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East Brunswick landfill officials update residents about new projects By VASHTI HARRIS

Staff Writer

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Members of East Brunswick Elks Lodge 2370, consisting of Colleen Murphy, left to right, Jeannie Lebowsky, Andrea Evans and Mary Tarant, distributed food at the Aldersgate United Methodist Church’s Community Outreach Center on Ryders Lane in East Brunswick on March 28 for the Easter/Passover holiday. Produce worth $600, such as potatoes, carrots and onions, were provided to approximately 150 families throughout the week prior to Passover. Seniors at Halls Corner in East Brunswick were given ShopRite gift certificates to supplement their holiday meals as well. All funding was derived from the Elks Beacon grant.

East Brunswick mayor introduces $70.5M municipal budget for 2021 By VASHTI HARRIS Staff Writer

ith the ongoing coronavirus pandemic continuing to affect municipalities and state budgets nationwide, Mayor Brad Cohen introduced a $70.5 million municipal budget for taxpay-

ers in East Brunswick. “At my last State of the Township address, which I made a couple of months ago, I talked about the horrible year we endured with the pandemic and the economic recession or depression that it produced,” Cohen said. “My administration spent a good part of the year in fear of what would

happen in 2021 as we saw revenues dry up. I worried about the message that I would need to provide [regarding] the economic reality which we found ourselves and the difficult roadmap with the need to follow in order to see ourselves clear on what (Continued on page 14)

iscussing the latest upgrades and future projects, Middlesex County Utility Authority (MCUA) representatives brought residents up-to-date on the East Brunswick landfill. MCUA Executive Director Joseph Cryan, Middlesex County Landfill Engineer Robert Leslie and Landfill Solid Waste Division Manager Paul Clark spoke to about two dozens residents who attended the virtual presentation on March 30. “The landfill is divided into cells, not getting too technical, in terms of how we build and platform and so on. Think of it this way: cells are no different than say the Township of East Brunswick having six or seven different zip codes. You can imagine what a map of that might look like; that’s what cells are, particular areas of the landfill,” Cryan said. Starting off the presentation, a video was played showing drone camera shots of different parts of the landfill that was filmed in February, Cryan said. MCUA began landfill operations in 1980. The original Edgeboro Landfill dates back to the 1950s. The landfill site includes 315 acres of which 247 acres are dedicated to the landfill. There are hundreds of additional acres that are buffered in green space, according to information provided by officials. At the landfill there is an office, maintenance buildings and scale facilities where all incoming trucks are weighed and processed. Below is a 20-acre East Brunswick

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Piscataway councilwoman appointed to Armwood’s county seat

hanelle Scott McCullum was sworn into a seat on the Middlesex County Board of County Commissioners on April 21. She fills the seat left vacant after the sudden passing of Deputy Director Kenneth Armwood on March 29. A resident of Piscataway for more than 40 years, McCullum has served on the Piscataway Township Council since April 2013, when she was appointed to fill thenCouncilman Armwood’s seat when he left to join the Board of County Commissioners, according to information provided by the Middlesex County Office of Communication. McCullum was elected to the Piscataway Township Council in November 2013 and re-elected to four-year terms in 2016 and 2020. During her time on the Piscataway Township Council, McCullum served two terms as council president and championed issues pertaining to wellness and healthy living, including founding a free annual Walk for Your Health event in Piscataway’s Johnson Park, according to the statement. “On behalf of the entire Board of County Commissioners, I am pleased to welcome County Commissioner McCullum to the board,” Middlesex County Commissioner Director Ronald G. Rios said in the statement. “The loss of Deputy Director Armwood, a dedicated public servant and wonderful human, is a tragedy for all of us – both personally and professionally. Deputy Director Armwood left big shoes to fill, but I am certain that County Commissioner McCullum is up to the task. She joins the

Board of County Commissioners with her own impressive record of public service, and I look forward to working together on behalf of the people of Middlesex County.” “I am proud to join the Middlesex County Board of County Commissioners,” McCullum said in the statement. “I am especially honored to have the opportunity to carry on the work of Ken Armwood, a dear friend and colleague. He left a legacy of kindness that was elevated by his hard work and commitment to the people of our great county. I will continue that legacy even as I work to establish my own path as a county commissioner dedicated to improving the lives of every Middlesex County resident.” In addition to serving on the Piscataway Township Council for the past eight years, McCullum is a member of the Piscataway Municipal Alliance, a role in which she works closely with members of the community to educate citizens regarding the dangers of drug, alcohol, and tobacco abuse and misuse, according to the statement. She also serves on the Board of Trustees for Sterling Village, Piscataway Township’s independent apartment complex for senior citizens. A licensed registered pharmacist since 1991, McCullum began her pharmacy career as a staff pharmacist at Pathmark Pharmacy in the City of Newark. She has worked for Merck for more than 25 years, according to the statement. McCullum was educated in Piscataway’s public and private schools before earning her bachelor’s degree in pharmacy,

