Quick Facts
Born July 4, 1977
Graduated Rutgers-College of Engineering 1999 with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (B.S.M.E.)
Graduated Rutgers-School of Law 2003 with a Juris Doctorate (J.D.)
Lives at the corner of Vernon Terrace and Central Avenue with wife Lillian and sons Tyler (7) and Dylan (3)
Lillian works at The Coach Store in the Westfield Downtown
Tyler is a student at Jefferson School
Dylan is a student at the Westfield YMCA Pre-School
Practices Construction Law at Norris, McLaughlin & Marcus in Bridgewater, NJ
Coached Kindergarten T-Ball and First Grade Baseball
Has Volunteered as a member of the Union County Construction Board of Appeals since 2007
Presented a Petition to Restore the Crossing Guard at Sycamore Street and Central Avenue in September, 2010 and the crossing guard was restored within weeks
Presented a Petition to Move the Pedestrian Crossing on Central Avenue in December, 2010 to a location that makes sense
Born July 4, 1977
Graduated Rutgers-College of Engineering 1999 with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (B.S.M.E.)
Graduated Rutgers-School of Law 2003 with a Juris Doctorate (J.D.)
Lives at the corner of Vernon Terrace and Central Avenue with wife Lillian and sons Tyler (7) and Dylan (3)
Lillian works at The Coach Store in the Westfield Downtown
Tyler is a student at Jefferson School
Dylan is a student at the Westfield YMCA Pre-School
Practices Construction Law at Norris, McLaughlin & Marcus in Bridgewater, NJ
Coached Kindergarten T-Ball and First Grade Baseball
Has Volunteered as a member of the Union County Construction Board of Appeals since 2007
Presented a Petition to Restore the Crossing Guard at Sycamore Street and Central Avenue in September, 2010 and the crossing guard was restored within weeks
Presented a Petition to Move the Pedestrian Crossing on Central Avenue in December, 2010 to a location that makes sense
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BIOGRAPHY
"Let's make a change together."
EARLY YEARS
Matt Sontz was born on July 4, 1977 in Brooklyn, New York. He was raised in Wallington, New Jersey. He attended Most Sacred Heart of Jesus School in Wallington, NJ and Paramus Catholic Boys High School in Paramus, NJ.
COLLEGE
Matt Sontz graduated from Rutgers University's College of Engineering in 1999 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering (B.S.M.E.). Just after graduation, he earned his Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification, which is the first step in the process of becoming a licensed professional engineer.
POST-COLLEGE
After college, Matt Sontz was a civilian engineer for the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) in Philadelphia, PA. He was a member of the NSWC's Survivability, Structural Integrity, and Non-Destructive Evaluation Branch. He also supported the Naval Sea Systems Command in Washington, D.C. During his time with the NSWC, he visited engineering test facilities, shipyards, and defense contractors' facilities around the country. He also participated in the Navy's full ship shock trial of the U.S.S. Winston Churchill as an engineering team member.
While working for the NSWC, he attended and graduated from Rutgers University's School of Law in Camden, NJ. After four years at the NSWC and law school, he became a full-time practicing attorney.
PROFESSIONAL
Matt Sontz practices construction law at Norris, McLaughlin & Marcus, P.A. in Bridgewater, NJ. His practice includes all facets of construction. He has represented owner, design professionals, general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and insurance/surety carriers. His practice includes commercial and residential. A sample of matters he has handled includes but is not limited to development and negotiation of constuction contracts including AIA, breaches of contract, breaches of warranty, construction liens, surety claims, etc.
FAMILY
Matt Sontz met his wife Lillian at Rutgers University. They were married in 2002. In 2003, they welcomed their first son, Tyler. In 2004, they moved to 109 Vernon Terrace in Westfield. In 2007, they welcomed their second son, Dylan. In 2011, they welcomed their daughter, Skylar, to the family.
Lillian is a sales associate at The Coach Store in the Westfield Downtown. Tyler is a student at Jefferson Elementary School. Dylan is a student at the Westfield YMCA Pre-School.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Matt Sontz has been a member of the Westfield Democratic Committee since 2005. He has volunteered as the Treasurer of the Westfield Democratic Committee for five of the last six years. He is currently the Secretary of the Westfield Democratic Committee. He was a candidate for the Westfield Town Council in 2007 and 2011. He has also been a volunteer on the Union County Construction Board of Appeals since 2007.
In 2010, he was a volunteer assistant coach for Tyler's Kindergarten T-Ball team, the Mud Cats. In 2011, Matt Sontz was a volunteer assistant coach for Tyler's First Grade Baseball team, the Scrappers.
In 2010, Matt Sontz circulated a petition to Restore the Crossing Guard at the Sycamore and Central Intersection. He obtained almost 100 signatures from the residents in the Sycamore Field (Manor Park) neighborhood. Although the Westfield Town Council repeatedly asserted that the Sycamore and Central Intersection was safe without a crossing guard and that it did not have the funds for a crossing guard, the Town Coucil admitted that it was a mistake to remove the crossing guard and restored the crossing guard within budget.
