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Rockaway Township NJ Mayor Michael Dachisen Dies Suddenly Wednesday Night

ROCKAWAY, NJ. (THECOUNT) — Rockaway Township Mayor, Michael Dachisen, has passed away suddenly Wednesday night. He was 57.

Multiple political figures confirmed his death on Wednesday, with many posting tributes to Dachisen.

Dachisen was appointed mayor in Rockaway in 2012 when the previous mayor stepped down. He was elected to the rest of the term in a special election, and served through his death. He was expected to run for reelection next year. source

A cause of death was not immediately made public, but many characterized it as “sudden.”

This is a developing story. Check back as more details become available.

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