The Public Arts Commission began the process last year of developing a plan that aligns with the city s master plan. The vision sees public art as part of the community s identity as an arts destination and center for creativity in terms of culture, community, economy and design. The commission recently completed a section prioritizing placement of public art and is seeking feedback from the community. The draft can be found on the city s website. Last week, the commission members agreed that the city s gateways, connection and gathering areas would be the prime locations for future public art projects. The goal of the placemaking priorities in this review is really to confirm the places that we ve identified for potential public art in the future . best serve our commission s vision, said Chairwoman Anna Farrington. There are currently no projects or proposals on the table that would be appropriate for these locations, however, the intent of incor
19-year-old charged with attempted murder following shooting at N.J. apartment complex
Updated Jan 08, 2021;
A 19-year-old has been charged with attempted murder after authorities say he shot and injured another man during a robbery near a New Brunswick apartment complex last month.
Giovanni Hoyos-Jaimes, of New Brunswick shot the victim multiple times in the area of the Tov Manor Apartments on Phelps Avenue around 11:30 a.m. on Dec. 28, the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office said Thursday night.
The man survived his injuries after being treated at a city hospital.
Hoyos-Jaimes is also charged with two weapons offenses, robbery, conspiracy to commit robbery and aggravated assault.