Woodbridge public meetings in 2025

Council

The Council will hold a work session to discuss a traffic ordinance amendment and road improvements. Items discussed at this meeting are scheduled for action on January 6, 2025.

• Traffic Ordinance Amendment
• Resolution in support of NJDOT Rt. 440, Rt. 95 Resolution
• Kreil Street Improvements

Council

The council will meet to discuss a variety of ward-specific projects and community initiatives. The agenda includes a specific application for a liquor license transfer in Fords.

• Liquor license transfer from Anais Lounge Center Jersey, LLC to Xperience Hospitality Group II, Inc. at 85 Lafayette Rd., Fords
• Route 1 and Cloverleaf redevelopment discussions
• Mileed Way Army Corps of Engineers project
• Re-striping at Main St. and Amboy Ave.
• Sucker’s Brook bank stabilization

The December 16, 2025 Woodbridge Township Council meeting recorded a list of agenda topics presented by council members. No votes, approvals, denials, or other formal actions were documented in the minutes. Therefore, the meeting did not record any substantive decisions.

Council

The Woodbridge Township Council approved the minutes from the December 2, 2025 meeting and adopted several traffic and parking ordinances, including changes on Ridgedale Avenue, Park Place and Madaline Drive, and electric‑vehicle parking spaces. The council also authorized the acquisition of a parcel identified on the GPPM dated February 19, 2025, located near Smith Street and Newton Street. An ordinance establishing salary ranges for township employees was adopted, and a series of resolutions authorizing refunds, reappointments, and appointments were approved.

• Ordinance amending Chapter 7 traffic to add restrictions on Ridgedale Avenue (2025‑90)
• Ordinance amending Chapter 7 traffic to add parking on Park Place and Madaline Drive (2025‑91)
• Ordinance replacing Chapter 7‑43 to provide public parking spaces for electric‑vehicle charging (2025‑92)
• Ordinance authorizing acquisition of parcel near Smith Street and Newton Street from NJ DOT (2025‑93)
• Ordinance establishing salary ranges for township employees (2025‑94)

The Woodbridge Township Council approved five traffic‑related ordinances, including parking restrictions on Ridgedale Avenue, new parking on Park Place and Madaline Drive, and a revision of electric‑vehicle charging spaces. The Council also authorized the acquisition of a parcel near Smith and Newton Streets and adopted a salary‑range ordinance for township employees. Additional actions included multiple tax and sewer refunds, a liquor‑license transfer, and numerous reappointments of board and commission members.

• Adopted Ordinance 2025-90 adding parking restrictions on Ridgedale Avenue – unanimous
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-91 adding parking on Park Place and Madaline Drive – unanimous
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-92 replacing EV charging parking spaces – unanimous
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-93 authorizing acquisition of parcel near Smith & Newton Streets – unanimous
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-94 establishing salary ranges for township employees – unanimous
• Approved refunds for overpaid sewer fees, tax court judgments, and disabled‑veteran taxes – unanimous
• Approved transfer of Liquor License No. 1225-44-030-007 to Balaji Wine and Liquors LLC – unanimous
• Approved reappointments of multiple officials (e.g., Library Board, CFO, Emergency Management) – unanimous

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Woodbridge Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting on December 11, 2025 will approve the minutes from the November 13, 2025 regular meeting and consider a list of pending resolutions, some granted and some denied. The board will hold public hearings on multiple minor site plan, use and bulk variances, including a proposal to convert 1247 Saint Georges Avenue into a car wash and storage area. Additional hearings will address residential additions at 80 Woodbine Avenue, 124 Cleveland Avenue, 45 Thompson Avenue, and 85 Marconi Avenue.

• Approve minutes of the November 13, 2025 regular meeting
• Review pending resolutions: Stanislaw Dzwonkowski #Z24-27 (Denied), Kush Patel #Z25-54 (Granted), Ariel Canela #Z25-45 (Denied), 36 Avalon Drive, LLC #Z25-23 (Granted), 51 Hagaman Corporation #Z25-59 (Granted)
• Public hearing on Minor Site Plan/Use and Bulk Variance #Z25-57 to convert 1247 Saint Georges Avenue, Colonia into a car wash and storage area
• Public hearing on Minor Site Plan/Use and Bulk Variance #Z25-58 to convert 80 Woodbine Avenue, Avenel into a construction business office with parking and storage
• Public hearing on Bulk Variance #Z25-72 for a one‑story front addition at 124 Cleveland Avenue, Colonia

Planning Board

The Woodbridge Township Planning Board will approve minutes from the November meeting and hear public comments on four site plan applications, including a proposed mausoleum and a solar panel installation.

• Approval of November 12, 2025 minutes
• Public hearing for mausoleum at 53 Inman Ave.
• Public hearing for solar panels at 1400 Randolf Ave.
• Public hearing for Woodbridge Center Drive site plan
• Public hearing for Coddington Ave. subdivision

Public Library

The Board of Trustees will meet to review director and board reports and handle new business. The agenda includes a recognition resolution and personnel matters.

