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 | | Wednesday, November 05, 2008 Repairs slated for Blair Road bridgeWoodbridge Senitnel
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer
The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) awarded a $1 million grant to replace the bridge on Blair Road over Woodbridge Creek in the township.
"It is a badly needed project … it's sad to say we have the worst bridge in the county, but it's great that the state and county combined their resources [for the repair of the bridge]," said Mayor John E. McCormac. "We applied for the grant since the bridge is narrow a... Read Full Article Send to a Friend | |  |
| | Wednesday, November 05, 2008 Traffic bill passes LegislatureWoodbridge Senitnel
Bill would give local government more power to regulate traffic
BY CHRIS GAETANO Staff Writer
In a move that was praised by area politicians, a bill that would give counties and municipalities the authority to regulate traffic signage on local roads cleared both the state Assembly and Senate this week and will soon go before the governor to be signed into law.
The bill, S1908 in the Senate and A2731 in the Assembly, takes procedures that currently are in the ha... Read Full Article Send to a Friend | | |
| | Saturday, November 01, 2008 Woodbridge offers up to $5,000 in matching grants for small businessesWoodbridge Sentinel
By ALYSSA GIACHINO
Staff Reporter
Small business owners in the township can get help improving their facades through a grant program announced Tuesday, Oct. 28.
The Township Council and the mayor have allocated federal community development funds to a program that offers up to $5,000 in a matching grant and a $10,000 no-interest loan for businesses in the primary shopping districts.
"We like to think of it as a local economic stimulus package," said Mayor ... Read Full Article Send to a Friend | | |
| | Wednesday, October 22, 2008 Council approves $108.3M budgetMcCormac proud of spending cuts, savings initiatives
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer
With a unanimous vote, the Woodbridge Township Council adopted the 2009 municipal budget last week.
The $108.3 million municipal budget increases taxes by $136.03 for a home with an assessed value of approximately $300,000.
Ward 3 Councilman Greg Bedard was not present at the vote on Oct. 14.
The municipal tax rate will rise 18 cents, from $1.55 to $1.73 per $100 of assessed valuation. The owner of an... Read Full Article Send to a Friend | | |
| | Monday, October 13, 2008 Woodbridge center in line for face-lift
By ALYSSA GIACHINO
STAFF WRITER
The Woodbridge Community Center is in line for upgrades including remodeling the locker room and showers.
The mayor's office said the planned improvements will address some natural deterioration that has occurred in the seven years since the facility opened in 2001.
"It's time to spruce the place up," said Mayor John McCormac.
The locker room will be renovated, including replacing the lockers and installing new tile in the showers, ... Read Full Article Send to a Friend | | |
| | Saturday, October 11, 2008 Woodbridge targets abandoned Fords Theater for redevelopment
By ALYSSA GIACHINO
STAFF WRITER
Plans to convert the abandoned Fords Theater into an arts center are poised to move through the township's formal redevelopment process, but the physical toll of years of neglect may hamper the vision.
During a public meeting in June, the township had presented a revival of the theater as a cornerstone to its plans to bring improvements to the Fords business district. The township is moving ahead with its idea for a performance space, but officials... Read Full Article Send to a Friend | | |
| | Wednesday, October 08, 2008 Woodbridge DVRT seeks new membersThe Woodbridge Township Domestic Violence Response Team is seeking new members. Any interested persons who want to make a difference in the lives of domestic violence victims will be asked to fill out an application form. A criminal background check and an interview are part of the process.
All applicants must possess a valid driver's license and have their own transportation to police headquarters for assistance calls. Team members are required to be available for 12-hour shifts from 6 a... Read Full Article Send to a Friend | | |
| | Thursday, October 02, 2008 Touring Woodbridge on a bike: Good for the body and the wallet
What was very impressive about cyclists in the Tour de Woodbridge on Sunday was that many were older than me, and I'm old.
A total of 127 cyclists covered about 27 miles throughout the township, a course shortened by three miles due to a driving rain.
Participants included serious racers, a 12-year-old and several men — God bless them — in their 70s.
It was the first of its kind in Woodbridge, but will not be the last, according to Councilman Gregg Ficarra, chairman of the Mayor... Read Full Article Send to a Friend | | |
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