Marlboro-Colts Neck Voter Guide 2025: Who’s On The Ballot, Where To Vote

MARLBORO-COLTS NECK, NJ — The 2025 General Election is quickly approaching, and it’s almost time for residents around Marlboro and Colts Neck to cast their ballots for local committees, school boards and more.

On Tuesday, Nov. 4, General Election Day will take place, though the early voting period will run from Saturday, Oct. 25, through Sunday, Nov. 2.

• Find Early Voting Locations In Monmouth County

Here’s what you need to know about who’s on the ballot and where to vote in Marlboro and Colts Neck:

Election Day Essentials

• Election Day: Tuesday, Nov. 4
• Check if you are registered to vote
• Find ballot drop box locations
• Track your mail-in ballot
• Find your polling place

Who’s on the ballot in Marlboro and Colts Neck?

Marlboro Township Council
Vote for 3

• Antoinette DiNuzzo (Republican)
• Michael Milman (Republican)
• Nicholas Stella (Republican)
• David Fisher (Democrat)
• Peter Bufano (Democrat)
• Aleksandra “Sana” Simanovsky (Democrat)

Marlboro Township Board of Education
Vote for 3

• Kerry Ann Jankowski (Knowledge Empowers Youth)
• Valentina Mendez (Knowledge Empowers Youth)
• Michael Lilonsky
• Melissa Goldberg
• Scott Semaya

Though voters will see five people listed as candidates for the Marlboro Township Board of Education race, candidate Melissa Goldberg has suspended her campaign, and candidate Scott Semaya is said to have suspended his as well, though Patch has been unable to directly confirm that with Semaya.

The two initially ran for the board under the campaign "CORE," with Michael Lilonsky, though Lilonsky is now running alone for re-election to the board.

While these campaigns may be suspended, a spokesman for the Monmouth County Clerk’s Office said the deadline for school board candidates to drop out of the race was Aug. 15, so voters will still see their names listed on the ballot.

Should Goldberg receive a qualifying number of votes in the election, she told Patch that she will not accept a seat on the board.

“I am grateful for everyone I have met,” Goldberg said. “I currently cannot commit to this role in addition to my other responsibilities.”

News of the candidates suspending their campaigns came after alleged threats toward current school board member Danielle Bellomo surfaced, with Semaya alleged to have been part of a group chat where the messages were discovered.

After photos of the messages were posted on Facebook, Marlboro Mayor Jonathan Hornik condemned them and said that “those responsible are clearly not equipped to hold public office.” Marlboro Police confirmed to Patch that they are investigating the messages.

Marlboro Board of Education Bond Proposal

The Board of Education of the Township of Marlboro in the County of Monmouth, New Jersey (the “Board”) is authorized to (a) undertake various HVAC improvements, upgrades, and renovations at Asher Holmes Elementary School and Robertsville Elementary School, including acquisition and installation of fixtures, equipment, and any site work; (b) appropriate $5,345,031 for such improvements; and (c) issue bonds in an amount not to exceed $5,345,031.

The final eligible costs for the projects approved by the New Jersey Commissioner of Education are $5,345,031 (consisting of $2,550,717 for Asher Holmes Elementary School and $2,794,314 for Robertsville Elementary School). The projects include $0 for school facility construction elements in addition to the facilities efficiency standards developed by the Commissioner of Education or not otherwise eligible for State support pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:7G-5(g). The State debt service aid percentage will equal 40% of the annual debt service due with respect to the final eligible costs of the projects. The State debt service aid is contingent upon the passing of this Bond Proposal Question. The Board of Education is authorized to transfer funds among the projects approved at this election.

Do you approve this Bond Proposal Question?

Freehold Regional High School Board of Education

• No seats up representing Marlboro Township
• No seats up representing Colts Neck Township

Marlboro Township Fire District 1
Full Term — Vote for 1

• John Borden

One-Year Unexpired Term – Vote for 1

• Martin Rabinowitz

Colts Neck Township Committee
Vote for 1

• John Tobia (Republican)
• No Nomination Made (Democrat)

Colts Neck Township Board of Education
Vote for 3

• Phyllis Camera (Colts Kids First)
• Angelique Volpe (Colts Kids First)
• Richard Wickberg (Colts Kids First)

Who’s on the ballot in Monmouth County?

Monmouth County Sheriff
Vote for 1

• Shaun Golden (Republican)
• Michael Warren (Democrat)

Monmouth County Clerk
Vote for 1

• Christine Giordano Hanlon (Republican)
• Alison DeNoia (Democrat)
• Joshua Leinsdorf (Independent)

Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners
Vote for 2

• Thomas A. Arnone (Republican)
• Dominick “Nick” DiRocco (Republican)
• Vito Colasurdo (Democrat)
• Jacquelyn Wenzel (Democrat)

In addition to local township, borough, and county candidates, voters will also be able to cast their ballot for NJ Governor and General Assembly members of their Legislative District. Those candidates can be found here.

Voting
For the 2025 General Election, Monmouth County will have 10 specially designated in-person early voting locations that will be open from Saturday, Oct. 25, through Sunday, Nov. 2.

Hours for early voting will be 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. To find your early voting location, you can click here.

On Election Day, polls will be open throughout Monmouth County from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Polling locations can be found here or through a search on the NJ Division of Elections website.

To learn more about the 2025 General Election, you can click here.