A Community With a Common Goal
In East Brunswick, something big just happened. Dr. Victor Valeski, Superintendent of Schools, has officially announced his retirement. And while that might sound like just another administrative update, for many, it represents something more. A turning point. A shift. A reminder of what is possible when people decide to take action and stay consistent.
This was never about one person or one opinion. It was about a shared commitment to better schools, more transparency, and a district that listens to the needs of its students, teachers, taxpayers, and families.
You Do Not Have to Agree to Make Progress
We do not have to see eye to eye. We do not have to attend the same events or share the same politics. We do not even have to get along all the time. What matters is that when enough people care about a goal and keep showing up, change becomes real.
Jeff Winston and the Birth of East Brunswick Action
None of this reflection would be complete without recognizing Jeff Winston. Jeff has been a steady, determined voice for fairness and accountability in East Brunswick. He is the founder of East Brunswick Action, a group that has grown quickly over the past year and helped unify residents around the idea that local voices matter.
East Brunswick Action maintains the basic theory of power in numbers. They welcome new members who seek a forum to initiate township-impacting conversations with other members and develop actionable ideas to create change. They are non-partisan and proudly work together with all people.
Without Jeff’s leadership and the effort of East Brunswick Action, it is very unlikely this moment would be happening right now.
Credit to Everyone Who Showed Up
While Jeff may have been the spark, this effort was never about one person. It took parents who asked hard questions, students who paid attention, and taxpayers who refused to be ignored. Whether through social media, public comment, quiet support, or behind-the-scenes organizing, you played a part.
You mattered. And this moment is yours too.
Wishing Dr. Valeski the Best
As for Dr. Valeski, we wish him well. Whether retirement brings him peace, a consulting role, or another opportunity, we hope the next chapter brings him purpose and fulfillment. We believe in moving forward with respect, and we genuinely hope he finds happiness in whatever comes next.
The Work Is Not Over
This chapter may be ending, but the story of East Brunswick is still being written. Let this be a reminder. We do not need to be best friends to get things done. We just need to care. We just need to keep showing up. We just need to stay consistent.
Big things are possible when we all care enough to try.
