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Pledge Status

Active

Pledge Date

Thursday, April 30, 2026

Program Year

2026

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Township of South Brunswick

South Brusnwick, NJ

Charles Carley

Mayor

Pledge Summary

South Brunswick Township is a town in Middlesex County, New Jersey with a population of roughly 47,000 people. The township is home to approximately 30 parks and trails, offering residents and visitors a rich network of natural spaces to explore, enjoy, and connect with the outdoors. Recognizing the importance of preserving these environments for future generations, the mayor has taken a proactive role in environmental stewardship by signing the Mayor’s Monarch Pledge. This commitment underscores the township’s dedication to protecting monarch butterflies and supporting a wide range of pollinators that are essential to a healthy and balanced ecosystem. Building on this pledge, the township looks forward to actively engaging residents, community groups, and local organizations in expanding and enhancing pollinator habitats throughout the area. Through educational initiatives, community planting projects, and the incorporation of pollinator-friendly practices in public spaces, the township aims to create vibrant, sustainable landscapes that not only beautify the community but also provide critical resources for pollinators to thrive.

Community Spotlight

Action Items Committed for 2026

Communications and Convening ▸

Issue a proclamation to raise awareness about the decline of the monarch butterfly and the species’ need for habitat. This proclamation must incorporate a focus on monarch conservation.
Engage with community garden groups and urge them to plant native milkweeds and nectar-producing plants.
Engage with city parks and recreation, public works, sustainability, and other relevant staff to identify opportunities to revise and maintain mowing programs and milkweed / native nectar plant planting programs.

Program and Demonstration Gardens ▸

Host or support a native seed or plant sale, giveaway or swap.
Plant or maintain a monarch and pollinator-friendly demonstration garden at City Hall or another prominent or culturally significant community location.

Past Pledge Archive

Mayor Name	Program Year	Pledge Date	Achievement
Mayor Charles Carley	2026	4/30/2026		View Pledge