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MEET US
MPDems Photo Gallery Celebrating 2024!
Attendees pose with Mikie Sherrill for Congress' Campaign Chair Jonah Sharf.
Bill Houston introduces himself as a candidate for Morris Plains Council.
MPDC Chair Tina Genest & MCDC Chair Amalia Duarte join John Verga & our Council winners, Tyler & Bill, in thanking the over 60 supporters at Glenbrook Brewery. A well-earned celebration!
Attendees pose with Mikie Sherrill for Congress' Campaign Chair Jonah Sharf.
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Our Committee
Executive Committee Members
​Christina "Tina" Genest, Chair
Rohit Shah, Vice Chair & Membership Chair
John Verga, Development Chair
Terri Mangravite, Voter Engagement Chair
Linda DeLap, Secretary
Sapna Shah, Treasurer
Cara Parmigiani, Sergeant-At-Arms
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District Chairs & County Committee Members
1: Joan Goddard & Joseph Stith
2: Christina Genest & Jason Karr
3: Theresa Pagan & Thomas Tani
4: Linda DeLap & Rohit Shah
5: Jayne Geiger & James Rogers
6: Nancy Verga & John Verga
Associate Members
Denise Beckman, Mary Ellen Schultzer & Abigail Siner
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Emeritus Members
Marilyn Heckler, Dan Kanter & Mary Phillips
Our Community Sponsorships
MPDC is proud to support these community activities:
Education Foundation of Morris Plains
Morris Plains Little League
Morris Plains Basketball Association
Morris Plains Soccer Association
Borough School 8th Grade Essay Contest & Citizenship Award
Borough School Annual Yearbook
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Acknowledging Democrats in Public Service
Morris Plains Borough Council
Mayor Jason Karr
Councilwoman Joan Goddard
Councilwoman Nancy Verga
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Morris Plains Planning Board
H. Steve Augenblick
Michael Garavaglia
Jason Karr
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Zoning Board of Adjustment
Doug McCabe
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Board of Health
Lauren Pallone Martin, MD, FAAP
Angela Mckinlay
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Recreation Commission
Paul Sambrowski
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Shade Tree Commission
Robert McAlear
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Recycling Committee
Michael Garavaglia
Penny Jones
James Merendino
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Clean Cities Coordinator
James Merendino
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Municipal Alliance Committee
Laurie Cama
Rosaria DeNova
Pam Dise-Moran
Karen Dovano
Teen Center
Jessica Hayes
Rebecca Higgins
Amy Traver
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Traffic Committee
Joseph Amorosa
Jim Hunt
Beautification Committee
Nancy Critchley
Ellie Falco
Chris Graziano
Pam Headden
Mary Kinniery
Angela Leone
Brian Leone
Sue McCardle
Kathy Petersen
George Ross
Karen Ross
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Roberts Garden Commission
Nancy Critchley
Summer Harrison
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Borough Council History of Service
Mayor 1961-1966: Paul Bangiola
Mayor 1966-1970: Peter Rudden
Mayor 2019- : Jason Karr
Councilman 1957-1960: Paul Bangiola
Councilman 1962-1967: Peter Rudden
Councilman 1973-1977: Ed Fletcher
Councilman 1975-1991: Joe Werner
Councilman 1985-1991: Michael Butchko
Councilman 2011-2014: Frank Mangravite
Councilman 2007-2019: Jason Karr
Councilwoman 2019 - : Joan Goddard
Councilwoman 2020 - : Nancy Verga
Councilman 2025 - : Bill Houston
Councilman 2025 - : Tyler Pontier
Councilman 2025 - : Michael Ivey
For more history, visit the Morris Plains Museum