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Roxbury Dems Candidates for Town Council

Our Candidates for Town Council 2021

We’re very excited and pleased to announce our full slate of candidates for 4 seats on the Roxbury Town Council – election day is November 2!

Four candidates, three At Large and one Ward – a few familiar faces and a few new ones. Roxbury deserves and needs new voices and leadership.  

Corine Borrero, Brian Considine and Jen Cooper have filed to run for the three At Large seats while Keith Griffin is running in the special election for Ward 1.  Their campaign, Roxbury Democrats for Council, officially kicked off after the NJ primary. 

More information on the candidates, the campaign and how to help can be found at www.voteroxbury.com

Corine Borrero, an At Large candidate, was recently re-elected as the Roxbury Township Democratic Committee chair. Working with her church, she has organized and contributed to numerous outreach projects. Corine regularly attends council, planning, and zoning board meetings and is committed to bringing her voice to a leadership role by serving on Town Council.

Corine Borrero
Corine Borrero

“I will do the work and ask questions, get input from all in Roxbury Township while seeking answers that will work today and fall in line with our goals for the future,” Corine says.  “I was raised to value discussion and diversity of thought. My family believes that everyone benefits when problems are thoroughly discussed before arriving at an answer. We believe that the best answers are win-win. There is a lack of issue discussion in the current Town Council, largely because the current Council does not reflect the demographics of the township it seeks to serve. Unfortunately, the same can be said of most of our Town committees, commissions, and boards.” 

Corine Borrero and her husband live in Succasunna.  They have 2 adult children, both Roxbury High School graduates, and 2 children in elementary school.  She is the office manager at a non-profit, responsible for many areas of that business, including budgeting and project management. 

Brian Considine, a 2019 Ward candidate for Town Council and currently running in the At Large race, is a financial analyst at Novartis, tracking budgets in excess of $100M looking at productivity and efficiency.  He attends town council meetings, as well as planning board meetings, to have a better understanding of our local government planning.  His interest and skills in problem determination and problem solving are invaluable.
Brian Considine At Large Council Candidate
Brian Considine

Brian Considine’s professional experience reflects his concerns with how things are going.  “I believe that Roxbury’s best days are ahead of it.  I also believe the time has come for leadership that embraces challenges rather than doing the bare minimum.  Our town needs to look beyond the way we’ve been doing things for so long.  There are solutions and options we ought to look closely at and tap into. Roxbury is more than one upgraded strip mall.  I also want to work with the many people and parts of town that are currently ignored or short changed.”

Jen Cooper is a candidate in the At Large race.  She and her family live in Succasunna. Jen is involved with the Roxbury Public Library’s Common Grounds planning team, started a diversity committee with her children’s school’s PTA and was a volunteer coach for Roxbury Soccer. 

Jen grew up in a family-owned business in Sussex County and, after college, transitioned into international and multi-state corporations.  She is in her 13th year with a global energy company, currently serving as a Director.  She has an extensive skill set in utilities management, contracting/procurement, process engineering, and organization design.

Jen Cooper At Large Council Candidate
Jen Cooper
Jen and her husband moved to Roxbury from Brooklyn to raise their two young mixed-race boys, one of whom is a special-needs child.  Jen continues to recognize the importance of being an advocate and active part of the changes that she wants to see in the world.  She says that she and her husband chose to live in Roxbury because of the potential they saw here.  “I believe we can’t change things by doing the same things we’ve done before, with the same local leadership we have had for over 20 years. I want to bring representation of working mothers and diverse families into our local government,” Jen explains.

Keith Griffin, recently re-elected as the Roxbury Township Democratic Committee vice-chair, lives in Landing with his wife and their 2 young daughters.  They enjoy hiking in Hopatcong State Park, kayaking on the Musconetcong Lake, and supporting local businesses.  Their life in Landing has made Keith keenly aware of the many issues that Ward 1 regularly faces.  These concerns were also brought to his attention by fellow residents during his run in the 2019 Ward race and from the economic effects brought on by the pandemic.

