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This page provides lists of local government officials, current and historical. The construction of this page is ongoing.

Table of Contents

A - Chairmen and Mayors (Matawan and Aberdeen Townships)
B - Zoning Boards of Adjustment (Aberdeen Township)
C - Planning Boards (Aberdeen Township)
D - Boards of Education (Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District)

A. Chairmen and Mayors of Matawan Township and Aberdeen Township

Compiled with Matawan Journal articles, Aberdeen Township website listings of Township Committee Meetings and Civil Lists.

Members, Matawan Township Committee (1857 - 1878)
  • Lewis H Coe, Gordon D White, John W Suydam (1857)
  • Lewis H Coe, Theodore Fountain, Theodore Lambertson (1858)
  • Theodore Fountain, J Maggs, Dudley P Bailey (1859)
  • D S Stillwell, Sidney Bray, Dudley P Bailey (1860)
  • Gap (1861 - 1875)
  • Garret A Roberts, Ezra A Dunn, William D Bailey (1876)
  • Gap (1877)
  • William D Bailey, Ezra A Dunn, Thomas W Thorne, Peter V Hyer (1878)
Chairmen, Matawan Township Committee (1879 - 1952)
Mayors, Matawan Township Committee (1952 - 1964)
  • John Marz, Jr (1952 - 1959)
  • Peter J Waters (1960 - 1961) (7 Jan 1960)
  • Henry Traphagen (1962 - 1964) (9 Jan 1964)
Mayors, Matawan Township Council (1965 - 1977)
  • Henry Traphgen (1965)
  • Walter Gehricke (1966 - 1967)
  • Hans H Froehlich (1968 - 1971)
  • Thomas J Powers (1972 - 1973)
  • Philip Gumbs (1974 - 1975)
  • Edward Kaufman (1976 - 1977)
Mayors, Aberdeen Township Council (1977 - present)
  • Edward Kaufman (1977 - 1979)
  • Michael Wicke (1980)
  • Wilma Greenspan (1981) * first woman
  • Thomas J Powers (1982 - 1983)
  • Burton Morachnick (1984 - 1989)
  • David Lipman (1990 - 1993)
  • Brian P Murphy (1994 - 1997)
  • David Sobel (1998 - 2009)
  • Fred Tagliarini (2010 to date) 
B. Zoning Boards of Adjustment in Matawan Township and Aberdeen Township 

My Articles
  • 2012 Zoning Board - provides the 2011 roster, recent proposed additions for 2012, plus some historical data.

