Politics & Government

Mayor Unopposed in Chester Twp, Boro Council Contested

Chester Township Mayor Bill Cogger has no competition in his reelection bid, four hopefuls file for two open seats on the Boro Council.

Chester Township Mayor Bill Cogger has filed a petition for re-election to continue on in the position at the end of his 2013 term.

According to Chester Township administrator Carol Isemann, Cogger was the only person to file by the 4 p.m. deadline on April 1 and will be seeking another three-year term this November.

Over in Chester Borough, incumbents Janet Hoven and Jennifer Cooper-Napolitano have filed for re-election for the two open seats on the council.

Find out what's happening in Mendham-Chesterwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

According to Chester Borough administrator Valerie Egan, James Robshaw, who lost his 2012 re-election campaign to newcomer Elizabeth Gugliemini, has filed to take back a seat and is joined by newcomer Karen Ferrone.

All petitioners are Republican.

Find out what's happening in Mendham-Chesterwith free, real-time updates from Patch.


Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

We’ve removed the ability to reply as we work to make improvements. Learn more here