Town Hall In Watchung Monday Night

WATCHUNG, NJ — Frank J. Bisignano, Chairman and CEO of First Data, will host a Town Hall event on Monday night with Watchung candidates for both the borough and board of education elections.

The town hall will be at 6:30 p.m. at the Watchung Valley Golf Club Ballroom, 600 Mountain Blvd., Watchung.

Watchung Borough sent out a statement on Thursday noting Monday's "Town Hall" event is not sponsored by the Borough.

"The event is a private event sponsored by private individuals discussing local school related topics. Any and all questions regarding Monday's event should be directed to the sponsoring individuals," the borough stated.

A debate between the republican and democratic parties has been a hot topic since August when the League of Women Voters offered to moderate the debate. At that time, the republican incumbents had declined the invitation.

Democratic candidate Daryl Eisenberg Knegten raised questions about the event but noted she will still be attending.

“I’m willing to be wherever my neighbors are to answer questions and hear about what’s important to them in making a better Watchung — so I’ll be there, regardless of the fact that this is clearly an event organized by a vocal supporter of the incumbent candidates in a venue that publicly supports the incumbent candidates,” Knegten said.

At least four of the Board of Education candidates will be in attendance along with town council candidates. Liz Claman, an anchor of the Fox Business Network show, will be moderating the event. There will also be an open question and answer session.

In Watchung, there is a contested race for the Mayor's spot with Democrat Keith Balla and Republican Stephen Black vying for the four-year seat.

There are also two three-year seats up for grabs on the borough council with Democrats Lindsay Goodloe and Daryl Eisenberg Knegten and Republicans David Mobus and Maria Alberto running.

Refreshments will be served. To RSVP to the event email watchungtownhall@gmail.com.

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