2012 Board
  • Lyle Phelps (2010-2013) - Chair
  • Henry Arnold (2010-2013) - Vice Chair
  • Thomas Bucco (2012-2015) - (reappointment)
  • Maureen Camillary (2011-2014)
  • Giusseppe (Joseph) Ciaglia (2009-2012)
  • George Falco (2012-2015) (promotion from Alternate No 1)
  • Sherry Gotell (2012-2015) (new appointment)
  • David Phillips (2012-2013) - Alternate No 1 (new appointment)
  • Maxine Rescorl - Secretary
  • Marc Leckstein, Esq - Attorney
  • Tim Gillen, PE; CME Associates - Engineer
  • Cindy Coppola; Coppola & Coppola - Planner
2011 Board
  • Harvey Brenner (2008-2011) - Chair (Elected to Township Council in 2012)
  • Henry Arnold (2010-2013) - Vice Chair
  • Thomas Bucco (2008-2011) (reappointed in 2012)
  • Maureen Camillary (2011-2014) (new appointment)
  • Giusseppe (Joseph) Ciaglia (2009-2012)
  • Lyle Phelps (2010-2013)
  • George Falco (2010-2011) - Alternate No 1 (moved up to full member in 2012)
  • Maxine Rescorl - Secretary
  • Marc Leckstein - Attorney
  • CME Associates - Engineer
  • Coppola & Coppola - Planner
2010 Board
  • Henry Arnold (2010-2013) (new appointment)
  • Harvey Brenner (2008-2011)
  • Thomas Bucco (2008-2011)
  • Giusseppe (Joseph) Ciaglia (2009-2012)
  • Lyle Phelps (2010-2013) (new appointment)
  • George Falco (2010-2011) - Alternate No 1 (new appointment)
2009 Board
  • Harvey Brenner (2008-2011)
  • Thomas Bucco (2008-2011)
  • Giusseppe (Joseph) Ciaglia (2009-2012) (new appointment)
  • Lisa Aviles (2008-2009)
  • Sam Vinson (2008-2009) Alternate No 1
2008 Board
  • Harvey Brenner (2008-2011) (new appointment)
  • Thomas Bucco (2008-2011) (new appointment)
  • Laronda Hobson (2008-2011) (new appointment)
  • Lisa Aviles (2008-2009) (to fill unexpired term of Edward Wysmierski)
  • Sam Vinson (2008-2009) Alternate No 1 (new appointment)
2007 Board
  • Edward Wysmierski (2006-2009)
  • Henry Arnold (2006-2009) (new appointment)
  • Isaac Dorsey (2007-2010) (left board in 2007, replaced by Maureen Camillary)
  • Maureen Camillary (2007-2010) (new in this class, filled unexpired term of Isaac Dorsey)
  • Maureen Camillary, Alternate 1 (2007) (moved up to regular member, replaced Isaac Dorsey)
  • Sam Vinson, Alternate 1 (2007) (filled unexpired term of Maureen Camillary)
  • Lisa Aviles, Alternate 2 (2007-2008)
2006 Board (Appointments in Res 2006-02 per 3 Jan 2006 Minutes)
  • Henry Arnold (2006-2009) (new appointment)
  • Giuseppe (Joseph) Ciaglia
  • Isaac Dorsey
  • Edward Wysmierski (2006-2009) (new appointment) 
  • Steven Castellano, Alternate 1
2005 Board (Appointments in 5 Jan 2005 Minutes)
  • Isaac Dorsey
  • Giuseppe (Joseph) Ciaglia
  • Steven Castellano, Alternate 1
C. Planning Boards in Matawan Township and Aberdeen Township 

My Articles

2012 Board
  • Fred Tagliarini, Mayor, Class I (ex-officio)
  • Robert Brady, Head of Public Works Department, Class II (ex-officio)
  • Margaret Montone, Councilwoman, Class III (2012)
  • William Shenton, Class IV (At-Large), Chair (2010-2013)
  • Pedro Mirabal, Class IV, Vice Chair (2010-2013)
  • Akin Awofolaju, Class IV (2011-2014)
  • Arthur Hirsch, Class IV (2012-2015) (new appointment)
  • Wanda Sims, Class IV (2012) (new appointment, filling unexpired term of Swindle)
  • Joseph J Vena, Class IV (2012-2015) (new appointment)
  • Vincent Vena, Alternate 1 (2012-2013)
  • James DeMatteo, Alternate 2 (2012)
  • Maxine Rescorl, Secretary
  • Michael Leckstein, Esq, Attorney
  • Tim Gillen, PE, CME Associates, Engineer
  • Coppola & Coppola Associates, Planner
2011 Board
  • Fred Tagliarini, Mayor, Class I (ex-officio)
  • Robert Brady, Head of Public Works Department, Class II (ex-officio)
  • Margaret Montone, Councilwoman, Class III (2011)
  • William Shenton, Class IV (At-Large), (2010-2013) Chair
  • Pedro Mirabal, Class IV, (2010-2013) Vice Chair
  • Akin Awofolaju, Class IV (2011-2014) (new appointment)
  • Peter Cusumano, Class IV (2008-2011)
  • Concetta Kelley, Class IV (2010-2011) (elected to Township Council)
  • Robert Swindle, Class IV (2009-2012) (elected to Township Council)
  • Alternate1
  • Alternate 2
2010 Board
  • Fred Tagliarini, Mayor, Class I (ex-officio)
  • Robert Brady, Head of Public Works Department, Class II (ex-officio)
  • Margaret Montone, Councilwoman, Class III (2010, new in this class)
  • William Shenton, Class IV (At-Large), (2010-2013) (new appointment)
  • Pedro Mirabal, Class IV, (2010-2013) (new appointment), Vice Chair
  • Peter Cusumano, Class IV (2008-2011), Chair
  • Concetta Kelley, Class IV (2010-2011) (filled unexpired term of Margaret Montone)
  • Robert Swindle, Class IV (2009-2012) (elected to Township Council)
  • Casie Connolly, Class IV, (2007-2010)
  • Alternate1
  • Alternate 2
2009 Board
  • David Sobel, Mayor, Class I (ex-officio)
  • Robert Brady, Head of Public Works Department, Class II (ex-officio)
  • Fred Tagliarini, Councilman, Class III (2009, new in this class)
  • Peter Cusumano, Class IV (2008-2011)
  • Casie Connolly, Class IV, (2007-2010)
  • Robert Swindle, Class IV (2009-2012) (reappointment)
  • Margaret Montone, Class IV (2009-2011) (filled unexpired term of Fred Tagliarini, new in this class)
  • Alternate1
  • Alternate 2
 2008 Board
  • David Sobel, Mayor, Class I (ex-officio)
  • Robert Brady, Head of Public Works Department, Class II (ex-officio)
  • Janice Gallo, Councilwoman, Class III (2008)
  • Fred Tagliarini, Class IV (At-Large), (2008-2011) (new appointment)
  • Peter Cusumano, Class IV (2008-2011) (reappointed)
  • Robert Swindle, Class IV (2008) (filled unexpired term of Robert Axelrad)
  • Casie Connolly, Class IV, (2007-2010)
  • Margaret Montone, Alternate 1 (2008-2009)
  • Alternate 2
2007 Board
  • David Sobel, Mayor, Class I (ex-officio)
  • James Lauro, Head of Public Works Department, Class II (ex-officio)
  • Vincent Vinci, Councilman, Class III (2007)
  • Leonard Rose, Class IV (At-Large), (2007-2010) (new appointment, left board same year)
  • Casie Connolly, Class IV, (2007-2010) (filled unexpired term of Leonard Rose)
  • Robert Axelrad, Class IV (2005-2008)
  • Alternate1
  • Alternate 2

