Rep. Tom Malinowski Tours Areas Impacted by Flooding, Meets with Residents at Town Hall Discussion
Congressman Tom Malinowski (NJ-07) met with township officials and local emergency responders on Thursday, touring different neighborhoods of Scotch Plains that sustained substantial flooding from Hurricane Ida on Sept. 1, 2021.
During his seven-hour visit, the congressman spoke with several residents who were impacted by the storm to get a better understanding of the struggles so many local residents face.
Rep. Malinowski toured the Winding Brook and Bayberry sections on the Southside of town and talked with homeowners affected by the flooding before making his way to the downtown district to meet with several local business owners at Black Drop Coffee on Park Avenue. His final stop was the Scotch Plains portion of the Green Brook; the water runs adjacent to Route 22.
The visit included a well-attended town hall at the Shady Rest Country Club. The 90-minute discussion featured dialogue with residents about options in flood recovery relief and future preventative measures. Rep. Malinowski also answered questions about trending topics such as the emerging crisis in Ukraine.