• Resolution 12.2025.19 regarding Damarys Cover Recognition
• Personnel matters
• Approval of bills

The Board approved two resolutions: one to fund restroom upgrades and foot‑traffic counter improvements using up to $6,000 from the Facilities Reserve, and another to let the Library Director enter a Cooperative Pricing Agreement for goods and services. The Board also approved the appointment of Lily Amaya as a part‑time Library Assistant and accepted the resignation of Dan Dias. Finally, the Board approved bill lists totaling $133,132.66. All motions carried with unanimous approval.

• Approved Resolution 10-2025.17 to spend up to $6,000 for Main Library restroom refit and foot‑traffic counter upgrade (8 Ayes)
• Approved Resolution 10-2025.18 authorizing the Library Director to enter a Cooperative Pricing Agreement (8 Ayes)
• Approved appointment of Lily Amaya as Library Assistant, Main Library, part‑time, $17.98/hr (8 Ayes)
• Approved acceptance of Dan Dias resignation, effective 09/26/2025 (8 Ayes)
• Approved Bill List 01 for $111,894.16 and Bill List 02 for $21,238.50, total $133,132.66 (8 Ayes)

Council

The Woodbridge Township Council will hold a second reading of two bond ordinances that would appropriate $3,450,000 for various public improvements and new equipment, and $2,200,000 for replacement compressor units at the community‑center ice rink. The agenda also includes first‑reading of multiple traffic, parking, and administrative ordinances, as well as a series of resolutions covering appointments, refunds, software purchases, and liquor‑license transfers. All items are listed for discussion or approval at the December 2, 2025 regular meeting.

• Bond ordinance (second reading) to appropriate $3,450,000 for public improvements and new equipment/vehicles.
• Bond ordinance (second reading) to appropriate $2,200,000 for replacement compressor units at the Woodbridge Community Center ice rink.
• Ordinance amending Chapter 7 traffic code to delete handicapped parking on Russell Street.
• Ordinance adopting the amended Route 1 Redevelopment Plan for Redevelopment Area 7.
• Agreement with Gentilini Motors to purchase one 2026 Ford Interceptor for the Police Department for $49,816.35.

Council

The council will consider several person-to-person and place-to-place liquor license transfers. The agenda also lists a wide range of council member priorities and recurring municipal administrative items.

• Liquor license transfer for 85 Lafayette Rd., Fords (Anais Lounge to Xperience Hospitality Group II, Inc.)
• Liquor license transfer for 768 Rt. 1 No., Suite A, Iselin (Sri Balaji Enterprise LLC to Balaji Wine & Liquors LLC)
• Liquor license transfer for 190 Avenel St., Avenel (Trattoria Venezia, Inc. to TD Bar & Grill, LLC)
• Re-striping at Main St. and Amboy Ave.
• Review of Cable Commission renewal

The December 2, 2025 Woodbridge Township Council minutes list numerous agenda items, including holiday events, redevelopment projects, and liquor‑license transfers. The document does not record any votes, approvals, denials, or other formal actions taken by the council. Consequently, no substantive decisions are documented.

Council

The Municipal Council voted to adopt the amended Route 1 Redevelopment Plan for Area 7 and approved several traffic and parking ordinances. The body also authorized various professional service contracts and municipal appointments.

• Adoption of the amended Route 1 Redevelopment Plan for Area 7
• Agreement with T & M Associates for Main Street streetscape improvements not to exceed $153,950.00
• Purchase of one 2026 Ford Interceptor for the Police Department for $49,816.35
• Agreement with Edmunds GovTech for 2026 software maintenance for $65,432.25
• Ordinances adding parking restrictions on Ridgedale Avenue and electric vehicle charging spaces

The council approved the minutes from the November 25, 2025 meeting and adopted ordinances A‑J by consent, covering traffic restrictions on Ridgedale Avenue, new electric‑vehicle parking spaces, acquisition of parcel P1 near Smith and Newton Streets, and township salary ranges. It also approved a series of resolutions appointing and reappointing officials, authorizing various refunds, software purchases, a liquor‑license transfer, and withdrawing support for Mad Hatter Dispensaries’ cannabis business. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved November 25, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance A adding parking restrictions on Ridgedale Avenue (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance C adding public EV charging parking spaces (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance D authorizing acquisition of parcel P1 near Smith & Newton Streets (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance E establishing township employee salary ranges (unanimous)
• Authorized withdrawal of support for Mad Hatter Dispensaries cannabis business (unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of Edmunds GovTech software maintenance $65,432.25 (unanimous)
• Authorized liquor‑license transfer No. 1225-33-1-1-008 to GMRI, Inc. (unanimous)

Council

The Woodbridge Municipal Council opened a public hearing on the FY2026 Municipal Budget and the Main Street and Oak Tree Road Special Improvements District (SID) budgets. The council adopted an ordinance (2025-79) to exceed budget appropriation limits and establish a CAP Bank. It also approved the FY2026 Main Street SID budget of $310,000 and the Oak Tree Road SID budget of $517,965. The hearing was continued to January 20, 2026 at 5:00 PM.

