Caldwell Borough Council Selects New President, 2 Members Sworn In For New Terms (WATCH)

CALDWELL, NJ — Caldwell has a new borough council president: Barbara Buechner.

The Caldwell Borough Council selected Buechner as their president for 2026 at their annual reorganization meeting on Tuesday. She takes the reins from former council president, Darren Daniolowicz.

Buechner said the town has “made a lot of progress” over the past year, including advancements at the senior center and the board of health.

Meanwhile, Daniolowicz and Kris Brown – who emerged victorious in the 2025 general election – were each sworn in for new terms on the council.

Daniolowicz pointed to several high points of the past three years, including the construction of a new borough hall and library.

Brown also said the town has made progress.

“We have done great things and continue to move forward with major projects such as 80 Bloomfield Avenue, the sewer litigation rectification, purchase of a new fire truck, improvements to the green, storm water improvements throughout town, addressing affordable housing, and a redevelopment plan – just to name a few,” he said.

Brown also praised the borough’s police, fire and DPW departments for helping to keep Caldwell “running smoothly.”

Mayor Garrett Jones thanked borough residents, council members, town committee members, municipal employees and community volunteers for helping to make 2025 a successful year in Caldwell.

“We all work wonderfully together,” he said. “We have a good time.”

“If it was not for responsible citizens that stepped up to the plate, I can't even imagine where our town would be now,” Jones added.

Watch video footage from the Jan. 6 meeting here, or view it below.

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