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Now this is a race. No doubt much of the opposition will be because of diplomagate. Surprisingly, this has been a topic that we have missed on this site. Many other sites have lit up over this one.
www.app.com/article/20090305/NEWS01/90305083/1285/LOCAL09
ENGLISHTOWN — Ten candidates will seek Freehold Regional High School Board of Education
seats in next month's election, and at least three newcomers say they may form a slate to campaign for reforms in the superintendent's office.
The races promise to be among the district's most contentious elections in years because of the outrage last summer when the public learned that Superintendent H. James Wasser and two administrators obtained doctoral degrees from an online diploma mill, Breyer State University.
The administrators received raises, and the district paid tuition for obtaining these
degrees, which further fueled anger. Some residents continue to call for the money to be returned to the district.
Harold "Heshy" Moses, a challenger to incumbent Bernice "Bunny" Hammer for the board seat representing Freehold, said the furor was "the last straw." It prompted his candidacy, he said.
"I have seen so much waste in this district, specifically now with the legal fees being paid to protect the superintendent, and this is the most bad publicity here since I started my teaching career in 1971," said Moses, 60, who taught in the district for 35 years before retiring in 2006.
Hammer, seeking her fourth three-year term, said residents have a right to be angry over Wasser's behavior, but said that it's time to put it in the past.
"There are times (Wasser) does a great job and times not so great," Hammer said. "The blunder that he made, that's unforgivable. I call it a stupid mistake. But you move on. We should be focusing on educating the kids and giving the taxpayers their money's worth."
Wasser could not be reached for comment.
The filing deadline for candidates was 4 p.m. Wednesday.
The 10 candidates are seeking the seats in four separate elections, with the seats representing Freehold, Marlboro, Manalapan and Howell.
(2 of 3)
These are three-year terms, except the Marlboro election, which is for a two-year unexpired term held by recently appointed board member Gordon Loeb, 27 Nashua Drive, who is running for election.
Loeb is opposed by Barry Hochberg, 4 Eaton Court, another Wasser critic, and David Wolff, 108 Briarcliff Drive.
Like Moses and Manalapan candidate Jennnifer Sutera, Hochberg said he is open to building a campaign slate, though each of the three said those conservations have not yet started.
"I think some us will get together. We can call it the 'Grass-roots Group' or something like that," Hochberg said.
Loeb said in an e-mail statement that he wanted to look at what could possibly be done in response to the controversy.
"I am working towards discerning what actions can be taken today versus what actions may have to wait until a later date," he said.
Wolff could not be reached for comment.
Hochberg, 51, is an independent computer programming contractor. He is married with three children.
Moses is married with one child.
Moses said Hammer, 24 Brookwood Drive, should be ousted because she "is one of the people who voted for Wasser to be superintendent. That's all you need to know."
Hammer said she has never cast such a vote. An Asbury Park Press story about a March 18, 2002, board meeting states that Hammer was one of the two board members to vote against a contract renewal for Wasser.
"I wish (Moses) did his homework. He should check his facts," Hammer said.
The race for the Manalapan seat is between incumbent Patricia Horvath, 42 Gordons Corner Road, and Sutera, 3 Arbach Lane. Sutera, 51, teaches at a private school and is married with three children.
"The controversy of the past year is a big part of why I'm running," Sutera said. "I
think there needs to be change. The people on the board are getting a little stale."
(3 of 3)
Horvath, the board president who is seeking a 10th term, could not be reached for comment.
Howell incumbent Joan Leimbach, 35 Woodstown Drive, is facing a challenges from Robert Nicastro, 28 Storm Bank Drive; and William Bruno, 147 Newbury Road.
Bruno, the athletic director at Brick Memorial High School, held a similar position within the Freehold Regional District and also taught in the district. Both his wife and a brother currently hold athletic director-level jobs in the district.
"I think it's one of the best school districts, but nothing's perfect," Bruno said. "If
elected, my job will be to keep it moving forward, put the students first, and hold the adult bickering to a minimum."
Nicastro said he has served as the Howell Township Council liaison on school matters.
"I filed for the election because I have a concern with taxes and spending," Nicastro
said.
Nicastro, 42, said he retired after a law enforcement career and now works on commercial real estate projects. He is married with three children. He said the Wasser controversy also "sparked concerns."
Leimbach, seeking her second term, could not be reached for comment.