• Ordinance 2025-79 to exceed municipal budget appropriation limits and establish a CAP Bank (Second and Third Reading)
• FY2026 Main Street Special Improvements District Budget adopted for $310,000
• FY2026 Oak Tree Road Special Improvements District Budget adopted for $517,965
• Motion to continue FY2026 Municipal Budget hearing to Jan 20, 2026 at 5:00 PM
• Public hearing on FY2026 Municipal Budget, Main Street SID and Oak Tree Road SID budgets opened (no public comments)

The council opened a public hearing on the FY2026 municipal, Main Street SID and Oak Tree Road SID budgets and received no public comments. It unanimously adopted an ordinance to exceed budget appropriation limits and create a CAP Bank. The FY2026 Main Street SID budget of $310,000 and the Oak Tree Road SID budget of $517,965 were also adopted, and the municipal budget hearing was continued to Jan 20 2026.

• Opened public hearing on FY2026 municipal, Main Street SID and Oak Tree Road SID budgets (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-79 to exceed budget appropriation limits and establish a CAP Bank (unanimous)
• Adopted FY2026 Main Street Special Improvements District Budget of $310,000 (unanimous)
• Adopted FY2026 Oak Tree Road Special Improvements District Budget of $517,965 (unanimous)
• Continued FY2026 Municipal Budget hearing to Jan 20 2026 at 5:00 PM (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:04 PM (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on four variance requests. The board will also tentatively adopt resolutions for four previously granted applications.

• World Liberation Ministries, Inc.: Proposed house of worship and community outreach space at 400 Green Street
• Sukhwinder Singh: Proposed construction of a two-story single family dwelling at 32 Wildwood Avenue
• Bruno Zatti: Proposal to legalize a gazebo over a concrete patio at 17 Hanson Avenue
• Michelle and Raymond Vassallo: Proposal to legalize a rear paver patio expansion, gravel, and retaining wall at 74 1 Harrell Avenue

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding a proposal for a four-story apartment building and associated parking. The board will also consider the adoption of a resolution for the Amended Route 1 Redevelopment Plan Redevelopment Area 7.

• Public hearing for a 30-unit apartment building and 84 parking spaces at New Street & North Williams Street (P25-05)
• Resolution for the Amended Route 1 Redevelopment Plan Redevelopment Area 7
• Approval of October 22, 2025 meeting minutes

Council

The Woodbridge Township Council adopted several traffic and health ordinances, including changes to Judy Drive parking hours and grease‑trap regulations. It approved two bond ordinances authorizing $3,450,000 for various public improvements and $2,200,000 for replacement compressor units at the community‑center ice rink. The Council also passed numerous resolutions covering refunds, grants, shared‑service agreements, and equipment purchases.

• Bond ordinance authorizing $3,450,000 for public improvements and equipment
• Bond ordinance authorizing $2,200,000 for replacement compressor units at the Woodbridge Community Center ice rink
• Ordinance amending traffic regulations to delete 9:00 PM–7:00 AM parking restriction on Judy Drive and add 24‑hour parking
• Ordinance amending Chapter 35 health regulations for grease‑trap standards
• Resolution authorizing purchase of one Chevrolet Tahoe for $96,792.38

The Woodbridge Municipal Council unanimously approved two bond ordinances, allocating $3,450,000 for various public improvements and $2,200,000 for replacing compressor units at the community‑center ice rink. The council also adopted several traffic‑related ordinances, including changes to Judy Drive parking hours and updates to traffic signal and pedestrian flashing listings, as well as a grease‑trap regulation amendment. Additional resolutions authorized the annual tree‑lighting sponsorship, refunds for overpaid taxes and sewer fees, and a shared‑services radio‑communications agreement among multiple fire departments.

• Approved $3,450,000 bond ordinance for public improvements (unanimous)
• Approved $2,200,000 bond ordinance for ice‑rink compressor replacement (unanimous)
• Adopted traffic ordinance deleting night‑only restriction on Judy Drive (unanimous)
• Adopted traffic ordinance adding 24‑hour parking on Judy Drive (unanimous)
• Adopted traffic ordinance recodifying township traffic signals and pedestrian flashings (unanimous)
• Adopted grease‑trap regulation amendment (unanimous)
• Authorized Fords Business Community to sponsor annual tree lighting (unanimous)
• Authorized shared services radio‑communications agreement for multiple fire departments through Sept 30 2026 (unanimous)

Council

The Council will vote on bond ordinances for public improvements and ice rink compressor replacements. The meeting also includes discussions on traffic regulations, redevelopment plans, and various municipal contracts.

• Bond ordinance for public improvements and equipment: $3,450,000
• Bond ordinance for Woodbridge Community Center ice rink compressor units: $2,200,000
• Sewer Utility Note for New Jersey Infrastructure Bank: $8,500,000
• Adoption of the amended Route 1 Redevelopment Plan Redevelopment Area 7
• Police Department firearms purchases from Atlantic Tactical ($76,000.60) and Eagle Point Gun/T.J. Morris & Sons ($265,797.00)

Council

The Woodbridge Township Council will discuss several administrative requests, including resolutions for tax and sewer overpayments, parking permit refunds, and a resolution for 100% disabled veterans. The body will also consider a change order for P & A Construction and drainage improvements at nine locations.

