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Bradeville asked what legal services the firm would provide and whether there was a point person. Director Rios responded: \"This is a renewal of a contract. We've had them on contract for a number of years now. The lead person that I've worked with is Dave Lansky. And for the most part, we've been having him handle condemnation matters. But remember, under contract, we can really assign any kind of matter, but primarily with the Exelius Foundation.\" (Transcript wording retained; the transcript did not specify precise case names beyond this reference.)

Bradeville said he had a negative experience with the lead attorney in a separate role. He told the board he believed the lawyer had acted to exclude him from a Middlesex County Democratic Organization convention and urged the commissioners to reject the contract renewal. When asked if the board would table the item, Bradeville said a commissioner responded that they would not table it.

Following public comment, the board moved to adopt a consent agenda. County counsel read the consent motion listing resolution numbers from 25-5-68 through 25-6-10, excluding 25-5-81; a roll call vote was taken and the chair declared the motion carried. The transcript does not record a complete vote tally for each named commissioner in the excerpt; the clerk indicated the roll call was recorded and the correspondence and resolutions will be kept on file in the clerk's office.

Bradeville also asked about county meeting videos and whether a list exists of local CERT teams and which municipalities have them. County staff said the meeting videos would be available on thumb drives at the beginning of the following week, that there are about 12–13 CERT teams in the county, and that OEM staff can provide a list and assistance to towns seeking to establish CERT programs. Bradeville raised concerns about transportation access to county facilities on Kennedy Boulevard; county staff said they are looking at expanding programs and services to improve access in that area.

No formal vote specific to the questioned legal contract was recorded separately in the excerpt; the contract renewal appeared to be part of the consent agenda adopted by the board.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Middlesex County Commissioners Meeting - 5/1/2025","oneSentenceSummary","Charlie Bradeville, editor of New Brunswick Today, questioned the renewal of a county legal-services contract; county staff said the item is a renewal and named the lead attorney; the board adopted the consent agenda listing numerous resolutions by number.","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},6572621,"Middlesex County reports 70% recycling rate for 2022; announces public events and trainings",162,703000,865000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3179955-d9d69cfdb3fdbb7e40c75398c939ba83&start=703&end=865","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3179955-d9d69cfdb3fdbb7e40c75398c939ba83/thumbnail_703000.jpg","/articles/6572621/Middlesex-County/New-Jersey/Middlesex-County-reports-70-recycling-rate-for-2022-announces-public-events-and-trainings","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6572621-95e2236639d067039e4d71553633d783/orig.mp4?Expires=1770668731&Signature=Ch4Nd8L1oh-CSIVMz9ag3SY1JGVmN94iJHN6uYGO9WiJee7oJ9neAArx2Q6kB42AnMYjeAVlf8~DAsVaoBFFMYsfMsGqyLpfUKwHnsdPiiMSX5H8mCurego39~i1-s~tAmqdulAqZQuZe~iGMjtZaqvq0asAZxSR6jgEHey0Z1gPOC7kipYDs6WA1-voSDC~B2osU4BCCriSboDfqr2HA~~cWGQUhhSGz9hEDz2k7ilCNh7fRagN5JTMpIsK2YWjOOYPOJa2FK~I0g8pD6xF7qgxD-IVLnpPW~QJuKnd46MPFmkpX~4AN9bllmn6Q1bCo0aDUYqQHyP88alBJGM9rg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Deputy Director Narra told the Board of County Commissioners that Middlesex County’s 2022 total recycling rate was 70%, the highest total recycling rate in the state.

Narra said the county also met the state’s municipal solid waste recycling goal of 50% for the first time and credited residents, businesses, institutions and municipal recycling coordinators for the results.

The division announced several upcoming events: a paper-shred program on Saturday, May 3, at Babbage Park in North Brunswick from 9 a.m. to noon; a free women’s cancer screening event on May 3 at the county clinic, 11 Kennedy Boulevard, East Brunswick, running 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., offering breast, cervical and colon cancer screening plus HIV tests and basic health measures; and a parks-and-recreation fundraising softball tournament on May 10 at Warren Park in Woodbridge benefiting pancreatic cancer research at the Rutgers Cancer Institute.