These are three-year terms, except the Marlboro election, which is for a two-year unexpired term held by recently appointed board member Gordon Loeb, 27 Nashua Drive, who is running for election.
Loeb is opposed by Barry Hochberg, 4 Eaton Court, another Wasser critic, and David Wolff, 108 Briarcliff Drive.
Like Moses and Manalapan candidate Jennnifer Sutera, Hochberg said he is open to building a campaign slate, though each of the three said those conservations have not yet started.
"I think some us will get together. We can call it the 'Grass-roots Group' or something like that," Hochberg said.
Loeb said in an e-mail statement that he wanted to look at what could possibly be done in response to the controversy.
"I am working towards discerning what actions can be taken today versus what actions may have to wait until a later date," he said.
Wolff could not be reached for comment.
Hochberg, 51, is an independent computer programming contractor. He is married with three children.
Moses is married with one child.
Moses said Hammer, 24 Brookwood Drive, should be ousted because she "is one of the people who voted for Wasser to be superintendent. That's all you need to know."
Hammer said she has never cast such a vote. An Asbury Park Press story about a March 18, 2002, board meeting states that Hammer was one of the two board members to vote against a contract renewal for Wasser.
"I wish (Moses) did his homework. He should check his facts," Hammer said.
The race for the Manalapan seat is between incumbent Patricia Horvath, 42 Gordons Corner Road, and Sutera, 3 Arbach Lane. Sutera, 51, teaches at a private school and is married with three children.
"The controversy of the past year is a big part of why I'm running," Sutera said. "I
think there needs to be change. The people on the board are getting a little stale."
(3 of 3)
Horvath, the board president who is seeking a 10th term, could not be reached for comment.
Howell incumbent Joan Leimbach, 35 Woodstown Drive, is facing a challenges from Robert Nicastro, 28 Storm Bank Drive; and William Bruno, 147 Newbury Road.
Bruno, the athletic director at Brick Memorial High School, held a similar position within the Freehold Regional District and also taught in the district. Both his wife and a brother currently hold athletic director-level jobs in the district.
"I think it's one of the best school districts, but nothing's perfect," Bruno said. "If
elected, my job will be to keep it moving forward, put the students first, and hold the adult bickering to a minimum."
Nicastro said he has served as the Howell Township Council liaison on school matters.
"I filed for the election because I have a concern with taxes and spending," Nicastro
said.
Nicastro, 42, said he retired after a law enforcement career and now works on commercial real estate projects. He is married with three children. He said the Wasser controversy also "sparked concerns."
Leimbach, seeking her second term, could not be reached for comment.
These are three-year terms, except the Marlboro election, which is for a two-year unexpired term held by recently appointed board member Gordon Loeb, 27 Nashua Drive, who is running for election.
Loeb is opposed by Barry Hochberg, 4 Eaton Court, another Wasser critic, and David Wolff, 108 Briarcliff Drive.
Like Moses and Manalapan candidate Jennnifer Sutera, Hochberg said he is open to building a campaign slate, though each of the three said those conservations have not yet started.
"I think some us will get together. We can call it the 'Grass-roots Group' or something like that," Hochberg said.
Loeb said in an e-mail statement that he wanted to look at what could possibly be done in response to the controversy.
"I am working towards discerning what actions can be taken today versus what actions may have to wait until a later date," he said.
Wolff could not be reached for comment.
Hochberg, 51, is an independent computer programming contractor. He is married with three children.
Moses is married with one child.
Moses said Hammer, 24 Brookwood Drive, should be ousted because she "is one of the people who voted for Wasser to be superintendent. That's all you need to know."
Hammer said she has never cast such a vote. An Asbury Park Press story about a March 18, 2002, board meeting states that Hammer was one of the two board members to vote against a contract renewal for Wasser.
"I wish (Moses) did his homework. He should check his facts," Hammer said.
The race for the Manalapan seat is between incumbent Patricia Horvath, 42 Gordons Corner Road, and Sutera, 3 Arbach Lane. Sutera, 51, teaches at a private school and is married with three children.
"The controversy of the past year is a big part of why I'm running," Sutera said. "I
think there needs to be change. The people on the board are getting a little stale."
(3 of 3)
Horvath, the board president who is seeking a 10th term, could not be reached for comment.