• Tax and Sewer Overpayments Resolution
• Parking Permit Refund Resolution
• 100% Disabled Veteran Resolution
• Change Order No. 1 P & A Construction Resolution
• Drainage Improvements at 9 locations

Council

The Municipal Council will meet to discuss various ward-specific projects and community initiatives. The agenda includes several applications for the transfer of liquor licenses.

• Liquor license transfer from Anais Lounge Center Jersey, LLC to Xperience Hospitality Group II, Inc. (85 Lafayette Rd., Fords)
• Liquor license transfer from Sri Balaji Enterprise LLC to Balaji Wine & Liquors LLC (768 Rt. 1 No., Suite A, Iselin)
• Liquor license transfer from Bahama Breeze Holdings to GMRI, Inc.
• Liquor license transfer from Trattoria Venezia, Inc. to TD Bar & Grill, LLC (190 Avenel St., Avenel)

The November 10 Woodbridge Council meeting agenda covered topics such as holiday lighting, redevelopment projects, senior centers, and several liquor‑license transfers. The minutes do not record any approvals, denials, vote tallies, or other formal actions. Consequently, no substantive decisions were documented at this meeting.

Council

The Woodbridge Township Municipal Council adopted several ordinances, including bond authorizations for $3,450,000 of public improvements and $2,200,000 for ice‑rink compressor replacement. Traffic and health ordinance amendments were taken up on second and third reading and approved by consent. The council also passed a series of resolutions covering refunds, grants, shared‑service agreements, and equipment purchases.

• Ordinance E: Bond authorizing $3,450,000 for public improvements, equipment, and vehicles
• Ordinance F: Bond authorizing $2,200,000 to replace compressor units at the Woodbridge Community Center ice rink
• Ordinances A–C: Amendments to Chapter 7 traffic regulations, including changes to Judy Drive parking and recodification of traffic signals and pedestrian flashings
• Ordinance D: Amendment to Chapter 35 health regulations concerning grease trap regulations
• Resolution 22: Lease of six Automated License Plate Recognition devices for police vehicles, not to exceed $59,544.00

The Woodbridge Township Council adopted several traffic ordinances and a grease‑trap regulation by unanimous consent. It also approved two bond ordinances—$3.45 M for general public improvements and $2.2 M for ice‑rink compressor replacement—on first reading. A series of resolutions covering community events, tax refunds, fire‑district compensation, and multiple service contracts were also adopted unanimously.

• Approved minutes from October 21, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adopted traffic Ordinances A, B, C (Judy Drive hours and signal list) by consent (unanimous)
• Adopted traffic Ordinance D (grease‑trap regulations) by consent (unanimous)
• Passed first reading of Bond Ordinance E authorizing $3,450,000 for public improvements (unanimous)
• Passed first reading of Bond Ordinance F authorizing $2,200,000 for ice‑rink compressor replacement (unanimous)
• Adopted traffic Ordinances G and H modifying handicapped parking on Russell, Lee, and Midtown Roads (unanimous)
• Approved resolutions for Tree Lighting sponsorship, tax and sewer fee refunds, and fire‑district compensation (unanimous)
• Authorized contracts for police ALPR devices, radio system maintenance, and fire‑department communications (unanimous)

Public Library

The Woodbridge Public Library Board will consider two resolutions: one to approve facilities reserve funded projects and another to approve membership in the Hunterdon County Education Cooperative. The meeting will also address personnel matters, approval of bills, and any other items the board brings forward. Public comments are scheduled before the meeting closes.

• Resolution 10-2025.17 – Approve Facilities Reserve Funded Projects
• Resolution 10-2025.18 – Approve Membership in Hunterdon County Education Cooperative
• Personnel matters
• Approval of bills
• Other matters as may come before the board

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings for five variance applications. These requests include residential modifications and one proposal to convert a home into office space for a construction business.

• 741 Harrell Avenue: request to legalize a rear paver patio expansion, gravel, and retaining wall
• 56 Avenel Street: request to expand a driveway at a two-family dwelling
• 70 Devon Road: request to construct a garage at a single-family dwelling
• 51 Hagaman Street: request to demolish and reconstruct a two-family dwelling
• 80 Woodbine Avenue: request to convert a single-family dwelling into office space with seven parking spaces and a storage building

Planning Board

The Planning Board will approve minutes from its October 8, 2025 meeting and consider a resolution for Corrected Knock on Wood, LLC. Public hearings will address a subdivision extension request for 1 & 15 Montrose Ave., a parking lot expansion of 44 spaces at the Goddard school on 400 Gill Lane, and a major site plan by Amazon.com Services to add 57 parking spaces, new fencing, gates, and an attendant kiosk at 275 Omar Avenue.