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Chanelle Scott McCullum, second from right, was sworn into a seat on the Middlesex County Board of County Commissioners on April 21 by Assemblywoman Nancy Pinkin, far right.

magna cum laude, from Howard University in Washington, D.C., and her doctorate in pharmacy from Shenandoah University in Winchester, Virginia, according to the statement. She is the daughter of Retired Lt. Richard Scott of the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office and Middlesex County Sheriff Mildred S. Scott, the first female sheriff in Middlesex County and the first African American sheriff in the State of New Jersey.

McCullum is only the second African American female to serve on the Middlesex County Board of County Commissioners, according to the statement. The first was her mother, who left the board to serve as Middlesex County Sheriff and was replaced as county commissioner by Armwood. The remaining year of Armwood’s term will be on the ballot for the Nov. 2 General Election.

CASA volunteers are a ‘constant for the child in a time of chaos’

pril is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, and CASA of Middlesex County is raising awareness of the need for more dedicated members of the community to step up and become CASA volunteers, and support abused and neglected children and their families. CASA volunteers, or Court Appointed Special Advocates, are everyday people from all walks of life who are recruited and specially trained to advocate for children in foster care and provide a consistent, reliable adult presence for them during a difficult time in their life. Last fiscal year, CASA of Middlesex County served 157 children, which equates to 45% of the 352 children in Middlesex County who were in foster care during that

time. This represents a 25% increase from the number of children served during the year prior. “We still have work to do,” said Stephanie Brown, executive director, in a prepared statement from CASA of Middlesex County. “We need your help to ensure that no child has to navigate the foster care system alone.” In particular, CASA is in great need of more male and bilingual Spanishspeaking volunteers. CASA volunteers are assigned to one child or sibling group to advocate for their best interests in court, in school and at home. They get to know the child and everyone involved in their life, such as their parents and other family members, foster parents, therapists, caseworkers and teach-

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ers, in order to develop a realistic picture of the child’s unique situation, according to the statement. They make recommendations to the judge overseeing the child’s case, with the goal of ensuring that the child is safe and the family has the resources, support and healthy relationships needed to heal. “CASA volunteers are a constant for the child in a time of chaos,” Brown said in the statement. “A child may have multiple social workers, attorneys, therapists and foster placements throughout the life of the case but we make every effort to ensure they have only one CASA volunteer, which can make all the difference for the child’s future.” A child in foster care may have faced

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physical, psychological and/or emotional trauma only to endure long periods of uncertainty in the system as they wait to go home or be adopted, according to the statement. But having a caring, consistent adult who listens, checks in and puts the child’s best interests first can change this story, according to the statement. Children with a CASA on average receive more services while in care, do better in school, spend less time in foster care, are more likely to be adopted, and are less likely to be bounced from home to home, according to the statement. To become a volunteer, visit casaofmiddlesexcounty.org, call 732-246-4449, or email info@casaofmiddlesexcounty.org. Real Estate.................................................... 13

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Monroe awarded grant for South Middlesex Industrial Park MONROE - Monroe Township will receive a $550,000 Pavement Preservation grant from the New Jersey Department of Transportation (DOT) for improvements to portions of South Middlesex Avenue and Fitzgerald Avenue located in the South Middlesex Industrial Park. “Monroe Township is one a few municipalities across the state to receive funds from this competitive grant. The council and I recognize that securing these grants plays a vital role in maintaining Township infrastructure and ensuring safe travel for

all who traverse our municipality,” Mayor Stephen Dalina said in a prepared statement. “I am thankful to the 14th Legislative District, including Senator [Linda] Greenstein and Assemblymen [Wayne] DeAngelo and [Dan] Benson for their hard work in support of Monroe Township.” The DOT reports receiving 41 applications requesting more than $45 million for the Fiscal Year 2021 program. Of the applications received, 33 grants were awarded representing 29 municipalities and two counties for a total of $30.1 million, ac-

cording to the statement. Of the 33 projects, 29 were pavement preservation awards totaling $20.8 million, according to the statement. “As chairman of the Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee, I can attest that Monroe Township is a deserving recipient of this critical funding from the state’s FY’21 program,” Benson said in the statement. “This state Transportation Trust Fund (TTF) grant to provide for pavement preservation for the South Middlesex Industrial Park roadway