Howell incumbent Joan Leimbach, 35 Woodstown Drive, is facing a challenges from Robert Nicastro, 28 Storm Bank Drive; and William Bruno, 147 Newbury Road.
Bruno, the athletic director at Brick Memorial High School, held a similar position within the Freehold Regional District and also taught in the district. Both his wife and a brother currently hold athletic director-level jobs in the district.
"I think it's one of the best school districts, but nothing's perfect," Bruno said. "If
elected, my job will be to keep it moving forward, put the students first, and hold the adult bickering to a minimum."
Nicastro said he has served as the Howell Township Council liaison on school matters.
"I filed for the election because I have a concern with taxes and spending," Nicastro
said.
Nicastro, 42, said he retired after a law enforcement career and now works on commercial real estate projects. He is married with three children. He said the Wasser controversy also "sparked concerns."
Leimbach, seeking her second term, could not be reached for comment.
These are three-year terms, except the Marlboro election, which is for a two-year unexpired term held by recently appointed board member Gordon Loeb, 27 Nashua Drive, who is running for election.
Loeb is opposed by Barry Hochberg, 4 Eaton Court, another Wasser critic, and David Wolff, 108 Briarcliff Drive.
Like Moses and Manalapan candidate Jennnifer Sutera, Hochberg said he is open to building a campaign slate, though each of the three said those conservations have not yet started.
"I think some us will get together. We can call it the 'Grass-roots Group' or something like that," Hochberg said.
Loeb said in an e-mail statement that he wanted to look at what could possibly be done in response to the controversy.
"I am working towards discerning what actions can be taken today versus what actions may have to wait until a later date," he said.
Wolff could not be reached for comment.
Hochberg, 51, is an independent computer programming contractor. He is married with three children.
Moses is married with one child.
Moses said Hammer, 24 Brookwood Drive, should be ousted because she "is one of the people who voted for Wasser to be superintendent. That's all you need to know."
Hammer said she has never cast such a vote. An Asbury Park Press story about a March 18, 2002, board meeting states that Hammer was one of the two board members to vote against a contract renewal for Wasser.
"I wish (Moses) did his homework. He should check his facts," Hammer said.
The race for the Manalapan seat is between incumbent Patricia Horvath, 42 Gordons Corner Road, and Sutera, 3 Arbach Lane. Sutera, 51, teaches at a private school and is married with three children.
"The controversy of the past year is a big part of why I'm running," Sutera said. "I
think there needs to be change. The people on the board are getting a little stale."
(3 of 3)
Horvath, the board president who is seeking a 10th term, could not be reached for comment.
Howell incumbent Joan Leimbach, 35 Woodstown Drive, is facing a challenges from Robert Nicastro, 28 Storm Bank Drive; and William Bruno, 147 Newbury Road.
Bruno, the athletic director at Brick Memorial High School, held a similar position within the Freehold Regional District and also taught in the district. Both his wife and a brother currently hold athletic director-level jobs in the district.
"I think it's one of the best school districts, but nothing's perfect," Bruno said. "If
elected, my job will be to keep it moving forward, put the students first, and hold the adult bickering to a minimum."
Nicastro said he has served as the Howell Township Council liaison on school matters.
"I filed for the election because I have a concern with taxes and spending," Nicastro
said.
Nicastro, 42, said he retired after a law enforcement career and now works on commercial real estate projects. He is married with three children. He said the Wasser controversy also "sparked concerns."
Leimbach, seeking her second term, could not be reached for comment.
Horvath, the board president who is seeking a 10th term, could not be reached for comment.
Howell incumbent Joan Leimbach, 35 Woodstown Drive, is facing a challenges from Robert Nicastro, 28 Storm Bank Drive; and William Bruno, 147 Newbury Road.
Bruno, the athletic director at Brick Memorial High School, held a similar position within the Freehold Regional District and also taught in the district. Both his wife and a brother currently hold athletic director-level jobs in the district.
"I think it's one of the best school districts, but nothing's perfect," Bruno said. "If
elected, my job will be to keep it moving forward, put the students first, and hold the adult bickering to a minimum."
Nicastro said he has served as the Howell Township Council liaison on school matters.
"I filed for the election because I have a concern with taxes and spending," Nicastro
said.
Nicastro, 42, said he retired after a law enforcement career and now works on commercial real estate projects. He is married with three children. He said the Wasser controversy also "sparked concerns."
