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Charlie Craddendall, editor of New Brunswick Today, identified himself and said he was recording the meeting. He asked what role the executive search consultant would be hired to fill. A county staff member replied: “this is an added channel for our recruitment process… this would only be for non civil service titles and only used if we can't find a qualified candidate through our local channels.”

On the lease amendment for 26 Kennedy Boulevard — a building Craddendall identified as housing the Board of Elections and the County Clerk’s Elections Division — staff described the item as “a routine amendment for capital problems” and later clarified it updates responsibilities for capital work; the staff reply included a specific note that the change revised installation responsibilities for a fire detection system.

Craddendall also suggested the county add clear signage at 26 Kennedy Boulevard and improve public transportation access to county buildings. Staff and the presiding commissioner engaged briefly but did not commit to a specific signage or transit plan during the public comment period. A county official responded that additional parking had recently been added at the Cancer Institute and that they were not aware of plans for structured parking in Downtown New Brunswick.

Separately, Craddendall raised a request for meeting recordings. He said county clerks initially provided some recordings but later sought payment. Clerk-of-the-board staff present said recordings must be reviewed to remove any closed‑session material before public release and that the county had previously asked the requester to pay for redaction time. The transcript records a change in position: county staff said the requester would not be billed for redaction and that the county would undertake review and provide the redacted public portions in due course, though no calendar date was given.

The exchange did not produce votes; it resulted in staff statements explaining the scope of the executive search consultant’s intended use, the substance of the lease amendment (capital work including a fire detection system), and that the county will perform redaction of recordings without charging the requester.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Middlesex County Commissioners Meeting - 4/17/2025","oneSentenceSummary","A New Brunswick Today reporter asked county officials about agenda item 25‑501 (executive search consulting services) and item 25‑524 (a lease amendment for 26 Kennedy Blvd.); staff said the consultant would be used only for non–civil-service roles when local recruitment fails and that the lease amendment covers capital work including a fire detection system.","taxTitle","Middlesex County, New Jersey","taxId",3540,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6573005,"Commissioners adopt consent agenda including resolutions 25‑501 through 25‑567",42,1184000,1226000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3124803-bdecd9e578bae60ebf5d410dc13c23f8&start=1184&end=1226","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3124803-bdecd9e578bae60ebf5d410dc13c23f8/thumbnail_1184000.jpg","/articles/6573005/Middlesex-County/New-Jersey/Commissioners-adopt-consent-agenda-including-resolutions-25501-through-25567","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6573005-0a97688858fd6d98c756821d313afc40/orig.mp4?Expires=1771023158&Signature=RBM1wxZpXwWdY4sOCrEURST04KBDEzpTj2awHJXtyRl6Oyeizm3gQByPC2~7JXaHB7SYpqjgOwxbDwyhfkrWiXlVysZ9XTylRqYbzQTgO9Fd92h45FELmHcCTNVufaCFcc-UYA6ourpKAupjAcDyPwtiN-4F5q70Tgi4oEppdqppNC1OBr80s9CJ0HJpivAtEcxJS4rT9L-oXyeFAqZXjNyQe492pCMK5yutWzW6vKRJ0ZhNS-UaGF2MpK8xmuoKAJmfvdgLtY3~nxze6sbBWSIfY1fLBokZ3qCSKh6L5c0UDTSKz-VcGNKfs914JyMeCwu6Vkqwn-fW2Zu33bwPyA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Middlesex County commissioners voted to adopt a consent agenda that the meeting materials listed as resolutions 25‑501 through 25‑567.

During the meeting the director moved to adopt “the consent agenda consisting of resolution numbers 25‑501 through resolution 25‑567.” A portion of the motion referenced excluding a specific resolution during part of the process; the transcript records the motion and that the motion carried. The transcript does not include individual roll-call vote tallies for each listed resolution.

The meeting record also shows commissioners approved routine business items separately: a motion to accept correspondence and a motion to approve minutes from prior meetings. Those motions were called and recorded as carried during the meeting.