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With local gardeners getting ready to start their spring plantings, the East Brunswick Public Library is opening its EB Grow seed library to the public. Housed at the library on Civic Center Drive, the goal of the seed library is to introduce residents to gardening, provide education on seed-saving, and encourage patrons to develop a passion for sustainability and hands-on learning. Gardeners can view and request one of the three curated garden packs online at www.ebpl.org/ebgrow. This collection includes easy-to-grow seeds that do well in New Jersey’s climate. Each pack has a different theme, including garden salads. In addition to the EB Grow seed library, the library circulates a special seeds starting kit through the EB Create lending kit program to its cardholders. The kit includes grow lights and heating mats to help jumpstart plants. Kits can be borrowed by library cardholders for two weeks. For more information about upcoming programs and events at the East Brunswick Public Library, visit www.ebpl.org.

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East Brunswick residents can turn the page on a winter spent mostly indoors by renting a plot at the township’s Community Garden, located adjacent to the municipal complex off Rues Lane. A limited number of 10-foot by 10-foot plots are now available for new gardeners on a first-come, first-served basis for $45 for the first season. The garden is open to township residents and people who work in East Brunswick. All gardeners are required to put in four hours of community garden service each

year by working with a committee and participating in work days, or paying $40 in lieu of service. Gardeners can select from a list of committees found on the registration form. For more information and to register for a plot, visit registration form. The garden’s website offers timely articles, tips and tricks for gardeners, a calendar of events and information on donating surplus produce. Gardeners have donated more than a ton of surplus produce in the last few years. Meetings and events during

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pril is World Autism Month, beginThe signs of autism, on average, presning with the observed World Au- ent themselves by age 2 or 3, however, tism Awareness Day on diagnosis can be dependent on April 2, officially declared by a variety of factors. According COUNTY the United Nations in 2008. to the Centers for Disease ConCORNER During this month, as they trol and Prevention (CDC), do all year, organizations work about 1 in 54 children has been to increase awareness and eduidentified with ASD, with the cate the public about autism, disorder being four times as including what autism is and likely in boys than in girls. how many children are diagThere are several governnosed each year. They also ment agencies that are perwork hard to increase accepforming research on ASD and tance of, and compassion for, are working toward identifying those with autism. the cause of autism. Research According to Autism has increased over the years, Speaks, an organization dediwith the CDC and a number cated to bettering the lives of of public and private organiPHOTO COURTESY OF those with autism and their MIDDLESEX COUNTY OFFICE OF zations working on providing COMMUNICATIONS research, education, and finanfamilies, “autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), cial support. Treatments for Ronald G. Rios, autism can be expensive and refers to a broad range of director of the conditions characterized by insurance may not cover all challenges with social skills, Middlesex County costs. repetitive behaviors, speech Fortunately, there are orgaBoard of and nonverbal communicaCommissioners nizations that provide grants tion.” and scholarships to families Because the disorder conwith children who have been sists of many subtypes, each individual ex- diagnosed with autism. Some of these perience with the disorder is different and organizations are Autism Cares Today, varied. (Continued on next page)

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National Autism Association Helping Hand Program, and United Healthcare Children’s Foundation. Each organization has guidelines regarding grant eligibility. There are numerous other regional and non-profit organizations that provide financial and educational assistance, while also organizing activities to raise awareness about autism and funds for research. One such organization is the Autism Society of America, the nation’s oldest leading autism organization, founded in 1965. The Autism Society of America holds events not only during the month of April, but throughout the entire year. These events help to raise funds for research and services, and to provide a resource database that helps families find available programs for their child. Additionally, the Autism Society has a list of ways you can get

involved in the autism community: https:// www.autism-society.org/get-involved/. Please show support during this awareness month and throughout the year. While financial donations are welcomed, simply showing compassion and awareness for people with autism is crucial and something we can all do. Additionally, we need to show support for the families, teachers, and healthcare workers who are working toward helping a child who has been diagnosed with autism have a full and happy life. In the spirit of Autism Acceptance Month, let us #CelebrateDifferences this April and all year round.

