Join Our Committee
make a difference
Become a committee person! There are two representatives in each of our 24 voting districts. Currently we have openings in Districts 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 18 and 19.
Interested?
Need to know your district? Enter your address here.
Committee representatives are obliged to support the party’s purposes and support Democratic candidates for election after their selection in a primary election. Representatives should also seek to grow local party members, volunteer for campaigns, act as challengers during elections, help with events, and assist the municipal chair as requested.
The BTDC consists of 48 representatives, two from each district. Members should attend at least 50 percent of the open and closed meetings, participate in conducting the business of the BTDC and actively support individuals in local, county, state, and federal elections. Participation in Township Committee campaigns is particularly encouraged.
the latest
From the BTDC
We are approaching the 25th anniversary of what is considered to be the worst terrorist attack against the U.S., when 2,977 individuals perished, including 17 Bernards Township residents. I would anticipate you too can recall where you were as the tragedy unfolded, and most likely you know and loved someone who was lost. Maybe it was a family member, a close friend’s […]
Please join the candidates and friends for an evening of conversation and community. Reserve your spot using this link: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/mbseptember
Carol Groote may have deep, meaningful roots in the Midwest, but this BTDC gem considers herself to be a Jersey Girl through and through. Her political sensibility was born of an upbringing that spanned from Omaha to Chicago, then Iowa to Madison, Wisconsin. Carol is a proud UW Badger and met her husband during her […]
July was an exciting month for sports enthusiasts with the culmination of the 2026 World Cup. Considering Bernards Township’s designation as a Team Base Camp, FIFA presented 200 soccer balls to our community, which in turn were distributed to our local area schools. It’s our hope that the children will get a kick out of […]
Dave Ruhlig became involved with the BTDC with all his heart. He jumped in, feet first, by volunteering with the Hodges and Tompkins campaign last year, intent on supporting local candidates and strengthening community engagement. The father of two, who’s lived in Basking Ridge with his wife and two children since 2021, says, “I believe […]
June is a celebratory month, and our Township has had an abundance of reasons to celebrate. Flag Day at Ross Farm and the Battle of Basking Ridge were both held Saturday, June 13, commemorating our 250th Anniversary and the World Cup being held in the U.S. for the first time since 1994. Flag Day offered […]
The BTDC has just wrapped up its annual Civic Scholarship competition and is delighted to introduce this year’s recipient, Ridge High School junior Rosa Quin, to our local community. The scholarship committee, led by Nicole Pavlin, was charged with evaluating another round of excellent candidates and selected Quin to receive a $1,000 scholarship as well […]
Hello! It’s been a great month for our community, including a sparkling Charter Day when we convened to celebrate the 266th of our Township’s founding and our Nation’s 250th anniversary. The World Cup FIFA 2026 bus amplified the coming tournament happening in our backyard, and the cast of our historical characters brought our country’s semiquincentennial […]
One word describes Nola Hansen more aptly than any other – and that word is community. From years of involvement in her kids’ schools and activities, to a love for her tight-knit neighborhood, and a key operational role at Ross Farm, she brings a warmth and enthusiasm to every cause and person lucky enough to be […]
Hello! I am pleased to share that I will be seeking reelection for a seat on the Bernards Township Committee, running with my friend and former Committeewoman Joan Bannan. It’s an honor to serve our community, and I look forward toward entering a second term with three years of experience in municipal government, along with […]
On March 12, the BTDC endorsed a powerful ticket to run for two open seats in the 2026 Bernards Township Committee race. Mayor Ana McCarthy and former Committeewoman Joan Bannan are leaders our community knows, with experience residents can trust. If you’re interested in working on this exciting campaign, please click here. Mayor Duarte McCarthy has lived […]
Hello! This month I am pleased to share the first in the series of the Mayor’s Quarterly Newsletter, a summary of Township Committee municipal activity for the first quarter, along with updates and announcements from the departments. We’re committed to keeping Bernards residents informed and hope you find this update valuable. Health and wellness are critical to […]