Leimbach, seeking her second term, could not be reached for comment.
www.app.com/article/20090305/NEWS01/90305083/1285/LOCAL09
ENGLISHTOWN — Ten candidates will seek Freehold Regional High School Board of Education
seats in next month's election, and at least three newcomers say they may form a slate to campaign for reforms in the superintendent's office.
The races promise to be among the district's most contentious elections in years because of the outrage last summer when the public learned that Superintendent H. James Wasser and two administrators obtained doctoral degrees from an online diploma mill, Breyer State University.
The administrators received raises, and the district paid tuition for obtaining these
degrees, which further fueled anger. Some residents continue to call for the money to be returned to the district.
Harold "Heshy" Moses, a challenger to incumbent Bernice "Bunny" Hammer for the board seat representing Freehold, said the furor was "the last straw." It prompted his candidacy, he said.
"I have seen so much waste in this district, specifically now with the legal fees being paid to protect the superintendent, and this is the most bad publicity here since I started my teaching career in 1971," said Moses, 60, who taught in the district for 35 years before retiring in 2006.
Hammer, seeking her fourth three-year term, said residents have a right to be angry over Wasser's behavior, but said that it's time to put it in the past.
"There are times (Wasser) does a great job and times not so great," Hammer said. "The blunder that he made, that's unforgivable. I call it a stupid mistake. But you move on. We should be focusing on educating the kids and giving the taxpayers their money's worth."
Wasser could not be reached for comment.
The filing deadline for candidates was 4 p.m. Wednesday.
The 10 candidates are seeking the seats in four separate elections, with the seats representing Freehold, Marlboro, Manalapan and Howell.
(2 of 3)
These are three-year terms, except the Marlboro election, which is for a two-year unexpired term held by recently appointed board member Gordon Loeb, 27 Nashua Drive, who is running for election.
Loeb is opposed by Barry Hochberg, 4 Eaton Court, another Wasser critic, and David Wolff, 108 Briarcliff Drive.
Like Moses and Manalapan candidate Jennnifer Sutera, Hochberg said he is open to building a campaign slate, though each of the three said those conservations have not yet started.
"I think some us will get together. We can call it the 'Grass-roots Group' or something like that," Hochberg said.
Loeb said in an e-mail statement that he wanted to look at what could possibly be done in response to the controversy.
"I am working towards discerning what actions can be taken today versus what actions may have to wait until a later date," he said.
Wolff could not be reached for comment.
Hochberg, 51, is an independent computer programming contractor. He is married with three children.
Moses is married with one child.
Moses said Hammer, 24 Brookwood Drive, should be ousted because she "is one of the people who voted for Wasser to be superintendent. That's all you need to know."
Hammer said she has never cast such a vote. An Asbury Park Press story about a March 18, 2002, board meeting states that Hammer was one of the two board members to vote against a contract renewal for Wasser.
"I wish (Moses) did his homework. He should check his facts," Hammer said.
The race for the Manalapan seat is between incumbent Patricia Horvath, 42 Gordons Corner Road, and Sutera, 3 Arbach Lane. Sutera, 51, teaches at a private school and is married with three children.
"The controversy of the past year is a big part of why I'm running," Sutera said. "I
think there needs to be change. The people on the board are getting a little stale."
(3 of 3)
Horvath, the board president who is seeking a 10th term, could not be reached for comment.
Howell incumbent Joan Leimbach, 35 Woodstown Drive, is facing a challenges from Robert Nicastro, 28 Storm Bank Drive; and William Bruno, 147 Newbury Road.
Bruno, the athletic director at Brick Memorial High School, held a similar position within the Freehold Regional District and also taught in the district. Both his wife and a brother currently hold athletic director-level jobs in the district.
"I think it's one of the best school districts, but nothing's perfect," Bruno said. "If
elected, my job will be to keep it moving forward, put the students first, and hold the adult bickering to a minimum."
Nicastro said he has served as the Howell Township Council liaison on school matters.
"I filed for the election because I have a concern with taxes and spending," Nicastro
said.
Nicastro, 42, said he retired after a law enforcement career and now works on commercial real estate projects. He is married with three children. He said the Wasser controversy also "sparked concerns."
Leimbach, seeking her second term, could not be reached for comment.
