Long-time township committeeman Peter Cantu was once again elected mayor of Plainsboro by a 5-0 vote of the governing body at the township’s annual reorganization meeting on Jan. 2.
Cantu, who was running unopposed, was elected to township committee in November and was sworn-into his 44th consecutive year during reorganization.
This will be his 38th year serving as mayor. Unlike West Windsor, where the mayor is directly elected by the voters, in Plainsboro the township committee selects one of its own to serve as mayor on an annual basis.
During his comments, Cantu pointed out that last April, New Jersey Family Magazine named Plainsboro the 7th Best Town for Families in the state and the first best in Middlesex County.
“The community isn’t only beautiful but it has tons to offer,” Cantu said.
He also pointed out the town’s history of responsible fiscal management and the fact that the community has a AAA S&P Bond Rating.
“The Township Committee joins me in expressing our appreciation to our township employees, professional staff and citizen volunteers,” Cantu said. “With their continued support, I am confident that Plainsboro will continue to be a great community in which to live and work.”