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Local biology major says ‘yes’ to NOAA summer program By MADELEINE MACCAR Correspondent

or as long as she can remember, Carlee Scott Dunn has loved marine biology. Fond memories of childhood trips to the beach are tinged with an awed fascination fueled by devouring book after book about the oceans that dominate the planet. And with the recent news that the Monroe Township resident has been offered an appointment to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Office of Education’s prestigious Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship Program, she hopes to translate that passion into action. “When I was little, I read all kinds of books about the ocean, anything I could get my hands on,” Dunn said. “It’s always been a big part of my life, for sure.” That enthusiasm stayed with her as she grew up. After Dunn graduated from Monroe Township Middle School in 2015, she attended The Marine Academy of Science and Technology in Sandy Hook, which offers students the opportunity to focus on

marine technology and science. She credits her parents’ support for allowing her to attend summer camps at The Wetlands Institute in Stone Harbor, where the southern New Jersey town’s proximity to the ocean provided an interactive education in preserving and protecting coastal ecosystems. And it was all the assurance she needed that she was on the right path. “That was all about salt marsh ecology and environmental science,” Dunn said. “You learn about all the different things that live there and the ways that all these things are connected, and that was it for me. I knew that was what I wanted to study when I was older. I just find it fascinating.” Dunn, currently a dean’s list biology major at The College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia, is among a fraction of applicants who will receive academic assistance through the program’s monetary award for the next two school years. She’ll also be pursuing an internship at one of NOAA’s nationwide facilities next summer for an immersive dive into oceanographic research, climate, marine biology and more. Though it’s still to be determined

where she’ll be working, Dunn is already thrilled that devoting herself to 10 weeks of full-time, hands-on work in a field she cares deeply about is on the horizon. “I’ll get to be involved in research projects another scientist is doing, which is really exciting,” she said. “Being able to do some meaningful research that has an impact on the world is really important to me. I can’t wait to make new connections and meet new people in this field.” Dunn said that applying for the NOAA program was an involved process. The application itself was lengthy: She was required to provide information about her grades, extracurricular activities, campus involvement and research experiences, as well as write a personal essay and procure letters of recommendation. And after a few months of waiting, she was blown away when she found out that she would be among the 2021-’23 Ernest F. Hollings scholars. “I saw the email and I saw the subject line and I was kind of afraid to look at it,” Dunn admitted. “And then I opened it and I was just shocked. I had to read it a couple of times — I couldn’t believe it!”

For Dunn, the opportunity gets her one step closer to her post-college dreams, giving her a new way to frame what her education has revealed to her as she endeavors to help others understand why what happens to the oceans profoundly affects life on land, and vice versa. “I rely a lot on fun facts,” she said with a laugh. “I try to focus on interesting things that people might not know to get them to see the ways that we’re connected. If you can convince people that what they do affects the oceans and what happens to the oceans affects them, it’s much easier to teach them that we’re not that removed from those consequences. We’re all a part of nature and we should care about it.” For now, she’s focusing on her studies — she’s minoring in marine science and considering adding environmental science policy to her academic resume — while advocating for the oceans she loves so much. “Ideally, I would love to have the kind of job that incorporates a little bit of research with interacting with the public and helping to teach people,” she said. “Teaching people is really important to me: They care about what they know about.”

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Engineering firm hired to design North Brunswick train station

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raveling from Middlesex County to MetLife Stadium and American Dream in East Rutherford, or to Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, or to Philadelphia’s 30th Street Station, or to Boston or Washington, D.C., will be possible in the future. The Middlesex County Improvement Authority (MCIA) voted to approve WSP USA Inc. as the consultant for the MCIA North Brunswick train station project on April 14, various transit and county officials announced during a virtual press conference on April 15. H. James Polos, the executive director of the MCIA, said WSP is “an invaluable world-class partner.” WSP is currently involved with New Jersey Transit and Amtrak on other projects, and worked on the first subway in New York City in 1870. State, county and local officials announced on Oct. 14, 2020, that NJ Transit had approved the release of a Request for Proposal for the design and engineering of a train station to be constructed on Main Street off Route 1 north in North Brunswick. Polos said the decision to hire for the $3.199 million Phase I and Phase II project was unanimous among MCIA members, as WSP was most consistent with the Request for Proposal in terms of project management plans, baseline schedule with monthly reports, and cost. The total project award is $3,199,272, which includes $2,907,272 (Phase 1 for $724,765 and Phase 2 for $2,182,507), plus $292,000 in allowances that are contingent upon the approval of the MCIA, according to information provided by county officials. Overall, the project will consist of four phases: conceptual engineering, preliminary engineering, final engineering, and finally construction assistance services.

