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Congratulations to our new Captain of Police Richard Bruno. Also congratulations to our newest Patrolman Ptl. Tecalero.
09/17/2026

Congratulations to our new Captain of Police Richard Bruno. Also congratulations to our newest Patrolman Ptl. Tecalero.

Never Forget
09/11/2026

Never Forget

Happy Labor Day
09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day

At the last Borough Council meeting, the Business Administrator stated that he would promote two Corporals immediately. ...
07/28/2026

At the last Borough Council meeting, the Business Administrator stated that he would promote two Corporals immediately. However, if the P.B.A. wants Sergeant promotions, we must first reopen our collective bargaining agreement to negotiate additional salary steps.

He also demanded that the Chief of Police justify the difference between the duties of a Corporal and a Sergeant before the Borough would consider moving forward.

The Business Administrator is not a law enforcement officer and does not have a law enforcement background. Yet he is attempting to dictate the supervisory structure of the Jamesburg Police Department and question the professional judgment of the Chief of Police.

That is unacceptable.

The Chief of Police—not the Business Administrator—is responsible for determining the operational needs of the Police Department. The Chief understands what level of supervision is necessary to protect our officers, ensure accountability, and provide the highest level of service to the residents of Jamesburg and Helmetta.

The Jamesburg P.B.A. stands firmly behind our Chief of Police and his professional judgment.

This is about more than promotions. It is about allowing qualified law enforcement professionals to lead the Police Department without political interference.

*Next Jamesburg Borough Council Meeting, August 19, 2026 at 7pm*

— Jamesburg P.B.A. Local 389

A big thank you to our friends at Helmetta Foods for treating our members to a delicious meal! We truly appreciate your ...
07/16/2026

A big thank you to our friends at Helmetta Foods for treating our members to a delicious meal! We truly appreciate your generosity and continued support.

🚨REMINDER🚨Jamesburg and Helmetta residents. Jamesburg Borough council meeting tonight at Jamesburg Borough Hall
07/15/2026

🚨REMINDER🚨

Jamesburg and Helmetta residents. Jamesburg Borough council meeting tonight at Jamesburg Borough Hall


Questions Every Taxpayer Should Be AskingIn August 2021, the Borough appointed the Borough Administrator as the temporar...
07/10/2026

Questions Every Taxpayer Should Be Asking

In August 2021, the Borough appointed the Borough Administrator as the temporary Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and temporary Qualified Purchasing Agent (QPA).

Because he did not possess the required certifications for those positions, the Borough also hired a certified financial consultant to assist with the Borough’s financial operations while he worked toward obtaining the required licenses.

According to the public meeting minutes, the Borough Attorney stated that the Borough Administrator would obtain the required CFO certification, and residents were told these financial arrangements were temporary.

Nearly four years later:

The Borough Administrator has not obtained the required CFO certification.
Rather than permanently filling the position, the Borough hired another temporary Chief Financial Officer.
The Borough continues to rely on temporary financial arrangements.

At the same time, residents have seen ongoing delays in completing a permanent police headquarters and reductions in police supervision.

These are fair questions every taxpayer should be asking:

How much has the Borough spent on temporary financial positions and consultants since 2021?

What is the Borough’s long-term plan for permanently filling these financial leadership positions?

How are the Borough’s financial priorities being balanced against investments in public safety and essential municipal services?

The public record raises important questions about how Jamesburg’s financial leadership has been managed over the past four years. We believe residents deserve clear answers from their elected officials.

The residents of Jamesburg deserve answers. We encourage everyone to attend the July 15th Council meeting, ask questions, and take an active role in the future of our community.

-Jamesburg P.B.A. Local 389

Public safety depends on strong frontline supervision.For years, the Jamesburg Police Department operated with four Serg...
06/30/2026

Public safety depends on strong frontline supervision.

For years, the Jamesburg Police Department operated with four Sergeants and one Corporal. The Borough is now attempting to change that structure to two Sergeants and two Corporals, effectively eliminating a supervisory position and reducing opportunities for future Sergeant promotions.

The Borough is attempting to promote only to the rank of Corporal, a position that receives less compensation than a Sergeant. The P.B.A. believes this change is being used to circumvent the existing collective bargaining agreement between the Borough and P.B.A. Local 389 while assigning many of the same responsibilities traditionally performed by Sergeants.

Corporals who are not supervisors should not be expected to perform the same duties and carry the same responsibilities as Sergeants while receiving less pay. Leadership, accountability, and proper compensation must go hand in hand.

Sergeants provide critical oversight, mentor younger officers, review reports, supervise major incidents, and ensure accountability. Reducing frontline supervision increases workloads, creates additional liability, and leaves fewer experienced leaders available to support officers and protect our communities.

The residents of Jamesburg and Helmetta deserve a police department with strong leadership, adequate supervision, and a commitment to investing in public safety—not fewer supervisory positions and fewer opportunities to develop future leaders.

Why is the Borough reducing supervisory leadership instead of strengthening it?

— Jamesburg P.B.A. Local 389

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Jamesburg, NJ
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