- Prior to her election as Mayor, she served as a Raritan Borough counilwoman and council president.
- She holds a B.A. from Rowan Univerity and a M.A. from The College of New Jersey.
- Retired from the Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School Distict in 2002.
- She served two terms on the Somerset County Planning Board and is past President of the Somerset County Federation of Republican Women.
- While teaching at John F. Kennedy School in the borough she began the John Basilone Parade.
- She is the co-author of Raritan--Images of America published by Aracadia Press.
- In 2009 Mayor Liptak was honored by the Somerset County Commission on the Status of Women as their "Distinguihed Honoree" for her work in the community.
- Communicant of St. Ann's Roman Catholic Church.
- She is the mother of one son, Joseph D'Ambola (1975-2004).
- Committees - Finance/Admin and Public Safety
- 8 Years on Borough Council
- Council President - 2006, 2010
- Former Budget Manager with AT&T - 16 years
- Raritan Democratic Chairwoman 2006 -2008
- Somerset County Democratic Committeewoman
- Native of Raritan - 4th generation
- Bridgewater-Raritan High School - West Graduate
- Resides at 314 Bell Avenue with husband Joe, daughter Alicia, and triplets Tiffany, Victoria and Nicolas
- Committees: Human Resources and Public Safety
- Raritan Borough Board of Adjustment (01-01-01 - 12-31-05, 01-01-07 - 12-31-08)
- Raritan Borough Bridge Committee 2001
- Raritan Area Chamber of Commerce (2008 – Present)
- Somerset County Planning Board (01/01/2009 – 12/31/2009)
- Somerset County Environmental/Utilities Sub-Committee (01/01/2009 – 12/31/2009)
- Somerset County Housing/Demographics Sub-Committee (01/01/2009 – 12/31/2009)
- N.J. State Planning & Zoning Certified
- Managing Partner Gara Construction & Renovations, LLC (2000 – Present)
-Paralegal/Legal Assistant - Real Estate Law and Land Use Law (1988- Present)
(General Land Abstract Co. & Mariano & Coiro, P.C.)
- Native of Raritan - 4th generation
- Married to Mark, Son Jakob, Daughter Madison
- Graduated Bridgewater Raritan High School West
- John F. Kennedy School PTO Member (2006 – Present)
- Committees: Engineering/Public Works and Finance/Administration
- Born and raised in Raritan, third generation. - Graduated Bridgewater Raritan High School
- BS degree in Sociology/ Criminlogy, University of Tampa
- Enlisted in the United States Army in 1968, served a tour in Vietnam as a senior sentry dog handler.
- Honorable Discharge
- Police Officer in Fairfax Virginia and Tampa Florida for over 10 years.
- Global Vice President of Security and Administration for a fortune 500 company for over 20 years.
- Current position, Chief of Investigations, Department of Banking and Insurance, State of New Jersey
- Held two certifications, a Certified Fraud Examiner and a certified Protection Professional.
- Member of Somerset County Planning Board in 2010.
-Two daughters, Jennifer and Heather and wife Mary ann.
1) Founder and Chair of Raritan’s “ Meet Your Neighbor Day” events. This year will be the 6th straight year. Sought all donations to avoid a cost to our taxpayer.
2) Active role in Merger Raritan – Somerville Rescue squad
3) Spearheaded 15 minute parking spots on Somerset Street and other areas for business district
4) Spearheaded the Rejuvenation of the dormant Chamber of Commerce.
5) Personally sought donations and designed the 2 previous Raritan Borough Calendars so no cost to Borough taxpayers.
6) Initiated Woodmere Street Brooke cleanup
7) Initiated and implemented employee badges for all borough employees.
8) Attendance to council meetings perfect.
9) Initiated 25 mile hour zone on Sherman ave
10) Initiated Koral Martin dedication.
11) Initiated Home Holiday decorating contest, Chamber event.
12) Initiated Home Halloween decorating contest. Chamber event
Current or previous member of
1) Raritan Planning Board.
2) Board of Adjustment
3) Raritan Fire Department
4) Façade & Canopy Committee
5) Sgt. John Basilone Knights of Columbus
6) 4th Degree Knight of George Washington assembly
7) Fraternal Order of Eagles #2137 Bridgewater NJ
8) Raritan Borough Democratic Chairman
Current or past Liaison or Committee to:
Council President, Recreation, Fire & Rescue, Recreation, Public works,
Police, Bridgewater-Raritan Schools, Buildings and grounds and Board of Health
Resides at 1025 Tysley Pl with wife Susan and daughters Tara and Brooke.
4 generations of the Laggini family who has resided in Raritan Borough
Proven Experience & Dedication
- Committees: Engineering/Public Works and Human Resources
- Born in Richmond, Virginia * Raritan Resident 1990 - present
- 1981 Graduated Voorhees High School, 1983 Graduated Teterboro School of Aeronautics
- Married 16 Years to Patricia Gibson Lobell * Daughter- Nicole 15 yrs. old
- United States Navy 1984-1990
*Data Systems Technician Second Class (DS2SW) E5
*Specialized in Naval Tactical Data Systems
*Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist (ESWS)
*Good Conduct Medal * Honorable Discharge
- Computer Technician with Integrated Business Systems
*1990-1995 *1994 Promoted to Department Head
- Owner Computer Services of Raritan, Inc.
*1995-Present
- Member Raritan Area Chamber of Commerce
1998 – 2000, 2008 - Present - Treasurer Raritan Area Chamber of Commerce
- Raritan Borough Recreation Committee *01/01/2009
- Coach Raritan Girls Softball *2000 - 2008
- Assisted in Raritan Winter Youth Soccer Program 2009
- Committees: Finance/Administration and Public Safety
- Born and raised in Raritan , NJ (4th generation)
- BS Civil Engineering, Rutgers University
- Licensed Professional Engineer, State of NJ
- Certified Municipal Engineer, State of NJ
- Engineering Assistant for the Township of Princeton
- Raritan Borough Environmental Commission (2010)
- Environmental Commission Liaison to the Planning Board (2010)
- Co-Founder, Raritan Social Club (est. 2009)
- Communicant of St. Ann ’s Church
Member of:
- American Society of Civil Engineers
- NJ Society of Municipal Engineers
- Association of Floodplain Managers
- Board of Directors – David D. Hammar Foundation
- Empire United Soccer Club-Garden State Soccer League
Family:
Mother, Mary Kate & Father, Tony of Raritan
Brother, Matthew of Hoboken - Grandmother, Mary of Raritan