Tag: Mayor Brad Cohen
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East Brunswick police chief discusses race and law enforcement during virtual town hall
EAST BRUNSWICK–In response to the death of George Floyd and the ongoing nationwide protests, the East Brunswick Human Relations Council (EBHRC) held a virtual East Brunswick Police Department (EBPD) Town Hall. Floyd was an unarmed African American man who died after Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin knelt on the back of his neck for almost…
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Lost Souls Public Memorial Project holds virtual recitation of slaves’ names; connection made to modern-day issues of racism
EAST BRUNSWICK–More than 200 years ago, Middlesex County Judge Jacob Van Wickle used his political power to steal and sell nearly 200 African Americans into slavery. To honor those who were enslaved, the Lost Souls Public Memorial Project held its third annual Recitation of Names event to continue honoring Van Wickle’s victims. Founded in 2017,…
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East Brunswick songwriter performs online concert to benefit mayor’s COVID-19 charity fund
Singer/songwriter Kathleen Elle of East Brunswick performed an online concert to benefit East Brunswick Mayor Brad Cohen’s Charity Fund in support of COVID-19 efforts on April 23 via Facebook Live @KathleenE11e and Instagram Live via @Kathleen_E11e. Donations can be made at www.mayorcohenscharityfund.com
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East Brunswick mayor confirms 326 residents test positive for COVID-19
EAST BRUNSWICK–Reaching one month since the state’s shelter-in place restrictions were issued, Mayor Brad Cohen updated residents on the impact COVID-19 has had on the Township of East Brunswick. As of April 20, Cohen said the township has had 326 confirmed positive cases of the novel coronavirus. “As you know, this does not reflect actual…
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East Brunswick mayor addresses how coronavirus will affect municipal budget
EAST BRUNSWICK–Due to the COVID-19 crisis, Mayor Brad Cohen explained how the pandemic has and will affect the township’s 2020 municipal budget. “Given the pandemic we’re experiencing, the township and the public should know that this budget introduction is subject to change. We have not been informed from the State of New Jersey regarding any…
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East Brunswick pushes for business as usual despite COVID-19
EAST BRUNSWICK–East Brunswick Township, as well as all of America, has had to alter daily life due to COVID-19. “I’m sure there is going to be a general work slowdown for everybody across the state.” Mayor Brad Cohen said. East Brunswick had many projects already in motion, such as the 110 Tices Lane Project. “We…
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East Brunswick mayor declares October Hadassah month
EAST BRUNSWICK–Honoring its more than 45 years of community outreach and service, Mayor Brad Cohen has proclaimed the month of October “Hadassah Month” in East Brunswick. The East Brunswick chapter of Hadassah is part of the Hadassah Zionist fundraising organization for Israel, with more than 330,000 members, supporters and associates in the United States, according…
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Bond ordinance gives East Brunswick leverage in purchasing property along Route 18
EAST BRUNSWICK–Establishing financial support for the East Brunswick Redevelopment Agency, the Township Council adopted a $15 million bond ordinance to purchase property known as Area 3a. The ordinance pertains to the shopping center where Gap, The Wiz, Office Depot, Mattress Cowboy and the Gabowitz TV & Appliance once stood on Route 18 south near the…
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Judge bans East Brunswick mayor from meetings relating to mixed-use development application
EAST BRUNSWICK–Superior Court Thomas McCloskey ruled that East Brunswick Mayor Brad Cohen will not be allowed to attend any of the East Brunswick Planning Board hearings on HD Summerhill LLC’S proposed mixed-use development plan. HD Summerhill filed a lawsuit on Oct. 30, 2018, asking that the township not be allowed to act upon adopted Ordinance…