CONTENTS 02 AROUND THE COUNTY News and updates from County elected officials 04 2024 STATE OF THE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Shanti Narra, Deputy Director Chair, Public Safety & Health Committee Claribel A. Azcona-Barber Chair, Community Services Committee Charles Kenny Chair, Transportation Committee Ronald G. Rios, Director Chair, Administration, Ex-Officio Chair of All Committees
This year’s address highlighted the County’s focus on key areas such as transportation, education, and behavioral health 05 TRANSFORMING TRANSPORTATION Middlesex County is making moves to ensure transportation is safe, convenient, reliable, and future-forward 08 CELEBRATE County offices showcase their programs and services during free annual event 10 SOWING SEEDS OF SUCCESS: For two decades, the EARTH Center has offered educational and charitable agricultural programs for residents 12 ARTS AND CULTURE Thanks to its investment in arts and culture, Middlesex County is now a regional destination for the arts
BE SMART. BE READY.
When disaster strikes, being prepared makes all the dierence.
Leslie Koppel Chair, Finance Committee
Chanelle Scott McCullum Chair, Economic Development Committee
Make your emergency plan today. middlesexcountynj.gov/ BeReady
Charles E. Tomaro Chair, Infrastructure Committee
THE COVER
CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS
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STEP RIGHT UP! Taken at the Feast of St. Athony Carnival at Our Lady of Czestochowa in South Plainfield, the cover image captures the excitement and nostalgia of an evening of games, rides, food, and family fun at a local carnival. You can almost smell the cotton candy and funnel cakes! Looking for other fun ways to enjoy the outdoors in Middlesex County? Check out the Middlesex County Outdoor Guide. From hiking to history… from biking to birdwatching… and from arts to “u-pick” farms and more, the Outdoor Guide is filled with all the info you need to plan fun, family-friendly outdoor activities during the spring, summer, and fall months. Plan your next adventure at discovermiddlesex.com/outdoor-guide.
Nancy J. Pinkin County Clerk
Mildred S. Scott Sheriff
ABOUT THE MAGAZINE The Your Middlesex County magazine is a 16-page publication produced three times a year and mailed to every household in Middlesex County, NJ. The magazine shares the latest news and events from around Middlesex County. It also features information on programs, initiatives, and capital projects spearheaded by County offices for the benefit of residents and the business community – to ensure Middlesex County is the best place to live, work, and play. The magazine is produced on behalf of the Middlesex County Board of County Commissioners.
Claribel Cortes Surrogate
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