Middlesex County, through the MCIA, will serve as project manager through an agreement with NJ Transit for the design and construction of the train station, which was announced on Oct. 30, 2019. This is the first time a county has been allowed to manage the construction of a crucial infrastructure project. WSP and five subconsultants were selected this week as the design and engineering partner, “a major leap forward for this project,” said Shanti Narra, Middlesex County commissioner, former North Brunswick councilwoman and current North Brunswick resident. “This is a critically needed transportation hub on the Northeast Corridor.” Polos said Phase I preliminary design and environmental review will take a few months. Phase II would take about 12 months. Thus, it will be at least 18 months until the project is at 30% completion, he said. Polos said after the design phase, officials can better determine an expected completion date for the project. Then, NJ Transit and Amtrak will work on new train schedules. “We want this project built sooner than later, but we are not going to sacrifice safety and quality,” Narra said. “This is a regional project and the interest has been enormous.” “We are going to do the best job we can to meet your expectations and hopefully exceed your expectations,” said Andy Paluri, principal in charge at WSP, and a longtime Middlesex County resident. “We are looking forward to moving forward quickly.” The train station/transit village project began 15 years ago as a means to offer relief to one of the state’s busiest rail lines, provide quicker commutes, reduce traffic along Route 1, relieve congestion at the New Brunswick and Jersey Avenue train stations, bring revenue and ratables to the area, add construction and permanent jobs, and provide an environmentally safe alter-

REGIONAL INTEREST native to driving. The former 212-acre Johnson & Johnson complex across from Commerce Boulevard on Route 1 in North Brunswick was converted to a transit-oriented development, which Narra said she had voted for, and is now part of Middlesex County’s Destination 2040 initiative as a future-forward growth strategy, she said. “Despite the challenges of the past year, the MCIA has continued to move this project forward,” Narra said. North Brunswick Mayor Francis “Mac” Womack had technical difficulties during the live press conference. Afterward, he said, “We thank Middlesex County, the MCIA, the New Jersey Department of Transportation (DOT) and NJ Transit for their continued partnership in this much-needed train station that will bring so many benefits to our municipality. North Brunswick looks forward to continuing to work with these partners, now joined by WSP USA, to move this project forward in a swift fashion.” Diane Gutierrez-Scaccetti, DOT commissioner, said New Jersey is “built on the fabric of its communities” and “we are a state of neighborhoods.” “We recognize who our customers are and we recognize the importance of serving them,” she said. She said the area surrounding the North Brunswick train station, which includes residential, retail, restaurants and a hotel, is a “new neighborhood” which makes for a safe place to live, work and play, and the train station will reflect the community it serves. Kevin Corbett, president and CEO of NJ Transit, said this rail line is the “lifeblood” between New York and Philadelphia. He noted other ongoing NJ Transit projects, such as the Raritan bridge replacement, improvements to the County Yard

operated by Delco on the North Brunswick-New Brunswick border, upgrades to the Perth Amboy station, new elevators and a renovated waiting room at the New Brunswick station, and increased stops at the Avenel station. “I hope the people of Middlesex are really seeing improvements to service,” he said. In regard to the North Brunswick train station, Michael O’Neill, project manager from WSP, said there will be many environmentally sensitive features, such as LED lighting, environmentally friendly cleaning supplies and eco-friendly materials. On Oct. 28, 2016, officials announced the receipt of $50 million from the state Transportation Trust Fund for the project. Middlesex County officials pledged $20 million to add a station stop at the former J&J site. Garden Homes Development, which has been developing the MainStreetNB project since 2006, began its vision for a transit village and associated train station in 2006. Currently, a Target, a Costco with a gas station, a drive-up Panera Bread, a Marriott and a Greene Turtle are on the property, along with condominium units. The second phase of the project was contingent upon the train station. When the project is completed, there will be 300,000 square feet of freestanding large retail establishments, 450,000 square feet of mixed use retail and commercial space, 50,000 square feet of freestanding commercial space, 195,000 square feet of office space, 1,875 residential units, and the hotel, for a total of 1.25 million square feet of development on the property. For more information about Main Street North Brunswick, visit www.ourtowncenter.info/ or www.mainstreetnb.com

pes prepared on a budget with items typically found in a food pantry. Chefs will be judged on creativity, budget and nutrition. There will be a “People’s Choice” vote as well by those watching. Furthermore donations can be dropped off at the MCFOODS facility at 28 Kennedy Blvd., East Brunswick, around the back of the building under the tent. Staff members are there weekdays from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. to receive donations. If an organization would like to conduct a food drive, arrangements can be made for staff to deliver containers and pick up donations.

