NJ Midterms: Candidate Petitions and Filing Challenges
TRENTON, N.J. — Candidates for federal office in New Jersey remain subject to petition challenges ahead of the June 2 primary. Under state law, voters may contest nominating petitions through March 27, with all disputes to be resolved by April 1, according to the state secretary of state’s office.
House candidates must submit at least 500 valid signatures from registered voters in their districts, while U.S. Senate candidates must submit at least 2,500 signatures statewide.
Source: New Jersey Spotlight News
Filed Candidates for U.S. Senate
TRENTON, N.J. — Several candidates have filed to run for U.S. Senate in New Jersey, according to state election records.
Filed candidates include Democratic incumbent Cory Booker and Republican challengers Robert Lebovics, Justin Murphy, Richard Tabor and Alex Zdan.
Source: New Jersey Spotlight News
Filed Candidates for U.S. House
TRENTON, N.J. — Candidates have filed for multiple New Jersey congressional seats ahead of the June 2 primary.
In the 8th District, Democratic incumbent Rob Menendez faces challenger Mussab Ali. In the 9th District, Democratic incumbent Nellie Pou is running against Republicans Tiffany Burress and Rose Pino. In the 10th District, Democratic incumbent LaMonica McIver faces challenger Lawrence Poster and Republican Carmen Bucco. The 11th District includes Democrats Donald Cresitello, Joseph Lewis II, Analilia Mejia and Justin Strickland, as well as Republican Joe Hathaway.
Source: New Jersey Spotlight News
Montclair Approves 30-Year Tax Abatement
MONTCLAIR, N.J. — The Montclair Township Council approved a 30-year tax abatement Tuesday for BDP Holdings LLC, the developer of the planned Lackawanna Plaza redevelopment.
The measure passed on a 6–1 vote. Supporters said the incentive is required to preserve historic elements of the former train terminal and construct a new parking deck, while opponents said the deal would limit revenue for the township’s financially strained school district.
Source: Montclair Local
New Jersey Dedicates First Fire Tower in 78 Years
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has dedicated the Veterans Fire Tower, the state’s first new fire tower in 78 years.
The tower is intended to improve wildfire detection in Monmouth and Ocean counties as the state enters its spring wildfire season, which typically runs from mid-March to mid-May. Forest Fire Service officials also demonstrated prescribed burn operations.
Source: New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
Jury Awards $12M in Paterson Wrongful Conviction Case
PATERSON, N.J. — A federal jury has awarded $12 million to a man who spent 24 years in prison after being wrongfully convicted of murder.
Jurors found that three former Paterson police officers conspired to frame the man. His conviction was later dismissed, and the lawsuit alleged civil rights violations tied to the investigation.
Source: Paterson Press
Jersey City to Modernize Snow Removal After Storm Report
JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Jersey City plans to replace outdated snow-removal systems after a city report found that paper maps and routes dating back to the 1990s contributed to delays following a January snowstorm.
Mayor James Solomon said the city will transition to digital maps and routing tools accessible online and on tablets by next winter.
Source: NJ.com
