Military Service
United States Marine Corps Infantry: 2017-2021
Rank / MOS: SGT / 0352 Anti-tank Missileman
Deployments (2x): Middle East, Europe, and Asia.
Public Service
Raritan Borough Councilman: 2023-2025
Standing Committee's:
Regional and Shared Services: 2023, 2024
Liaison Assignment's:
Board of Health: 2023
Solid Waste Advisory Committee: 2023, 2024
SC Wastewater Management: 2023, 2024
Raritan Valley Sewage Authority: 2024
Environmental Commission: 2023-2025
Shade Tree Advisory Board: 2025
Veterans Advisory Committee: 2025
Education
Cornell University Industrial & Labor Relations
Bachelor of Science in Industrial & Labor Relations
Post 9/11 G.I. Bill
Andres and Suzette Rubinstein '86 Scholarship
Mohammad Malik '07 and Dr. Noor Shah Scholarship
Rogers Family ILR Scholarship
Raritan Valley Community College: 2021-2022
Bridgewater Raritan Highschool Class of 2017
Replaced 100+ faded and outdated Municipal Streets Signs throughout Raritan Borough.
Recovered the document that ended the United States involvement in World War I (The Knox-Porter Joint Resolution - after 103 years of being stored in our Nations Archives).
Brought to light and Corrected the John Basilone Statue (after 76 years of displaying the incorrect Medal of Honor).
Established Raritan Borough's Military and Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee in order to make on-site VA / NJDMAVA resources accessible to military veterans throughout the Borough of Raritan.
Honorably Renamed Mainstreet of Raritan (Basilone Boulevard - in Honor of Gunnery Sergeant John Basilone).
Collaborated with Environmental Commission to Develop Community Clean-up Program through the utilization of NJDEPs Clean Communities Grant.
Collaborated with Environmental Commission and Department of Public Works to Replace waterfountains at Frelinghuysen Park with modernized rehydration systems through the utilization of NJDEPs Clean Communities Grant.
Fought Against Irresponsible New Development / Overdevelopment that threatened the small-town character of Raritan Borough.
Established Financial Oversight/Accounting Procedures for the John Basilone Parade (after 44 years of operating without any municipal reporting procedures).
Raritan Borough is facing INCREASED OVERDEVELOPMENT and HIGH-DENSITY BUILDING that threatens its small-town character, infrastructure capacity, and general quality of life. Armahizer believes that growth must be responsibly planned and guided by the community's needs- not driven by unchecked, profit-focused development.
Raritan Borough needs a FULL and TRANSPARENT reevaluation of its budget in order to ensure every tax dollar is spent responsibly and aligns with resident priorities. A comprehensive budget review will allow us to identify savings, eliminate inefficiencies, and help stabilize taxes for the long term.
Raritan Borough should actively welcome SMART, WELL-PLANNED businesses to its Main Street and Route 202/206 commercial corridors that strengthen the local economy and community character. Thoughtful commercial growth can create local jobs, expand the tax base, and reduce the burden on residents.
Raritan Borough should EXPAND ON ITS RECREATION and COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES- with a stronger focus on restarting it's youth sports programs, as well as more events for adults, seniors, veterans, and environmental enthusiasts.
Raritan Borough should better UTILIZE ITS RIVERFRONT as a hub for events, concerts, and other forms of community engagement. Thoughtful collaboration and planning of this space can attract visitors and reconnect Raritan residents with one of the Borough's greatest natural assets.
Raritan Borough residents are being hit by REPEATED TAX INCREASES and NEW SERVICE COSTS that are becoming unsustainable for families and seniors. Raritan MUST get spending under control and stabilize the tax rate in order to maintain affordability for residents and their families in the Borough.
By the InsiderNJ - December 27th, 2023 @ 2:04pm
RARITAN, NJ - Councilman Adam Armahizer of Raritan Borough has achieved a notable distinction by securing the 21st position on InsiderNJ's prestigious Top 100 Millennials list. This recognition highlights Councilman Armahizer's outstanding contributions and leadership within the community, solidifying his status as a dynamic and influential figure among the emerging leaders of New Jersey. The InsiderNJ Top 100 Millennials list is a testament to Councilman Armahizer's dedication to public service and his commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of Raritan residents. His innovative approach, forward-thinking initiatives, and tireless efforts have not only resonated locally but have also garnered attention at the state level...
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By the SCBP - December 8th, 2025 @ 10:00am
SOMERSET COUNTY, NJ - The Somerset County Business Partnership puts a spotlight on the top 40 professionals, philanthropists, entrepreneurs and community leaders under 40 in Somerset County who went above and beyond the call of duty within their jobs, families and communities in 2025. The Top 40 Under 40 is evaluated for their commitment to business growth and development, professional excellence, leadership, achievements as well as community service....
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By the TAPinto the BReeze - July 18th, 2024 @ 9:00am
RARITAN, NJ - A new plaque featuring the Navy/Marine Medal of Honor was unveiled July 15 at the Gunnery Sgt. John Basilone statue, honoring the World War II hero. The ceremony drew veterans, officials and community members to honor Basilone's valor and legacy. Councilman Adam Armahizer said that, in February 2024, he noticed that the statue had the wrong Medal of Honor on it. There are three variants, he said, the Army MOH, the Naval MOH and the Air Force MOH. The one that had been on the statue, Armahizer said, was the Army Medal of Honor, but Basilone was awarded...
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By the TAPinto the BReeze - October 3rd, 2024 @ 12:00am
RARITAN, NJ - Raritan residents gathered recently on the 103rd anniversary of the signing of the Knox-Porter Joint Resolution, the Treaty of Raritan, for the first ever private viewing at the National Archives in Washington, D.C. The document was stored in the archival vaults for the last 103 years, and the viewing was the first time residents of Raritan and members of the public had seen the document in-person since Sen. Joseph S. Frelinghuysen, Sr., in July 1921. The three-page resolution includes the signatures of President Warren G. Harding and Vice President Calvin Coolidge...
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By the TAPinto the BReeze - November 5th, 2024 @ 9:00am
RARITAN, NJ - The borough is looking for a few good men or women. Councilman Adam Armahizer said the newly formed Veterans Advisory Committee needs to energize young veterans in particular, and he wants to see them represented. “I would like the military veteran community to be able to self-advocate and voice their concerns properly to the municipality,” said Armahizer...
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By the TAPinto the BReeze - February 27th, 2024 @ 9:00am
RARITAN, NJ - Raritan Borough Councilman Adam Armahizer and DPW director Vincent LoMedico are working on replacing faded and outdated municipal street signs in Raritan Borough, and initiative that started in June of 2023. "I can't read the signs on my street corner, on a very busy road," said Armahizer. "You can go down any mainstreet, any street that is ran by the municipality, the roads are completely, utterly terrible. I hate to say it like that. Go to Somerville, go to Bound Brook, go to Manville, their street signs are outperforming ours 10 to 1." Armahizer said they're on top of the county about county road signs as well since the borough only has power over municipal roadways...