Mayor Joann Gattinelli reflects on the Fourth of July festivities as well as invites residents to the next Coffee with the Mayor
Fourth of July parade and fireworks
On July 4, I was happy to participate in our Fourth of July parade and fireworks. Everything went smoothly and I would like to thank all who organized the event, along with the Washington Township police officers, firemen and EMS staff who worked or volunteered to make sure all attendees were safe and able to enjoy the parade. Also, a great thanks to those who donated their goods and services to contribute to the parade. We were interrupted with some rain, but that did not get in the way of our township pride and celebrations.
This Independence Day event was a perfect way to celebrate our country’s independence and our patriotism as a community. The feedback I heard as I greeted residents was extremely positive. I was lucky enough to hand out flags to our residents and candy to the kids, who were all enthusiastically celebrating. This is a tradition my administration was proud to bring back after so many years. The amount of planning that went into the parade was evident from the extravagant floats, all the vendors and activities available to the residents, and the significant turnout of residents who brought their families and friends. I am also happy to announce that we came in under-budget for the entire event. I was happy to see all the dignitaries and residents who attended, and would like to thank them for celebrating with us. This was an event that truly united the township in our pride and patriotism, and we look forward to keeping this tradition alive in years to come.
Coffee with the Mayor
On June 22, I sat down with some of Washington Township’s residents to discuss some topics over coffee. The conversations were extremely positive and gave me some further insight on the issues that are important to our residents. There were some constructive ideas and areas in which we can improve the township. Some of the initiatives are already in process, so I was happy to see that we are working in the right direction. We also have some new ideas that we are looking to bring to fruition. I am looking forward to meeting more residents at the next Coffee with the Mayor meeting on Thursday, July 20, from 8 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. These meet-and-greets give me the chance to hear constructive ideas that will contribute to making Washington Township a better place to live. If you are interested in meeting with me, please contact my Administrative Aide Alicia Rotella to sign up at arotella@twp.washington.nj.us, or call (856) 589–0520, ext. 283.
Joann Gattinelli is the mayor of Washington Township. She can be reached at mayorgattinelli@twp.washington.nj.us.
