Currently holds the office of Mercer County: West Windsor Township Mayor until December 31, 2029.
Candidate for Mercer County: West Windsor Township Mayor in 2025 New Jersey General Election.
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Get StartedCreating a safe, environmentally friendly environment will always be a priority for everything we do, whether for new construction or existing homes, commercial and public spaces. Learn more
The Marathe team will continue to work with FOWWOS and landowners to add to West Windsor’s open space. Learn more
We will maintain our leadership on green initiatives that promote clean energy, conservation, and a sustainable West Windsor. Learn more
Protecting our open spaces and expanding recreational opportunities are top priorities for West Windsor. We are committed to maintaining our beautiful trails for hiking and biking, and we're always looking for new ways for residents to stay active. Learn more
Preserve more open space to manage growth, safeguard our environment, and maintain West Windsor’s suburban character. Learn more
Insure that new developments meet or exceed water runoff requirements with sustainable green infrastructure, which generally means less runoff than the current property before new development. Learn more
Continue improving street safety with additional crosswalks and flashing beacons. Learn more
Investigate and implement a program to alleviate flooding at the train station and Washington Road, including improving infrastructure, raising sidewalks, changing pipes under the train station tunnels, increasing maintenance, improving monitoring, changing grates and doing what is necessary to increase water flow and increased proper retention at peak times. Learn more
Improve and upgrade local storm sewers to prevent flooding, such as the current project in the Berrien City area. Learn more
Work with Mercer County to improve Old Trenton Road safety. Learn more
Improve traffic circulation at Clarksville and North Post Road at Municipal Building. Learn more
Improve traffic safety at New Village Road and Baxter through a roundabout. Learn more
Insure that properties properly maintain their stormwater handling systems and abide by their stormwater plans. Learn more
Completion of Cranbury Road sidewalks and connection to Community Park. Learn more
Lobby with state officials for a comprehensive regional approach to handle the Millstone River flooding problem, to protect against flooding due to upstream towns. Learn more
Support events, programs, and public spaces that foster a strong sense of belonging and unity across our diverse community. Learn more
Continue adding more street lights. Learn more
Investigate new technologies to monitor stormwater and possible bottlenecks before a flood happens due to blockage or other problems. Learn more
Complete the Vaughn Drive and Penns Neck Bypasses to increase safety, reduce traffic flow in residential areas and reduce congestion across town. Learn more
Reflect our Complete and Green Streets Policy in all new development. Learn more
Advance the development of a welcoming, walkable town center along Route 571 that serves as a gathering place and economic hub. Learn more
New roundabouts, where appropriate to improve circulation & safety. Learn more
Continue reducing road speeds for safety like on Rabbit Hill Road and planned reduction on parts of Alexander Rd. In Berrien City. Learn more
Maintain balanced budgets and sound financial planning to keep municipal taxes stable while delivering quality services. Learn more
Continue our long standing good relationships with Mercer County, the State of New Jersey, and the Federal Government and keep aggressively applying for and obtaining grant money. We have used grants extensively to improve our roads, parks, Senior Center, Health Department and other township properties, equipment and staff, thus saving West Windsor taxpayers money. Learn more
Expand our use of technology to reduce costs and increase services, building on innovations such as our leaf vacuum truck, police technology, sewer maintenance, and upcoming website improvements for resident interaction. Learn more
Maintain our fiscal responsibility and reputation by using real budget estimates, maintaining an even flow of appropriate capital spending, and maintaining a robust surplus. Learn more
Continue our transparent budget process that includes the public, the Township Council and the Mayor discussing and setting priorities within the tight spending caps that are set by the State of New Jersey. Learn more
Maintain and expand our quality commercial ratables base to offset not only municipal taxes, but the County and School taxes that make up the bulk of your residential property tax bill. We don’t control County and School spending, we just collect the money for them. The main way we can keep those tax obligations in check is by spreading it around to vibrant businesses in our community. Learn more
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