Candidate Statements

As we set our sights on Thanksgiving and the array of end-of-the-year holidays celebrated across our wonderfully diverse town, the Township Council is already focused on strategic planning for the coming year. There are a number of exciting initiatives underway, as we collectively work to keep ...

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Downtown Scotch Plains is once again adorned with banners featuring many township residents who have served in the Armed Forces.  Our town celebrates our veterans every day, but the upcoming Veterans Day holiday, always on November 11, gives everyone a reason to pause to specifically thank a ...

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A key part of our downtown revitalization is the highly-anticipated new Scotch Plains Public Library, built in 1968, that is operating beyond its capacity and no longer meeting our growing community’s needs. It is not economically feasible to renovate or expand the existing building. That is why ...

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Facts Matter in Scotch Plains In the debate, Councilman Adams called my estimate of what Scotch Plains will have to spend for a new Library, Town Hall, Emergency Services, Parking Garage, and other costs “mythical.” I can attest that my estimates (see picture) are reasonable and well-supported ...

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In Terms of Cannabis - Transparency is Key The issue of recreational marijuana businesses in Scotch Plains is a hot topic in this campaign. We know this because we have now knocked on nearly 6,000 doors in Scotch Plains, and this is a recurring theme. What’s clear is that our Council was not ...

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Dear Neighbors: This election season, I urge my neighbors to re-elect Elizabeth Stamler, Roc White, and Matt Adams to the Scotch Plains Town Council because they have proven to be effective leaders that put the best interests of our community into everything that they do. As you may know, I ...

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This Fall is a busy time for Scotch Plains. The dawn of the new season brings federal, state, county, and municipal elections, along with robust planning for the new year around the corner. That means that the township’s administration and new Chief Financial Officer Christopher Macaluso, with ...

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Dear Neighbors: I am writing to encourage you to support the reelection of Elizabeth Stamler, Roshan “Roc” White and Matt Adams to the Scotch Plains Town Council.  Each brings a unique and important perspective to local issues and helps balance the Scotch Plains Town Council to ensure all ...

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The Scotch Plains Neighborhood Alliance recently made a written inquiry to the 3 incumbents running for re-election to the Township Council via e-mail.  In an effort at full transparency, the incumbents' responses are being published publicly here.  The Neighborhood Alliance asked 5 separate ...

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