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On July 29, 2025, a formal objection was submitted to Sussex County Clerk Jeffrey Parrott regarding Dana Kalczuk’s eligibility to appear on the November ballot for the Hardyston Board of Education. [Read More]
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Why Ed Reinle Isn't the Candidate Hardyston Needs
By Hardyston Community AdvocateEvery election, we get to choose the people who will shape the future of our schools. And every election, it’s worth asking: has this person actually earned the right to keep making those decisions? [Read More] -
A Familiar Playbook: Residency Questions and the Push to Silence Critics
By Hardyston Community AdvocateLet’s be clear: Dana isn’t just hinting that she doesn’t like this blog - she’s effectively providing her “Kids First” allies on the board with a ready-made rationale for pursuing action against it. [Read More] -
Donna Carey's Way or the Highway
By Hardyston Community AdvocateThe 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] -
No, It's Not 'Fake News' - It's Public Record
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] -
Spotlight on Candidate Ellis Marples: A Record of Service, But Is He in Step with Today's Schools?
By Hardyston Community AdvocateMeet Ellis Marples [Read More] -
Spotlight on Candidate Dana Kalczuk: Residency Questions and the Kids First Endorsement
By Hardyston Community AdvocateDana 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] -
Ed Reinle: Running Again, But Often Running Late - Or Not At All
By Hardyston Community AdvocateBoard 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] -
Post-Meeting Summary: Interviews Held, But Key Voices Absent
By Hardyston Community AdvocateLast 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] -
Tonight's Special BOE Meeting: Transparency or Tactic?
By Hardyston Community AdvocateA Sudden Shift in Process [Read More]