Ex-Teaneck Councilwoman Vying for Freeholder Seat

Five Democrats seeking party line

Former town council member Monica Honis is one of five Democrats vying for the party nomination to run for three Bergen County freeholder seats, the Record reported.  Honis, a teacher, lost her bid for a third term on the council in May. At the time, her council colleagues credited her with taking on a range of community service initiatives.  The other Democrats seeking the party's line are:  The three selections will face Freeholders John Felice, John Mitchell and Maura DeNicola.    Follow Patch on Twitter, Facebook and click to sign up for News Alerts. News tip? E-mail teaneck@patch.com

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Teaneck Council Bids Farewell to Outgoing Members

Toffler, Honis honored by state lawmakers.

Two ongoing Teaneck council members were honored for their years of service this week, days before new members will be sworn in at a reorganization meeting. Barbara Toffler and Monica Honis, who lost their bids for re-election, were honored with a proclamation from District 37 lawmakers at Tuesday’s council meeting. Toffler lost her bid for a second term, while Honis was denied a third term. Councilman Elie Y. Katz, who often sparred with Toffler, noted how the two found common ground on some projects. Katz credited Honis with tackling a range of community initiatives, including a township clean-up event. “You're young, you're dedicated and you have a very good heart," Katz told Honis.   Mayor Mohammed Hameeduddin thanked both members for …

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Two Challengers, Mayor Win Teaneck Township Council Seats

Voters deny re-election bids of two council members.

Note: This report has been updated with new numbers provided by the Township Clerk Wednesday morning. The updated numbers now include vote-by-mail ballots.  Teaneck’s mayor, a town ambulance service volunteer and a school board member won seats on the Township Council Tuesday night. Mohammed Hameeduddin, Bergen County’s first Muslim mayor, was re-elected by a wide margin, netting 4,501 votes, according to unofficial totals released by the town clerk. Mark Schwartz, a council newcomer and Planning Board member, won his first four-year term with 3,254 votes. Henry Pruitt, a school board member and former board president, also won his first term on the council with 2,943 votes. Councilwoman Barbara Toffler lost her bid for a second term with …

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Candidates Offer Ideas to Spur Economic Development in Teaneck

Collaboration with the school board also at issue.

With days left before the municipal election, the six council hopefuls detailed some of their ideas to boost Teaneck’s business climate and handle development at a candidate forum this week. Incumbents Monica Honis, Mohammed Hameeduddin and Barbara Toffler, along with council election newcomers Alexander Rashin, Mark Schwartz and Henry Pruitt, have recently faced questions on how they would spur economic development in a town where residents have voiced concerns about the tax burden and shuttered storefronts. At the Teaneck Community Charter School’s forum Tuesday, Schwartz pointed to the need for increased foot traffic. Schwartz, a planning board member and real estate consultant, said the Cedar Lane and Queen Anne Road business areas …

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JamesTS

12:18 pm on Friday, May 4, 2012

i like Mark Schwartzs ideas on this topic the best. I think he is the most qualifed and seems to have more detailed/thought out suggestions. Everything else seems liek what Rashin said "peanuts" Interesting debate.   more ›

Council Candidates Forum Planned at Teaneck Charter School

Tuesday event scheduled for 7 p.m.

Two more forums are planned for the six candidates vying for three seats on the Teaneck Township Council this week. The Jewish Center of Teaneck will host a forum at 8 p.m. Monday. The forum will include prepared questions for the candidates from the Teaneck Clergy Council as well as a question and answer session with the audience and candidates. Rabbi Lawrence Zierler will moderate the forum. The Center is located at 70 Sterling Place, near Cedar Lane. On Tuesday, the Teaneck Community Charter School will hold a forum at 7 p.m. The school is located at 563 Chestnut Avenue, between Kipp and Terhune streets. Incumbents Monica Honis, Mohammed Hameeduddin and Barbara Toffler, along with council election newcomers Alexander Rashin, Mark …

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A A Siddiqui

12:08 pm on Wednesday, May 2, 2012

are we all forgetting that Ms Toffler who preaches "ethics" chose not to report the incident herself and if it wasnt for the video evidence probably would never have owned up to it,some ethics.   more ›

Development, Town Hall Schedule at Issue During Candidates Forum

Senior living on American Legion Drive, vacant storefronts also discussed.

Teaneck's six township council candidates took questions this week on issues ranging from commercial development, senior services and the much-debated four-day workweek for town employees.  Incumbents Monica Honis, Mohammed Hameeduddin and Barbara Toffler, along with council election newcomers Alexander Rashin, Mark Schwartz and Henry Pruitt, met Monday night at Teaneck High School for the League of Women Voters candidates forum.  The candidates did not directly engage each other, instead taking submitted questions.  A question on support for the town hall's current four-day schedule brought some of the more varied views from the six candidates.  Toffler, who has been vocal in her opposition to the building's four day schedule, said …

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Council Candidates Talk Town Services, Diversity at Teaneck Forum [Poll]

Four-day workweek for town employees could change in union negotiations.

Residents quizzed the six Township Council candidates on issues ranging from diversity to the town’s four-day workweek during the Northeast Teaneck Block Association’s candidates forum at the Richard Rodda Center Monday night. Incumbents Monica Honis, Mohammed Hameeduddin and Barbara Toffler, along with council election newcomers Alexander Rashin, Mark Schwartz and Henry Pruitt are vying for three seats on the town’s governing body. While there was little back and forth between the candidates, one of the more debated issues was the town’s current four-day work schedule for most township offices. One resident questioned if closing on Fridays had saved any money. “There is no cost saving to the four-day workweek. We are not furloughing …

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Patricia Whitney

7:53 pm on Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Dear Ms. Toffler, just from your statement "At this point there is no benefit to taxpayers in any way" You got my vote. I been a homeowner here in Teaneck for 16 years and I am embrassed to tell people the outragous taxes I pay for such reduced services. If you check out the foreclosure rate, Teaneck has the highest in Bergen County; these high taxes are part of this problem too.   more ›

Township Council Candidates Forum Monday Night

Public invited to Teaneck council candidates forum at the Rodda Center.

The following item was submitted the North East Teaneck Block Associations: The North East Teaneck Block Associations is sponsoring a candidates forum to be held on Monday, March 26, 2012 , 7:30 PM at the Rodda Center. Candidates are:  Mr. Mohammed Hameeduddin  Ms. Monica Honis  Dr. Henry J. Pruitt  Dr. Alexander Rashin  Dr. Barbara Ley Toffler  Mr. Mark J. Schwartz   The public is invited to come out, meet the candidates and hear their views and visions for our community. There will be a question and answer period.

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VIDEO: Celebration Highlights Latino Culture

Crowds flocked to Puffin Foundation Sunday for the third annual Teaneck Latino Community Event. The event, hosted by local group Resource, Education and Awareness by Latinos (R.E.A.L.), featured food, live music and poetry readings. Organizers and attendees noted how the event has grown dramatically over the years. According to R.E.A.L., the group's mission is to "promote a positive awareness of the Latino community in Teaneck and to be a resource for Latinos and others, through education, advocacy and participation in cultural/social community events." Mayor Mohammed Hameeduddin, Schools Superintendent Barbara Pinsak and Councilwoman Monica Honis were some of the local officials who attended. Check out the video and photo gallery for more…

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