by Jocelyn K, Shulman Field Coordinator
On Saturday, we went to the West Milford Autumn Lights Festival. Originally a celebration for the town’s first stoplight, the festival on Saturday was a full street of booths and crowded with people. We were with the West Milford Democrats, including the Mayor and two Council candidates, who seemed to know everyone walking down the street. Dennis came by around 1:30, along with some of his childhood friends, who were visiting (and helping campaign) for the weekend. They walked around passing out literature, while Dennis met voters, both at the booth and around the fair.
Of course, who should show up at the fair while we were there, but Congressman Scott Garrett. He walked around with a small entourage of children (9-12 years old, it looked like) marching along behind him. We brought out our "Lobbyists for Garrett" signs, in his honor, including a Garrett puppet, but he carefully ignored our presence at the booth. I understand that he and Dennis ran into each other, and had a brief, "pleasantly awkward" conversation.
All in all, though, it was a good day. We met a lot of voters, including a few who were very enthusiastic and will become volunteers. All of the West Milford Democrats are working hard, for their own races and ours, and we know that their work will pay off. West Milford is one of the biggest towns in NJ-5, and we hope that they will go Democrat this year!
Cross-posted at BlueJersey.com