Glen Rock 2021 Elections: 2 Council Seats Open, But Uncontested

GLEN ROCK, NJ — Glen Rock Council President Mary Barchetto will seek re-election in 2021, and Jill Orlich will run for the first time.

Two council seats are available for the 2021 elections, but with current council member Caroline Unzaga announcing she won't run, Barchetto and Orlich will be the only two candidates seeking the seats.

"Though I won’t be seeking re-election, I fully endorse council president Mary Barchetto and her running mate, Jill Orlich," Unzaga said. "Their energy, intelligence and imagination is what Glen Rock needs to continue moving forward together."

Barchetto is the head of public safety, chair of community affairs, Senior Advisory liaison, and a member of the finance committee.

"She is currently working on her third budget round and has spearheaded initiatives like the Restart Glen Rock campaign to reopen downtown and create outdoor eating areas, the seniors newsletters, and a number of family programs," Glen Rock Democrats said.

Orlich will be new to the borough council, but has served several terms on the Byrd school HSA board.

During her time on the board she increased fundraising, preserved treasured traditions, and "worked on initiatives to ensure that Byrd school would continue to be a thriving community and safe space for children," Glen Rock Democrats said.

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