John K. Rafferty

John K. Rafferty, known to many as “Mayor Jack,” died Wednesday night at the age of 82. In 1975, Rafferty became Hamilton’s first full-time mayor, a title he held for 24 years. Prior to his time as mayor, he served six years on the Hamilton Township Committee (now council). He...

Yesterday, Hamilton Township, Mercer County, and the State of New Jersey lost one of the greats, John K. Rafferty. Jack Rafferty, as everyone knew him, was a well-respected man who dedicated 24 years of his life as Hamilton Township’s first full-time Mayor, the present and past mayor of Hamilton said. Prior to his time as Mayor, Mr. Rafferty served six years on what was then the Hamilton Township Committee (now Council).