Tag: Mayor Brad Cohen
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East Brunswick Arts Coalition officially launched
EAST BRUNSWICK–Striving to further expand art and cultural opportunities for residents, Mayor Brad Cohen has announced the formation of the East Brunswick Arts Coalition. The coalition is a new nonprofit group created to promote art and culture in the township, according to a prepared statement from the East Brunswick Department of Recreation, Parks and Community Services. Chartered…
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Mayor’s address focuses on redevelopment goals for East Brunswick
EAST BRUNSWICK–Highlighting last year’s milestones, Mayor Brad Cohen vocalized East Brunswick’s goals for this year. “I am excited about 2019 and expect that this will be the year that we begin to see demonstrative evidence of positive change regarding redevelopment. This is the result of the groundwork, which is not so exciting, but important, nonetheless,”…
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East Brunswick redevelopment agency holds session for ‘2020 Vision’
EAST BRUNSWICK–Striving to attract redevelopers to Route 18, the East Brunswick Redevelopment Agency served as the host to an information session for its “2020 Vision” project. The East Brunswick Redevelopment Agency has issued Request of Proposals (RFP) for the purpose of seeking qualified redevelopers to redevelop two areas located on Route 18, Area 2A that …
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There is a big difference between development and redevelopment
With talk of development filling the airwaves, newspapers and social media outlets, I feel the need to make a public comment. Much of what I read and hear is based on misinformation, rumor and incorrect facts. With an election in the fall, there are those who seek to capitalize on public confusion to create division…
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Governor, mayor take part in East Brunswick 5K to benefit veterans
PHOTOS COURTESY OF JT SERRAO Gov. Phil Murphy and Mayor Brad Cohen took part in VFW Post 133’s annual 5K Run/Walk in East Brunswick on July 15.
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Disability Allies opens inclusion center in East Brunswick
EAST BRUNSWICK – In a bid to create a place of fellowship for people with and without special needs, Disability Allies has opened its first Young Adult Community Inclusion Center in the Village Green shopping center, which is located at 415 Route 18, East Brunswick. Disability Allies Inc. was founded in 2015 and is a…
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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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East Brunswick streets gets new speed limits
EAST BRUNSWICK–Speed limits on Church Lane, Fresh Ponds Road and Riva Avenue will be reduced. Mayor Brad Cohen said over the past year he has received many calls and letters from residents regarding the safety of the aforementioned roads, according to information provided in a prepared statement. “Most of the issues are in regards to…
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East Brunswick seeks volunteers for beautification committee
EAST BRUNSWICK–Striving to create a cleaner community, Mayor Brad Cohen is seeking volunteers for the newly formed East Brunswick Beautification Committee. “I have spent a large part of the past few months going to the public in order to discuss redevelopment plans for the township,” Cohen said in a prepared statement. “It has been very humbling…