10/09/2026
Healthy minds. Stronger kids. A better future.
Mayor Matthew Moench joined Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. and a group of local leaders, educators, law enforcement officers, mental health professionals, and community advocates for an important roundtable discussion in Bridgewater focused on a growing concern: the mental health and well-being of our children.
The conversation addressed some of the serious challenges facing young people today, including social media pressures, cyberbullying, and the difficulties students face as they navigate their middle school years.
Congressman Kean also discussed his proposed Healthy Minds for a Better Future Act, legislation that would establish a federal Middle School Mental Health Task Force to identify ways to better support students, families, and schools.
For Mayor Moench, the conversation came back to a simple but important priority: making sure our children have the support, guidance, and resources they need to grow into healthy, confident adults.
The challenges facing today's students cannot be solved by schools or parents alone. Meaningful progress requires families, educators, community leaders, and public safety professionals working together, listening to one another, and keeping the needs of children at the center of the conversation.
Bridgewater Township thanks Congressman Kean for bringing this important discussion to our community, and all of the participants who shared their experiences, perspectives, and commitment to helping the next generation thrive.
Our children deserve every opportunity for a healthy and hopeful future.
