Tag: East Brunswick Township Council
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East Brunswick council approves resolution for tree planting services
EAST BRUNSWICK–The Township Council approved a resolution awarding Louis Barbato Landscaping a contract to provide tree planting services for East Brunswick. On Aug. 21, the township received three bids for the project, with Louis Barbato Landscaping submitting the lowest bid per species of tree, according to the council agenda. The council approved the resolution to award…
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East Brunswick plans to rename community theater
EAST BRUNSWICK–The East Brunswick Community Arts Center Theater may be renamed the Elliot Taubenslag Theater. Taubenslag spent more than 50 years coaching, educating, mentoring, supporting and bringing joy to the lives of children and young adults throughout East Brunswick, according to the council agenda. He was the founder of the East Brunswick Children’s Summer Theater,…
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East Brunswick municipal budget remains flat for 2018
EAST BRUNSWICK — With a unanimous vote, the members of the East Brunswick Township Council adopted a $67.24 million budget to fund the operation of the municipality during 2018. “I am pleased to report that on the council’s budget sessions, conversations with the public and major efforts by my administrative staff, the 2018 municipal property…
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FOR THE RECORD
In East Brunswick, three four-year terms on the Township Council will be on the ballot in November. The terms currently held by council members Camille Ferraro Clark, James Wendell and Michael Hughes will end in December. Hughes is not seeking re-election. Clark, Curt Philipczak and Thomas Szaro are the Republican candidates. Wendell, Kevin McEvoy and…
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Pinkin appointed chair of Assembly environment, health and public safety committees
Assemblywoman Nancy J. Pinkin was appointed to chair the Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee. The appointment was made by Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin on Jan. 9. Pinkin, a Democrat, will work on legislation that includes a wide variety of environmental issues ranging from managing waterways; protecting natural resources including the Barnegat Bay, the Pinelands,…
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East Brunswick residents aim to rename road
EAST BRUNSWICK Shining a local spotlight on the infamous history of Judge Jacob Van Wickle, residents voiced their support to have Van Wickle Road renamed. Unitarian Universalist Congregation Rev. Karen Johnston said that over the summer she had familiarized herself with Jacob Van Wickle’s notorious history. “Jacob Van Wickle, a Middlesex County judge and resident…
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Councilman’s party switch gives Democrats control of East Brunswick
EAST BRUNSWICK – East Brunswick Township Council Vice President James Wendell, the 2016 Republican candidate for mayor and a lifelong member of the GOP, has joined the Democratic Party. Wendell’s decision to switch parties gives the Democrats control of both the mayor’s office and the majority on the council. “After long consideration, I have determined…
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Middlesex County candidates file for June 6 primary
The following candidates have filed petitions to run in the primary election on June 6: Jamesburg Borough Council: two three-year terms – uncontested race between Democrat incumbents Coleen Rutsky and Daria Ludas. Milltown Borough Council: two three-year terms – uncontested race between Democrats Phil Zambrana and Trina Jensen Mehr and Republicans Stacy D. Sullivan and incumbent Ronald Dixon.…
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Local shopping program would benefit residents, businesses
By VASHTI HARRIS Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — Sworn in and ready for business, the newly assembled Township Council is starting the year off by trying to get the Shop East Brunswick program off the ground. Recently appointed Mayor Brad Cohen began his term by inviting a company called FinCredit Inc. to discuss its rewards program designed to help…