“Ward 1 is a dynamic community with limitless potential. We have lagged behind the other wards in business development and infrastructure, despite being a prime location with two beautiful lakes. Our lakefront properties were heavily impacted by the tax assessment with little in return. We need leadership that will demand Ward 1 has an equal seat at the table. We need leadership that drives opportunity and looks ahead, instead of accepting what has been. We need leadership that will help set a bold agenda for all wards, so that everyone in Roxbury can prosper. If we do this, while listening to all members of the community, we can build a better Ward 1 and a better Roxbury.”

Keith Griffin Ward 1 Candidate
Keith Griffin

Keith Griffin has worked in technology consulting and implementation for almost a decade.  His professional experience includes working with a number of Fortune 100 companies, focusing on infrastructure, banking, and healthcare systems.  He has a degree in Biology and an M.B.A. in Business Administration, giving him a broad background in business management, science, and technology. 

June 29, 2021 By Roxbury Twp Dems

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Juneteenth, now a national holiday, marks our country’s second independence day and honors the end of slavery in the US. The day is also celebrated as Freedom Day, Emancipation Day, Liberation Day, Jubilee Day.

The Juneteenth event is on Saturday, June 10, 1-3PM at 8 Meeker Street (Blue Pavilion), Succasunna. Rain or shine!

Registration is recommended! Use the link www.roxburylibrary.org/event/8504472
or call the Library at (973) 584-2400

Parking: Park in the Franklin or Lincoln Roosevelt School lots or park in the Roxbury Library back lot and walk through the cemetery to the Outdoor Pavilion.

The Juneteenth celebration is presented by Common Grounds NJ, with the Roxbury Library and Roxbury School District.
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Juneteenth, now a national holiday, marks our country’s second independence day and honors the end of slavery in the US.  The day is also celebrated as Freedom Day, Emancipation Day, Liberation Day, Jubilee Day.

The Juneteenth event is on Saturday, June 10, 1-3PM at 8 Meeker Street (Blue Pavilion), Succasunna.  Rain or shine! 

Registration is recommended!  Use the link  https://www.roxburylibrary.org/event/8504472  
or call the Library at (973) 584-2400

Parking: Park in the Franklin or Lincoln Roosevelt School lots or park in the Roxbury Library back lot and walk through the cemetery to the Outdoor Pavilion. 

The Juneteenth celebration is presented by Common Grounds NJ, with the Roxbury Library and Roxbury School District.
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Today is NJ’s Primary Day! The polls are open from 6AM to 8PM!
Sample ballots were sent out a few weeks ago and list your polling place on them. For some people, their polling location may have changed due to recent redistricting. Check your sample ballot carefully!

Roxbury Township is now in State Legislative District 24. We had been in LD25. This year, the ballot races for the Primary are:
- State Senator
- State Assembly representative
- County Commissioner
- County Clerk
- Roxbury Town Council (all 4 town ward seats are up for election this year)

For more Primary Day and Election Day information, please visit: www.state.nj.us/state/elections/vote.shtml

If you vote by mail and haven't returned your ballot yet:

You can also drop your vote by mail ballot off at any secure drop box in Morris County until 8PM tonight. You can also mail it today (it MUST be postmarked for today) or drop it off, in person, to the Morris County Clerk’s office in Morristown by 8PM. You canNOT drop your ballot off at an in person polling location.
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Today is NJ’s Primary Day!  The polls are open from 6AM to 8PM!
Sample ballots were sent out a few weeks ago and list your polling place on them.  For some people, their polling location may have changed due to recent redistricting.  Check your sample ballot carefully!

Roxbury Township is now in State Legislative District 24.  We had been in LD25.  This year, the ballot races for the Primary are:
- State Senator
- State Assembly representative
- County Commissioner 
- County Clerk
- Roxbury Town Council (all 4 town ward seats are up for election this year)

For more Primary Day and Election Day information, please visit: https://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/vote.shtml 

If you vote by mail and havent returned your ballot yet:

You can also drop your vote by mail ballot off at any secure drop box in Morris County until 8PM tonight.  You can also mail it today (it MUST be postmarked for today) or drop it off, in person, to the Morris County Clerk’s office in Morristown by 8PM. You canNOT drop your ballot off at an in person polling location.
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Juneteenth, now a national holiday, marks our country’s second independence day and honors the end of slavery in the US.  The day is also celebrated as Freedom Day, Emancipation Day, Liberation Day, Jubilee Day.

