Berkeley Mayor, Council: Carmen Amato, Republicans Reelected

BERKELEY, NJ — Mayor Carmen Amato was elected for a third term, while three Republican incumbents retained their council seats, according to the unofficial election results.

All winners are projected and unofficial until results are confirmed by the election clerk. Projected winners will be marked in bold once all precincts have reported results.

Key issues in the race include property taxes, bringing businesses into town and quality of life, especially for senior citizens.

Mayor Carmen Amato campaigned with three Republican incumbents on Township Council.

Amato faced Laura Shaw in the mayoral election. Shaw has campaigned with three Democrats running for council at large.

Here are the real-time results for Berkeley mayor (four-year term):

• Carmen Amato (Republican): 9,681
• Laura Shaw (Democrat): 2,205

Here are the real-time results for Berkeley council at large (three positions, four-year terms)

• John A. Bacchione (R): 8,815
• Heather B. Walsh (D): 2,917
• L. Thomas Grosse, Jr. (R): 8,722
• Mario Ciasulli (D): 2,844
• Keith A. Buscio (R): 8,599
• Joshua Eckersley (D): 2,815

"Thank you to all our supporters and volunteers for all your awesome hard work!" Amato Team for Berkeley wrote on its Facebook page.

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