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Law “Forgive and forget” — so the saying goes The depths of this powerful dual truth connecting memory and genocide echoes the “never again” commitment following the Holocaust humans and history have yet to learn how to stop repeating deliberate and systematic extermination of others because hatred is a lesson that is too often taught successfully I experienced firsthand the power of memory for overcoming hatred and creating peace I was given the opportunity to attend a four-day conference in Rwanda held in conjunction with the 30th anniversary commemorating the Genocide against the Tutsi Titled “Listening and Leading: The Art & Science of Peace Resilience & Transformational Justice,” the event was hosted by Aegis Trust a global nonprofit that two brothers from England launched in 2000 to keep alive the memory of the Holocaust and other genocides Today the organization is broadly dedicated to predicting and preventing genocide and crimes against humanity Why did I go to the Aegis Trust conference Read her entire blog HERE And if you haven’t yet registered, for our Oct. 24 and 25 conference and Street Outreach: A Healing Approach to Preventing Gun Violence Diederich College of Communication to host immersive storytelling pre-college workshop for local high school students Graduate Student Organization (GSO) election results for 2025-2026 From Marquette track star to NFL prospect: A Q&A with alumnus and athlete Mitch Van Vooren After 19 years on the Milwaukee County Circuit Court Branch 13 bench 2023 to become the director for the Andrew Center for Restorative Justice at Marquette University Law School Triggiano was first appointed to the circuit court in 2004 She was elected in 2005 and re-elected in 2011 and 2017 and served as chief judge of the First Judicial Administrative District from April 2020 to April 14 Triggiano served as the presiding judge for Milwaukee County’s children’s court She said children’s court and family court cases were her favorite cases to preside over She also enjoyed serving in the drug treatment court She is a former presiding judge for the domestic violence court and has served on the public health subcommittee of Milwaukee’s Community Justice Council Wisconsin Judicial Conference Executive Committee Joint Legislative Council Special Committee on Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect National Council on Juvenile and Family Court Judges Past Secretary of the Milwaukee Trial Judges Association and the Child Welfare Partnership Council Advisory Board She is a former deputy chief judge for the First District Triggiano said a lack of resources is the biggest challenge the justice system faces and the offices of public defenders and district attorneys She is proud of the collaboration of justice system partners that has resulted in the creation of the drug treatment courts and Milwaukee County’s healthy infant court which she co-founded with Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Jane V She is also proud of the work she did as a chief judge It’s this kind of collaborative problem solving that she will miss most but she is happy she will be able to continue to do this in her new position She considers being able to work with people in the court system one of the “perks” of her new job She praised the work of the court staff during the pandemic who all worked together to keep the courts running This resulted in the most significant change she has seen during her time on the bench “Don’t be an island,” Triggiano advises new judges taking the bench “You need to take care of yourself and your wellbeing matters It affects how you judge from the bench.” Triggiano served as a member of the chief judges subcommittee on judicial wellbeing and also advocated for the wellness of other court system staff Return to issue home Third Branch eNews is an online monthly newsletter of the Director of State Courts Office. 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Information about judicial retirements and judicial obituaries may be submitted to: Sara.Foster@wicourts.gov The Wisconsin Court System protects individuals' rights, privileges and liberties, maintains the rule of law, and provides a forum for the resolution of disputes that is fair, accessible, independent and effective. the longtime Milwaukee County circuit court judge sat down with Marquette Today to talk a bit about her family the inspiring people she met while working on the bench and her unique world record I am the second oldest of five. My father was a carpenter and had a wonderful sense of humor My mother was an optician and loves to sing. I live with my partner a budding entrepreneur and world traveler.  I also enjoy sailing and Harley Davidson motorcycles My all-time favorite movies are those with Katherine Hepburn I really enjoyed “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner.” It was a movie ahead of its time and landed Hepburn an Oscar “West Side Waltz.” I got to meet her afterward as she left the theater through a back alley She was gracious and kind as she recounted how she felt her acting was that evening.  Before becoming the director of the Andrew Center for Restorative Justice at Marquette University Law School I was a judge in Milwaukee for 19 years.  I was assigned to Children’s Court for nine of those years. During that time I worked with families in the Family Drug Treatment Court. There women and children navigate tremendous and debilitating adversity that was not their choice Their incredible courage and grace in the face of their pain and trauma and their work to heal were nothing short of heroic.  gave me a gift that I have kept for all these years and cherish very much.  It was a set of plaques that are linked together by rope each one with a saying that links to the prior:  Before she retired from Marquette University Law School’s Andrew Center for Restorative Justice and before I became its director Justice Janine Geske gave me the book: “The Wisdom of Listening,” edited by Mark Brady It is a wonderful compilation of essays from thought leaders about deep and skillful listening.   and British Virgin Islands – the best sailing anywhere To be your best and be in service to others I held a world record for fastest speed in straight-line snowmobile racing on frozen lakes.  2025 COMMENCEMENT SERIES | Tyce Holmes finds God through song, fashion and community  Educating across languages: Bilingual philosophy course launches fall 2025 2025 COMMENCEMENT SERIES | ‘I feel like I have no excuse to not succeed:’ Marquette senior focuses on gratitude before graduation  After nearly two decades of service in Milwaukee courtrooms Mary Triggiano will leave the bench to become the new director of the Andrew Center for Restorative Justice at the Marquette University Law School "It’s been the privilege of a lifetime to serve my community as a judge," Triggiano is the only one she was willing to leave the bench for because it "presents a really grand opportunity for me to practice and put in play my passion for restorative justice trauma-informed care and problem solving." Perhaps no one in Milwaukee County has done more to bring restorative justice practices to the justice system than Triggiano Former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Janine Geske first exposed Triggiano to restorative justice approaches on a trip to Green Bay Correctional Institution in the early 2000s Restorative justice isn't an alternative to incarceration in which those in the legal system help foster a civil dialogue between victims and offenders to address conflict and promote healing the traditional legal system leaves offenders with a lack of understanding about how their actions affected victims who more often than not don't show up for hearings or decline to make a victim impact statement in court One example that Triggiano said showed the power of restorative justice came during her time in Children's Court An adolescent damaged a car dealership and the owner told him about how his destruction led to the lot being closed which led to a loss of income for the dealership which led two employees to lose their jobs which had ripple effects for the families of those laid off Triggiano said he described understanding the impact of the layoffs because his mom had also lost her job the youth cleaned the dealership at the owner's request as a way to repair harm that the business had experienced it’s about seeing the human side of a justice system," Triggiano said of the restorative justice approach "The traditional justice system doesn’t always work for people (Restorative justice) is trying to figure out how to help set up a process where people can succeed and feel like they’ve been listened to and healed." There also has been increasing interest in using restorative justice practices for conflicts in schools Marquette Law School has offered classes and clinics in restorative justice since 2004 under Geske's direction A $5 million gift from alumni