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diversity of Middlesex County through music, dance, and community celebration. NEW BRUNSWICK TRAIN STATION ENTERS CONSTRUCTION PHASE On September 9, Middlesex County and NJ TRANSIT welcomed state and local leaders to the New Brunswick Train Station to mark the next phase in revitalizing the more than 100-year- old landmark. The modernization project will expand accessibility, improve the rider experience, and support the County’s economic development goals.
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STEP INTO OUR REVOLUTIONARY STORY As part of the celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, Middlesex County has created the History Guide! Explore the people, places, and pivotal moments that shaped America’s fight for independence.
Meeting in early January 2026. Join us to hear about the County’s priorities for the year ahead. Visit MiddlesexCountyNJ.gov for details. COUNTY BRINGS JAZZ AGE TO LIFE On September 14, the Middlesex County Roaring ’20s Jazz Party returned to East Jersey Old Town Village, filling the historic site with the sounds of Michael Arenella & His Dreamland Orchestra and the timeless energy of the Jazz Age.
CIO TOUR AND STEEL BEAM SIGNING As part of the Community, Innovation, and Opportunity (CIO) Strategic Investment Plan, County officials and partners toured key project sites and marked progress with a ceremonial steel beam signing on August 13 — celebrating milestones that will drive growth, innovation, and opportunity across Middlesex County. FOLKLIVE SERIES CELEBRATES CULTURE THROUGH MUSIC AND DANCE From soulful harmonies at the Gospel Music Festival, to vibrant performances at the NJ Folk Festival, to the colorful celebration of Mexican heritage at the Mexican Folkloric Festival, this year’s FolkLIVE series showcased the rich cultural
County, state, and federal representatives celebrate this milestone moment of the County’s CIO Strategic Investment Plan
American headquarters at the HELIX in New Brunswick. Home to Nokia Bell Labs, the facility will serve as a hub for next- generation innovation and solidify Middlesex County’s role as a leader in global technology and research. COUNTY HOSTS FOOD INSECURITY POLICY SUMMIT In honor of Hunger Action Month, Middlesex County and the Human Services Advisory Council government partners, and nonprofits on September 22 to discuss strategies to combat food insecurity and ensure equitable access to healthy food for all residents. (HSAC) convened community leaders,
FLAG RAISINGS CELEBRATE COMMUNITY AND CULTURE Throughout the year, Middlesex County honored its vibrant diversity with flag raisings recognizing the histories and heritages of countries including Poland, Mexico, Jamaica, and many more — strengthening community pride and connection.
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FUN FACT Streptomycin, the first antibiotic to cure tuberculosis, was developed at Rutgers University.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR: 2026 REORGANIZATION MEETING The Middlesex County Board of County Commissioners will host its annual Reorganization
NOKIA BREAKS GROUND AT HELIX County leaders and corporate partners joined Nokia to break ground on its future 370,000-square-foot North
FUN FACT The nation’s first cloverleaf interchange design was built in Woodbridge as an alternative to the traffic circle.
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