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Waldwick NJ , Republicans did well in Waldwick picking up two council seats .
Cericola, 26, is a life-long Waldwick resident and graduate of Waldwick High School. She is a Senior Internal Auditor at a pharmaceutical company based in Bergen County. Cericola looks to bring her lifetime of experience in the town and strong financial background to help continue to keep the borough finances stable.
Ritchie, 38, is a devoted husband and father to two young children. His wife, Jen, is a lifelong Waldwick resident and they have chosen to make Waldwick their home. He is part of an innovative oncology biotech where he leads all commercial and research teams. He also completed an MBA at New York University with a focus in finance. This background makes him uniquely suited to face the challenges confronting the borough.
Waldwick Council (two three-year terms)
Candidate Total Votes % Votes
Kathleen E. Cericola (R)2,088 29.0%
Michael F. Ritchie Jr. (R)2,044 28.4%
Amy G. Weiner (D)1,546 21.5%
Anthony Paradiso Jr. (D)1,525 21.2%
Waldwick School Board (two three-year terms)
Candidate Total Votes % Votes
Troy E. Seifert 1,275 29.2%
Christine C. Figliuolo 878 20.1%
Ramatis Cruz 580 13.3%
Bianca Marosi 480 11.0%
William A. Byrnes Jr.469 10.7%
Maryellen Davis 444 10.2%
Domenica Sherry *238 5.5%
*Incumbent
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