Garwood Mayor to Speak at the Pointe Tonight

Residents from all parts of Garwood are expected to attend a “State of the Borough” presentation by Mayor Patricia Quattrocchi at the Pointe, the condominium complex between Maple and Chestnut Streets, on Thursday, Aug. 22. All Garwood residents have been invited to the session.

“Mayors have traditionally summarized the borough’s status at formal organizational meetings of the government each year,” said Christine Spear, the president of the condominium’s board.. “But this will be the first time, as far as we know, when citizens will be able to join an open, informal exchange over that information with our town’s chief executive.

“We think it’s an important event,” Spear added, “and we hope our neighbors will join us to take advantage of it.”

Quattrocchi has been asked to address such matters as the status of Garwood’s controversial athletic complex, the possibility of a re-evaluation, the proposal to outsource trash collection, the impact of impending municipal retirements, the prospect of more services shared with nearby towns and the outlook for development on North Avenue.

Attendees will be welcome to ask questions and to enjoy light refreshments after the discussion.

The event will begin at 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 22 in the clubhouse at the Pointe. 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.