Tag: South Brunswick Township Council
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South Brunswick Democratic incumbents secure mayoral, council seats in general election; newcomers win school board seats
SOUTH BRUNSWICK – The Middlesex County Board of Elections have certified election results. Following successful re-election bids, South Brunswick Mayor Charles Carley and Councilman Ken Bierman are set to be sworn into their new terms in January. The two Democratic incumbents defeated their Republican challengers, Michael Havardansky in the mayor’s race and John J. Anthony…
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Carley projected to win re-election for South Brunswick mayor; newcomers lead school board race
South Brunswick races for mayor, Township Council and school board were all contested in the Nov. 8 general election. Mayoral Race As of Nov. 10, in the South Brunswick mayoral race, Democratic incumbent Mayor Charles Carley leads Republican challenger Michael Havardansky in the one, four-year term for mayor. Carley has received 8,593 votes and Havardansky…
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South Brunswick is financially committed to the expansion and renovation of the public library
The South Brunswick Township Council is financially committed to the expansion and renovation of the South Brunswick Public Library. With a unanimous vote, the Council approved a bond ordinance at a meeting on Oct. 25, which authorizes $3.01 million in bonds for the expansion and renovation of the public library at 110 Kingston Lane. The…
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South Brunswick adopts $64.6 million municipal budget with tax increase, maintains services
South Brunswick property owners will experience an increase in taxes with the Township Council’s adoption of a $64.6 million municipal budget that funds township operations in 2022. Deputy Mayor Joe Camarota, Councilwoman Jo Hochman, Councilwoman Ann Grover and Councilman Ken Bierman voted ‘yes’ to adopt the municipal budget at a Council meeting on Sept. 6.…
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South Brunswick will hold public hearing on the 2022 municipal budget in September
SOUTH BRUNSWICK – A public hearing will be held on the proposed South Brunswick 2022 municipal budget in September. The Township Council introduced the $62.8 million spending plan that will fund municipal operations at a Township Council meeting on July 26. A public hearing has been scheduled for Sept. 6. The 2022 budget is projected to…
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‘Cartolano Way’ honors military service of late WWII veteran in South Brunswick
SOUTH BRUNSWICK – Lawrence Cartolano “stepped up to the plate” when America entered into World War II. At 19, he registered to join the U.S. Army and quickly headed into active service. Cartolano served with the 784th Ordnance Light Maintenance Company of the 84th Infantry Division, which was nicknamed the “Railsplitters.” He received the rank…
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Additional state funds will address ‘unexpected costs’ for South Brunswick Public Library’s expansion project
SOUTH BRUNSWICK – Half a million allocated in the 2023 state budget will go towards the South Brunswick Public Library’s expansion and renovation project and will address “inflation and unexpected site work.” “The funding was made possible with the assistance of New Jersey Sen. Andrew Zwicker (D-16) after some discussions initiated by Bina Mehta [and…
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South Brunswick introduces 2022 municipal budget with tax rate increase
The South Brunswick Township Council introduced its 2022 municipal budget that is projected to have a 3.2-cent increase in the tax rate. The council introduced the $62.8 budget at a meeting on June 14. A public hearing for the budget is scheduled for 6 p.m. on July 26. According to township spokesperson Ron Schmalz, there…
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South Brunswick mayor likely to win Democratic primary; council races in North and South Brunswick uncontested
South Brunswick Township Mayor Charles Carley likely to win the Democratic primary. With 2,030 votes in the primary election on June 7, he has an overwhelming lead over Democratic primary challenger Arthur L. Robinson, who has received 481 votes. There are two write-in votes as of June 9. Carley, a civil engineer and 30-year resident,…