In June 2021, Democrat Thomas O'Dea Jr. resigned from office from a seat expiring on December 2023.Kipp, Guy. "Tom O'Dea Takes Part in His Final Bernardsville Council Meeting", TAP into Bernardsville and Bedminster, June 29, 2021. Accessed April 25, 2022. "Bernardsville Councilman Thomas O'Dea Jr. attended his final Borough Council meeting as a member of the town's governing body on Monday night. O'Dea announced earlier in June that he would be resigning his seat on the Borough Council effective June 30." In July 2021, the borough council selected Matthew Marino from a list of three candidates nominated by the Democratic municipal committee to fill the vacant seat on an interim basis.Meeting Minutes for July 12, 2021, Borough of Bernardsville. Accessed April 25, 2022. "Council Appointment to Vacancy Mr. Donahue moved to appoint Matthew Marino to fill a vacancy on the Borough Council from July 12th to when the General Election results are certified. Mr. McQueen seconded. Mr. Donahue, Mr. Hammond, Ms. McCredie, Mr. McQueen, and Ms. Zamarra voted yes." In November 2021, Republican Diane Greenfield was elected to serve the balance of the term of office.
