Richard researched transportation, land use, history, and other topics. Investigated site plans. Attended public meetings (planning board, zoning board, parking authority board of directors, City Council) to record and help determine what was discussed. Analyzed blueprints and site plans to determine what land uses sites would be put to. Photographed sites that would be affected by proposed projects, as well as sites involved in news events. Employed Sketchup CAD to visualize new land uses, such as buildings and structures. Critiqued and wrote articles in fast-paced work environment, writing before deadlines. Made judgments as to what constituted proper material to include in articles. Created a zoning map; am working on ways to show it to the public. Consulted vintage maps to determine historic land uses.
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ—The mayor of Fukui, Japan, one of New Brunswick's four "sister cities," is going to visit New Brunswick from October 8-11, according to New Brunswick international programs director Michael Tublin.
Mayor Higashimura will speak at the Hyatt Regency about Fukui and the jobs available in that city.
Fukui is on the west coast of Honshu, the largest island in Japan, and it is the capital of Fukui Prefecture. It is an old town, having been inhabited for at least a thousand years.
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ—Bricks reportedly came tumbling from the top of an eight-story building at about 5:30 this morning, prompting the police to close one block of George Street for the past twelve hours.
The Chase bank branch in the building was closed, and the bank is directing people to other branches. One worker named Elizabeth told New Brunswick Today that no one was hurt.
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ–A 1999 Range Rover traveling south on Route 27 smashed into the front of the New Brunswick White Castle around 10:30 this morning.
Carteret resident Fatama Kamara was behind the wheel of the Range Rover when it hit a 2005 Toyota Camry, operated by Tyshon Edwards of Monmouth Junction. The Range Rover richocheted off the Camry and into the northbound lanes of Somerset Street, and continued into the front of the White Castle.
ORLANDO, FL—After a 28-day bicycle trip that began in New Brunswick's Buccleuch Park, five Rutgers students arrived this afternoon at their destination: Disney World in Orlando, Florida.
Gabrielle Rossi, Richard Trent, Philip Lubick, Brendan McCartney, and Sameen Jalal embarked on the 1,615 mile journey on July 28 as part of a fundraiser for the Embrace Kids Foundation's "Dream4TK" project.
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ— In just one of many major changes happening on a small stretch of College Avenue, Rutgers University opted last month to close Ford Hall, the oldest dormitory on campus, at the end of last month.
"The building is no longer a residence hall," university spokesman EJ Miranda confirmed this week. "The university is exploring its options regarding its future use."
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ–Four men have plead not guilty in two separate murders that occurred last month.
Danilo Lemus-Ramos, 18, Edwin Morales, 20, and Adrian Islas, 25, plead not guilty to charges that they murdered an alleged rival gang member, 19-year-old Eduardo “Snoopy” Mendez on July 13.
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ—The city's powerful parking authority board met yesterday, but a malfunctioning door meant that members of the public, including the author of this article, were blocked from attending the 5pm public meeting.
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