Politics & Government
Finance Board Approves Consolidation Study
Study to join the two towns will now move forward
The Local Finance Board in Trenton approved the application to study the consolidation of Scotch Plains and Fanwood on Wednesday afternoon.
Gina Genovese, Executive Director of Courage to Re-Connect, said this is a great day for taxpayers in New Jersey.
Members of the Finance Board, Mayor Mahr and attorney were present at the meeting.
To move forward, citizens will appoint two commisioners, one from each town.
Additionally each town's council will choose a commissioner for the board. Then each four person group from each town will choose a fifth person for their group.
In total, their will be 10 commisioners from both towns. The study will be completed over the next three years.
The movement for this study has been completely driven by citizens. Genovese hopes this will save tax dollars for citizens and improve services.
Read more about the consolidation, in the Patch article, ""
Check scotchplains.patch.com for more updates on this story.
SPF Patch will meet with Mayor Mahr on Friday morning.
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