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In addition, several food drives to benefit the food insecure in Middlesex County are planned over the next few months: • 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 15 at East Jersey Old Town Village, Johnson Park, 1050 River Road, Piscataway • East Brunswick High School’s second annual Battle of the Classes Food Drive: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 2, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 8, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 16 at Brunswick Square Mall, 755 Route 18, East Brunswick In addition, Dine Below the Line will be held at 6 p.m. June 6 via YouTube. Tune in live to watch local chefs showcase reci-

The Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce will hold the 75th annual Bernie Cohn Golf Classic from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. May 13. Tee time is 9 a.m. at the Banks Course, Forsgate Country Club, 375 Forsgate Dr., Monroe. Sign up at mcrcc.org or https://shotgunflat.wufoo.com/forms/z1qupopx0qkzr0t/

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leaf composting and wood grinding site, which is one of the host community benefits that the MCUA provides to East Brunswick residents, according to provided information. Approaching the landfill from the west and the Pine Ridge section of East Brunswick behind the landfill, there are two operating workplaces where an average of 1,700 tons of waste are disposed of on a daily basis. Continuing south toward Route 18, the western slope of the landfill, which was recently capped, can be seen. This 18-acre slope faces the Pine Ridge section of East Brunswick. The project was completed in the summer of 2020. Uncapped areas of the landfill, not currently in use, are covered by two feet of soil, according to the information provided. There is also a top ring of the new odor control system, and a material staging area for landfill gas system and curriculum projects, according to the information provided. “So, what do we do at the landfill? We provide disposal waste for 825,000 residents that live in Middlesex County, 25 different communities, 48,000 which are from the township (East Brunswick). We are not a 24/7 operation; we do get confused a little bit with the [MCUA] Sayreville facility, which is 24/7,” Cryan said. “We operate about 300 days a year … We work Monday through Friday and a halfday Saturday. We’re off on holidays … [and] we don’t work Sundays.” As mentioned in the video, Cryan said the landfill processes about 1,700 tons of trash a day, which comes out to about 3.4 million pounds of trash per year. That averages out to about 4.4 pounds of waste per day for each resident in Middlesex County. Oftentimes landfill officials, Cryan said, get asked by residents how they can help with sustainability. Simply, look at ways to reduce the amount of trash created because each bit makes a difference, he responded. Speaking about the landfill’s latest completed project, Clark said construction of the Final Sideslope Closure Project began in August 2019 to reduce odors onsite and was substantially completed in June 2020. “We met with area residents in January of 2019. We discussed, and based on numerous factors, we have made the decision to fast track a $10 million final cap project on the Edgeboro Road side,” Clark said. “We believe this would help curtail potential odors, and given the proximity to our neighbors we wanted to make this project a priority. The most important part of this project is that for the residents who live on Pine Ridge Drive, this closure means that the MCUA will never place waste in this area of the landfill.”

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Clark said the total area capped is approximately 18 acres – more specifically, a portion of cells one, five, six and nine along Edgeboro Road that is located on the western side of the landfill. For this project, Clark said a permanent cap was installed with 60 milliliters LLDPE liner, a geocomposite drain, 12-inch drainage sand, geotextile fabric and 6-inch topsoil. Responding to the odor complaints made by residents in 2019, Leslie said the landfill has investigated different technologies to help mitigate any odors that occur on the landfill. “Settling upon a vaporization-type system that was completed in the summer of 2019, each system consists of 3,000 linear feet or 4-inch diameter around the top and bottom of the landfill’s perimeter,” Leslie said. “The piping system is connected to six individual units … that contains product storage tanks, vaporizing system and blower. This [Department of Environmental Protection-] approved product reacts on a molecular level; any odor has a greatly reduced potential to travel offsite.” Leslie said daily inspections are performed on the site to verify compliance. The vaporizing product is manufactured by GSE technologies and is United States Environmental Protection Agency-approved. The safety data sheet can be found on the MCUA’s website. The construction and installation of this

