It’s a sad day when two candidates can’t find the time to debate important local issues.

Unfortunately, that’s exactly what happened when the Republican slate of candidates in Point Pleasant refused to work with the League of Women Voters to set up a debate between the four candidates vying for two Council seats. Last year, both sides promised there would be a debate this year. Now that it’s time for the debate, the local Republican ticket is running for cover. That’s not cool.

Point Pleasant residents deserve a robust debate on the many important issues facing our town. Refusing to debate is a slap in the face to the residents and their concerns.

Point Beach is having a Council candidate forum tonight.

Anyone know when the Boro is having a candidate forum? Both parties agreed last year to hold one this year. We’re now just over 3 weeks from the election and no forum that I’m aware of is on the calendar.

So, when is the candidates forum for the Boro Council candidates?

If Roxbury and Mount Arlington can discuss unifying, can Point Pleasant and Point Pleasant Beach have the same conversation?

Definitely.

A municipal budget workshop will be held tonight at Boro Hall. The workshop starts at 7:30pm with the agenda items listed below. Public attendance at the workshops so far has been abysmal.

Ever get the feeling that’s the way they want it?