About

Scott Pleasants is currently serving as the first Poet Laureate in the 130 year history of the Township of Teaneck, New Jersey.  Originally from The Bronx, New York, he brings a distinctive voice shaped by his experience as a seasoned transportation executive and a United States Air Force veteran.  A published author, Pushcart Prize Nominee, 2024 Reflections on Nature Literary Contest Award winner and a produced playwright.  His words rhythmically tell the story of our journey. Scott is a long time community advocate who has been recognized on the local and state levels.  He offers his writings as poetic reflections of thought, uniquely transferring our shared experiences to words.