NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ—It can be hard to keep track of all the plans for new developments in New Brunswick, but we are going to try. Technical meeting agendas released to the public for the first time offer a new window into the city’s development pipeline, and an advance look at possible futures for many sites […]
September 2019
Posted inBusiness & Labor, Government & Politics
The 125 Highest-Paid New Brunswick City Employees Are All Men
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ—The city government has paid more than 800 employees for their service this year, but the top 125 highest-paid officials were all men as of September 1. Police brass and beat cops who like to work overtime or “extra duty” have dominated the list of big-earners so far this year, along with some […]
Posted inActivism & Organizing, Education, Environment & Climate
Rutgers President Barchi Backs Off Climate Pledge, Shifting Blame to Student Newspaper
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ—The Rutgers University administration’s commitment to cut net carbon emissions completely by 2030 lasted about four days, and officials still can’t get their stories straight. While hundreds gathered to call for immediate action to combat the climate crisis, just a few blocks away, Rutgers’ outgoing President Robert “Bob” Barchi was cracking jokes at […]
Posted inGovernment & Politics
New Brunswick Fire Department Promotes First-Ever Latino Deputy Chief
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ—Jorge “George” Arriaga became the first Latino Deputy Chief in the New Brunswick Fire Department (NBFD) in a ceremony on September 12. Mayor Jim Cahill made the promotion official, along with several others, before a packed crowd in City Hall. Fire brass from East Orange, Passaic, Perth Amboy, Trenton, Camden and Hoboken reportedly […]
Posted inBusiness & Labor, Education, Healthcare, Sports
These 49 Rutgers Employees Are Paid More Than The University President
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ—As of September 1, the soon-to-be-retired Rutgers President was only the 50th highest-paid university employee so far this year. With a salary of $726,464, Dr. Robert “Bob” Barchi is paid almost twice as much as the President of the United States and more than four times the Governor of New Jersey. Most of […]
Posted inLaw & Public Safety
New Brunswick Today Public Safety Blotter: September 2019 Incidents, Arrests, and Indictments
For the benefit of our readers, New Brunswick Today will be consistently updating a list of incidents and occurrences in the city, including emergencies, reported crimes, police investigations, and other public safety developments, including grand jury indictments and significant criminal cases. The following information is based on various records obtained from Rutgers University, New Brunswick, […]
Posted inEducation, Sports
New Brunswick High School Football Team Upsets Edison on the Road
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ—The New Brunswick Zebras football program is off to a 2-0 start, putting them in a tie for first place in the Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) White Division. Under the leadership of second-year coach Nathaniel Harris, the team is off to its best start yet after a 3-6 campaign in 2018. After a […]
