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Donna Carey's Way or the Highway

By Hardyston Community Advocate

Posted on August 12, 2025

The first half of the meeting? Smooth sailing. We were talking about goals, priorities, the usual - everyone was engaged, voices were being heard. It was almost… cordial. [Read More]

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No, It's Not 'Fake News' - It's Public Record

Posted on August 6, 2025

A recent post by an anonymous Kids First Hardyston supporter claims that I - along with several other community members - am spreading “fake news” to harm their campaign. [Read More]

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Spotlight on Candidate Ellis Marples: A Record of Service, But Is He in Step with Today's Schools?

By Hardyston Community Advocate

Posted on August 3, 2025

Meet Ellis Marples [Read More]

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Spotlight on Candidate Dana Kalczuk: Residency Questions and the Kids First Endorsement

By Hardyston Community Advocate

Posted on August 2, 2025

Dana Kalczuk has been a Hardyston resident for nearly 20 years. She is a proud mom of three, all of whom have attended Hardyston schools. According to her campaign materials, Dana is running for the Board of Education because she believes that all children should receive a quality education. She... [Read More]

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Ed Reinle: Running Again, But Often Running Late - Or Not At All

By Hardyston Community Advocate

Posted on August 1, 2025

Board of Education member Ed Reinle is once again seeking your vote in the upcoming election. A longtime resident of Hardyston and co-owner of Cravin Thai restaurant, Ed proudly highlights his ties to the community and his advocacy for parental rights and fiscal responsibility. [Read More]

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Post-Meeting Summary: Interviews Held, But Key Voices Absent

By Hardyston Community Advocate

Posted on July 30, 2025

Last night, the Hardyston Township Board of Education held a Special Closed Executive Session to interview law firms for the role of Board Legal Counsel. The meeting ended at approximately 11:00 PM, and no vote was taken. [Read More]

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Tonight's Special BOE Meeting: Transparency or Tactic?

By Hardyston Community Advocate

Posted on July 29, 2025

A Sudden Shift in Process [Read More]

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A Promising Slate? Derych, Dick & Stoll Step Into the Hardyston BOE Race

By Hardyston Community Advocate

Posted on July 28, 2025

With the filing deadline now behind us, the community is starting to get a clearer picture of who may be on the ballot this November for the Hardyston Board of Education. While we still await the official certified slate, several candidate names have already surfaced - and one team in... [Read More]

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Are These Really the Best Options? Early Hardyston BOE Candidate Names Emerge

By Hardyston Community Advocate

Posted on July 28, 2025

Curiously, the announcement was made without attribution - no name, no explanation, just a quiet nod of support from behind the curtain. One has to wonder: if these are truly the best candidates to represent our schools, why wouldn’t their supporters stand behind them publicly? Ed Reinle - a sitting... [Read More]

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Privilege Over Policy? Carey and Barrett's Friend Reportedly Receives Quiet Residency Exception

By Hardyston Community Advocate

Posted on July 23, 2025

Hardyston Board of Education members Donna Carey and Jean Barrett are facing questions after reports surfaced suggesting a friend may have received special treatment regarding her child’s residency status - all without a public vote, tuition arrangement, or explanation. [Read More]

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