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Middlesex County Improvement Authority approves first-phase work at New Brunswick station; says RWJ parking MOU involves no payment
Summary
At the Oct. 8 meeting the MCIA approved a resolution to begin phase one of New Brunswick train station improvements (lighting and railings) and described a non‑financial MOU with Robert Wood Johnson for operational patrolling of a new parking garage; public commenter asked about revenue performance.
James Nolan, chairman of the Middlesex County Improvement Authority, presided over a meeting on Oct. 8, 2025 where the authority approved a resolution to move forward with the first phase of work at the New Brunswick train station.
Executive Director James Polos told the board the first phase will ‘‘include some new lighting and railings’’ under the trestle at Easton Avenue and that the team expects to submit 90% plans to New Jersey Transit in approximately two weeks. ‘‘We have gotten 60% comments back on North Brunswick, and we are in the process of working through those and also looking at federal funding options for that project,’’ Polos said.
During public comment, a resident identified as Charlie asked whether the memorandum of understanding with Robert Wood Johnson Health System involved any direct payments. Polos replied, ‘‘No. There’s no money being exchanged. It’s an agreement between the partnering entities.’’ He added that the garage is ‘‘doing very well’’ and generating revenue as anticipated, with daily users and a monthly agreement with RWJ.
The discussion also touched on other operational programs: Polos reported progress on the authority’s compost and recycling program (ASL) and said the authority will solicit bids in the coming months for compost and recycling services. Consultant George Devaney and CFO William Brennan were present for project updates.
Why it matters: the train station work and the parking MOU affect local commuter access, garage operations and potential federal funding streams; the authority is advancing design and procurement steps rather than authorizing construction spending at this meeting.
Next steps: the authority plans to submit near-final station plans to New Jersey Transit and continue work on funding options; the MOU with RWJ will guide garage operations without direct payments between the parties.
