Madison Democrats celebrated the start of the fall campaign season with their annual Kick-Off Picnic on Sunday, Sept. 10, at the Ridgedale Avenue home of Morris County Democratic Committee Vice-Chairwoman Marianne McConnell; enjoying the event, from left, are Madison Borough Council candidates John Hoover and Council President Carmela Vitale with state Assembly members Mila Jasey and John McKeon, both D-Morris/Essex and both candidates for re-election; Madison Councilwomen Maureen Byrne and Astri Baillie, and Madison Mayor Robert Conley.