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Haddonfield Board Of Commissioners

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Big Issues Immediately Face New Haddonfield Commissioners

Jeff Kasko, John Moscatelli and Neal Rochford took just a few minutes to savor their swearing in Tuesday, as issues of the sewage spill fall out, taxes and a changing police force loom large.

Updated at 8:05 p.m. May 21 In a quick ceremony that started with an oath and ended with a sweet treat, Haddonfield's three commissioners took their seats as the borough's governing body and immediately got to work. Jeff Kasko, Neal Rochford and John Moscatelli took the oath of office at noon Tuesday in an unofficial gathering that nonetheless drew a crowd of onlookers at Municipal Hall. By state statute, the three had to be sworn in no later than a week after the election. The borough plans an additional ceremony on May 28. As expected, Kasko was named mayor. Haddonfield traditionally chooses its mayor by who garnered the most votes in the election. Moscatelli, with the second highest vote total, was sworn in as deputy mayor. Kasko will …

Chip Kelly

10:38 pm on Tuesday, May 21, 2013

When building a house, if the foundation is anything other than level, the rest of the building will be skewed.   more ›

Monday, May 20, 2013

Kasko Named Mayor, Commissioners' Swearing In Tuesday

Before the swearing in ceremony Tuesday, two new commissioners and a re-elected incumbent met for a trial run.

At first meeting of newly elected commissioners on Monday evening, the group made a decision that will surprise very few—Jeff Kasko will be the new mayor of Haddonfield. Kasko assumes the mayor's seat after a 12-year mayoral stretch for Tish Colombi, who didn't run for re-election. Monday's work session was the first meeting of Haddonfield's election victors. Two of the participants, John Moscatelli and Neal Rochford, were so new to the proceedings that they hadn’t even been sworn in yet. All three commissioners will officially be sworn in Tuesday at noon in a brief ceremony at the Municipal Hall. Monday’s meeting was a work session, which typically does not include formal votes on resolutions or ordinances, but does feature discussion on …

Chip Kelly

10:34 pm on Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Here is one reason we, the residents of NJ, need a law on the books for those who hold office while working for the state: http://www.suntimes.com/news/metro/15562629-418/riverdale-mayor-fired-for-doing-village-work-while-on-state-payroll.html In addition, I was just informed Freeholder Scott McCray briefly worked for the City of Camden while being a Freeholder. Freeholder Jeffery Nash also works…   more ›

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

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 …

Chip Kelly

9:28 am on Monday, May 20, 2013

Go do your homework. I'm on Chapter 12 and you are stuck on Chapter 2. I'm starting over every time somebody doesn't get it. Look up Connor Strong. Look at the county budget. Look up what the state comptroller has said about savings using anon broker. As for teachers and unions, no question SOME are hurting the system BUT teachers and police unions are NECESSARY. I want teachers and police …   more ›

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

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 …

Jim

11:36 am on Sunday, May 19, 2013

Change the professionals and review the pension and health costs   more ›

Thursday, May 9, 2013

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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Steve Ahrens

8:51 am on Monday, May 20, 2013

C&S, as I said in my comment the priorities were my own. I am a citizen of the town and do not need to run for office to have opinions. I didn't say improved roads will save the town money. And I did not mention healthcare at all (but we could have an interesting conversation on that subject). Please read the posts before commenting on them.   more ›

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

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.

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 Neal Rochford, 'Good Temperament, Work for Consensus'

Rochford explained why he is running for the Haddonfield Board of Commissioners.

Neal Rochford, a 53-year-old former borough commissioner and a former owner of a printing company, 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 Rochford, running for three, four-year terms as commissioner. The three-member Board of Commissioners are the highest elected officials in the borough. Rochford is running against incumbents Ed Borden and Jeff Kasko, and challengers Lee Anne Albright, Ken Kouba, and John Moscatelli.

Jim

9:28 am on Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Neal can you explain why the roads are in such poor repair and how you can obtain grants to pay for the new roads and sidewalks and old water and sewer pipes in many areas in the Borough   more ›

Monday, May 6, 2013

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.

Maryann Campling

6:43 pm on Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Since the matter is still being litigated, I can't get into a lot of detail, but sufficed to say that when Lee Avenue residents sought the intervention of the HPC (of which Lee was a member) over the HUMC cemetery fence issue, Lee was clearly in our corner. We are grateful to her and to the HPC for their insight, understanding and support....unfortunately, the Boro chose to ignore their …   more ›

Candidate Ken Kouba: 'Fiscal Responsibility, Transparency'

Kouba explains why he is running for the Haddonfield Board of Commissioners

Kouba, 24, an owner and manager of the family Jersey Java & Tea coffee shop, explains why he is running for the Haddonfield Board of Commissioners. The election, on May 14, features six candidates, including Kouba, running for three, four-year terms as commissioner. The three-member Board of Commissioners are the highest, elected officials in the borough. Kouba is running against incumbents Ed Borden and Jeff Kasko, and challengers Lee Anne Albright, John Moscatelli and Neal Rochford. A brief video featuring Moscatelli and Rochford will run on Wednesday.

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Joanne

8:12 am on Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Why don't you reach out to each of them for your concerns? This is not the proper forum for any of the candidates to get in to a debate with post writers (Anonymous and not). There was the Republican Forum, Haddonfield Civic Association and many coffees as well as Meet & Greets, where the candidates were/are open and willing to do (as you call it ) the "honorable" thing and address your concerns…   more ›

Sunday, May 5, 2013

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 …

Frank Houston

10:53 am on Sunday, May 12, 2013

Donations to support the 4th of July Parade and Fireworks can be mailed to Haddonfield Celebrations Association PO Box 15 Haddonfield NJ 08033 or contributions can be made through Paypal (see the association's webpage). thank you.   more ›

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