MORRISTOWN -- Despite months of protests seeking town hall meetings with the congressman, U.S. Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen still won't commit to a town hall meeting in his district.

A screenshot of U.S. Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen's planned breakfast for members of the Morris County Chamber of Commerce on May 12.

But apparently he doesn't have the same problem meeting with local business leaders who are willing to shell out at least $55 to the local chamber of commerce.

The Morris County Chamber of Commerce announced online the congressman would be willing to meet on May 12 at the Wyndham Hamilton Park hotel in Florham Park for "an informative and interactive dialogue" over breakfast.

MCCC members must pay $55, while non-members will be charged $75.

Meanwhile, constituents such as members of NJ 11th for Change and BlueWaveNJ were only able to meet with the congressman by driving down to his Washington D.C. office.

The groups have criticized Frelinghuysen (R-11 Dist.) over his support of the repeal of the Affordable Care Act, his recent votes in line with President Donald Trump's agenda and his refusal to attend a town hall meeting in his district.

In February, NJ 11th for Change members hand delivered more than 2,300 petitions to the congressman's office.

They've also repeatedly brought Frelinghuysen and his office staff baked goods during their weekly protests.

Frelinhuysen has been dodging their requests for an in-person town hall for months. Instead he's held town halls over the phone, and, most recently, agreed to meet with about three dozen constituents so long as they traveled 200 miles on a Wednesday.

Meanwhile, U.S. Rep. Leonard Lance (R-7th Dist.) has weathered two contentious in-person town hall meetings, and held a third on Wednesday.

The group, however, did praise Frelinghuysen last month when he rejected the Republican-backed Affordable Health Care Act.

Frelinghuysen released the following statement Thursday morning:

"I represent over 700,000 people across the 54 communities in four counties of the 11th district. To keep current on their views, beliefs and concerns and solutions, I listen to constituents at community events, civic get-togethers, social gatherings, business meetings, veterans engagements, a wide array of breakfasts, lunches and dinners and formal and informal meetings in my offices. I will continue to do so."

The platinum sponsor for the May 12 MCCC event is United Airlines, which is having its own public perception problems.

Justin Zaremba may be reached at jzaremba@njadvancemedia.com. Follow him on Twitter @JustinZarembaNJ. Find NJ.com on Facebook.