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 | | Thursday, September 10, 2009 Woodbridge OKs $1.5M purchase of three more automated garbage trucksHome News Tribune
By SERGIO BICHAO
STAFF WRITER
Automated trash and recycling pickup will expand to 5,300 more households in the township beginning next month.
The Township Council last week approved the $1.55 million purchase of three new automated garbage trucks to add to its existing three-truck fleet, along with 10,500 more trash and recycling bins.
The council has also approved the funds to purchase three more trucks for January, with the goal of acquiring 10 trucks that can pi... Read Full Article Send to a Friend | |  |
| | Wednesday, September 02, 2009 Incubator park in the works for WoodbridgeWoodbridge Sentinel
107-acre space would help township with job growth, economic development
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer
WOODBRIDGE — In line with moving toward a greener community, the township may soon implement a Green Technology Incubator business park.
On Aug. 19, Rep. Leonard Lance (R-7th District) traveled to the township to announce that the House of Representatives recently passed legislation that includes his request for $250,000 to help launch the park.
"[The park]... Read Full Article Send to a Friend | | |
| | Wednesday, August 26, 2009 Former resident happy township is 'green'Woodbridge Sentinel
(Letter to the Editor)
I was happily surprised that in this challenging economy, to see that my hometown community of Woodbridge Township has gone green. As I read through the list of initiatives, I became encouraged that Woodbridge will be on the road to greater progress. I was particularly delighted to see some within the McCormac administration thinking about our environment, i.e., local shopping initiatives. The idea of promoting neighbors to shop locally will signi... Read Full Article Send to a Friend | | |
| | Monday, August 24, 2009 Woodbridge raid turns up illegal rooming house marketed as hostel for Asian IndiansHome News Tribune
By LALITA ALOOR AMUTHAN
STAFF WRITER
"Hostel living, shared accommodation, opposite Metropark train station ... Booking available for people coming from out of state or out of country," said the online advertisement at www.desihostel.com.
The only problem, according to township officials, is that the so-called hostel has been operating illegally out of a two-family home in a residential area at 22 Willow Ave. in Iselin.
What officials called an illegal roomin... Read Full Article Send to a Friend | | |
| | Monday, August 24, 2009 Woodbridge officials say two-family home operated as illegal hostelStar-Ledger
By Mike Rispoli
WOODBRIDGE -- Woodbridge housing inspectors today raided an Iselin home the owners operated as an illegal rooming house, offering up to 15 beds at daily, weekly and monthly rates, township officials said.
Inspectors found seven people were staying at the Willow Avenue address, almost directly across Route 27 from the Metropark train station -- a location officials said is advertised on the internet and attracted commuters.
"These were all professional... Read Full Article Send to a Friend | | |
| | Monday, August 24, 2009 Woodbridge eyes green technology parkStar-Ledger
By Laura Craven
WOODBRIDGE -- Township officials are planning to develop a 107-acre green technology park that would include a business incubator as its main component -- allowing small firms to share resources as they develop new inventions.
In announcing the effort today, leaders said they were hoping to turn the Woodbridge Avenue site into a cutting-edge industrial park that would foster the expansion of start-up businesses involved with clean-energy technologies, susta... Read Full Article Send to a Friend | | |
| | Wednesday, August 05, 2009 Crime on the decline in WoodbridgeWoodbridge Sentinel
New prevention program leads to 35 percent drop since year ago
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer
Crime has dropped 35 percent in the 15 largest apartment and condo complexes and multifamily dwellings in Woodbridge Township, due to the Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) program implemented last year, according to township officials.
Deputy Police Chief Philip DiNicola and Police Capt. Robert Hubner at a press conference on July 28 touted the program, w... Read Full Article Send to a Friend | | |
| | Wednesday, July 29, 2009 New parking program created in WoodbridgeWoodbridge Sentinel
Aimed at easing congestion in township
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer
To ease parking issues throughout Woodbridge Township, the Township Council unanimously voted in favor of creating a payment in lieu of parking (PILOP) agreement.
Allowing a PILOP will create a mechanism for the Planning Board and Zoning Board to waive parking requirements without burdening resident taxpayers, while maximizing potential development opportunities.
The council voted on the second ... Read Full Article Send to a Friend | | |
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