- NJ
- Middlesex County
- 2/7/24
- 02/08/2024
- 90 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting, the New Brunswick City Council approved a right of way for the University Hospital and Property Corporation and unanimously supported ordinances for the addition of a street, apartment, and street to city traffic laws. Councilman John Anderson was sworn in as Council Vice President for 2023-2024. The meeting also delved into a heated discussion on the management salary ordinance, with public concerns about transparency and salary ranges. A comprehensive presentation on Baker Park’s potential renovations was given, covering enhancements and inviting public input. Concerns were voiced about the preservation of trees and the inclusion of a soccer field. The council debated the effectiveness of Code Blue funding and the expansion of the high school gym. Discussions on the city’s climate action plan, drug prevention efforts, and homelessness outreach programs were also highlighted. A local resident criticized the police department’s conduct, and Councilmember Suzanne M. Sicora Ludwig supported voting rights for 16 and 17-year-olds in Board of Education elections.
- NJ
- Middlesex County
- 12/28/23
- 12/28/2023
- 14 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent New Brunswick City Council meeting, attention was given to the city’s water treatment plant expansion and the rejection of current bids due to excessive costs. The lowest bid received was nearly 50% higher than expected, prompting a strategic re-evaluation of the project’s approach. The council plans to divide the work into smaller segments in hopes of attracting more competitive bids. The expansion aims to double the capacity of the membrane cells at the facility, transitioning from low pressure to high-pressure membranes.
- NJ
- Middlesex County
- 11/15/23
- 102 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: During the recent New Brunswick City Council meeting, topics of significant importance were discussed including the establishment of a Cannabis Advisory Committee, the redevelopment plan for the Abundant Life Church area with a focus on affordable housing, a nurses’ strike at Robert Wood Johnson Hospital, and the agreement with Franklin for water supply rates.