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odor control system, Leslie said, cost approximately $2.8 million and is the first of its kind in the state. Since installing this odor system there has been a noticeable reduction in odor complaints. “When waste is deposited in the landfill, over time the organic portion of that waste begins to decompose. A byproduct of that anaerobic decomposition is rational gas. It’s important to collect landfill gas because it can be used as an energy source. It prevents fugitive emissions, and also to control odors on site,” Landfill Senior Environmental Engineer Chris Keller said. The landfill gas collection system, Keller said, consists of about 350 vertical wells and other collection devices, and a series of a network of collection piping, which extracts gas from the landfill. This gas is then conveyed via a pipeline to a cogeneration facility in Sayreville. At that facility it’s turned into electricity and that electricity is used to power their wastewater treatment. In 2019 and 2020, Keller said four landfill gas collection system improvement projects were constructed since the landfill’s June 2019 public meeting. Keller said the landfill gas collection system improvements included the installation of 105 vertical wells and 21,500 linear feet of collection piping, which cost approximately $5 million. For 2021-22, Keller said the landfill is planning two additional projects, which,

when completed, will result in the total replacement of the landfill’s gas collection system over the top 100-acre portion of the landfill. Keller said the total cost for both projects is $3 million and improvements will significantly reduce odor complaints. Additional capital improvement projects, Keller said, include temporary cover projects on the southeast and north slopes of the landfill cover, about 65 acres. Keller said each cover will consist of a geocomposite drain, LLDPE liner and wind defender ballast system. These temporary cover projects will primarily aid in preventing erosion onsite and help prevent fugitive emissions. Keller said the landfill also created a yearly on-call liner contract that gives them the ability to respond quickly to an area where they feel it may be necessary to provide temporary covering. “The tonnage at the landfill is actually down in the past year because we believe, obviously COVID-19. I really want to take a moment and thank our staff for their adjustments that so many have done whether it was half shifts, different times or it’s making sure the testing and the rest. I want to take a moment, publicly, to thank those folks as well for a job well done,” Cryan said. For information on the MCUA coordination with East Brunswick, visit www. mcua.com/about-us/ or call 732-721-3800.

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seemed like doom.” With that as a backdrop, Cohen said he is pleased to report that 2021 is not as gloomy as township officials feared and he is happy to introduce this year’s municipal budget for the township to review and adopt. Delivering his presentation on April 12 during the council meeting via video conference, Cohen said, “This year the total municipal budget is $70.5 million, with a property tax levy of $41.7 million. This represents a tax rate of 2.182, which is 0.8 of a penny increase over last year which was 2.175,” Cohen said. “For the average house that’s assessed at $100,000 in value, therefore at $400,000 since our assessment ratio is 24.8%. this represents a $7.75 cent increase in municipal taxes over 2020 per year with the average assessed home.” Highlights from this year’s budget, Cohen said, pertain to state aid. “I would like everybody to refer to my video on East Brunswick Township’s website explaining the history of property taxes because state aid really should only be referred to as energy taxes,” Cohen said. “These are revenues due to old townships for taxes that would have been due directly to the municipality for energy companies that use our land, services, right-of-aways and roads.” Cohen said this amounts to almost $4.2 million and has remained flat for over 10 years, because the state cannot statutorily

reduce that amount without the risk of losing the ability to collect those fees from the energy company, and that would result in the township being able to bill the energy company directly. The point of all of this, Cohen said, is that it’s not energy tax receipts, it is your money which means it’s the township’s money. “The other highlight is that we continue to get our host community benefit from the [Middlesex County] landfill that amounts to revenues of about $3.5 million,” Cohen said. “This budget will also call for the use of $3.2 million in surplus, which is a small amount considering the fact that this budget does not include the following expected revenues for this year.” Cohen said the township is expecting to get a little more than $4 million in money from the most recent federal COVID-19 relief package. There are many restrictions on the use of those funds. Thus, holding up the township’s ability to include that in the 2021 revenue. “For example, funds cannot be used for property tax relief, they cannot be used for pension costs, and they cannot be used for debt payments, and we may have even more restrictions,” Cohen said. “This year’s budget does not include expected pilot money from 39 Edgeboro. That doesn’t include expected pilot money from 110 Tices Lane. And this budget does not include any money that we’re going to be getting from the first CARES Act, reflective of expenses of the last few months of 2020.” Cohen said the other thing also high-