• Approval of minutes from the October 8, 2025 regular meeting
• Resolution: Corrected Knock on Wood, LLC P25-14 (granted 9/24/25)
• Minor Subdivision #P24-15 extension request for lots 2170, 2171.01, 2172.01 at 1 & 15 Montrose Ave., Colonia
• Minor Site Plan #P25-08 to add 44 parking spaces at the Goddard school, 400 Gill Lane, Iselin
• Preliminary/Final Major Site Plan #P25-16 to add 57 parking spaces, fencing, gates, and kiosk at 275 Omar Avenue, Avenel

Council

The Council will vote on second readings for traffic ordinances and a property lease at 585 Main Street. The meeting includes first readings for grease trap regulations and parking changes on Judy Drive, as well as several emergency infrastructure contracts.

• Lease of township property at 585 Main Street
• Agreement with Your Way Construction for sewer main replacement at Rahway Avenue Culvert 1-C-28 not to exceed $58,000.00
• Agreement with Hutchins HVAC Inc. for Woodbridge Community Center repairs not to exceed $14,834.00
• Designation of 10 & 20 Production Way in Avenel as an Area in Need of Redevelopment
• Proposed elementary school construction at Clyde Avenue Park

Council

The Woodbridge Council work session will discuss several items, including a resolution on tax and sewer overpayments. The session also reviews traffic ordinance amendments and multiple change orders for public works projects. Action on these items is scheduled for the November 10, 2025 meeting.

• Tax and Sewer Overpayments Resolution (Administration & Finance)
• Traffic Ordinance Amendments (Police)
• Change Order Nos. 7‑11, 13‑16, Contract No. 2014‑11 (Public Works/Engineering)
• Underground Utilities Corp. – Odor and Corrosion Control Port Reading Interceptor
• NJDOT Change Order Nos. 1‑2, Contract No. 2021‑19 (Public Works/Engineering)

Council

The Woodbridge Township Council will consider several person‑to‑person liquor license transfer applications, including changes of corporate structure for specific establishments. The agenda also lists other community topics such as redevelopment projects, senior centers, and local events, but no decisions are detailed for those items. No further action items are specified beyond the listed agenda points.

• Liquor License Transfer #1225-33-024-013 from Anais Lounge Center Jersey, LLC to Xperience Hospitality Group II, Inc. (85 Lafayette Rd., Fords, NJ)
• Liquor License Transfer #1225-44-030-007 from Sri Balaji Enterprise LLC to Balaji Wine & Liquors LLC (768 Rt. 1 No., Suite A, Iselin, NJ)
• Liquor License Transfer #1225-33-101-008 from Bahama Breeze Holdings to GMRI, Inc. (Pocket License)
• Route 1 Redevelopment
• Cloverleaf Redevelopment

The minutes list numerous agenda items ranging from holiday events to redevelopment projects. However, the record does not include any votes, approvals, denials, or other formal actions taken by the council. Consequently, no substantive decisions can be reported from this meeting.

Council

The Woodbridge Municipal Council approved three ordinances, including one to authorize a lease for the Woodbridge Wolfpack Hockey Club at 585 Main Street. The body also authorized emergency contracts for HVAC repairs at the Community Center and sewer work on Rahway Avenue, and set a public hearing for November 10 regarding traffic and health regulations.

• Authorize lease of 585 Main Street to Woodbridge Wolfpack Hockey Club
• Authorize emergency HVAC repair at Community Center (up to $14,834)
• Authorize emergency sewer work on Rahway Avenue (up to $58,000)
• Approve traffic ordinance repeals for Chapter 7
• Set public hearing for November 10 on traffic and health ordinances

The Woodbridge Township Council approved three second‑reading traffic ordinances, a lease of 585 Main Street, and several first‑reading traffic amendments. It also adopted multiple emergency agreements and refunds, and approved the Bill List. All actions were carried unanimously, with two members abstaining on the Bill List.

• Adopted Ordinance 2025-72 repealing Chapter 7 “Traffic” to allow temporary parking permit suspension (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-73 repealing Chapter 7 “Traffic” weight‑restriction sections per NJDOT request (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-74 authorizing lease of 585 Main Street to Woodbridge Wolfpack Hockey Club (unanimous)
• Passed first‑reading amendments to Chapter 7 Section 7‑17 for Judy Drive (24‑hour rule) and traffic signal updates (unanimous)
• Approved emergency agreement with Hutchins HVAC Inc. for pool leak repair up to $14,834 (unanimous)
• Approved emergency agreement with Your Way Construction for sewer main replacement up to $58,000 (unanimous)
• Approved refunds for overpaid taxes, a $180 parking permit, and developer’s review fund reimbursements ($956.08 and $41) (unanimous)
• Approved Bill List (unanimous vote; Councilwoman Meehan and Vice President McAuliffe abstained)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Woodbridge Zoning Board of Adjustment will approve minutes from the September 25, 2025 meeting and adopt several resolutions for Outfront Media, LLC. The board will deny a variance request by Parth Patel. Several public hearings on use and bulk variances will be held, including a proposal to demolish and rebuild a two‑family dwelling at 51 Hagaman Street, Port Reading.