Also in 2010, Matt Sontz and his neighbors circulated a petition to Move the Central Avenue Pedestrian Crossing to a location that makes sense. Matt Sontz presented that petition to the town council in December, 2010. The debate on the Central Avenue Pedestrian Crossing continues.
Matt Sontz has been to and spoken at many Westfield Town Council meetings regarding issues such as:
Restoring the crossing guard at Park Street and Central Avenue
Restoring the crossing guard at Grove Street and Central Avenue
Moving the Central Avenue Pedestrian Crossing to a location that makes
sense
Ending the practice of the town council giving full time pensions to part-time
employees
Stopping the speeders that endanger our neighborhoods
Providing better neighborhood security
Repairing and maintaining our roads
Matt is looking forward to continuing to volunteer his time and energy towards improving Westfield as much as he can.
Matt Sontz was born on July 4, 1977 in Brooklyn, New York. He was raised in Wallington, New Jersey. He attended Most Sacred Heart of Jesus School in Wallington, NJ and Paramus Catholic Boys High School in Paramus, NJ.
COLLEGE
Matt Sontz graduated from Rutgers University's College of Engineering in 1999 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering (B.S.M.E.). Just after graduation, he earned his Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification, which is the first step in the process of becoming a licensed professional engineer.
POST-COLLEGE
After college, Matt Sontz was a civilian engineer for the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) in Philadelphia, PA. He was a member of the NSWC's Survivability, Structural Integrity, and Non-Destructive Evaluation Branch. He also supported the Naval Sea Systems Command in Washington, D.C. During his time with the NSWC, he visited engineering test facilities, shipyards, and defense contractors' facilities around the country. He also participated in the Navy's full ship shock trial of the U.S.S. Winston Churchill as an engineering team member.
While working for the NSWC, he attended and graduated from Rutgers University's School of Law in Camden, NJ. After four years at the NSWC and law school, he became a full-time practicing attorney.
PROFESSIONAL
Matt Sontz practices construction law at Norris, McLaughlin & Marcus, P.A. in Bridgewater, NJ. His practice includes all facets of construction. He has represented owner, design professionals, general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and insurance/surety carriers. His practice includes commercial and residential. A sample of matters he has handled includes but is not limited to development and negotiation of constuction contracts including AIA, breaches of contract, breaches of warranty, construction liens, surety claims, etc.
FAMILY
Matt Sontz met his wife Lillian at Rutgers University. They were married in 2002. In 2003, they welcomed their first son, Tyler. In 2004, they moved to 109 Vernon Terrace in Westfield. In 2007, they welcomed their second son, Dylan. In 2011, they welcomed their daughter, Skylar, to the family.
Lillian is a sales associate at The Coach Store in the Westfield Downtown. Tyler is a student at Jefferson Elementary School. Dylan is a student at the Westfield YMCA Pre-School.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Matt Sontz has been a member of the Westfield Democratic Committee since 2005. He has volunteered as the Treasurer of the Westfield Democratic Committee for five of the last six years. He is currently the Secretary of the Westfield Democratic Committee. He was a candidate for the Westfield Town Council in 2007 and 2011. He has also been a volunteer on the Union County Construction Board of Appeals since 2007.
In 2010, he was a volunteer assistant coach for Tyler's Kindergarten T-Ball team, the Mud Cats. In 2011, Matt Sontz was a volunteer assistant coach for Tyler's First Grade Baseball team, the Scrappers.
In 2010, Matt Sontz circulated a petition to Restore the Crossing Guard at the Sycamore and Central Intersection. He obtained almost 100 signatures from the residents in the Sycamore Field (Manor Park) neighborhood. Although the Westfield Town Council repeatedly asserted that the Sycamore and Central Intersection was safe without a crossing guard and that it did not have the funds for a crossing guard, the Town Coucil admitted that it was a mistake to remove the crossing guard and restored the crossing guard within budget.
Also in 2010, Matt Sontz and his neighbors circulated a petition to Move the Central Avenue Pedestrian Crossing to a location that makes sense. Matt Sontz presented that petition to the town council in December, 2010. The debate on the Central Avenue Pedestrian Crossing continues.
Matt Sontz has been to and spoken at many Westfield Town Council meetings regarding issues such as:
Restoring the crossing guard at Park Street and Central Avenue
Restoring the crossing guard at Grove Street and Central Avenue
Moving the Central Avenue Pedestrian Crossing to a location that makes
sense
Ending the practice of the town council giving full time pensions to part-time
employees
Stopping the speeders that endanger our neighborhoods
Providing better neighborhood security
Repairing and maintaining our roads
Matt is looking forward to continuing to volunteer his time and energy towards improving Westfield as much as he can.
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