couple Louis Andrew Jr and Suzanne Bouquet Andrew late last year launched the Andrew Center for Restorative Justice The funding ensures the school's long-term commitment to restorative justice and allowed the school to hire Triggiano Geske will continue on in an advisory role Triggiano is a "perfect match for the Andrew Center," said Geske She was a frequent guest speaker in Geske's classes and "never said no" to helping students to be a resource for addressing some of the region's biggest societal problems graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh in 1984 and the University of Wisconsin Law School in 1988 She spent six years at a private firm and a decade at Legal Action of Wisconsin before joining Milwaukee Circuit Court as a judge in 2004 Half of her time on the bench was in Children's Court where she enacted restorative justice practices and worked on victim-offender panels in the Vel Phillips Youth and Family Justice Center The Wisconsin Supreme Court appointed Triggiano to become chief judge of Milwaukee County in 2020 Triggiano's resume and the relationships she's developed made her a prime candidate to lead the Andrew Center Marquette University President Michael Lovell told the Journal Sentinel She’s seen how the justice system processes them This is a real coup for Marquette University." Contact Kelly Meyerhofer at 414-223-5168 or kmeyerhofer@gannett.com Monday, February 15, 2016 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM CST Maresh-Meredith & Acklam Funeral Home Racine Location 803 Main St. Racine, WI 53403 (262) 634-7888 Driving Directions Tuesday, February 16, 2016 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM CST St. Joseph Catholic Church 1533 Erie St Racine, WI 53402 (262) 633-8284 Tuesday, February 16, 2016 10:30 AM CST St. Joseph Catholic Church 1533 Erie St Racine, WI 53402 (262) 633-8284 At the family's request memorial contributions are to be made to those listed below Please forward payment directly to the memorial of your choice Leukemia and Lymphoma Society 200 South Executive Drive #203 Brookfield 2016 at Wheaton Franciscan – All Saints Medical Center son of the late Stephen and Grace (Nee: Cavallo) Triggiano he was united in marriage to the love of his life Joseph Catholic Church where he was a longtime dedicated member and usher Miller Construction and worked as a foreman for many years and later with many contractors throughout the city he loved to coach his children’s baseball teams The fourth of July will never be the same without Trigger’s famous fried chicken Matt would proudly tell you that his children and grandchildren were his greatest accomplishments He will be sadly missed by his loving wife of fifty-five years Patrick (Terri) Triggiano; his grandchildren Stella (Tom) Lawrence; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his daughter Grandpa is also grateful for “the second best cook in the world” A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday Entombment will follow at Holy Cross Garden Mausoleum Relatives and friends may meet with the family Monday at the funeral home from 5:00 P.M Memorials to the Alzheimer’s Foundation or to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society have been suggested The family extends a special thank you to the Wheaton Franciscan-All Saints cardiac unit and hospice staff for their special attention and care JavaScript is disabled. 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Law School's Andrew Center for Restorative Justice Triggiano will step down from the bench and start her new role on a date that's expected to be announced in 2023 the already back-logged court system will be down yet another experienced judge The court system in the past has brought in retired judges where they need them TMJ4's Mary Jo Ola will be reporting on this story Wednesday evening “Mary’s commitment to trauma-informed care in the justice system and her advocacy to support victims and communities in healing from the effects of crime are impressive and transformational," said Marquette University President Michael Lovell "She is a respected leader whose talents and personal values align precisely with the mission of the Andrew Center Janine Geske’s work to foster restorative justice in our communities.” Triggiano was appointed to serve as chief judge in February of 2020 by the Wisconsin Supreme Court She has been responsible for the judicial administrative district and supervised personnel and fiscal management Triggiano will lead the Andrew Center for Restorative Justice which was established in 2021 thanks to the support of a $5 million endowment gift from alumni Louis and Suzanne Bouquet Andrew The center encompasses a number of approaches where judges and lawyers help support victims and communities during the healing process following crimes “Serving as a judge has been an extraordinary privilege and I consider the opportunity to lead the new Andrew Center for Restorative Justice to be an incredible honor,” Triggiano said “The mission of the Andrew Center presents a unique opportunity for me to use my passion for restorative justice to build upon the work of Justice Geske and to support the growth of this extraordinary program at Marquette Law School I cannot think of another position for which I would be willing to leave the bench.” "characteristically uses professionally guided civil dialogue and facilitating problem-solving can proceed in conjunction with the more formal processes associated with the traditional legal system." there has been increasing interest in using restorative justice practices following conflicts in schools Triggiano's appointment comes about two weeks after Marquette University announced its appointment ofJudge Derek Mosleyto director of the law school's Lubar Center Report a typo or error // Submit a news tip Report a typo 2023 at 3:17 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Kate Triggiano is a candidate for Red Bank Borough Council in the May 9 nonpartisan election (Photo by Elisabeth McKay/Red Bank's Ready) NJ — Voters in Red Bank go to the polls May 9 for the first-ever nonpartisan election for Mayor and Borough Council The mayor and council positions are all up for election in May as part of the borough's charter change to a nonpartisan Council/Manager form of government approved by a wide margin of residents in last November's election There are 13 council candidates and two candidates running for mayor running as Red Bank's Ready and Red Bank Together running under the designation Dedicated to Representing Red Bank Voters may vote for up to six candidates for council and up to one candidate for mayor profiles of all candidates who responded to a Patch questionnaire will be published Responses were requested to be returned by April 16 and these profiles reflect issues as of that date Candidates were asked about their background and experience and their positions on two big issues in the borough - cannabis business regulation and short-term rentals candidate Kate Triggiano of the Red Bank's Ready team is featured She is also the chairperson of the Red Bank Democratic party She is on the Red Bank Code Blue Committee She is also an active volunteer firefighter for the Westside Hose Company Candidates provided their own answers to the following questions presented here with editing for style only: Why are you seeking office or seeking re-election Is there a particular issue or concern that you want to see improved in Red Bank that sparks your desire to govern In my first term on the council, it became clear that no meaningful progress could be made unless we changed the way in which our borough and government operated (See the Management Enhancement Review.) I am proud that I voted "Yes" to authorizing the charter study and I am proud to have volunteered for the Yes campaign to change our form of government This historic reform fixes the foundation on which we will operate My top priority is showing our residents that our government can operate and function beautifully Myself and our slate have spent so much time and effort to get us here The short-term rental ordinance recently adopted by the Borough Council brought out lots of opinion from the public What is your position on the adopted ordinance I was the lone “no” vote against this ordinance I am against investor-owned short-term rentals I am for owner-occupied short-term rentals and the ordinance in effect banned them from the borough There was clear consensus and support for an ordinance that allowed owner occupied which helps residents afford to stay in our town and claimed their ban was necessary to keep Red Bank affordable this was the first time residents showed up in person and said that the council’s actions were going to have a direct adverse effect on their ability to afford to stay in their homes and in Red Bank Another issue facing the borough is how cannabis sales or production is regulated but do you feel they address concerns both of the public and the businesses seeking approval The way both the cannabis and the short term rental ordinances were handled and created are perfect examples of why our new form of government can’t come soon enough Legislation is being written behind closed doors in sub-committee without any transparency Instead of making simple modifications to the existing ordinance as requested by the Planning Board the current majority rewrote the entire ordinance I am all in favor of regulation for cannabis Here is the ballot lineup for mayor and council, chosen in a random drawing last month Click on the links below to read more about the candidates from past stories Click on individual names that are highlighted to read their candidate profiles as they are published prior to the election: Suzanne Viscomi: Viscomi with the designation Dedicated to Representing Red Bank Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. 