The Juneteenth event is on Saturday, June 10, 1-3PM at 8 Meeker Street (Blue Pavilion), Succasunna.  Rain or shine! 

Registration is recommended!  Visit the library's website and look under events (www.roxburylibrary.org) or call the Library at (973) 584-2400

Parking: Park in the Franklin or Lincoln Roosevelt School lots or park in the Roxbury Library back lot and walk through the cemetery to the Outdoor Pavilion. 

The Juneteenth celebration is presented by Common Grounds NJ, with the Roxbury Library and Roxbury School District.

#CommongroundNJ #Juneteenth #FreedomDay

Juneteenth, now a national holiday, marks our country’s second independence day and honors the end of slavery in the US. The day is also celebrated as Freedom Day, Emancipation Day, Liberation Day, Jubilee Day.

The Juneteenth event is on Saturday, June 10, 1-3PM at 8 Meeker Street (Blue Pavilion), Succasunna. Rain or shine!

Registration is recommended! Visit the library's website and look under events (www.roxburylibrary.org) or call the Library at (973) 584-2400

Parking: Park in the Franklin or Lincoln Roosevelt School lots or park in the Roxbury Library back lot and walk through the cemetery to the Outdoor Pavilion.

The Juneteenth celebration is presented by Common Grounds NJ, with the Roxbury Library and Roxbury School District.

#CommongroundNJ #Juneteenth #FreedomDay
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Today is NJ’s Primary Day!  The polls are open from 6AM to 8PM!
Sample ballots were sent out a few weeks ago and list your polling place on them.  For some people, their polling location may have changed due to recent redistricting.  Check your sample ballot carefully!

Roxbury Township is now in State Legislative District 24.  We had been in LD25.  This year, the ballot races for the Primary are:
- State Senator
- State Assembly representative
- County Commissioner 
- County Clerk
- Roxbury Town Council (all 4 town ward seats are up for election this year)

If you vote by mail and haven't returned your ballot yet:

You can also drop your vote by mail ballot off at any secure drop box in Morris County until 8PM tonight.  You can also mail it today (it MUST be postmarked for today) or drop it off, in person, to the Morris County Clerk’s office in Morristown by 8PM. You canNOT drop your ballot off at an in person polling location. 

Visit the NJ  Board of Election website for more information: 
https://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/vote.shtml

#NJVotes #NJPrimaryDay

Today is NJ’s Primary Day! The polls are open from 6AM to 8PM!
Sample ballots were sent out a few weeks ago and list your polling place on them. For some people, their polling location may have changed due to recent redistricting. Check your sample ballot carefully!

Roxbury Township is now in State Legislative District 24. We had been in LD25. This year, the ballot races for the Primary are:
- State Senator
- State Assembly representative
- County Commissioner
- County Clerk
- Roxbury Town Council (all 4 town ward seats are up for election this year)

If you vote by mail and haven't returned your ballot yet:

You can also drop your vote by mail ballot off at any secure drop box in Morris County until 8PM tonight. You can also mail it today (it MUST be postmarked for today) or drop it off, in person, to the Morris County Clerk’s office in Morristown by 8PM. You canNOT drop your ballot off at an in person polling location.

Visit the NJ Board of Election website for more information:
https://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/vote.shtml

#NJVotes #NJPrimaryDay
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This week’s township meetings:

- Wed June 7 - Planning Board, 7:30PM Town Hall 
The agenda isn’t available on the town’s website yet. 

- Thurs June 8 - Environmental Commission, 7:00PM Town Hall

There is always something underway - find out what by attending the meetings in person!  Neither are streamed, unfortunately.

This week’s township meetings:

- Wed June 7 - Planning Board, 7:30PM Town Hall
The agenda isn’t available on the town’s website yet.

- Thurs June 8 - Environmental Commission, 7:00PM Town Hall

There is always something underway - find out what by attending the meetings in person! Neither are streamed, unfortunately.
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June is Pride Month! 🌈❤🌈

There are MANY Pride events taking place in Morris County, as well as in neighboring counties.  We encourage you to check one (or more!) of them out and show your support for an important part of every community. 

There are also many resources, online, for information about and for the LGBTQIA community.
 