These are three-year terms, except the Marlboro election, which is for a two-year unexpired term held by recently appointed board member Gordon Loeb, 27 Nashua Drive, who is running for election.
Loeb is opposed by Barry Hochberg, 4 Eaton Court, another Wasser critic, and David Wolff, 108 Briarcliff Drive.
Like Moses and Manalapan candidate Jennnifer Sutera, Hochberg said he is open to building a campaign slate, though each of the three said those conservations have not yet started.
"I think some us will get together. We can call it the 'Grass-roots Group' or something like that," Hochberg said.
Loeb said in an e-mail statement that he wanted to look at what could possibly be done in response to the controversy.
"I am working towards discerning what actions can be taken today versus what actions may have to wait until a later date," he said.
Wolff could not be reached for comment.
Hochberg, 51, is an independent computer programming contractor. He is married with three children.
Moses is married with one child.
Moses said Hammer, 24 Brookwood Drive, should be ousted because she "is one of the people who voted for Wasser to be superintendent. That's all you need to know."
Hammer said she has never cast such a vote. An Asbury Park Press story about a March 18, 2002, board meeting states that Hammer was one of the two board members to vote against a contract renewal for Wasser.
"I wish (Moses) did his homework. He should check his facts," Hammer said.
The race for the Manalapan seat is between incumbent Patricia Horvath, 42 Gordons Corner Road, and Sutera, 3 Arbach Lane. Sutera, 51, teaches at a private school and is married with three children.
"The controversy of the past year is a big part of why I'm running," Sutera said. "I
think there needs to be change. The people on the board are getting a little stale."
(3 of 3)
Horvath, the board president who is seeking a 10th term, could not be reached for comment.
Howell incumbent Joan Leimbach, 35 Woodstown Drive, is facing a challenges from Robert Nicastro, 28 Storm Bank Drive; and William Bruno, 147 Newbury Road.
Bruno, the athletic director at Brick Memorial High School, held a similar position within the Freehold Regional District and also taught in the district. Both his wife and a brother currently hold athletic director-level jobs in the district.
"I think it's one of the best school districts, but nothing's perfect," Bruno said. "If
elected, my job will be to keep it moving forward, put the students first, and hold the adult bickering to a minimum."
Nicastro said he has served as the Howell Township Council liaison on school matters.
"I filed for the election because I have a concern with taxes and spending," Nicastro
said.
Nicastro, 42, said he retired after a law enforcement career and now works on commercial real estate projects. He is married with three children. He said the Wasser controversy also "sparked concerns."
Leimbach, seeking her second term, could not be reached for comment.
These are three-year terms, except the Marlboro election, which is for a two-year unexpired term held by recently appointed board member Gordon Loeb, 27 Nashua Drive, who is running for election.
Loeb is opposed by Barry Hochberg, 4 Eaton Court, another Wasser critic, and David Wolff, 108 Briarcliff Drive.
Like Moses and Manalapan candidate Jennnifer Sutera, Hochberg said he is open to building a campaign slate, though each of the three said those conservations have not yet started.
"I think some us will get together. We can call it the 'Grass-roots Group' or something like that," Hochberg said.
Loeb said in an e-mail statement that he wanted to look at what could possibly be done in response to the controversy.
"I am working towards discerning what actions can be taken today versus what actions may have to wait until a later date," he said.
Wolff could not be reached for comment.
Hochberg, 51, is an independent computer programming contractor. He is married with three children.
Moses is married with one child.
Moses said Hammer, 24 Brookwood Drive, should be ousted because she "is one of the people who voted for Wasser to be superintendent. That's all you need to know."
Hammer said she has never cast such a vote. An Asbury Park Press story about a March 18, 2002, board meeting states that Hammer was one of the two board members to vote against a contract renewal for Wasser.
"I wish (Moses) did his homework. He should check his facts," Hammer said.
The race for the Manalapan seat is between incumbent Patricia Horvath, 42 Gordons Corner Road, and Sutera, 3 Arbach Lane. Sutera, 51, teaches at a private school and is married with three children.
"The controversy of the past year is a big part of why I'm running," Sutera said. "I
think there needs to be change. The people on the board are getting a little stale."
(3 of 3)
Horvath, the board president who is seeking a 10th term, could not be reached for comment.
Howell incumbent Joan Leimbach, 35 Woodstown Drive, is facing a challenges from Robert Nicastro, 28 Storm Bank Drive; and William Bruno, 147 Newbury Road.