Narra also highlighted a recent Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training hosted at the county Fire Academy. He and other officials praised Eric Martin, training director, and OEM Director Jack Kramer for organizing a multi-jurisdictional CERT event that included municipal and regional volunteers. \"It was a packed room,\" Narra said, and he encouraged residents to consider joining local CERT teams.

Commissioner Charlie Kenny and others also praised county planning and engineering staff for presenting at a recent transportation conference and for road-safety work. The county said it is reviewing options to expand transportation access around Kennedy Boulevard and other county service locations.

Officials asked residents to consult the county website for recycling guidance, tax appeal forms and event details.","Deputy Director Narra told the board Middlesex County's 2022 total recycling rate was 70%, the highest in New Jersey; county announced a paper-shredding event, a free women’s cancer screening, CERT training and other upcoming parks and volunteer events.",{"_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},6572626,"Middlesex County recognizes First Presbyterian Church of Woodbridge on 350th anniversary",277,68000,345000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3179955-d9d69cfdb3fdbb7e40c75398c939ba83&start=68&end=345","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3179955-d9d69cfdb3fdbb7e40c75398c939ba83/thumbnail_68000.jpg","/articles/6572626/Middlesex-County/New-Jersey/Middlesex-County-recognizes-First-Presbyterian-Church-of-Woodbridge-on-350th-anniversary","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6572626-2f1ab0632277fe3280bd596f70fd0f77/orig.mp4?Expires=1770668731&Signature=jSYLdazuIUHHFJzae1pAuLrRbeI~i735ZqVB1-ZFg0dinPITtTdcozSwVzzFummoqIDEbp7ai-0OwXbi85Q6otNZ8yv5I9a374qtSJV1iSnAzNx-6v16KmaPOJwY5z~ceURrIGARDz3S64rkpaj9DGg8Tdcs3jOU0eKQ3T6D18QYkU8Cx5aWfjZwFoZjehI~~v2gFJ068hvm~KyZwgEkSweXoFIqznC-fPDSV7C0~8GdcS0Tlp0Zcm6X0O8ltCil1IWwf2FF6XKSewf1PtAjzJJK4EWTk4qvuCfDa0Jy3fRor7ftaJIhnvpPg2HqcQiHY7nDNti8nzX~EDOS7bkQ~w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Board of County Commissioners of Middlesex County adopted a resolution recognizing the First Presbyterian Church of Woodbridge on its 350th anniversary.

The board’s resolution, read aloud during the meeting, noted the church’s 1675 meeting house construction, its role in community groups and services such as a food pantry and children’s clothing closet, and its listing on the National Register of Historic Places. A county commissioner presented the resolution and asked Reverend Gillette to join commissioners at the front to accept it.

\"On behalf of the session and members of First Presbyterian Church of Woodbridge, I would like to thank the commissioners for this act of recognition,\" Reverend Gillette said, adding that it had been “a delight, a privilege, and an honor in my brief 6 months there to serve.”

The resolution text recited the church’s community uses over the centuries — scouts, Alcoholics Anonymous, community choir, Daughters of the American Revolution and historical society — and described the congregation’s ongoing programs including youth activities, Bible study and mission work that supports local needs.

The board’s presentation included brief remarks by a county commissioner about the church being a longstanding local landmark and invited those present to a group photograph after the presentation.

The recognition was ceremonial; no additional action or funding was announced at the meeting. The resolution will be kept on file in the clerk’s office as part of the board’s records.","The Board of County Commissioners adopted a resolution recognizing the First Presbyterian Church of Woodbridge’s 350th anniversary, noting its long history, community services and listing on the National Register of Historic Places. Reverend Gillette accepted the recognition.","actionData","errors"]

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