Here are a few that may be of interest:

- EdgeNJ: https://edgenj.org/ 
- LGBTQA+ Caucus of the Morris County Democrats: http://www.lgbtqacaucus.org/ 
- Garden State Equality: https://www.gardenstateequality.org/ 
- Human Rights Campaign: https://www.hrc.org/campaigns/celebrate-pride-with-us 

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#PrideMonth

June is Pride Month! 🌈❤🌈

There are MANY Pride events taking place in Morris County, as well as in neighboring counties. We encourage you to check one (or more!) of them out and show your support for an important part of every community.

There are also many resources, online, for information about and for the LGBTQIA community.

Here are a few that may be of interest:

- EdgeNJ: https://edgenj.org/
- LGBTQA+ Caucus of the Morris County Democrats: http://www.lgbtqacaucus.org/
- Garden State Equality: https://www.gardenstateequality.org/
- Human Rights Campaign: https://www.hrc.org/campaigns/celebrate-pride-with-us

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During National Gun Violence Awareness Day and Wear Orange Weekend, we honor survivors of gun violence.

Links:
www.everytown.org 
www.wearorange.org
www.momsdemandaction.org (or text ACT to 64433)

#wearorange #nationalgunviolenceawarenessday

During National Gun Violence Awareness Day and Wear Orange Weekend, we honor survivors of gun violence.

Links:
www.everytown.org
www.wearorange.org
www.momsdemandaction.org (or text ACT to 64433)

#wearorange #nationalgunviolenceawarenessday
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A few updates about parking and weather for Roxbury Pride Day, this Saturday, June 3. 

🌈 🌈 Roxbury's 1st Pride Day is right around the corner! June 3rd from 10am-1pm. 🌈 🌈 Please try to RSVP at https://www.roxburynjpride.com/ It's ok if you don't. This just helps with planning. #roxburynjpride 

🚗 PARKING - Parking will ONLY be available on Main Street and at the Lincoln Roosevelt & Franklin Lots on Meeker Street. If you par on Meeker, you'll have to walk through the cemetery to get to the event. Library parking lots will be blocked off, as will the church lot itself. 

⛪ LOCATION - The entire event is located in the First Presbyterian Church of Succasunna parking lot, in between the church and the library. 

🌧️ WEATHER - There will likely be some light showers on Saturday morning. Please dress appropriately. The parking lot loves puddles, so wear your wellies!

A few updates about parking and weather for Roxbury Pride Day, this Saturday, June 3.

🌈 🌈 Roxbury's 1st Pride Day is right around the corner! June 3rd from 10am-1pm. 🌈 🌈 Please try to RSVP at https://www.roxburynjpride.com/ It's ok if you don't. This just helps with planning. #roxburynjpride

🚗 PARKING - Parking will ONLY be available on Main Street and at the Lincoln Roosevelt & Franklin Lots on Meeker Street. If you par on Meeker, you'll have to walk through the cemetery to get to the event. Library parking lots will be blocked off, as will the church lot itself.

⛪ LOCATION - The entire event is located in the First Presbyterian Church of Succasunna parking lot, in between the church and the library.

🌧️ WEATHER - There will likely be some light showers on Saturday morning. Please dress appropriately. The parking lot loves puddles, so wear your wellies!
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The Beach Blast is starting the summer season this Friday, June 2, at Horseshoe Lake.  The gates open at 6PM.  Check out the fireworks later in the evening! 

The weather forecast for Friday is for very hot (90s!) and sunny.

The Beach Blast is starting the summer season this Friday, June 2, at Horseshoe Lake. The gates open at 6PM. Check out the fireworks later in the evening!

The weather forecast for Friday is for very hot (90s!) and sunny.
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Roxbury is having its first Pride Day!  This Saturday, June 3, from 10AM to 1PM at the First Presbyterian Church and the Roxbury Public Library lawn on Main St., Succasunna 

Registration is requested if you plan to attend.  Visit https://roxburynjpride.com/ for more information and to register 

#PrideMonth #RoxburyPride

Roxbury is having its first Pride Day! This Saturday, June 3, from 10AM to 1PM at the First Presbyterian Church and the Roxbury Public Library lawn on Main St., Succasunna

Registration is requested if you plan to attend. Visit https://roxburynjpride.com/ for more information and to register

#PrideMonth #RoxburyPride
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