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Milwaukee County Chief Justice Mary Triggiano is stepping away from the bench The center educates students on restorative justice practices at the local and national level Triggiano will replace former state Supreme Court Justice Janine Geske who Triggiano calls “an incredible mentor.” Triggiano says Geske first introduced her to restorative justice about two decades ago Triggiano went on to serve as a judge in the Milwaukee area beginning in 2004 with nearly half her tenure being spent in Children’s Court She was appointed chief justice of Milwaukee County in 2020 Triggiano told Wisconsin Public Radio’s “The Morning Show” that her new position is a “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity” to support and grow restorative justice efforts This interview has been edited for brevity and clarity Kate Archer Kent: How do you measure the effectiveness of restorative justice practices in reducing crime Mary Triggiano: There’s been many studies that indicate that it does reduce recidivism I think because the focus is on the victim there’s a potential for healing of the victim The potential for having offenders be accountable for their offense or the crime that they’ve committed by accepting responsibility — and then taking it to the next step which is actually participating in how that harm that they’ve perpetrated on somebody is going to be repaired — is really a unique aspect of restorative justice and I will work for you to repair that harm,” really is the piece I think that helps reduce recidivism and gives us good outcomes KAK: There is the critique of restorative justice that it’s a model for liberal judges or that it’s soft on crime MT: I don’t feel that restorative justice is any of those it’s another process and procedure that can run parallel to the justice system itself But we’re not taking away from the accountability that needs to be had in the justice system We’re creating a parallel and/or supplement to the justice system that we believe can get victims on a path to healing that the justice system can’t do It’s not a replacement for the justice system that can lead people to that healing process KAK: How has (restorative justice) worked with children and juveniles MT: I was first at Children’s Court on my first rotation back in 2004 You would have our youth who have committed first-time offenses be involved in victim offender panels Sometimes you would have the actual victim there and sometimes you would have just a group of community individuals that may be impacted as well by the crime that was committed and guided by a professional You would have a dialogue about the harm that had been committed because it gets people to think about not just “You damaged my property,” right But this is the ripple effect of the crime that has been committed but I couldn’t keep my business open I had to lay off individuals who had children and families to feed That storytelling is really key to creating and building that community but also having the offender (present so) that youth understand the far-reaching ramifications of their actions I think I was surprised quite often about how youth really engaged in that process and saw the harm that they committed and really wanted to try to make amends and repair that KAK: Let’s talk about the Darrell Brooks trial He was sentenced to six consecutive life sentences plus more than 700 years for the Waukesha Christmas parade tragedy Can restorative justice practices help heal communities (and) help heal families after tragedies like this MT: I think it’s absolutely a possibility And I do believe that centering victims is a public safety and a public health strategy If people are willing to participate in various restorative justice practices and guide that practice for themselves It’s a process that really has to be guided by a professional to address some of those relationships and facilitate problem-solving Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System and Wisconsin Educational Communications Board 2021 at 12:56 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Lori Triggiano is running for a seat on the Manasquan borough council this November (Photo courtesy of Lori Triggiano)MANASQUAN NJ – Lori Triggiano is running on the Republican ticket for one of the two seats up for grabs on the Manasquan council this November Education: Graduate of Manasquan High School where I also received my teacher's license I also attended Brookdale Community College Family: I am the daughter of Joy and Carmen Triggiano I am running to be more involved with the town I grew up in I want what is best for the people who live here and call Manasquan home I feel we could use taxpayers' money more efficiently What is the most important issue facing your constituency and how do you plan to deal with it?My most important issue is the lack of two-way communication between the governing body and the residents volunteering or supporting most of the events in town Do you have previous experience in the world of politics and government I’ve been the president of the Manasquan Hook and Ladder Ladies Auxilary for many years I’m also a life member and charter member of the Manasquan VFW Auxilary I worked with the office of emergency management and fed the national guard and our townspeople My most important issue is the lack of two-way communication between the governing body and the residents The reason you should vote for me is I’m a third-generation resident of Manasquan I was educated through the local school system I have an established business for many years in town I would love the opportunity to help my community Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. Mary E. Triggiano is the Director of the Andrew Center for Restorative Justice and Adjunct Professor of Law at Marquette University Law School. She teaches Restorative Justice and the Restorative Justice Clinical Program. From 2017-2020, Judge Triggiano, as an Adjunct Professor at Marquette Law School, co-taught Problem-Solving Courts, and the Neuroscience of Trauma. This workshop included teachings on restorative justice, trauma, and trauma-informed care. Prior to becoming a judge, she served as managing attorney for Legal Action of Wisconsin from 1994-2004. She also was an associate attorney in the litigation department at Reinhart. Boerner from 1988 to 1994. She is a long-time member and past president of the Association for Women Lawyers. She also is a member of the State Bar of Wisconsin, Milwaukee Bar Association, the Wisconsin Association of African American Lawyers, and the National Council on Juvenile & Family Court Judges. Over the past 30 years, she has taught numerous topics to the judiciary, attorneys, medical professionals, academia, students, and others. The topics included, but were not limited to:  Restorative Justice, Trauma-Informed Care, Childhood Trauma, Child Welfare Law, Problem-Solving Courts, Evidence-Based Sentencing Practices, View from the Bench, and Domestic Violence. Mary Triggiano graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh with Bachelor of Science degrees in Criminal Justice and Political Science and received her J.D. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison Law School in 1988. Hon chief judge for the Milwaukee County Circuit Court has been named director of Marquette University Law School’s Andrew Center for Restorative Justice who has served as a circuit court judge in Milwaukee County since 2004 will step down from the bench and begin her new role at a date to be announced in 2023 “Marquette University is blessed to welcome Chief Judge Mary Triggiano as the director of the Law School’s Andrew Center for Restorative Justice,” President Michael R “Mary’s commitment to trauma-informed care in the justice system and her advocacy to support victims and communities in healing from the effects of crime are impressive and transformational She is a respected leader whose talents and personal values align precisely with the mission of the Andrew Center Marquette University established the Andrew Center for Restorative Justice in December 2021 with the support of a $5 million endowment gift from alumni couple Louis and Suzanne Bouquet Andrew The Andrew Center serves as a central hub for educating students on restorative justice and how to use its approaches at the local The center also supports faculty research and enhances the teaching of restorative justice in the broader community Triggiano will continue the work of the inaugural director former Wisconsin Supreme Court justice and Marquette trustee who will continue to serve in an advisory role Restorative justice encompasses a variety of approaches whereby judges and others can help support victims and communities in the process of healing from the effects of crime It characteristically uses professionally guided civil dialogue and facilitating problem solving can proceed in conjunction with the more formal processes associated with the traditional legal system There also has been increasing interest in the use of restorative justice practices in noncriminal settings Marquette built a substantial program in restorative justice under Geske’s leadership Since leaving the Wisconsin Supreme Court in 1998 Geske has been working with Marquette law students to teach them about restorative justice Students have worked hand-in-hand with legal professionals they have learned from specific restorative justice classroom work; annual conferences; a restorative justice clinic where they work with victims offenders and community members; and pro bono conflict management training for community leaders “We established the Restorative Justice Initiative in 2004 “While Professor Geske formally retired in 2014 With the magnificent gift from Louie and Sue Andrew Justice Geske formally returned in early 2022 as we began to secure a permanent future for the Law School’s engagement with restorative justice we have identified right here in our community someone with the right blend of toughness deep experience in the justice system to lead the new Andrew Center forward “The confidence in us on the part of Chief Judge Triggiano—Professor Triggiano we may say—is a great and inspiring development for Marquette Law School.” “I am beyond thrilled that Judge Triggiano will accept a handoff to direct the Andrew Center for Restorative Justice,” Geske said “I’ve known and worked alongside Mary for years in the restorative justice space and I’ve long admired the qualities that make her a respected leader and educator The esteem in which the Wisconsin legal community holds her I am looking forward to her leading us not only in this region but in the expanding academic and professional circles engaging with the important and sensitive work of helping victims and communities heal.” Triggiano was appointed by the Wisconsin Supreme Court in February 2020 to serve as chief judge of the state’s First Judicial District she has been the administrative chief of the judicial administrative district and is responsible for the administration of judicial business in circuit courts within the district including supervising its personnel and fiscal management She also worked with other Wisconsin circuit court judges on the Committee of Chief Judges which consists of one chief judge from each of the state’s nine judicial administrative districts and meets monthly as a committee to work with the Supreme Court on issues of statewide importance Triggiano has been active in the restorative justice community throughout her career as a judge regularly engaging with Marquette Law School’s Restorative Justice Initiative as a guest lecturer She also enacted restorative practices in the family drug treatment court and healthy infant court and worked on victim-offender panels with the Restorative Youth Justice Project in the Vel Phillips Youth and Family Justice Center She is a past adjunct professor of law at Marquette University co-teaching the course in Problem-Solving Courts and Trauma Triggiano worked with Legal Action of Wisconsin for 10 years as director of the Volunteer Lawyers Project she also spent eight years as a managing attorney in Legal Action’s Milwaukee office Triggiano graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison Law School in 1988 and was in private practice at Reinhart Public relations and theology student Justice Osondu to deliver 2025 undergraduate Commencement address  2025 COMMENCEMENT SERIES | Tyce Holmes finds God through song, fashion and community  Take part in Baccalaureate Mass, May 10  Marquette Law School established the Restorative Justice Initiative (RJI) under the leadership of the Hon who had served as Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice from 1993 to 1998 Justice Geske returned to the Law School as Distinguished Professor of Law in 1998 and launched our RJI in 2004 Even upon her “retirement” from the faculty in 2014 Last year, we were able, in light of the generosity of Louis Andrew, L’66, and Suzanne Bouquet Andrew, Sp’66, to announce the Andrew Center for Restorative Justice While Justice Geske agreed to come out of “retirement” (she is not very good at that “activity”) to be the Andrew Center’s inaugural director the goal has been to appoint a permanent director I invite you to read about the new director of the Andrew Center for Restorative Justice in the following Marquette University press release Chief Judge Mary Triggiano named director of Marquette Law School’s Andrew Center for Restorative Justice Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. 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Experts Directory Form Marquette.edu // News Center // 2023 News Releases //  director of the Andrew Center for Restorative Justice at Marquette University Law School will be the next guest in the “Get to Know” program series of the school’s Lubar Center for Public Policy Research and Civic Education Derek Mosley, director of the Lubar Center, hosts the “Get to Know” series, which he has styled as “more late-night talk show than ‘Meet the Press.’” Online registration is available for this free, public event. Media wishing to attend should contact Kevin Conway at kevin.m.conway@marquette.edu Triggiano joined Marquette Law School in June She previously was a Milwaukee County Circuit Court judge serving most recently as chief judge of the state’s largest trial court Triggiano became interested in restorative justice through the work of the Hon her predecessor as director of the recently created Andrew Center.  Through public programming such as the Marquette Law School Poll “On the Issues” conversations with newsmakers conferences on issues of public significance and the work of its Lubar Center for Public Policy Research and Civic Education Marquette Law School seeks to advance civil discourse about law and public policy matters Kevin is the associate director for university communication in the Office of Marketing and Communication. 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Yassin and council member Kate Triggiano face a primary election June 8 from Democratic challengers Bruce Maida and Jacqueline Sturdivant giving voters a chance to decide on the direction of the borough is attracting attention for another reason Yassin and Triggiano were part of a wave of young Democrats who jumped into political life in 2018 hoping to push back on the Donald Trump presidency Red Bank: Developer returns with scaled down plan after neighbors complain But observers said the primary battle in Red Bank is a sign that the new generation risks ruffling feathers "I do feel that in politics there's this weird game of needing to ask permission (from the establishment) while also finding that balance of trying to step forward and do things by yourself," said Matthew Anderson a statewide political action committee that is supporting Yassin and Triggiano should be perfectly positioned to prosper in the coming years Developers have been lining up, drawn by a walkable downtown trendy stores and restaurants and a train station that took people to Manhattan, at least before the pandemic New apartments: Count Basie Theater could be getting an apartment complex as a new neighbor The borough's council includes members of different races ideally bringing a range of experience and ideas to the table to tackle the pressing issues of the day: development often have managed to carve out a majority on the six-member council a long-time councilman and chairman of the Red Bank Democratic Organization, on the outside looking in held on Zoom since the pandemic began last year with Mayor Pasquale "Pat" Menna looking like a frustrated father trying to get his unruly family to behave in front of guests at Thanksgiving dinner Take, for example, the debate about the Red Bank Senior Center The building overlooking the Navesink River offered a place for the borough's seniors to gather and socialize for the past 25 years But it fell into disrepair two years ago after pipes burst With Red Bank activists beginning to protest the majority of the council decided to turn to the newly created redevelopment agency to come up