The Valley Community Watch Elections were held on Monday night, November 28th at Hazel Avenue School. The new 2012/2013 Board members are listed below. All positions were uncontested.

Chairperson: Jonathan Ridley
Vice Chairperson: Jennifer Strozyk
Secretary: Bruni Nelson
Treasurer: Karen De Jong
Communications: Michael Clarke
Sergeant at Arms: Rose DeSena
Chair Emeritus: Juan Pintado

The term for the new Board begins on January 1st, 2012. Congratulations to everyone.

Please join us on Monday, October 17th for a general meeting of the Valley Community Watch and Civic Association.
Hazel Ave. School gym
7:30PM

On the agenda for the meeting:

A Visit from the Mayor
Mayor Parisi will give us an update on what’s been going on in town and will answer any questions you may have.

Elections for 2011 – 2013 Board of Trustees
Nominations for the Board of Trustees positions will be accepted at the meeting. The term is for 2011 – 2013.

All residents and business owners of the Valley neighborhood* are welcome to submit their candidacy for the following open positions:

• Chairperson
• Vice-Chairperson
•  Secretary
• Treasurer
• Communications
• Sgt at Arms
• Chair Emeritus

* See Article VIII – Membership of the bylaws to review eligibility rules for being a member and submitting a nomination.

All candidates must be present at the October 17th meeting and must be accompanied by a VCW neighborhood resident to second their nomination.

To learn more about the election procedures of the Valley Community Watch and Civic Association, and the roles and responsibilities of board of trustees members, read the VCW Bylaws.

For question or more information contact: Juan Pintado at vcw2000@aol.com or Jackie Fox at vshmf@comcast.net

Please join us for the next Valley Community Watch Public Meeting
Monday, September 26 at 7:30
Hazel Avenue School

On the agenda are details about the upcoming election and the call for nominees for the 2012 – 2014 Board of Trustees of the VCW. Please come see your neighbors and learn more about the upcoming elections. For more details about the board positions and responsibilities, click the link on the right hand side of this page or here. For a list of the current Board of Trustees, read the About page.

The Township of West Orange will hold a special election on Tuesday, November 2, 2010 for one council member-at-large. Please join us for an opportunity to meet the candidates:
Ron Charles
Joe Krakoviak
Elnardo Webster

Monday, October 18, 2010, 7pm
Hazel Avenue School Gym
Moderator: Jonathan Ridley – VCW Vice Chairperson

The format for the evening will be:

1. Moderator will briefly introduce the candidates.
2. Candidates will have 5 minutes to introduce themselves.
3. The moderator will present 5 questions (in random order) to all the candidates. Questions will be provided by residents.
4. At the end of the 5 questions, candidates will present closing comments.

Please submit questions for the candidates prior to the event: info@valleycommunitywatch.com

All candidates have been invited to stay after the meeting to speak with residents and share refreshments. We hope to see you there.

West Orange will hold a special election on Tuesday, November 2 for one council member-at-large.

Anyone interested in running for office should contact the Office of the Essex County Clerk at 973-621-4923 ext. 227.

West Orange elections for Mayor and Township Council will be held on Tuesday, May 11th.

Find your polling place at the NJ Department of State website.

Monday night’s meeting was a great success. The candidates answered questions and presented their ideas to an attentive audience of over 100 people. Thank you to the candidates and attendees for your participation.

All six candidates for West Orange Township Council have confirmed their participation: Victor Cirilo, Gerardo Guarino, Paul Krakoviak, Susan McCartney, Rodolfo Rodriguez and Jill Tekel

Monday April 19th, 2010, 7:30pm
Hazel Avenue School gym
Moderator: Jonathan Ridley – VCW Vice Chairperson

The meeting agenda is:

1) Introduction of all candidates by moderator

2) Candidates will introduce themselves and present their platform

3) The moderator will ask 5 questions (which we received from the residents), to all candidates in random order

4) At the end of the 5 questions, candidates will present closing comments

5) Meeting close

All candidates have been invited to stay after the meeting to chat with the residents and share some refreshments. We hope to see you there

The League of Women Voters is moderating a question and answer session for candidates for the West Orange Board of Education.

Tuesday, April 13th, 7:30pm
West Orange High School
Library Media Center
(Conforti Avenue Entrance)

The candidates will make opening statements followed by a question and answer period from the audience. All voters are encouraged to attend. Sponsored by The West Orange Council of PTAs. If you are unsure of your polling location, please call the town clerk at 973-325-4155.

Nominations for Board Positions
Monday, October 19, 2009 7:30pm
Hazel Avenue School Gym

On October 19th during the regularly scheduled general meeting of the Valley Community Watch and Civic Association, nominations for the Board of Trustees positions will be accepted. The term is for the 2010 – 2011 calendar year.

All residents of the Valley/Hazel neighborhood are welcome to submit their candidacy for:

• Chairperson
• Vice-Chairperson
• Secretary
• Treasurer
• Communications/Membership
• Sgt at Arms
• Emeritus

All candidates must be present at the October 19th meeting and be accompanied by a VCW neighborhood resident to second their nomination.

To learn more about the election procedures of the Valley Community Watch and Civic Association, and the roles and responsibilities of board of trustees members, download the complete VCW By-Laws from this site.

For questions or more information email Juan Pintado or Jackie Fox