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County residents urge expanded Code Blue sheltering, question 2‑1‑1 and spending; officials outline limits of county role
Summary
Multiple residents pressed Middlesex County commissioners for more oversight and funding of Code Blue winter sheltering and raised complaints about services, transportation, and the Code Blue operator; county staff said municipalities operate shelters and 2‑1‑1 is a state‑funded access point.
Several residents urged Middlesex County to expand and better oversee Code Blue winter shelter services during public comment at the Board of Commissioners meeting, raising concerns about transportation, meals, bedding, secure storage and how funds are spent.
Charlie Prattville of New Brunswick, Danielle Martin and Carissa Cunningham described gaps in service and expressed frustration that many of the county’s unhoused residents are routed to New Brunswick’s Code Blue site at 6 Kirkpatrick Street. Carissa Cunningham recounted a call…
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