Primary Profiles: Republicans Peter Rebsch & Celeste Scavetta

Name: Peter H. Rebsch

Hometown: Emigrated to the United States in 1969

Years in the Borough: Over 21 years

Work: Self-employed/Business Owner since 1992, commercial property owner

Other:

• Vietnam War Era Veteran (U.S. Army:  1971-1973)
• Meritorious Service Medal Recipient (May 14, 1973)
• Honorably Discharged at the Rank of Sergeant
• Married over 21 years – Father of three children
• Family Parish Member at St. Joseph’s Church

Political & Civic Experience:

• New Milford Recreation – Travel Soccer Coach for over 14 years
• Six season Town Representative – Coordinator for New Milford Travel Soccer
• American Legion Member Post 207

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Name: Celeste Scavetta

Years in the Borough: 17

Education: LaGuardia Community College and NYU

Work:  Marketing Executive - KPMG LLP for 17 years – promoted six times; Executive Recruiter, Marketing Executive - Sony Corporation of America – six years

Other:

• Single Mother, to a NMHS Junior, Three-Year Varsity Athlete
• 17-year Family Parish member of St. Joseph’s Parish, New Milford

Political & Civic Experience:

• Appointed New Milford Councilwoman January 2011 – Present
• Council Liaison to the New Milford Senior Center Advisory Committee
• Council Liaison to the New Milford Public Events Committee
• Executive Board Member – New Milford Education Foundation
• PTO Executive Board Member, Fundraising Chairperson - B. F. Gibbs Elementary School
• PTO President, Executive Board member, Fundraising Chairperson - David E. Owens Middle School

Top Issues:

On United Water Property:  The Republicans on the Council are conducting an in-depth research into the current developer's proposed plans.  We have been above-board with the residents, having an open forum where all could hear, see and voice their opinions on these initial plans. 

On Flooding: There is no silver bullet solution here, but we need to look at multiple, potential solutions.  We need to focus on asking United Water to aggressively manage their overflow during storms, and I still await the opportunity to ask many questions from our citizens and myself to this corporation.  NOTE:  We have invited them to the June 13th meeting and are awaiting an answer. 

On Spending: As a single, working parent, homeowner, and taxpayer, I know we have to manage the pennies to save dollars.  We have to look at inefficiencies within our local government, at possibly sharing services with surrounding towns, and at the value of any spending increases.