RACES

In Clark, residents will vote in the mayoral race between three-term incumbent Sal Bonaccorso and Councilman Richard Kazanowski. Three council seats are also up for grabs, with six candidates vying for them. Clark residents will also elect three school board members from four candidates.

In Garwood, residents will vote for two council seats out of four candidates and for three school board members. Only two candidates will appear on the school board ballot.

CANDIDATES

CLARK MAYOR - four-year term

• Mayor Sal Bonaccorso, Republican incumbent for mayor
• Councilman Richard Kazanowski, Democratic candidate for mayor

CLARK COUNCIL - four-year term, vote for three

• Councilwoman Angel Albanese, Republican incumbent for council
• Councilman Al Barr, Republican incumbent for council
• Bill Smith, Republican candidate for council
• Michael Altmann, Democratic candidate for council
• Phil Laskowski, Democratic candidate for council
• Michelle Novak, Democratic candidate for council

GARWOOD COUNCIL - three-year term, vote for two

• Tim Hak, Republican incumbent for council
• Mike Martin, Republican candidate for council
• Bill Nierstedt, Democratic candidate for council
• Ann Palmer, Democratic candidate for council

CLARK SCHOOL BOARD - three-year term, vote for three

• Jill Curran
• Gregory J. DeSalvo
• Robert F. Smorol, Jr.
• Henry R. Varriano

GARWOOD SCHOOL BOARD - three-year term, vote for three

• Adele C. Lewis
• Barbara Greet

POLLING PLACES

Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.

In Garwood, polling places – the fire house, council chambers and library — remain the same.

In Clark, those who would normally vote at Hehnly School (Ward 1, Districts 1, 2 and 3) will now vote in the front gym of the municipal building. 

All others should vote at their usual site as follows:

Kumpf School – Ward 1 District 4 and Ward 4 Districts 2, 3 and 4

Valley Road School – Ward 4 District 1 and Ward 3 All Districts

Municipal Building – Ward 2 All Districts

If you have any questions, please call the Township Clerk’s office at 732.388.3669 or 908.347.8348.

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