Gottheimer Swears in Oradell Councilman

Above: Congressman Gottheimer swears in Councilman Roger Tashjian at Oradell Borough Hall

ORADELL, NJ – Sunday, January 6, 2019, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) swore in Oradell Borough Councilman Roger Tashjian at Oradell Borough Hall. Tashjian served on the Council from 2016-2018 and was re-elected to the position in November.

“Roger has called Oradell home his entire life and has been committed to making sure it’s a place his children are proud to call home, and their children after them,” said Congressman Gottheimer (NJ-5). “As a member of the River Dell Board of Education, he held the schools here to high standards, but was also a partner in helping students and teachers achieve those standards. As a Councilman, he has worked with the Department of Public Works and the departments in neighboring towns on shared service agreements to try to cut costs and share ideas. Roger is a staple in the youth sports community here in Oradell as well, coaching Little League and basketball. He has demonstrated he understands the importance of to solving problems in local government to keep our streets paved, clean water running, and our communities safe and I am excited to work with Roger and the Council over the next term.”

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