Middlesex County Democratic Organization

Highland Park Borough Council fighting fracking

Posted in: News on Friday, May 18, 2012

The Borough Council on Tuesday passed a resolution urging the state Legislature to protect New Jerseyans from fracking waste while reiterating its support for a ban on fracking in New Jersey.

Jamesburg woman named Labor Leader of the Year

Posted in: News on Thursday, May 17, 2012

Resident Franceline Ehret began her career with the New Jersey Turnpike Authority as a toll collector.

Pay-it-forward proposal pays off for MCFOODS

Posted in: News on Thursday, May 17, 2012

The Middlesex County Food Organization and Outreach Distribution Services (MCFOODS) recently was on the receiving end of a pay-it-forward proposal, after one local business and one area blood bank made a significant donation to the county’s food bank.

Pallone seeks to expedite environmental initiatives

Posted in: News on Thursday, May 10, 2012

U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone (D-New Jersey) provided updates on a variety of projects in Middlesex and Monmouth counties during a roundtable event at the Peterpank Diner on April 23.

Perth Amboy man, Middlesex County surrogate win Russ Berrie Award for making a difference

Posted in: News on Thursday, May 10, 2012

For Ron Snipes, the act of lending a hand to a man to prevent him from jumping off the 100-foot-high Victory Bridge has uplifted him.

Lawmakers starting work on compromise highway bill

Posted in: News on Wednesday, May 09, 2012

Sen. Robert Menendez called Tuesday for lawmakers charged with coming up with a deal on legislation to fund the nation’s transportation programs to work together and stay away from politically charged issues that would kill the bill.

Beekman Road Safety Measures Move Forward

Posted in: News on Friday, May 04, 2012

The South Brunswick Township Council is moving forward with a plan to improve safety for pedestrians on Beekman Road.

Holt Joins Call to Stop Student Loan Rate Hike

Posted in: News on Friday, May 04, 2012

U.S. Rep. Rush Holt (NJ-12) today joined undergraduates and the presidents of several New Jersey colleges at The College of New Jersey to call on Congress to prevent student loan interest rates from doubling on July 1.

Pallone discusses college affordability in forum at Rutgers

Posted in: News on Friday, May 04, 2012

U.S. Rep Frank Pallone Jr., D-6th, met with student leaders on Thursday at Rutgers University to discuss college affordability and potential student loan interest rate hikes.

Pallone tours four Superfund sites with EPA regional head

Posted in: News on Thursday, May 03, 2012

U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. (D-6th) joined U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Regional Administrator Judith Enck on Wednesday to tour four Superfund Sites in the his district and highlight the success of the program.

Woodbridge EPA grant to aid education on wetlands

Posted in: News on Thursday, May 03, 2012

A $27,800 grant from the federal Environmental Protection Agency will fund a comprehensive wetlands restoration education project as part of the redevelopment of a brownfield site in the Keasbey section, Mayor John E. McCormac said on Tuesday.

Wisniewski Calls on Port Authority to Suspend Further Toll Hikes

Posted in: Press Releases on Wednesday, May 02, 2012

Assembly Deputy Speaker John S. Wisniewski (D-19), Chair of the General Assembly Transportation, Public Works and Independent Authorities Committee on Wednesday called upon the Port Authority to suspend any further toll hikes until it has rebuilt the public’s trust.

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A Message From Our Chairman

Chairman Peter J. Barnes, Jr. I want to extend to you a warm welcome to the Middlesex County Democratic Organization’s website.

I encourage you to explore our website. You will find a list of our elected officials, from the federal to local level. Some of our officials have a website or are on social media networks, such as Facebook and Twitter. Feel free to click on the links to learn more about them.

You will also find news clips which highlight the positive works of our Democratic elected officials. Looking for Democratic events around Middlesex County? Just click on the Events tab and you will find a list of events for the months ahead.

We thank you for your support and invite you to join the 2012 campaign. There are plenty of ways to get involved, either through assisting in voter registration drives, helping man a booth at a Democratic fair or helping with data entry or envelope stuffing. If you would like to volunteer, please feel free to contact us.

Thank you for visiting our website.
Regards,

Peter J. Barnes, Jr.
Chairman

About The Middlesex County Democratic Organization

The Middlesex County Democratic Organization is governed by the elected Committeemen and Committeewomen who are accountable to the registered Democratic voters of the county. Those Committee members elect a Chair each year, and other officers. In turn a salaried Executive Director and other officials are appointed by the Chair.

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