The county agenda and meeting packet list the resolutions by number; the transcript does not provide the text or detailed discussion of each resolution. Where the meeting did not state additional details for individual resolutions, those items are recorded here as \"not specified\".

Votes at a glance
- Consent agenda: resolutions 25‑501 through 25‑567 — outcome: approved (details for individual resolutions not specified in transcript).
- Acceptance of correspondence — outcome: approved.
- Approval of minutes (regular meetings on 03/20/2025 and 04/03/2025) — outcome: approved.

The adoption of the consent agenda and related routine votes concluded without extended debate and the meeting moved on to public comments and departmental reports.","Middlesex County commissioners voted to adopt the consent agenda covering resolutions numbered 25‑501 through 25‑567. The meeting record shows routine votes to accept correspondence and approve minutes; details for individual resolutions were not discussed on the public record.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6573009,"Middlesex County names Kristin Johnson its Teacher of the Year",322,71000,393000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3124803-bdecd9e578bae60ebf5d410dc13c23f8&start=71&end=393","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3124803-bdecd9e578bae60ebf5d410dc13c23f8/thumbnail_71000.jpg","/articles/6573009/Middlesex-County/New-Jersey/Middlesex-County-names-Kristin-Johnson-its-Teacher-of-the-Year","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6573009-cf07c0bc7e72859cb52fe2f85ff70976/orig.mp4?Expires=1771023158&Signature=e8C7HeHznkDCmBJjBLDNrcA2lrwo34wA~bDAk7NjYTRC5Jyyy9NrrOBXlBR8Y1HBhXzAkoNuTspafpTLgYcUi8LcaFqQCKbi7XC1rxr43IdpqA6n827KtIgoicjthw-mu~A~-DkiCS~7U0WH9hQAVHKjS8iZmck5rNStVpct-t3duOfQgkYyPdkWXb2uKvWk9p16cd9KT3i-RXk2Awie6~EpO4hIpgXa0MOzn4TW1otAlHUlHRr7K7LlJmavH7JealY-ZiWs-peR6z1icHH6AmS6Wy7kxmLQuh25vinpz0zhCaKHdHtshgfD6RHLzABgHSluBRPDa6Lh8ySLT4S6qA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Middlesex County commissioners honored Kristin Johnson as the county’s Teacher of the Year during their public meeting, presenting the award and recognizing her classroom and extracurricular work.

Commissioner McCullough presented the award, saying he was “honored, this evening to present to you the Teacher of the Year for Middlesex County. Miss Kristin Johnson.” The resolution formally recognizing Johnson was adopted with no recorded opposition.

Johnson, identified in the presentation as a social studies teacher at Carteret Middle School, has taught ancient history for 12 years and holds a bachelor’s degree in history and a master’s degree in social studies from Rutgers University. The presenter highlighted Johnson’s leadership in school programs, including advising Positive Behavioral Support, coaching varsity track, and leading student clubs. The presentation also noted her athletic background and that she graduated Magna Cum Laude.

In remarks after receiving the award, Johnson thanked the commissioners and county for the recognition and described the motivation for her career: “I got into education because I experienced the effects of bullying in my K–12 educational experience… My job as an educator is to help my students practice empathy.” She said she seeks to prepare students to be “composed and compassionate leaders of the future.”

The recognition was presented as a ceremonial item early in the meeting; the county’s public materials and presenters framed the award as part of broader support for education and county–school collaboration.

The meeting proceeded to routine business after the presentation.","At a public meeting, Middlesex County commissioners honored Kristin Johnson, a social studies teacher at Carteret Middle School, citing 12 years of classroom work, leadership roles and community engagement; Johnson thanked county support and emphasized empathy and restorative practices in her teaching.","actionData","errors"]

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Public asks questions on executive search contracting, 26 Kennedy Blvd. lease amendment and access to meeting videos

Commissioners adopt consent agenda including resolutions 25‑501 through 25‑567

Middlesex County names Kristin Johnson its Teacher of the Year