• Approve minutes of the September 25, 2025 regular meeting
• Adopt Outfront Media, LLC resolutions #Z2‑503, #Z2‑505, and #Z25‑06 (granted 7/10/25)
• Deny Parth Patel variance #Z2‑4‑64 without prejudice (9/25/25)
• Public hearing: Use and Bulk Variance #Z25‑59 for 51 Hagaman Street, Port Reading
• Public hearing: Minor Site Plan/Use and Bulk Variances #Z25‑22 for 400 Green Street, Woodbridge

Planning Board

The Woodbridge Planning Board will approve minutes from the September 24, 2025 meeting and consider a resolution for Knock on Wood, LLC (P25-14). The board will review a redevelopment investigation for Block 880 Lot 3 and Lot 4 at 10 and 20 Production Way in Avenel. A public hearing will be held on a minor site plan at 400 Gill Lane, Iselin, where the applicant seeks to enlarge the parking lot by 44 spaces at the Goddard school.

• Approval of September 24, 2025 meeting minutes
• Resolution for Knock on Wood, LLC (P25-14) granted on 9/24/25
• Redevelopment investigation presentation for Block 880 Lot 3 (10 Production Way) and Lot 4 (20 Production Way), Avenel
• Public hearing on minor site plan for 400 Gill Lane, Iselin (M1 zone) to add 44 parking spaces at Goddard school

Council

The Council is reviewing several high-value capital ordinances for infrastructure and property acquisition. The meeting also includes first readings on traffic ordinance repeals and various community grant agreements.

• Woodbridge Waterfront Walkway Project appropriation of $4,000,000 via federal grant
• Sewaren Marina improvements appropriation of $4,000,000 via state grant
• Bond ordinance of $3,500,000 for municipal court and other property acquisitions
• Purchase of a side load garbage truck from H.A. DeHart & Son for $450,463.00
• Acquisition of real property at 511 Cliff Road (Block 753, Lot 57)

Council

The Woodbridge Council meeting on October 7, 2025 will discuss several items presented by administration and department heads. Items include resolutions on tax and sewer overpayments, parking permit refunds, a developer’s review fund refund, and a public works "Brew" resolution, as well as an amendment to the traffic ordinance. The council is scheduled to take action on these items at a later meeting on October 21, 2025.

• Tax and Sewer Overpayments Resolution
• Parking Permit Refund Resolution
• Traffic Ordinance Amendments Ordinance
• Refund from Developer’s Review Fund Account Resolution
• Brew Resolution

Council

The council will consider several liquor license transfers and corporate structure changes. The agenda also lists a wide array of council member focus areas and community projects for discussion.

• Liquor license transfer from Anais Lounge Center Jersey, LLC to Xperience Hospitality Group II, Inc. (85 Lafayette Rd., Fords)
• Liquor license transfer from Sri Balaji Enterprise LLC to Balaji Wine & Liquors LLC (768 Rt. 1 No., Suite A, Iselin)
• Liquor license transfer from Bahama Breeze Holdings to GMRI, Inc. (Pocket License)
• Liquor license transfer from Trattoria Venezia, Inc. to TD Bar & Grill, LLC (190 Avenel St., Avenel)
• Re-striping at Main St. and Amboy Ave.

The Woodbridge Township Council meeting on October 7, 2025 listed numerous agenda topics ranging from holiday events to redevelopment projects. The minutes do not record any votes, approvals, denials, or other formal actions on these items. Consequently, no substantive decisions were documented.

Council

The Woodbridge Township Council adopted several ordinances, including a $4,000,000 capital ordinance for the Woodbridge Waterfront Walkway Project funded by a federal grant, a matching $4,000,000 ordinance for Sewaren Marina improvements funded by a state grant, and a $3,500,000 bond ordinance to acquire property on Berry Street for a new municipal court facility. Additional actions included vacating a portion of Metuchen Avenue, adding a handicapped parking space on Fairfield Avenue, and approving the purchase of 511 Cliff Road. The council also passed a series of resolutions authorizing tax refunds, a security officer appointment, and multiple Community Development Block Grant agreements.

• Ordinance 2025-66: Vacate and extinguish public right of a portion of Metuchen Avenue
• Capital Ordinance 2025-67: $4,000,000 for Woodbridge Waterfront Walkway Project (federal grant)
• Capital Ordinance 2025-68: $4,000,000 for Sewaren Marina improvements (state grant)
• Bond Ordinance 2025-69: $3,500,000 to acquire property on Berry Street for municipal court relocation
• Ordinance 2025-70: Add a handicapped parking space on Fairfield Avenue

The council adopted several ordinances, including vacating a portion of Metuchen Avenue and authorizing $4,000,000 capital projects for the Woodbridge Waterfront Walkway and Sewaren Marina. It also approved a $3,500,000 bond to acquire property on Berry Street and added a handicap parking space on Fairfield Avenue. Additional actions included acquiring 511 Cliff Road, repealing certain traffic rules, and appointing a new township security officer.