2006 Board (Appointments in Res 2006-01 per 3 Jan 2006 Minutes)
  • David Sobel, Mayor, Class I (ex-officio)
  • James Lauro, Head of Public Works Department, Class II (ex-officio)
  • Vincent Vinci, Councilman, Class III (2006)
  • William Shenton (2006-2009) Class IV (new appointment)
  • Pedro Mirabal (2006-2009) Class IV (new appointment)
  • Robert Axelrad (2005-2008) Class IV
2005 Board (Appointments in 5 Jan 2005 Minutes)
  • David Sobel, Mayor, Class I (ex-officio)
  • James Lauro, Head of Public Works Department, Class II (ex-officio)
  • Vincent Vinci, Councilman, Class III (2005)
  • Robert Axelrad (2005-2008) Class IV
D. Board of Education, Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District

2015 Board Elections (November 2014)
  • Africa J Nelson (2015 - 2017) Matawan - unopposed
  • Todd Larchuk (2015 - 2017) Aberdeen - 3 candidates/2 slots (incumbent)
  • Weymouth D Brittingham (2015 - 2017) Aberdeen - 3 candidates/2 slots
  • Allison Friedman  (2015 - 2017) Aberdeen - 3 candidates/2 slots

2014 Board (Organizational Meeting Minutes, January 2014)

  • Charles Kenny (2011 - 2014) Matawan
  • Dennis R Daniels (2011 - 2014) Aberdeen
  • Todd Larchuk (2011 - 2014) Aberdeen
  • Kathleen Gentile (2013 - 2015) Matawan
  •  James Macomber (2013 - 2015) Abedeen
  • Tara Martinez (2013 - 2015) Aberdeen
  • Anissa Esposito, Vice President (2014 - 2016) Matawan
  • John Delaney, President (2014 - 2016) Aberdeen
  • Joelle Nappi (2014 - 2016) Aberdeen
2013 Board (Aberdeen NJ Life 27 Oct 2012, Organizational Meeting Minutes, January 2013)  (Incoming members were elected in November 2012 and began 3-year terms in January 2013; elections were previously in April and members were installed in June of the same year.)