with a plan not only for the senior center but also for other aging municipal buildings that needed to be replaced Zipprich and Councilman Michael Ballard wanted the board to fix it immediately saying voters had made their wishes clear and Triggiano Triggiano never said she didn't want the building repaired; she merely wanted to look at the issue in the bigger picture The decision was unanimously supported by the mayor and council "All of a sudden you guys are in favor of it which is great because it's exactly what the community has been asking for," Zipprich said at the meeting Triggiano said Zipprich had repeatedly misstated her position to score political points Red Bank outdoor dining: COVID forced NJ outdoor dining on downtown streets. Here is why it might be here to stay Yassin and Triggiano joined the board in 2018 as part of a new generation of Democrats that pledged to become politically active in the aftermath of the Trump election And their run was ground-breaking; Yassin was the first Muslim-American elected in Monmouth County The duo said they set out to make progress with an eye on making sure development in town would be sustainable But the all-Democratic board began to fracture Zipprich and Ballard proposed thousands of dollars in budget cuts only to be rebuffed by the town's business administrator who said most of the expenses they targeted were required by statute Shehady recently resigned from his position Red Bank builder: 'The heart of the West Side hasn't seen anything like this' Zipprich won re-election as chairman of the Red Bank Democratic Organization a grassroots group that develops Democratic candidates Yassin and Triggiano supported Zipprich's opponent "I can't understand that myself," Zipprich said in an interview "They ran a campaign last summer when I was up for re-election as chairman of the party they put Ben Forest up as a candidate to run against me. We held an election at that point in time And they were dissatisfied with the outcome of that election." Yassin and Triggiano said they were frustrated with the pace of change in town And they were unhappy with the way Zipprich characterized their positions to the public "It's somebody who's looking to divide rather than unite so that's where I decided to support somebody else," Yassin said they would say we hated Burger King," Triggiano said adding the infighting made it tougher to tackle issues facing the town and we need to make sure we see them through because they're not going to go away," she said "And you can't have these issues be the way they are 10 years from now." The Red Bank Democrats have turned to Maida a retired engineer who sits on the zoning board Yassin and Triggiano said they want to continue the progress they have made in moving the town into a new era. Maida and Sturdivant said the incumbents haven't been attentive to their constituents Yassin and Triggiano have endorsements from Gov Maida and Sturdivant have been endorsed by former Red Bank Mayor Edward McKenna and several former council members that the change promised by a new generation in the Democratic Party can run into obstacles — not all of them Republicans "It's a really interesting balance because you need to be respectful," Anderson "But if you just sit back and you're always respectful then you never move forward or you never gain that next step." the all-Democratic council finally reached a consensus on the senior center "I hope just everybody goes home and calms down the election is going to play itself out people are going to vote who they want to vote for," Yassin said let's just make sure we have the best interests of the town at heart. Let's just try to do our best Let's work together and move the town forward." Diamond is a business reporter who has been writing about the New Jersey economy and health care industry for more than 20 years He can be reached at mdiamond@gannettnj.com DUMONT — Superintendent of Schools Emanuele Triggiano was sitting in on the Board of Education meeting on Thursday as he has done numerous times over the years But that night would be a little different: He slipped in an announcement while responding to a parent on another matter — it would be his last school board meeting as superintendent who started in the district 30 years ago as a teacher He has been superintendent of the 2,500-student district since 2008 he spent 20 years working in the Palisades Park school district “I give my whole heart to this district and it is a difficult decision to leave,” Triggiano said but it’s just I’ve spent a long time in education.” Triggiano had previously made his retirement known at the Oct But his recent announcement still caught some attendees at the in-person meeting by surprise bad or indifferent," he said. "This is a great town and I think we built a reputation here that is second to none I guarantee you that the resumes that they get here … I already got calls from friends of mine that are superintendents that want to come here.” More: Dumont teachers suspended with pay after making homophobic comments in Zoom class chat More: Ridgewood names high school principal as interim superintendent Some in the audience hoped he would reconsider Triggiano allowed that if he could legally do so he would continue working in the district two days a week for the next six months for no pay said the trustees would probably hire an interim superintendent before carrying out an executive search for a full-time superintendent. Triggiano's salary is $191,967 said a search committee will be formed to look over resumes and it will give updates about the search process at future board meetings An interim replacement will be voted on at the board’s next scheduled meeting Ricardo Kaulessar is a local reporter for NorthJersey.com For unlimited access to the most important news from your local community, please subscribe or activate your digital account today Email: kaulessar@northjersey.com Twitter: @ricardokaul  Paul the Apostle Catholic Church 6400 Spring Street Racine Francis de Sales Seminary Scholarship Fund passed away at Ascension All Saints while recovering from a stroke beautiful life surrounded by friends and family who loved her deeply the second born and only daughter of the late Stefano and Grace (Cavallo) Triggiano Joseph’s grade school and then attended St her children and some of her grandchildren would later attend After high school she worked various jobs until she attended college in 1957 at Spencerian Business College in Milwaukee she worked as a secretary at Walker Manufacturing She married Thomas Alfred Lawrence in 1965 became a full-time mother…followed by becoming a mother to another…and then…another Seeking a respite from caring for three high energy children she felt entering the workforce was exactly the break she needed Stella worked at Sears for a short period before returning to S.C Johnson in 1978 before finally retiring in 1999 Some believe that this selfless act may have prevented the Y2K disaster her friends and colleagues put together a ‘roast’ including Stella’s most famous/infamous quotes: I think I’m leaking!” when her plants were overwatered and leaking on her desk; and “I think I have a few screws loose” after finding screws under her computer Her retirement party also included a song sung to the tune of B-I-N-G-O as this was truly one of her favorite pastimes with her friends Whether that meant showing off her world-renowned daubing skills or the simple grace demonstrated at Potawatomie Casino with the infamous “One Thumb” method Favorite past times also included her multiple card clubs her long standing High School Salmagundi Club and her Birthday Club Stella is survived by her children: Belinda (John Christensen) Lawrence of Caledonia; grandchildren: Shawn (Robin Robbins) Costanzo Jacob Christensen and Charles Christensen; great grandchildren: Fallon Costanzo and Althaea Alby; brother-in-law: Sebastian Muhl; sisters-in-law: Kathleen Ehlen she is preceded in death by her husband Thomas Lawrence and John (Jack) Ripp; niece Diana (Triggiano) Neibaur great grandson Sawyer Alby and great nephew Max Neibaur A Memorial Mass will be held for Stella on Saturday and Bingo to be held at the Racine Moose Lodge (#437) the family has suggested memorials to Service Dogs for Vets Jude Children's research Hospital Hospital Red Bank Councilwoman Kate Triggiano has secured a spot on the general election ballot but the Democratic primary for the second spot on the ticket remains too close to call Challenger Jacqueline Sturdivant leads Councilman Hazim Yassin 511 votes to 502 with all nine districts reporting The Republican primary passed with little drama Jonathan Maciel Penney and Christine Stout were unopposed in their bids for the nomination After spending the last 15 years in corporate dining Mark Triggiano is returning to his roots as the new chef at Casa Italia “I learned so much from working in the corporate world so this is like coming home for me,” says Triggiano who served as both unit and chef manager for Motorola