Election 2012

Letter to the Editor: Democratic Chairman, Louis Beckerman, Wishes Well to Republican Candidates

Beckerman wishes the Republican candidates well and notes this historic moment for Democrats in Scotch Plains.

To the Editor: As the Scotch Plains Democratic Chairman, I want to wish Mayor DePaola and her running mate Mr. Saridaki  well. I know how difficult it is to campaign, work and continue normal family life at the same time. It is a major commitment and I know that you both did it for your concern for the Town of Scotch Plains. This was a landslide victory for the people of Scotch Plains. This is the first time in the history of the town that the Democrats carried 20 of the 23 districts electing Councilman Kevin Glover as Mayor and Colleen Gialanella as Councilwoman. The voters clearly sent a mandate for change. I want to thank each and every voter regardless of which candidates or party that you voted for, for coming out and exercising your…

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Election 2012

Mayor-Elect, Kevin Glover, Thanks Residents and Intends to Work Towards Full Power Restoration

Kevin Glover, who defeated current Mayor Mary DePaola in the Mayoral election, thanks residents for their support.

The following information was provided by the Scotch Plains Democrats MAYOR-ELECT GLOVER SAYS THANK YOU, PROMISES TO WORK FOR FULL RESTORATION OF POWER IN THE WAKE OF HURRICANE SANDY (Scotch Plains, NJ)-- Scotch Plains Councilman Kevin Glover, who was elected Mayor on November 6th, 2012, today thanked the many Scotch Plains voters who supported him and his running mate, Councilwoman-elect Colleen Gialanella. "Right now, nothing's more important than getting the power back on for our many residents who have suffered in darkness with no heat for more than ten days," said Glover.  The Mayor-elect thanked the Township's Public Works Department, Police Department, Fire Department and Rescue Squad for their service before, during and after the …

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Where the Scotch Plains Candidates Stand: The Special Improvement District(SID)

At the Oct. 25 Scotch Plains Fanwood-Times candidates forum, candidates answered questions on the issues facing Scotch Plains.

On Oct. 25, The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times held a debate at the Scotch Plains Municipal building between council candidates, Colleen Gialanella(D) and Edward Saridaki® and Mayoral Candidates, Mary DePaola® and Kevin Glover(D). Moderator, Fred Rossi of the Times, asked both sets of candidates if the believe the Special Improvement District(SID) works? Glover answered the questions by saying, "In the words of Mary… it's(SID) been a failure."  Referencing the Candidates Forum held by the Tea Party earlier in the election. Glover added that he believes in the downtown and that it has so much promise, saying a good downtown is essential. He also pointed out that he is the only person on the current council who has owned several successful …

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