Endorsement of Real Bergen Democrats

The Coalition unanimously voted to endorse Denis Gallagher, Michael Trachtenberg, Joe Keesecker, Selena Petersen-Keesecker, Roger Zeeman, Rita Zeeman, Jane (Roberti) Berkowitz, Peter DePaul, and Miriam Tausner. They are running on the Real Bergen Democrats slate in the June 3 primary. Vote Column 3! Please visit their web site. You can download their platform and bios by clicking on the Acrobat icon below.

Tree City??

Edgewater was recently designated a Tree City by the Arbor Day Foundation. Is this something we should be proud of, or just a sad, cynical joke? Click here to find out.

Merse co-opts ICBE platform

What Mayor Nancy Merse says:

"Older homes are being demolished and being replaced with modern structures, which are overpowering the property and are an inconvenience to our residents causing dirt, noise, and parking problems. We must enforce our regulations that are in place, and/or update what is on the books to insure the health and safety of our residents."

(Quoted in Edgewater View, January 18, 2008)

What Merse says, and what her hand-picked Zoning Board, Planning Board, and Construction Official actually do, are two different things. Click here for more.

Rest in Peace, Kleiser House

Click here for more on the loss of another piece of Edgewater's heritage.

The Independent Coalition for a Better Edgewater

We are a large group of Edgewater residents -- Democrats, Republicans, Independents and undeclareds, who have come together because of our love of Edgewater.

As Edgewater's only watchdog organization, we work to ensure that Edgewater continues to remain a community of neighborhoods, where people can live and raise their families for generations to come. We care about open space and open government, traffic and transit, planning and preservation. It is our goal to end the cynical practice of "pay to play" politics in Edgewater, to make our municipal government easily accessible and open to public participation, and to oppose any further development that has a detrimental effect on our quality of life.

Although we are not a political party, we do run candidates for public office, and since 1999 four Independents have been elected to our Borough Council. With our Independent Councilpeople speaking up for the citizens of Edgewater, and our active members, who speak out and challenge the status quo, we present a clear and ethical alternative to the "good old boy" politics in our town.

We are a grass roots organization and are not beholden to any political party. We do not accept contributions from developers or professionals who do business with the town.

The ICBE meets the 4th Tuesday of every month at 7:30 in the Community Center. If you would be interested in joining us, come to a meeting or give us a call (201.313.9977).

© 2008 Independent Coalition for a Better Edgewater