Freeholder Bruce Bergen was elected by his fellow Union County Freeholders as their chairman for 2017 at the freeholders’ reorganization meeting on January 8. At the same meeting Cranford resident Bette Jane Kowalski was sworn in to her new term as a freeholder. After his election, Cranford Radio spoke with Chairman Bergen to discuss the year ahead for the freeholders.
Remarks of Chairman Bergen at reorganization meeting

Assemblyman Jerry Green administering oath of office to Freeholder Bruce Bergen. Also pictured (left to right) Stefanie, Ross & Jodi Bergen

Assemblyman Jerry Green administering oath of office to Freeholder Bette Jane Kowalski. Also pictured (left to right) John Kowalski, Jonathan & Hannah Rose Kerman, Andy Lanset.
(Photos by Jim Lowney/County of Union)