Mayor and Council, January 2026
Councilwoman Clock, Councilman Griggs, Council President Conahan, Mayor Mikolajczyk, Councilman Dotey, Councilman DeScenza, Councilwoman Quinn
Mayor Jack Mikolajczyk
Mayor Jack Mikolajczyk is a proud Middlesex resident since 1990. He was a member of the Middlesex Board of Education for six years and served as president for five years. He also was a member of the Shade Tree Commission, member of the Middlesex Budget Committee, Chairperson of the Cub Scout Committee, and a Recreation Department coach volunteer for over 13 years.
Mayor Jack Mikolajczyk graduated from Rutgers University with a BA in Economics. He has been a manager at Pamarco Global Graphics for 35 years and previously was a Councilman and council representative for the OEM, Rescue, Fire, Police and Municipal Court.
“Actions, not words, are the ultimate result of leadership.” -- Bill Owens
Contact
Phone: 732-289-8799
Emails: mayor@middlesexboro-nj.gov
jmikolajczyk@middlesexboro-nj.gov
Council President Michael Conahan
Council President Mike Conahan and his wife, Maddalena, are proud Middlesex residents since 2002, in addition, to Maddalena being a proud Middlesex High School graduate, class of 1988.
Mike served as a volunteer on the Middlesex Zoning Board of Adjustment, in numerous positions over 12 years, including 4 years as Chairman. He also served as a volunteer on the Planning Board for approximately 6 years, including 2 years as Vice-Chairman. He also served as a volunteer on the Middlesex Board of Health for approximately 5 years. Mike was also a volunteer member of the Middlesex Borough 100th Anniversary Committee in 2013.
Most recently, Mike served as a volunteer on the Joint Land Use Board (JLUB) for 4 years, 3 years as Chairman. He also served as a volunteer on the Middlesex Board of Health for almost 2 years, including one year as Vice-President. Mike also served as a volunteer on the Middlesex Recreation Committee for 7 years. He also served as a volunteer on the Middlesex Redevelopment Committee for 4 years.
Mike was appointed to the Middlesex Borough Council, to fill a vacancy, in 2022. He then won reelection for the remaining one year of the unexpired term, on November 8, 2022 and was sworn in on January 3, 2023. Mike was again reelected to a full three year term, on November 7, 2023 and was sworn in on January 2, 2024.
He graduated from Radford University with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice. Mike currently works in the private sector and has done so successfully for the last 30 years.
He and his wife Maddalena, have 2 teenage children, Jacalyn and Megan. Over the last 12 years, Mike has coached them both in Soccer, Basketball and Softball. They also have a dog they rescued, Pepper.
Contact
Phone: 732-853-7086
Email: mconahan@middlesexboro-nj.gov
Committees: Council Liaison (2025)
Public Works/Recycle/Buildings & Grounds
Parks Improvement Committee
Committees: Councilmatic Member (2026)
Fire, Office of Emergency Management, Police, Court and Rescue Squad
Finance, Taxation, Real Estate, Insurance, Public Utilities and Library
Public Works, Recycling, Building and Grounds and Environmental Commission
Councilwoman Jennifer Clock
Bio Coming Soon
Contact
Phone: 732-354-7624
Email: jclock@middlesexboro-nj.gov
Committees: Council Liaison (2026)
Administration
Disabled & Senior Services
Cultural & Arts Committee/Beautification
Film Committee
Committees: Councilmatic Member (2026)
Administration, Legislation, and Department of Senior Services
Fire, Office of Emergency Management, Police, Court and Rescue Squad
Board of Health, Zoning, Legal, Code Enforcement, Shade Tree and Construction
Councilman Kevin Dotey
(Bio coming soon)
Contact
Phone: 732-289-8318
Email: kdotey@middlesexboro-nj.gov
Committees: Council Liaison (2026)
Office of Emergency Management (OEM)
Fire
Police/Court
Rescue Squad
Committees: Councilmatic Member (2026)
Administration, Legislation, and Department of Senior Services
Fire, Office of Emergency Management, Police, Court and Rescue Squad
Finance, Taxation, Real Estate, Insurance, Public Utilities and Library
Councilman Kenneth Griggs Jr.
(Bio coming soon)
Contact
Phone: 908-698-1014
Email: kgriggs@middlesexboro-nj.gov
Committees: Council Liaison (2026)
Swim Pool Commission
Recreation
Committees: Councilmatic Member (2026)
Board of Health, Zoning, Legal, Code Enforcement, Shade Tree and Construction
Public Works, Recycling, Building and Grounds and Environmental Commission
Recreation, Recreation Fields, Swim Pool Commission and Community Celebrations
Councilman Joseph DeScenza
Councilman DeScenza and his wife, Emily Zuccarelli, have been proud Middlesex Borough residents for almost 60 years. During that time, Councilman DeScenza has sponsored scholarships for Middlesex High School graduates, served as captain for the Our Lady of Mount Virgin Church fund drive, and served on the Zoning and Joint Land Use Boards. He also served as Exalted Ruler, Trustee, and Secretary of the Middlesex Elks for 17 years.
A former senior business advisor in the hospitality industry, Councilman DeScenza has used his strengths in developing effective and creative solutions to budgetary and operational issues as a Councilman since 2025. He enjoys fostering teamwork and innovation, both on the Council and on the committees with which he serves as liaison.
Contact
Phone: 908-698-1437
Email: jdescenza@middlesexboro-nj.gov
Committees: Council Liaison (2026)
County SWAC / Transportation
Housing and Community Development Committee
Joint Land Use Board
Finance
Recreation
Parks Improvement Committee
Committees: Councilmatic Member (2026)
Administration, Legislation, and Department of Senior Services
Finance, Taxation, Real Estate, Insurance, Public Utilities and Library
Recreation, Recreation Fields, Swim Pool Commission and Community Celebrations
Councilwoman Shannon Quinn
Bio Coming Soon
Contact
Phone: 732-354-9078
Email: squinn@middlesexboro-nj.gov
Committees: Council Liaison (2026)
Board of Education
Board of Health
Shade Tree Commission
Zoning/Code Enforcement
Construction
Councilmatic Committee Member (2026)
Board of Health, Zoning, Legal, Code Enforcement, Shade Tree and Construction
Public Works, Recycling, Building and Grounds and Environmental Commission
Recreation, Recreation Fields, Swim Pool Commission and Community Celebrations
