Brothers to Serve as Mayors of Neighboring New Jersey Towns

John and Vince Giovannitti describe their simultaneous mayorships in Paulsboro and Gibbstown as a 'happy coincidence' and a testament to their deep community roots.

John Giovannitti, 61, will be sworn in as mayor of Paulsboro, New Jersey, on January 2, 2024, while his younger brother, Vince Giovannitti, 57, will be sworn in for his second term as mayor of neighboring Gibbstown on January 3.
Both brothers describe their simultaneous mayorships as a 'happy coincidence' and a natural progression after years of community service.
The towns of Paulsboro and Gibbstown, described as 'classic American small towns,' are closely connected, with families and civic groups that span municipal lines.
John Giovannitti, in addition to his new role as mayor, serves as the assistant principal and athletic director at Paulsboro High School, while Vince Giovannitti was a special-education teacher and guidance counselor before retiring in 2021.
The brothers, both Democrats, have never lived anywhere else and emphasize their deep roots in their respective communities.

The Philadelphia Inquirer