CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICES
DEPARMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT Chaired by County Commissioner Charles Tomaro, Infrastructure Management oversees and maintains all County-run buildings and properties, including 19 active park and recreation facilities (over 3,000 acres), conservation areas and preserves, and three County golf courses. Offices include Facilities Management, Parks and Recreation, County golf courses, and the Middlesex County Utilities Authority. The recent renovations and opening of the West Course at Tamarack Golf Course are attracting more residents to the sport and enhancing the player experience, book your tee time soon!
OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK Elected to a five-year term per the New Jersey Constitution, Clerk Nancy Pinkin leads an office that is responsible for: • Filing and recording all documents affecting real estate ownership and transfer • Processing U.S. Passport applications • Swearing-in and certifying notaries public • Filing Trade Name Certificates • Issuing Veteran and Gold Star Parent Identification Cards • Playing a key role in the conduct and supervision of primary, general, school board, and special elections.
DEPARMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND HEALTH Ensuring the safety and health of all residents is a County priority achieved through protection, services, response, and education. Chaired by Deputy Director Shanti Narra, the department includes several offices: Adult Correction & Youth Services, Emergency Management & Preparedness, Health Services, the Fire Marshal, the Medical Examiner, Prosecutor’s Office, and the Sheriff’s Office, as well as the Fire Academy and the Division of Consumer Affairs and Weights & Measures. Access to health care is critical; residents of Middlesex County who are under-insured or uninsured are offered critical health services at the new Middlesex County Public Health Clinic in East Brunswick, including vaccinations, cancer screenings, HIV counseling, and children’s health programs.
“I’m proud of our officers and the high standards we have set and continue to maintain as a County Sheriff’s Office.” Sheriff Mildred Scott
OFFICE OF THE COUNTY SHERIFF Led by Sheriff Mildred Scott, this office is committed to protecting life and property, providing security for the County courthouses, and protecting all personnel assigned to these facilities. Its transportation division transports inmates to and from the courthouse as well as to and from other law enforcement departments and correctional facilities throughout the state. In 2024, it received its fourth reaccreditation award from the NJ State Association of Chiefs of Police (NJSACOP), a feat achieved by less than 8% of New Jersey’s 560 law enforcement agencies. The Sheriff’s Car Seat Safety program is a free program to ensure that residents with young children are safely and properly secured in their vehicles to prevent injuries.
“A safe community and access to quality healthcare are critical for anyone’s quality of life. We work hard to ensure our residents have both.” County Commissioner Deputy Director Shanti Narra
OFFICE OF THE COUNTY SURROGATE Under the leadership of Surrogate Claribel Cortes, this office facilitates a variety of legal functions for County residents, including matters related to the probate of wills, estate administration, adoptions, guardianships for minors and incapacitated adults, and investment of minors’ funds. Read more on page 13.
DEPARMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Dedicated to enhancing quality of life and long-term economic success through safe, reliable transportation and a resilient, sustainable environment, the Transportation Department is chaired by County Commissioner Charles Kenny and spearheads initiatives like Vision Zero. It oversees the offices of Engineering, Planning, and Public Works, as well as the Network Operations Center and Middlesex County Ride. Read more about Vision Zero on page 10 .
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