Paul Buccellato

January 16, 2008 - 12:00am

Buccellato defeats Aufseeser in Matawan mayor's race

Republican Councilman Paul Buccellato defeated Democratic Mayor Mary Aufseeser in a special election in Matawan on Tuesday.

Running again after their initial showdown last November resulted in a tie, Buccellato won with 51.15% of the vote to Aufseeser's 48.70%, according to unofficial results filed with the Monmouth County Clerk's Office Tuesday night.

Thirty-eight percent, or 2,039 residents, participated in Tuesday's special election, according to the clerk's office.

 

January 14, 2008 - 3:21am

Matawan to hold mayoral election Tuesday

It’s almost three weeks until New Jersey’s presidential primary, but the campaign signs all over Matawan reflect more local concerns. The Monmouth County transit hub and home to 9,000 residents will hold its special election for mayor this Tuesday, Jan. 15th.

A showdown last November between incumbent Mayor Mary Aufseeser, a Democrat, and Councilman Paul Buccellato, a Republican, resulted in a tie, with each candidate receiving 947 votes.

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