South Brunswick Earns Healthy Town Designation For 2024

SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ – The township has earned the Mayors Wellness Campaign “Healthy Town” designation for 2024 from the New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute.

Cities and towns that go above and beyond to improve health and wellness in their communities through innovative programs in areas such as exercise, healthy eating, and mental health education and awareness, receive this distinction.

The Mayors Wellness Campaign (MWC) is a program of the Quality Institute in partnership with the New Jersey State League of Municipalities.

Over the past few years, the township has worked hard to improve its programs. In 2022 they received the “Healthy Up and Coming Town” distinction and in 2023, was named “Healthy Town to Watch.”

South Brunswick received the 2024 distinction after a year of successful programs for the community.

One of the standout programs from the year was the "Cram the Cruiser" event which creates a fun and interactive way for children to engage with law enforcement while also helping provide food to those in need.

"I’m so proud that South Brunswick Township has achieved the highly distinguished Healthy Town designation for 2024, building upon our ongoing commitment to community health and wellness in which we received “Healthy Town to Watch” in 2023 and “Healthy Town Up and Coming” in 2022. South Brunswick has been an active participant in the MWC, and this recognition highlights our township’s dedication to fostering programs that keep our residents healthy and thriving,” Mayor Charlie Carley said.

"The MWC has played a vital role in helping us enhance local initiatives that support the physical, mental, and overall well-being of our community. Whether it’s our annual health and wellness events, educational programs, or continued investment in our parks and recreational facilities, our township remains committed to promoting a healthier future for all."

A record-breaking 23 towns were declared winners, another 16 were designated as 2024 Healthy Town to Watch, and seven were designated as 2024 Healthy Town Up-and-Coming.

"It’s incredible to see the MWC Healthy Town designations keep growing year after year. It’s proof that New Jersey’s community leaders aren’t just talking about health and wellness; they’re making it," said Mike Cerra, Executive Director of the New Jersey League of Municipalities.

"From small towns to big cities, these leaders are showing up for their residents and building healthier, more vibrant communities.”

Each year, communities participating in the MWC complete a comprehensive Healthy Town application outlining the research they’ve done to identify their community health needs and explaining how they have organized their local MWC committee.

The application also highlights the actions the towns have taken to make their communities healthier places to live, work, age, and play.

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