• Approved Ordinance to vacate and extinguish portion of Metuchen Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved Capital Ordinance for Woodbridge Waterfront Walkway Project, $4,000,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Capital Ordinance for Sewaren Marina improvements, $4,000,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Bond Ordinance to acquire property on Berry Street, $3,500,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Traffic Ordinance adding handicap parking on Fairfield Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance to acquire 511 Cliff Road property (unanimous)
• Approved repeal of Chapter 7 traffic provisions (temporary suspension) (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of John Kuchma as Township Security Officer (unanimous)

Public Library

The Woodbridge Public Library Board will hear routine reports and then consider new business. The agenda includes a resolution to approve the auditor for fiscal year 2024‑2025. The board may also address personnel matters, approve pending bills, and consider any other items brought before it.

• Resolution 09-2025.16 – Approve Auditor for Fiscal Year 2024‑2025
• Approval of Minutes of Meeting of 07/24/2025
• Personnel matters (unspecified)
• Approval of Bills (unspecified)
• Other matters as may come before the board

The Board of Trustees adopted a resolution to set aside $500,000 for library facilities operations. It also approved a $94,500 labor contract for lighting upgrades at the Iselin Branch. Personnel changes were approved, including a new part‑time page and two resignations. Two bill lists totaling $225,783.84 were approved.

• Approved $500,000 reserve for facilities operations (motion carried)
• Approved $94,500 labor cost for Iselin Branch lighting installation (motion carried)
• Appointed Sophia Vitale as part‑time library page (motion carried)
• Accepted resignation of Anna DeVizio, Monitor, Henry Inman Branch (motion carried)
• Accepted resignation of Amman Afreen, Library Assistant, Main Library (motion carried)
• Approved Bill List 01 for $173,367.26 (motion carried)
• Approved Bill List 02 for $52,416.58 (motion carried)
• Approved minutes of the June 24, 2025 meeting (motion carried)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings for four variance and site plan applications. The board will also consider the adoption of resolutions for four previous cases.

• World Liberation Ministries, Inc.: Proposal for a house of worship with 156 seats at 400 Green Street
• Colonial Pipeline Company: Proposal for a new 480 sq. ft. pre-fabricated lab at 400 Blair Road
• Pushpinder “Peter” Cheema: Proposal for a circular driveway, generator, and patio at 330 New Dover Road
• Jonas Daelus: Proposal to widen a driveway to 20 ft. at 319 Chain O’Hills Road
• Adoption of resolutions for Lilian Ruiz, Archangel Centers Central LLC, Jessica Schmidt, and Geneen & Grant Kneller

Planning Board

The Woodbridge Planning Board will review resolutions to adopt capital ordinances for the Woodbridge Waterfront Walkway and Sewaren Marina projects, as well as an ordinance for a municipal court property acquisition. The board will also acknowledge a request to investigate a potential redevelopment designation for a property in Avenel.

• Resolution to investigate redevelopment designation for Avenel property (Block 867, Lot 1.06)
• Capital Ordinance: Woodbridge Waterfront Walkway Project ($4,000,000 federal grant)
• Capital Ordinance: Sewaren Marina Improvements ($4,000,000 state grant)
• Bond Ordinance: Municipal Court property acquisition ($3,500,000)
• Public Hearing: Minor Subdivision and Bulk Variances at 62-68 Diaz Street

Council

The Woodbridge Municipal Council will consider ordinances for handicapped parking on three streets and authorize $11.5 million in capital projects and contracts, including the Woodbridge Waterfront Walkway and sewer improvements.

• Authorize $4M for Woodbridge Waterfront Walkway via federal grant
• Authorize $4M for Sewaren Marina improvements via state grant
• Authorize $3.5M bond ordinance for municipal court property acquisition
• Approve $560K contract increase for 2025 Milling & Resurfacing Program
• Approve $5.37M bid for Stafford Road Sanitary Sewer Phase 1

Council

The Woodbridge Township Council will discuss administrative requests for a work session on September 23, 2025, including tax and sewer overpayments and a parking permit refund. The council is also set to consider a resolution regarding pavement markings at the intersection of Inman Avenue and Savoth Lane.

• Tax and Sewer Overpayments Resolution
• Parking Permit Refund Resolution
• Pavement markings at Inman Avenue and Savoth Lane
• Agreement between County of Middlesex and Township of Woodbridge
• Work session scheduled for September 23, 2025

Council

The Woodbridge Municipal Council will consider several person‑to‑person liquor license transfers, including changes of corporate structure for three establishments. The agenda also includes discussion of liquor license incidents, renewals, street closings for special events, upcoming elections, and a best practices inventory.

• Transfer of Liquor License #1225-33-024-013 from Anais Lounge Center Jersey, LLC to Xperience Hospitality Group II, Inc. (t/a X Hale, 85 Lafayette Rd., Fords, NJ)
• Transfer of Liquor License #1225-44-030-007 from Sri Balaji Enterprise LLC to Balaji Wine & Liquors (768 Rt. 1, Suite A, Iselin, NJ)
• Transfer of Liquor License #1225-33-101-008 from Bahama Breeze Holdings to GMRI, Inc. (Pocket License)
• Liquor License renewals
• Street closings for special events such as block parties, street fairs, and carnivals

The September 23, 2025 Woodbridge Township Council meeting listed numerous agenda topics, including holiday events, redevelopment projects, and liquor license transfers. The minutes do not record any votes, approvals, denials, or other formal actions on these items. Consequently, no substantive decisions were documented.

