South Brunswick Township's longest-serving Mayor, Frank Gambatese, was sworn in on January 4, 2003. He continued to serve with distinction until he passed away on March 25, 2017. Thus, he served close to four terms as South Brunswick's second directly elected Mayor. Mr. Gambatese had been involved in politics since 1960 when he started serving as Mayor of West Paterson, New Jersey. At this time, he was working as an accountant for ITT. He worked for them for thirty-seven years before retiring. In 1992, Frank and his wife, Ellen, moved to South Brunswick. He might have been retired, but he could not stay away from politics. He was elected to the Township Council in 1997. He also served on the local Planning Board in 1997 and 1998. He served as Deputy Mayor for five years before being elected Mayor. During his lengthy tenure as Mayor, this veteran Democrat accomplished a great deal. He was an advocate for the preservation of Open Space, while at the same time spearheading a drive to attract businesses and jobs to the area. He was also determined to keep the aquifer from getting contaminated. He negotiated for the purchase and preservation of the Princeton Nursery. He obtained federal grants to widen Route 1. In 2015, Frank Gambatese was elected into the New Jersey League of Municipalities Hall of Fame--a well-deserved honor for one who served his constituents honorably.
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