Letter To The Editor: Garwood Residents Propose Questions For Candidates

submitted by Bill Connolly

Borough residents have begun submitting questions to be asked of the candidates for mayor and Borough Council during two appearances in the clubhouse at the Pointe, the condominium complex between Maple and Chestnut Streets. Questions may be sent toPointeForum@gmail.com

All Garwood voters have been invited to attend the discussions. Those who do so will be given an opportunity to submit additional questions in writing.

The mayoral candidates – Salvatore Piarulli, a Republican, and Charles P. Lombardo, a Democrat – will appear on Thursday, Oct. 16. The council candidates – Carol Kearney and Tina Simitz, Republicans, and Louis Petruzzelli and Sara Todisco, incumbent Democrats – will speak onThursday, Oct. 23. The sessions will begin at 7:30 p.m.

The questions proposed so far deal with such issues as taxes, the long-delayed athletic complex and the redevelopment of North and South Avenues.

“These issues have an impact on every Garwood resident,” said Christine Spear, the president of the condominium’s board. “Hearing the candidates’ positions will allow voters to make informed decisions, so we hope our clubhouse will be full on Oct. 16 and Oct. 23.”

Light refreshments will be served at each event. Parking is available in the large lot behind the commercial buildings on North Avenue between Maple and Chestnut Streets. A stairway leads from the lot to the clubhouse.