Scotch Plains activist believes key to lower taxes is merger with Fanwood

This article by Ryan Hutchins originally appeared in the Star Ledger. To read the full article, click here 

Fred Lange, a grandfather and amateur magician, was just enjoying his retirement.

Really. The Scotch Plains man, who’s pushing 80 but could pass for a lot younger, was living out his days with his wife, Doris, and paying no mind to local politics.