Bruno, the athletic director at Brick Memorial High School, held a similar position within the Freehold Regional District and also taught in the district. Both his wife and a brother currently hold athletic director-level jobs in the district.
"I think it's one of the best school districts, but nothing's perfect," Bruno said. "If
elected, my job will be to keep it moving forward, put the students first, and hold the adult bickering to a minimum."
Nicastro said he has served as the Howell Township Council liaison on school matters.
"I filed for the election because I have a concern with taxes and spending," Nicastro
said.
Nicastro, 42, said he retired after a law enforcement career and now works on commercial real estate projects. He is married with three children. He said the Wasser controversy also "sparked concerns."
Leimbach, seeking her second term, could not be reached for comment.
These are three-year terms, except the Marlboro election, which is for a two-year unexpired term held by recently appointed board member Gordon Loeb, 27 Nashua Drive, who is running for election.
Loeb is opposed by Barry Hochberg, 4 Eaton Court, another Wasser critic, and David Wolff, 108 Briarcliff Drive.
Like Moses and Manalapan candidate Jennnifer Sutera, Hochberg said he is open to building a campaign slate, though each of the three said those conservations have not yet started.
"I think some us will get together. We can call it the 'Grass-roots Group' or something like that," Hochberg said.
Loeb said in an e-mail statement that he wanted to look at what could possibly be done in response to the controversy.
"I am working towards discerning what actions can be taken today versus what actions may have to wait until a later date," he said.
Wolff could not be reached for comment.
Hochberg, 51, is an independent computer programming contractor. He is married with three children.
Moses is married with one child.
Moses said Hammer, 24 Brookwood Drive, should be ousted because she "is one of the people who voted for Wasser to be superintendent. That's all you need to know."
Hammer said she has never cast such a vote. An Asbury Park Press story about a March 18, 2002, board meeting states that Hammer was one of the two board members to vote against a contract renewal for Wasser.
"I wish (Moses) did his homework. He should check his facts," Hammer said.
The race for the Manalapan seat is between incumbent Patricia Horvath, 42 Gordons Corner Road, and Sutera, 3 Arbach Lane. Sutera, 51, teaches at a private school and is married with three children.
"The controversy of the past year is a big part of why I'm running," Sutera said. "I
think there needs to be change. The people on the board are getting a little stale."
(3 of 3)
Horvath, the board president who is seeking a 10th term, could not be reached for comment.
Howell incumbent Joan Leimbach, 35 Woodstown Drive, is facing a challenges from Robert Nicastro, 28 Storm Bank Drive; and William Bruno, 147 Newbury Road.
Bruno, the athletic director at Brick Memorial High School, held a similar position within the Freehold Regional District and also taught in the district. Both his wife and a brother currently hold athletic director-level jobs in the district.
"I think it's one of the best school districts, but nothing's perfect," Bruno said. "If
elected, my job will be to keep it moving forward, put the students first, and hold the adult bickering to a minimum."
Nicastro said he has served as the Howell Township Council liaison on school matters.
"I filed for the election because I have a concern with taxes and spending," Nicastro
said.
Nicastro, 42, said he retired after a law enforcement career and now works on commercial real estate projects. He is married with three children. He said the Wasser controversy also "sparked concerns."
Leimbach, seeking her second term, could not be reached for comment.
Horvath, the board president who is seeking a 10th term, could not be reached for comment.
Howell incumbent Joan Leimbach, 35 Woodstown Drive, is facing a challenges from Robert Nicastro, 28 Storm Bank Drive; and William Bruno, 147 Newbury Road.
Bruno, the athletic director at Brick Memorial High School, held a similar position within the Freehold Regional District and also taught in the district. Both his wife and a brother currently hold athletic director-level jobs in the district.
"I think it's one of the best school districts, but nothing's perfect," Bruno said. "If
elected, my job will be to keep it moving forward, put the students first, and hold the adult bickering to a minimum."
Nicastro said he has served as the Howell Township Council liaison on school matters.
"I filed for the election because I have a concern with taxes and spending," Nicastro
said.
Nicastro, 42, said he retired after a law enforcement career and now works on commercial real estate projects. He is married with three children. He said the Wasser controversy also "sparked concerns."
Leimbach, seeking her second term, could not be reached for comment.