  • Anissa Esposito, Vice President (2010 - 2013) Matawan
  • John Delaney, President (2010 - 2013) Aberdeen
  • Joelle Nappi (2013 - 2013) Aberdeen (unexpired term of Patricia A Phillips)
  • Charles Kenny (2011 - 2014) Matawan
  • Dennis R Daniels (2011 - 2014) Aberdeen
  • Todd Larchuk (2011 - 2014) Aberdeen
  • Kathleen Gentile (2013 - 2015) Matawan
  •  James Macomber (2013 - 2015) Abedeen
  • Tara Martinez (2013 - 2015) Aberdeen

2012 Board (Aberdeen NJ Life 26 Feb 2011, 28 Apr 2011, 6 May 2011)
  • Gerald Donahue (2009 - 2012) Matawan
  • Kenneth Aitken (2009 - 2012) Aberdeen (unexpired term of Joey Warren and Paul Evangelista)
  • Elizabeth Loud-Hayward, Vice President (2009 - 2012) Aberdeen
  • Anissa Esposito (2010 - 2013) Matawan
  • John Delaney (2010 - 2013) Aberdeen
  • Patricia A Phillips (2010 - 2013) Aberdeen (unexpired term of Pat Demarest)
  • Charles Kenny, President (2011 - 2014) Matawan
  • Dennis R Daniels (2011 - 2014) Aberdeen
  • Todd Larchuk (2011 - 2014) Aberdeen
2011 Board (Aberdeen NJ Life 26 Feb 2011)
  • Charles Kenny, President (2008 - 2011) Matawan
  • Jan Rubino (2008 - 2011) Aberdeen
  • Martin Ruprecht (2008 - 2011) Aberdeen
  • Gerald Donahue (2009 - 2012) Matawan
  • Paul Evangelista (2009 - 2012) Aberdeen (unexpired term of Joey Warren)
  • Elizabeth Loud-Hayward, Vice President (2009 - 2012) Aberdeen
  • Anissa Esposito (2010 - 2013) Matawan
  • John Delaney (2010 - 2013) Aberdeen
  • Pat Demarest (2010 - 2013) Aberdeen (resigned)
2010 Board (Aberdeen NJ Life 6 Mar 2010, 29 Sep 2010)
  • Charles Kenny, President (2008 - 2011) Matawan
  • Jan Rubino (2008 - 2011) Aberdeen
  • Martin Ruprecht (2008 - 2011) Aberdeen
  • Gerald Donahue (2009 - 2012) Matawan
  • Paul Evangelista (2009 - 2012) Aberdeen (unexpired term of Joey Warren)
  • Elizabeth Loud-Hayward, Vice President (2009 - 2012) Aberdeen
  • Anissa Esposito (2010 - 2013) Matawan
  • John Delaney (2010 - 2013) Aberdeen
  • Pat Demarest (2010 - 2013) - Aberdeen
2009 Board  (Aberdeen NJ Life 6 Mar 2010, 29 Apr 2010)
  • Larry O'Connell (2007 - 2010) Matawan
  • Dr Tom Gambino, Vice President (2007 - 2010) Aberdeen
  • John Delaney (2007 - 2010) Aberdeen (unexpired term of Catherine Zavorskas)
  • Charles Kenny, President (2008 - 2011) Matawan
  • Jan Rubino (2008 - 2011) Aberdeen
  • Martin Ruprecht (2008 - 2011) Aberdeen
  • Gerald Donahue (2009 - 2012) Matawan
  • Joey Warren (2009 - 2012) Aberdeen
  • Elizabeth Loud-Hayward (2009 - 2012) Aberdeen
2008 Board (Aberdeen NJ Life 19 Mar 2009)
  • Gerald Donahue (2006 - 2009) Matawan
  • Pat Demarest, President (2006 - 2009) Aberdeen
  • John Barbato (2006 - 2009) Aberdeen
  • Dr Tom Gambino, Vice President (2007 - 2010) Matawan
  • Catherine Zavorskas (2007 - 2010) Aberdeen
  • Larry O'Connell  (2007 - 2010) Aberdeen
  • Charles Kenny (2008 - 2011) Matawan
  • Jan Rubino (2008 - 2011) Aberdeen
  • Martin Ruprecht (2008 - 2011) Aberdeen

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