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It was a FANTASTIC day for a LAUNCH! So many thanks go out to all of our supporters and friends! And special thanks to: Rebecca Bennett – Candidate for Congress CD7 Andrew Macurdy – Candidate for NJ Assembly – LD21 Vincent Kearney – Candidate for NJ Assembly – LD21 Melonie Marano – County Commissioner Deputy […]
April is a great time to embrace the outdoors. I was happy to do so, joining the Bernards Township Democratic Committee on April 22, Earth Day, as a volunteer to help clean out invasive plants at the Environmental Education Center. Arbor Day, April 25th, was another opportunity to celebrate the importance of our trees, and […]
PJ Lavsi is a man in motion. He’s committed to a regular exercise routine, actively involved with his grandchildren, and enthusiastic about world travel. The retired pharma financial executive has been married to his wife, Roshni, for 45 years and has spent most of that time right here, in New Jersey. After spending the bulk […]
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Why isn’t the Republican majority on the Township Committee more pro-active in planning ahead, with the goal of minimizing overdevelopment and serving the actual needs of our community?
bernards township Committeewoman
Ana duarte mcCarthy
On January 2, 2024, Ana Duarte McCarthy was sworn into office for a three year term. Bernards Township gained an incredible, compassionate leader committed to serving our community.
Ana continues to serve on our Democratic Committee, representing District 5, and was formerly treasurer when the Democratic Committee was newly formed in back in 2017.
For more information on current issues before the Township Committee, take a look at Ana's monthly updates.
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About Us
The Bernards Township Democratic Committee (BTDC) is dedicated to making our town a better place to live and work, and to solving local issues with transparency, balance and compassion. The committee is made up of a diverse group of conscientious and engaged residents: Men and women in our community, representing a broad range, among other attributes, of cultural backgrounds, races and ethnicities, religions, ages, education and professional experience.
We offer Bernards Township another option at the polls for a new perspective on local government. We are dedicated to bringing a balanced democracy and transparency to the Township Committee.