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Congressman Kean presents $2,700,255 check to Scotch Plains Emergency Operations Center

SCOTCH PLAINS TOWNSHIP, NJ (Union County) – Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) Wednesday presented a $2,700,255 ceremonial check for the Scotch Plains Emergency Operations Center, funding secured by the FY2024 Community Project Funding process.

This funding will relocate all emergency services to a new Emergency Operations Center.

In attendance were Joshua Losardo, Mayor of the Township of Scotch Plains, Ellen Zimmerman; Deputy Mayor of the Township of Scotch Plains; Al Mirabella, the Scotch Plains Municipal Manager; Matthew Adams, Councilman of Scotch Plains; as well as chiefs and first responders from New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District.

“Since being sworn in January 2023, I have made it a priority to bring more money from Washington, DC back to New Jerseyans,” Kean said. “As a former volunteer firefighter and EMT, I know how important it is for emergency personnels to have the proper equipment and facilities to keep our communities safe. This $2.7 million dollar grant will help the township relocate all emergency services to a new Emergency Operations Center. This grant will make a real difference in the lives of our brave first responders, and the community they serve.”

“Scotch Plains is grateful for Congressman Kean’s support to relocate our emergency responders to a more centrally located area of town, thereby making all residents safer, while simultaneously creating opportunities in our downtown for smart growth, more open green space for community gatherings and new jobs and businesses,” said Joshua Losardo, Mayor of the Township of Scotch Plains. “The prudent investments we are making today helps ensure that Scotch Plains will continue being one of the best places to live and work in New Jersey for generations to come.”

“We appreciate the efforts of Congressman Kean and his team working with the Township to secure this funding,” said Ellen Zimmerman, Deputy Mayor of the Township of Scotch Plains. “Leadership is working together and providing our town’s residents with the resources to make their lives better. This is just one example, and we look forward to building on these relationships and opportunities as we move Scotch Plains forward.”

“On behalf of the people of Scotch Plains, I thank Congressman Kean for securing these necessary funds, which will go a long way toward helping move Scotch Plains forward,” said Matthew Adams, Councilman of Scotch Plains. “Our first responders are asked daily to do a 21st century job, and they deserve a 21st century headquarters. I’m committed to making that a reality for them, and I’m delighted at the Congressman’s show of bi-partisan support for this effort.”

Jay Edwards

Born and raised in Northwest NJ, Jay has a degree in Communications and has had a life-long interest in local radio and various styles of music. Jay has held numerous jobs over the years such as stunt car driver, bartender, voice-over artist, traffic reporter (award winning), NY Yankee maintenance crewmember and peanut farm worker. His hobbies include mountain climbing, snowmobiling, cooking, performing stand-up comedy and he is an avid squirrel watcher. Jay has been a guest on America’s Morning Headquarters,program on The Weather Channel, and was interviewed by Sam Champion.

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