and Compass North America It should come as no surprise that his grandmother was a formative influence Cyprian elementary school in River Grove were muddling through sloppy Joes in the school lunchroom he was feasting on pastina in brodo and veal scallopini in nonna’s kitchen “She taught me the value of good food and of making people happy through their taste buds,” he recalls After earning an associate’s degree from the Culinary Institute of America in New York and serving as executive chef for Sentry Insurance in Wisconsin for three years he took over as owner and chef of Pastafina restaurant in Chicago earning plaudits during a nine-year tenure He brings that experience and training to bear on his new position “You have to know your market,” he says of the family and club events he’ll be servicing “My mission is to give them the food they love at an affordable price.” (708-345-5933) Tags One of the select few to qualify for and successfully complete Navy SEAL training Click here for details Kate Triggiano Endorsed by Food and Water Action in Red Bank Council Race the political arm of the advocacy group Food & Water Watch is endorsing Kate Triggiano in the Democratic primary for Red Bank Borough Council The group cited Triggiano’s involvement in a range of activist campaigns across the region Councilmember Triggiano successfully introduced and enacted a local law that puts Red Bank on a path to achieve 100% clean renewable energy by 2030 She also championed an ordinance to ban single use plastic bags in the borough Food & Water Action New Jersey State Director Matt Smith released the following statement: “We have been proud to consider Kate a friend and an ally for years It was bold of her to run for political office and win her seat on the Council She has demonstrated not only her support for bold climate and clean energy solutions but also the political savvy to get them enacted into law Food & Water Watch has been active in New Jersey for over a decade I would like to receive emails from Insider NJ You have successfully subscribed to the newsletter There was an error while trying to send your request Celebrating Progress and Welcoming New Leadership at the Andrew Center for Restorative Justice It is an extraordinary privilege to serve as director of Marquette Law School’s Andrew Center for Restorative Justice (Andrew Center) for the past year and a half I’ve witnessed the transformative power of restorative justice in action—bringing hope and communities facing significant challenges We are thrilled to welcome Becca Donaldson as our new Assistant Director brings a wealth of experience and a strong commitment to advancing restorative justice through education My journey with restorative justice began when Justice Janine Geske invited me to participate in restorative justice circles at Green Bay Correctional Institution an experience that solidified my dedication to justice rooted in healing Over 19 years as a Milwaukee County Circuit Court judge I saw firsthand the need for justice systems that center humanity and compassion Thanks to Suzanne (Sp’66) and Louis (L’66) Andrew’s transformative gift the Andrew Center has become a permanent hub for restorative justice education We continue to make significant strides in this work: reflect our belief that restorative justice is both a public safety and public health strategy We remain steadfast in our mission to educate the next generation of legal and community leaders our students develop the skills and empathy to advocate for justice rooted in healing and humanity The Andrew Center’s mission—grounded in compassion and trauma-informed care—is more vital than ever we are reshaping justice to reflect the humanity of all involved To learn more about the Andrew Center’s ongoing work, visit law.marquette.edu/andrew-center and passion for restorative justice as we continue expanding this transformative work Tonia went on to doctorate studies at the University of Wisconsin and then taught Italian at Dominican University — all while raising a family Today she goes by Tonia Bernardi Triggiano and her adjunct gig a remarkable accomplishment for any language professor “I teach all levels of Italian language and all of our coursework incorporates culture,” Triggiano says “I also teach literature — my specialization is in Medieval Italian literature — but since we’re a small department Right now we have a healthy cohort of students planning to major in Italian but traditionally our classes are small.” Triggiano has a rich Italian lineage — and stories of her own that sound ripe for a non-fiction book Her parents immigrated to the United States from the Veneto region in 1948 and truly it’s a story of love in the face of fear but returned to Italy and was influential in the Italian resistance,” Triggiano says “And that’s how my parents met.” (Her father was a partisan who left his Alpine unit in April 1944.) it took an Italian poet to win her to her current vocation While studying Italian as an undergraduate at Rosary College Triggiano spent her junior year abroad in Florence “I was introduced to Dante’s ‘Vita Nuova,’ and from that time I’ve been fascinated and humbled by Dante’s works.” That explains why Triggiano sees the cultural dimension as vital to her work “There is no substitute for love of culture and I think this is what makes my teaching effective,” she says “I want all my students to fall in love with Italy.” Triggiano is involved with Dominican’s efforts to extend Italian learning beyond the classroom The university has two study-abroad programs one in Florence (four weeks in language and art) and one in Rome (10 days in art history) that leads events from espresso and biscotti sales to an annual St it’s also about language as a communal phenomenon Triggiano expects pupils to communicate in Italian with each other: “Although this is the most difficult task of language acquisition it is the most meaningful capability,” she says She’s also returning to where things started as she plans a two-semester course on Dante’s “Commedia” for 2013-’14 “My promise to students who enroll is that we will read every line and every word of Dante’s great poem,” she says will follow in Triggiano’s footsteps Tags Attorney Maria Gabriella Antoniolli works closely with individuals who are going through some of the … the story of a defendant’s terrible childhood — what types of abuse or neglect may have prompted him or her to commit crimes — is often told at the very end of the court process when a judge decides which sentence to impose Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Mary Triggiano a leader in Wisconsin’s trauma-informed care movement Deciding the disposition of a case “takes a lot more courage,” she said “once you understand a person’s story and history.” It is a philosophy and a way of being,” Triggiano said during a recent interview “It’s not just about pretty walls or different colors This approach, which is being promoted by the state of Wisconsin across multiple systems, was on display during a Family Drug Treatment Court session in Triggiano’s courtroom in March Participants in this court are working to regain custody of their children lost because of substance abuse There are also representatives from the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office and the Department of Corrections’ probation and parole department as well as a guardian ad litem representing the interests of the children During the first half of the four-hour court session the group discusses each participant’s progress toward sobriety including their latest drug tests and attendance at counseling sessions Recovery support coordinators are there to help clients “trying to look for the positive in a sometimes very negative situation.” A case manager’s job is “holding their feet to the fire.” but some spend up to three years in the court so long as they continue to make progress Triggiano herds the women and men of varying ages ethnicities and economic situations into the courtroom Observers are allowed into the courtroom only after agreeing to keep confidential the identities of the participants who are required to be honest about often uncomfortable aspects of their lives The session begins with a new participant sitting in a chair in front of Triggiano support you and get your children back into your care.” Triggiano tells her she will have a team around to help The judge instructs the woman to return to court every Friday cooperate with random urine tests and attend an alcoholism support group twice a week The next participant is praised for attending group therapy sessions but chided for missing some individual sessions prompting a round of applause from the courtroom Each participant sitting before Triggiano has one or more people standing behind or to the side for support Another woman wants to move up a level in the program with fewer responsibilities and more freedom She is frustrated that she has not been able to reunite with her son your children or child has been