In 2024, Township Committeewoman Jennifer Asay began exploring the idea of joining the Highlands Water Protection and Planning Council as a means to minimize the amount of affordable housing that the Township needed to build and protect our community. That suggestion was met with angry accusations, non-sensical arguments and general dismissal of the idea. But she is not wrong. So why, when Mayor Ana Duarte McCarthy voted against this measure back in 2024 & 2025, is she now

August 31, 2026 Introduction In New Jersey's complex system of local government, Township Committee members serve as elected officials who wield substantial power over the daily lives of residents. These five-member committees (in most New Jersey townships) make decisions that directly shape community character, financial obligations, public safety, and educational quality. Understanding the significance of this role illuminates how local democracy functions and why engaged c

When it comes to voting, being informed is everything. I know how important it is to have easy access to voter information, especially here in Basking Ridge. Whether you’re a first-time voter or a seasoned participant, knowing where to find reliable details about registration, polling places, and upcoming elections makes all the difference. Let me walk you through everything you need to know to stay on top of your voting game in Basking Ridge! Why Basking Ridge Voter Info Mat

As a point of introduction, my name is Kirsten Light and the purpose of this communication is to ask for your vote in the primary for Bernards Township Committee on June 2nd . I have lived in New Jersey my entire life, growing up in Berkeley Heights but calling Bernards Township my home since 2010. I live here with my husband, Frank, my daughter, Caeli (21) and my son, Jaxon (10). My daughter graduated from Ridge High School in 2022 and my son currently attends Liberty Co