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Events

BTDC Open Meeting Schedule

New to Town? Join us at one of our monthly meetings! All meetings take place at the Bernards Township Library at 7 pm – 32 S Maple Ave, Basking Ridge Thursday, September 12 Tuesday, October 8

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Events

Graner Subervi Meet and Greet

Events

Opportunity Knocks

Join us for a community canvass!

True Blue: Petra Deffenbaugh

True Blue

During her first year in college, Petra was delighted to be selected as a Fellow on Sue Altman’s campaign.

Municipal Matters

Municipal Matters: September 2024

I am sure many of you watched the Democratic National Convention, and the historical nomination of Vice President Kamala Harris for President and Governor Tim Walz for Vice President.

Saturday, August 24 join Team Altman for our Weekend-of-Action canvass with the Bernards Democrats! Local candidates Liz Graner and Adam Subervi will be joining us! Scripts, training, and materials will be provided beforehand. To join, sign up here!

Past Events

Canvass with Sue Altman

Campaign News

SCFDW Endorses Elizabeth Graner

“Elizabeth embodies the strength, resilience, and wisdom we need in our leaders.”

Municipal Matters: August 2024

Municipal Matters

The past month has unfortunately included storms and power outages.  JCPL has been working in partnership with the Township, and will be conducting a study.

Election Day is November 5th!

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. 

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