removed,” Triggiano tells the group What we try to do here is slow you down to take care of yourselves If you don’t do that … none of that is going to happen.” My daughter’s in a foster home and she wants to kill herself,” the woman says forcefully to Triggiano “I feel like I’m telling my life story and nothing’s happened “Everyone’s moving up levels,” she continues It is a tone of voice that might spell trouble for a defendant standing before a judge the judge reveals that she has been holding an application for her to move up in the program She congratulates the participant for “holding us accountable,” adding a male participant tells Triggiano of his relapse The session ends with a graduation: a woman who was facing years in prison is instead fully reunited with her daughter The program has helped her get clean and become trained as a welder there are hints that the woman’s childhood was far from ideal Her advice to the other participants: Stick with it No more ‘business as usual’Speaking to hundreds of child welfare and court officials gathered in September in the Wisconsin Dells Triggiano told them they should consider trauma in everything they do “We as practitioners need to understand how childhood experiences change the biology of the brain and thereby the health of the child and the adults they become,” she said we cannot continue doing business as usual because business as usual is simply not working in our system.” who endured an abusive and neglectful childhood and domestic abuse as an adult turned to drugs and alcohol to escape her trauma The love and support she found in Triggiano’s courtroom helped her kick her addictions and regain custody of her 5-year-old in 2014 Ellis came to view the officials as role models and supporters That made her more receptive to their suggestions for change I thought automatically I was going to be judged,” Ellis said Triggiano is asked how she knows trauma-informed care works Do I believe it has added value and helped us come to positive outcomes Reporting for this story was supported by the Solutions Journalism Network and the Center on Media, Crime and Justice . The nonprofit Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism ( www.WisconsinWatch.org ) collaborates with Wisconsin Public Radio other news media and the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Journalism and Mass Communication posted or disseminated by the Center do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of UW-Madison or any of its affiliates RED BANK - Incumbent Kate Triggiano and challenger Jacqueline Sturdivant fought hard against each other in the Democratic primary But voters decided to pair them up in running for seats on the Red Bank borough council With all the votes now counted, Triggiano secured 576 votes while Sturdivant received 537 votes. Sturdivant defeated incumbent Hazim Yassin — Triggiano's running mate — by a final tally of 13 votes, up from her election night lead of nine votes Sturdivant’s running mate Bruce Maida came in last with 490 votes Triggiano declined to comment on the next steps of the campaign citing the time-consuming logistics of joining teams “I stand by the platform Bruce and I championed and look forward to discussing further ways to improve our town.” The two will now compete with Republicans Jonathan Maciel Penney and Christine Stout in November for three-year terms In a primary marked by borough council infighting Triggiano and Yassin were supported by Mayor Pat Menna while Sturdivant and Maida were supported by Councilman Ed Zipprich As part of a wave of young Democrats elected in 2018 Triggiano and Yassin have said they sought to tackle big picture issues Sturdivant and Maida have accused the incumbents of not being attentive to their constituents The most notable issue is of the Senior Center Red Bank: Senior center should be rebuilt on existing site, redevelopment agency says In an interview before the official results Menna said he believed that the incumbents may have lost votes because they had not firmly stated their position on repairing the building from the start Menna praised Triggiano’s work as a first-term council member and said he would welcome Sturdivant warmly as “she represents her constituents as we all do.” Republican nominee Penney received 265 votes and his running mate Stout received 264 votes Democrats have all five seats on the current council Olivia Liu is a reporter covering transportation Mary Triggiano received the 2024 Charles L Goldberg Distinguished Service Award from the Wisconsin Law Foundation (Oct 2024) Mary Triggiano was the keynote speaker at the School Sisters of Notre Dame Women’s Leadership Luncheon: Women as Peacemakers (March 2024) Distinguished Professor of Law and Director of Marquette Law Andrew Center for Restorative Justice recently completed a restorative justice project for Marmion Community Equity and Procedural Justice Conference by the Race Equity and Procedural Justice Committee of the Milwaukee Community Justice Council Panel moderator: The Role of Restorative Justice in Criminal Justice Justice Geske presented on Healing from Catholic Clergy Abuse The event was co-sponsored by Marquette Mission and Ministry and the Andrew Center for Restorative Justice.  She talked about how restorative justice can help to heal from Catholic clergy abuse Marquette Law School Establishes Center for Restorative Justice, Diverse: Issues in Higher Education Justice for All: Restorative Justice Goes Beyond Retribution, National Catholic Reporter Explainer: What Is Restorative Justice, And How Can It Help Heal the Catholic Church?, awakemilwaukee.org Restorative Justice Grows at St. Thomas Anger, Forgiveness, and Restorative Justice in Light of Clerical Sexual Abuse and Its Cover-up by Stephen J Janine Geske gave a keynote address at the 106th Anniversary Luncheon of Legal Aid Society of Milwaukee on September 8 Janine Geske gave a keynote address on August 3 Let's talk. The Catholic Church in Minneapolis, USA, brings victims and perpetrators of sexual abuse together. Does that work? And what can Germany learn from it? [German] By Julius Müller-Meiningen Equity and Procedural Justice Conference by the Race Equity and Procedural Justice Committee of the Milwaukee Community Justice Council.  Panel moderator: The Role of Restorative Justice in Criminal Justice. 8 Apr 2022 Marquette University McGee Lecture: Healing from Catholic Clergy Abuse Survivor of clergy abuse to coordinate archdiocese's outreach efforts. Impact Center / Law Review Symposium: Restorative Criminal Justice "Where Do We Go from Here? Restorative Justice a Path to Healing." TheCatholicSpirit.com “County Attorney Joins Parishioners for Listening Session on Abuse Crisis.” Crux “Restorative Justice and Healing.” University of St “Can Restorative Justice Help the Church Heal from Sex Abuse Scandals?” America Magazine “Gathering the 'Lost Sheep'.” TheCatholicSpirit.com “Restorative Justice Seen as a Critical Piece of Criminal Justice Reform.” Angelus News Geske, Janine P. “Restorative Justice and Clergy Abuse.” Marquette University Law School Faculty Blog Geske, Janine P. “Restorative Justice and the Language of Hope.” Marquette University Law School Faculty Blog “'Uncommon Conversation' on Sex Abuse Falls Silent.” National Catholic Reporter From Condemnation to Conversion: Seeking restorative justice in the prison system. 09 Dec 2012 2009 Director’s Community Leadership Awards Milwaukee Facing the Victims: Restorative Justice helps inmates understand the impact of their crimes by Steven Keeva (Marquette Lawyer Magazine Summer 2004) Mark Umbreit teaches a Restorative Justice course each fall at Marquette Law School: Peacemaking and Spirituality Incumbent mayor beats candidate aligned with former Dem municipal chair Ed Zipprich Red Bank Mayor Billy Portman has won re-election to a full term in his borough’s first nonpartisan election defeating hospital executive Tim Hogan; his council slate also swept all six seats on the borough council Portman had 61% of the vote to Hogan’s 39% is combining for 56% of the vote in a 13-way race That means, after serving his first few months in office with a largely hostile borough council Portman will now have a full team of allies in office Councilwoman Kate Triggiano won re-election on Portman’s slate and she’ll be joined on the council by newcomers Nancy Facey-Blackwood They defeated three incumbent councilmembers – Jacqueline Sturdivant and in fact finished with more votes than several of Hogan’s running mates Portman was first elected in November of last year after scoring an incredible 22-point off-the-line Democratic primary victory against Councilman Michael Ballard marking the latest in a long series of internecine battles in Red Bank Many of those battles revolved around Zipprich until recently the Democratic municipal chairman who worked for years to get his allies elected to all levels of local government he was successful – such as on the borough council where every current member except for