Mayors of East Newark, NJ: Full Historical List

Mayors of East Newark

A chronological record of leadership for the Borough of East Newark, New Jersey.

History of East Newark Leadership

Established in 1895, East Newark is a historic borough in Hudson County. Its governance has been shaped by a lineage of mayors starting with Edward Kenny. Over the decades, figures like Cornelius McGlennon (who also served in the U.S. Congress) and Joseph R. Smith have led the community.

In 2019, Dina M. Grilo was inaugurated as the borough’s first female mayor, marking a significant milestone in East Newark’s political history. This archive serves as a reference for researchers and residents interested in the local leadership of New Jersey’s “Borough of Residents.”