INTERIM CITY ENGINEER: “I DIDN’T HAVE ANYTHING TO DO WITH THAT.” NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ—The construction crane that came crashing down on two homes during a July 21 storm was apparently operated without a proper city permit for over six months, according to records obtained by New Brunswick Today. The red crane was observed in action […]
Environment & Climate
New Brunswick’s history of industrial pollution and recent changes in the global climate have made the city a focal point for discussions about how to make society more sustainable. Hurricanes and other storms like have caused significant disruption many times in recent history, affecting the supply of drinking water, destroying public buildings, and shutting down transportation routes.
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City Fails to Release Environmental Statement After Board Approves Apartments For Contaminated Land
The city’s Zoning Board unanimously voted to approve plans for a new five-story building that would take over public property for a private purpose, all on a site that requires significant environmental remediation.
