camden County prosecutor, the chief law enforcement officer in the county. Earlier on election night, his eyes were moist as he shook hands with supporters in a packed room at the Municipal Hall as election results came in. Borden was a borough school board member for five years before being elected to the three-member Board of Commissioners in 2005. He finished second out of four …

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Kasko, Moscatelli and Rochford Elected to Board of Commissioners

The trio, who finished on top of a field of six candidates, represent a mix of experience as municipal officials.

Haddonfield's upcoming Board of Commissioners mixes new blood with old hands at municipal government. Jeff Kasko, John Moscatelli and Neal Rochford finished ahead of three other candidates on the ballot Tuesday for three seats on the Haddonfield Board of Commissioners. Voters selected one incumbent, Kasko; one newcomer, Moscatelli; and Rochford, returning to the board after a four-year hiatus. Incumbent Ed Borden lost his bid for a third term, finishing fourth ahead of challengers Lee Anne Albright and Ken Kouba. Many expected a hotly contested election, but turnout was just under 35 percent of the 9,434 borough's registered voters. By contrast, 48 percent of local voters turned out in January to defeat the $12.5 million Bancroft public …

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Chip Kelly

11:02 pm on Saturday, May 18, 2013

Take it one step further, send all of the Greenwald's, Sweeney's, Oliver's to JAIL! That will reduce cost and clean this place up. A real Mayor would say the same thing. What are the chances the new Mayor will say such a thing? What are the chances the new Mayor is actually one of them? See how he votes for the professional services, that will tell you everything you need to know!   more ›

BOE VP Letter to the Editor: The Turf Field Debate

Andrew Berlin argues the public-private effort to install artificial turf benefited the borough.

This letter to the editor was submitted by Haddonfield Board of Education Vice President Andrew Berlin. Some thoughts on the largest gift in Haddonfield's history When I was a small child, my parents owned a silver Buick Electra. Each morning in the winter, starting the car required an elaborate choreographed dance with the gas pedal and ignition, followed by letting the car warm up for a few minutes. If one drove the car before it finished warming up, it would stall when trying to accelerate to cross the busy street near our house. Back in the 1970s, this was considered normal - it was simply what cars did on cold days. Today in 2013, if one purchased a car that stalled shortly after starting each time you tried to accelerate on a cold …

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Anonymous

11:02 pm on Saturday, May 18, 2013

People really need to read the bottom go the letter. The opinions expressed in the above letter do not necessarily reflect those of the Board of Education. Those are Andrew's opinions, not the board's. It is a bit of grass. Why are people fighting over it??????   more ›

Candidate John Moscatelli, 'I Think We Can Do Better'

Moscatelli explains why he is running for the Haddonfield Board of Commissioners.

Moscatelli, 45, an engineer and stay-at-home father of two, explained why he is running for the Haddonfield Board of Commissioners during a candidate's forum last month. The election on May 14 features six candidates, including Moscatelli, running for three, four-year terms as commissioner. The three-member Board of Commissioners are the highest elected officials in the borough. Moscatelli is running against incumbents Ed Borden and Jeff Kasko, and challengers Lee Anne Albright, Ken Kouba, and Neal Rochford.

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Brian Kelly

9:50 pm on Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Agreed. John's expertise as a chemical engineer who supervised projects of over 60 million dollars for 2 major oil companies give him qualifications far beyond the other candidates. At a time where the infrastructure of our roads, trees, water and sewer systems are in desperate need of attention he's the right man at the right time.   more ›

Candidate Lee Anne Albright: 'Committed, Accessible'

Albright explains why she is running for the Haddonfield Board of Commissioners.

Lee Anne Albright, 54, president of the borough historical society and chairwoman of the Historic Preservation Commission, explains why she is running for election to the Haddonfield Board of Commissioners. The election on May 14 features six candidates, including Albright, running for three, four-year terms as commissioner. The three-member Board of Commissioners are the highest elected officials in the borough. Albright is running against incumbents Ed Borden and Jeff Kasko, and challengers Ken Kouba, John Moscatelli and Neal Rochford. A brief video featuring Moscatelli and Rochford will run on Wednesday.

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Candidate Ed Borden: Maintain a 'Safe, Prosperous, Wonderful' Town

Borden explains why he is running for reelection to the Haddonfield Board of Commissioners.

Commissioner Ed Borden, 64, a two-term, incumbent commissioner and practicing attorney, explains why he is running for reelection to the Haddonfield Board of Commissioners. He is also a former Camden County Prosecutor, the top law-enforcement officer in the county, and current borough director of public safety. The election on May 14 features six candidates, including Borden, running for three, four-year terms as commissioner. The three-member Board of Commissioners are the highest, elected officials in the borough. Borden and Jeff Kasko, the two incumbents, will be featured on Monday. The four other candidates, Lee Anne Albright, Ken Kouba, John Moscatelli and Neal Rochford will also briefly explain their candidacies in Patch video clips …

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Haddonfield Commissioner Candidate Debate Wednesday

A chance to listen and learn positions from six candidates for three seats.

Find Out How Haddonfield Spends Your Money

A community budget briefing, hosted by Commissioner Jeff Kasko, shines a light on how the borough spends taxpayer dollars.

Line by line, Haddonfield Commissioner Jeff Kasko will go over the borough's budget for the coming year with residents. The April 17 borough budget briefing gives an in-depth look into Haddonfield's financial plan, and provides a chance for residents to ask questions. The briefing, hosted by Kasko, is on Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. in Municipal Hall.  Haddonfield commissioners introduced the borough budget in late March. The initial plan featured a 1.32-percent tax hike, meaning an approximate $90 increase in municipal taxes for residents with homes valued at the borough average of $491,359. Commissioners cited a drop in Haddonfield property values as a driver of the higher budget. The commissioners plan an April 23 hearing on the budget. …

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