Triggiano is a Zipprich ally – and in other cases In addition to Portman’s win, last year also brought several other important changes to Red Bank politics. For one, Zipprich lost control of the Democratic municipal committee, with Triggiano ousting him as municipal chair. And for another, the borough’s residents voted to adopt a new charter that switched Red Bank to a nonpartisan form of government forcing a new election to be held this year The sudden contest came with significant uncertainty: how would Red Bank voters accustomed to voting in competitive Democratic primaries With all six council seats up at the same time rather than just two From the beginning, Portman hit Hogan hard over his position at Riverview Medical Center, which has become a major focus of borough politics for its aggressive land purchasing. Hogan’s job, Portman said, presented an unavoidable conflict of interest; Hogan said it wouldn’t affect the way he ran the borough as mayor but it was hard for him to separate himself from the hospital he led Portman’s victory was thus an expected outcome though there was some speculation that some of his running mates might not get across the finish line with him But with even his worst-performing running mate clearly winning – Bonatakis is at 1,022 votes 210 more than her closest competitor – he’ll start his first full term in a good position MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Carl Ashley will become Chief Judge of the First Judicial Administrative District Wisconsin's court system announced Thursday That district encompasses Milwaukee County This comes after current Milwaukee County Circuit Court Chief Judge Mary Triggiano decided she is resigning from the position Ashley was first elected to the bench in 1999 a position he has been elected to four times as an administrative law judge and as a public defender Triggiano served on the Milwaukee County Circuit Court since 2004 She was elected First District Chief Judge in 2020 Triggiano now becomes the director of the Andrew Center for Restorative Justice at Marquette University Law School Stream local news and weather 24/7 by searching for “TMJ4” on your device Available for download on Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and more. The shortage of court reporters in Milwaukee County has not gotten any better, straining an already overloaded criminal justice system Milwaukee County is about 20 court reporters short of what is needed for the 47 judicial branches according to a directive issued by Chief Judge Mary Triggiano Court reporters are required by law to capture what happens in courtrooms when judges defendants and others are on the record. Without them those hearings cannot proceed. In June two Milwaukee County courtrooms briefly shut down because there were not enough court reporters jail staff and others are all experiencing staff shortages as the system struggles to handle a steady stream of new cases and a pandemic-induced case backlog "If one part of the criminal justice system is struggling we all feel the impact in a variety of ways." Triggiano's directive orders judges and their assigned court reporters to coordinate time off and gives staffing priority to the felony criminal division followed by the domestic violence and misdemeanor divisions.  "We're trying to look at unique ways to schedule and unique ways to distribute scarce resources," Triggiano said in an interview More: Normally quiet Milwaukee County Clerk of Court race erupts with accusations ahead of election The judges suggested increasing the pay rate for transcriptions which is additional income separate from salary Triggiano said that is under consideration at the state level But the staff turnover at the Milwaukee County courthouse is about more than the pay several court reporters told the Journal Sentinel the technology sometimes fails and workers' concerns are dismissed respect comes first and workload comes second," said a longtime court reporter who has worked in Milwaukee and asked not to be named because of possible professional repercussions "People can only perform to their capacity for so long and this has been brewing for so long with the administration thinking the technology will catch up Audio-to-transcription technology is still not accurate enough to make a written record in court hearings which involve multiple people speaking at different volumes with various accents and sometimes speaking over one another Court reporters include stenographers typing in the courtroom and reporters who monitor a digital audio recorder Stenographers have more specialized training and earn more up to $80,000 annually depending on years of experience Digital court reporters can earn up to $64,000 annually.  saying "this is crisis day in and day out." "I think many people feel undervalued and people talk to each other in ways that probably show the stress," she said The court system has been working to recruit court reporters and is exploring a possible partnership with Milwaukee Area Technical College to help recruit and train court reporters Milwaukee County received $14.6 million of federal COVID-19 relief money to help clear a nearly 5,000 case backlog The money is being used to hire more prosecutors and public defenders and to open up five additional courts The federal funds do not cover court reporting costs Triggiano did not have updated data on the backlog available this week citing a change in data reporting in the statewide system Contact Ashley Luthern at ashley.luthern@jrn.com. Follow her on Twitter at @aluthern Superintendent Emanuele Triggiano remembers laughing when a retired teacher told him that she was going to donate a million dollars “I thought it was a joke,” Triggiano said “But then we got the paperwork.” a special educator teacher in the Dumont school district had amassed a small fortune throughout her life she left her savings to help some of the people who meant the most to her: her special education students but very compassionate deep down,” said Richard Jablonski a close friend and executor of her will “She was very loving and won people over with her beautiful smile.” one special education student seeking post-high-school education will be eligible for a $25,000 scholarship thanks to Via Cava’s million-dollar gift. The district also plans to give a scholarship out the 2018-2019 school year although it may not be the full $25,000 amount depending on the investment The money will stay in a fund that will generate interest allowing the district to continue giving out the scholarships for years to come said Business Administrator Kevin Cartotto had spent most her of professional career in the school district teaching both regular and special education What are the odds!?: NJ state trooper pulls over retired cop who delivered him D'awww: Woman helps kittens found in Dumont dumpster get homes Her desire to pay it forward to help the future generation comes as no surprise to those who knew her best Jablonski first met Via Cava over 35 years ago when he operated an Annie Sez store in Closter Via Cava would come in all the time with her husband making friends with whomever she came across that day “She was an amazing woman who could light up a room just by walking in,” Jablonski said “She had a smile that was unbelievable She could talk to anybody just to start conversation with them It wasn’t just strangers that she had a knack for connecting with she would still recognize and chat with them she would help former students — who were then in their 20s or 30s — find jobs thanks to the connections she had made in the area “She had an uncanny memory when it came to her students and could remember things that happened a long time ago,” he said who would eventually become principal at the district's Selzer School knows firsthand how well Via Cava connected with students: He was one of her students himself Kennedy had Via Cava for seventh-grade English when she taught regular education courses “She had a very good sense of humor,” Kennedy said “She made kids feel relaxed and was very approachable as a person.” Kennedy would eventually leave Dumont to go to college and teach in the Bronx but later came back to his home district to work as a director of special services who was then working as a learning consultant for the Child Study Team In addition to being a caring teacher in the classroom Via Cava tried to help students outside the classroom She would befriend their parents and refer them to after-school groups that help special education students transition into daily life During all the time she was teaching and selflessly caring for students Jablonski thought it was probably a habit she picked up from having endured the Great Depression. When she started to lose her hearing later in life “The Great Depression really left a mark on her,” he said “I asked her what she was saving for and it would change her life for the better.” just as she had done throughout her life.  “She’s leaving behind a lasting legacy,” Jablonski said