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YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND REQUIRED to serve upon ABE RAPPAPORT, ESQ., Attorney ID# 025321986, LAW OFFICE OF ABE RAPPAPORT, attorneys for plaintiff, whose address is 195 Route 46 West, Suite 6, Totowa, New Jersey, an answer to the Amended Complaint in Foreclosure filed in a Civil Action, in which U.S. BANK AS CUSTODIAN FOR BV TRUST 2015-1 is plaintiff, and CHUNYAN QIU et al. are defendants, pending in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Chancery Division, Middlesex County, under Docket No. F-6114-18 within thirty-five (35) days after the date of publication exclusive of such date. Judgment by default may be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint if you do not file a responsive pleading. You should file your Answer and Proof of Service in duplicate with the Clerk of the Superior Court of New Jersey, Hughes Justice Complex, P.O. Box 971, Trenton, New Jersey 08625, in accordance with the Rules of Civil Practice and Procedure. This action has been commenced and is pending to foreclose a tax certificate and recover possession of certain lands and premises, as follows: The tax certificate being foreclosed is dated October 31, 2014, Certificate number 14-00120 which was recorded in the Middlesex County Clerk's Office on January 7, 2015 in Mortgage Book 15865 at Page 406, et seq. The lands and premises affected by this action and for which possession is sought are commonly known as 17 Norton Road, East Brunswick, New Jersey and also known as Lot 9 in Block 604 as shown on the Tax Map of the Township of East Brunswick County of Middlesex and State of New Jersey. If you are unable to obtain an attorney, you may contact the Lawyer Referral Service of the County of your residence, or the County in which the action is pending, by calling (732) 8250053, or, if there is none in either County, the Lawyer Referral Service of an adjacent County. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may communicate with the Legal Services Office of the County of your residence, or the County in which the action is pending, by calling (732) 825-0053, or the Legal Services of New Jersey statewide toll free hotline at 1-888-LSNJ-Law (1-888-576-5529). A directory of the addresses of each deputy clerk of the Superior Court is available in the Civil Division Management Office in the county in which this action is venued and online at http://www.judiciary.state.nj.us/prose/10153_deptyclerklawref.pdf. YOU, CHUNYAN QIU and MR. QIU HUSBAND OF CHUNYAN QIU, are made a party defendant to this foreclosure action because you are the record owner of the property that is the subject of this action and by virtue of any lien, claim or interest YOU may have in, to or against the Premises because of the above. MICHELLE M. SMITH Clerk of the Superior Court East Brunswick Sentinel 4/21/2021 Fee: $49.35 Affidavit: $20.00

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lighted in his State of the Township address was that the township carries a debt ratio of 0.56%, which is the net debt as a percentage of the three-year average of property values which is an unbelievably low level of debt to be carrying. “Residents are reminded that municipal tax accounts for 19% of the total tax bill as the final bill must reflect school, county and fire district taxes as well. State law requires the municipal government to collect these levies, as well as our own,” Cohen said. “Your packet will also include budgets for the five utilities that the township runs. These are the water, sewer, pool, parking and police range utilities.” While there were challenges this year in the pool and parking utility due to the pandemic and the lockdown, Cohen said these utilities all remain self-liquidating and have not affected the general municipal budget. “The council and public are free to review this budget and are encouraged to do so. Compared to many other towns and despite our fears, we have entered into 2021 in a surprisingly good position,” Cohen said. “The final analysis attributes to five main facts: one, there was an increase in total taxable property valuation, essentially, the pie was made bigger by increasing new properties that came on board to our tax rolls. This trend is expected to continue as new properties come out of the redevelopment process already underway.” Cohen said second, the township refinanced its debt at historically low rates. The township also moved from short-term bond anticipation notes to longer term bonds, plus insurance stable debt payments, which allows for longer term strategic planning.

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Third, Cohen said the township collected its CARES Act money, which was approximately $1.8 million for COVID19-related expenses in 2020. “While we’ve not fired or furloughed any employees during the pandemic, we did not refill positions vacated by those who retired or chose to leave in 2020,” Cohen said. “So we did have savings in some of our personnel costs. “Finally, and probably most importantly, we maintain a 98.36% property tax collection ratio through 2020,” he said. In the end, Cohen said it has been a complete team effort to get the township to this point and they will continue this open and transparent process and hope to remain on good solid sound economic footings. “I’d like to thank Angel Albanese, the township chief financial officer, and our entire finance department, Joseph Criscuolo our township business administrator, the staff, the entire staff of the township who worked extremely hard to this challenging pandemic, our Township Council, and most importantly the residents of the Township of East Brunswick,” Cohen said. “In the end, it is our role as leaders to provide the highest level of service our residents deserve in a financially sound manner. I believe that this 2021 budget does exactly what we have been charged to do.” A budget hearing and final reading for the budget resolution is scheduled for May 10, according to information provided by the township. For more information, visit www.eastbrunswick.org/Archive.aspx?AMID=39. Contact Vashti Harris at vharris@newspapermediagroup.com.

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NM-00454669

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