Dear South Brunswick Community,
This week, we learned that Governor Murphy’s proposed budget for the coming school year cuts all funds to School Based Youth Programs state-wide. For South Brunswick Schools, this decision means the end to the BRIDGE Center and the 7 healthcare professionals who serve our students. To replace this program we will need to find $500,000+. The BRIDGE Center, provides counseling, substance abuse education and prevention, employment counseling, health awareness, and linkage to other supports at no cost to the student.
In the wake of the pandemic, there has never been a more important time to support the mental health and well being of our students. Trenton's lack of understanding and commitment to our schools has caused a rollercoaster ride throughout the summer and learning of such a huge loss, a week before schools open is tragic and shameful. We plan to join leaders statewide to challenge this decision. Help me to keep these important services available to our students by signing this petition and reading this site to see how you can help.
Thank you,
Scott
How do I start?
Write a letter, make a phone call, or send an email to the decision makers in Trenton to explain your concerns about the decision to cut funding to all School Based Youth Programs and the impact it will have on the students of South Brunswick. Here is a sample letter that you can personalize and send.
Who should I contact?
Here is a list of state office holders to contact. Please contact via:
US Mail
Phone
Email
The more state office holders you contact, the more widely our message will be heard in Trenton.
What should I say?
Use the sample letter and talking points provided to craft your personal message.
Include your unique perspective as a parent, educator, or community member to make your message more meaningful to the recipients.
Political Leadership in Trenton
Governor Phil Murphy
Office of Governor PO Box 001,Trenton, NJ 08625
(609) 292-6000
Contact Governor Murphy by email
Senate President Stephen Sweeney
935 Kings Highway, Suite 400, West Deptford, NJ 08086
(856) 251-9801
199 East Broadway, 1st Floor, Suite G, Salem, NJ 08079
(856) 339-0808
Contact Senator Sweeney by email
Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin
569 Rahway Ave., Woodbridge, NJ 07095
(732) 855-7441
Contact Assembly Speaker Coughlin
Legislators of South Brunswick (District 16)
Senator Christopher Bateman
District Office: 36 East Main St., Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 526-3600
Contact Senator Bateman by email
Assemblyman Roy Freiman
District Office: 390 Amwell Road, Suite 301, Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 829-4191
Contact Assemblyman Freiman by email
Assemblyman Andrew Zwicker
District Office: 1 Deer Park Drive, Suite D-1, Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852
(732) 823-1684
How can I learn more?
The BRIDGE Center Flier- to learn more about the important services the BRIDGE Center provides for South Brunswick students.
BRIDGE Brochure.pdf