Council

The Woodbridge Township Council adopted capital ordinances to appropriate $4,000,000 for the Waterfront Walkway project using a federal grant and $4,000,000 for Sewaren Marina improvements using a state grant. A bond ordinance was approved to appropriate $3,500,000 for acquiring property for a future municipal court. The council also approved several contracts, including a $5,026,272 milling and resurfacing program and a $98,600 intersection improvement project. Handicapped parking spaces were added on Laurel, Douglas, and Fairfield streets through ordinance amendments.

• Capital ordinance authorizing $4,000,000 for the Woodbridge Waterfront Walkway project (federal grant)
• Capital ordinance authorizing $4,000,000 for Sewaren Marina improvements (state grant)
• Bond ordinance appropriating $3,500,000 for acquisition of property for a future municipal court
• Contract amendment with P & A Construction, Inc. increasing milling & resurfacing program to $5,026,272
• Contract with Colliers Engineering & Design, Inc. for Oak Tree Road and Middlesex Avenue intersection improvements, up to $98,600

The council unanimously approved the minutes from the September 9, 2025 meeting. It adopted three handicapped‑parking ordinances for Laurel Street, Douglas Street and Fairfield Avenue, and postponed the Metuchen Avenue vacate ordinance to the October 7 meeting. The council also passed a capital ordinance authorizing a $4 million Waterfront Walkway project using a federal grant, along with related capital and bond ordinances.

• Approved September 9, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted handicapped parking ordinance for Laurel Street (unanimous)
• Adopted handicapped parking ordinance for Douglas Street (unanimous)
• Adopted handicapped parking ordinance for Fairfield Avenue (unanimous)
• Continued Metuchen Avenue vacate ordinance to October 7 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Waterfront Walkway capital ordinance authorizing $4,000,000 federal grant (unanimous)
• Approved Sewaren Marina capital ordinance authorizing $4,000,000 state grant (unanimous)
• Approved bond ordinance authorizing $3,500,000 for municipal property acquisition (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Woodbridge Zoning Board of Adjustment will first approve the minutes from its August 28 meeting. It will then hold public hearings on several variances, including a minor site plan for a 156‑seat house of worship at 400 Green Street. Additional hearings will address driveway widening, a backyard patio, a home addition with a covered patio, and a conversion of an upstairs unit from one to three bedrooms.

• Minor Site Plan/Use and Bulk Variance #Z25-22 – 400 Green Street: proposed 156‑seat house of worship
• Bulk Variance #Z25-51 – 1 Longfellow Drive: proposed driveway widening at a single‑family home
• Bulk Variance #Z25-55 – 110 Grand Avenue: proposed legalization of a backyard paver patio
• Bulk Variances #Z25-40 – 27 Marlboro Lane: proposed one‑story addition with covered patio below a second‑floor addition
• Use and Bulk Variance #Z25-52 – 78 Douglas Street: proposed conversion of an upstairs unit from 1 bedroom to 3 bedrooms

Planning Board

The Board will first approve the minutes from its August 27, 2025 meeting. It will then hold a public hearing on a Minor Site Plan proposing 27 new onsite parking spaces at 190 Homestead Ave, Avenel. A second public hearing will consider a Preliminary/Final Major Subdivision and Bulk Variances for 203 Middlesex Ave, Iselin, which would split a 14,000‑sq‑ft lot into two parcels, one retaining an existing house and the other for a new single‑family dwelling.

• Approve minutes from the August 27, 2025 regular meeting
• Minor Site Plan – 27 new 12' x 27' parking spaces at 190 Homestead Ave, Avenel (Block 1020.03, Lot 1, Zone M1)
• Preliminary/Final Major Subdivision and Bulk Variances – subdivide 14,000 sq ft lot at 203 Middlesex Ave, Iselin into Lot 1841.01 (7,700 sq ft, retains existing house) and Lot 1851.01 (6,300 sq ft, new single‑family dwelling) (Block 447.07, Lots 1841 & 1851, Zone R‑6)

Council

The Woodbridge Council will take a second reading on two traffic ordinances that add and delete handicapped parking spaces on specific streets, and a first reading on three additional traffic ordinances and a vacate/extinguish of a portion of Metuchen Avenue. It will also adopt a resolution authorizing $16,962,000 in General Improvement Bonds and related financial disclosures. Additional items include event authorizations, fee refunds, and service agreements.

• Ordinance adding handicapped parking at 35 Powderhorn Court (Apartment C) – Section 7-38.5
• Ordinance deleting handicapped parking on Church Street – Section 7-28.2
• Ordinance vacating and extinguishing public right of a portion of Metuchen Avenue
• Resolution authorizing $16,962,000 General Improvement Bonds dated Oct 1 2025
• Agreement with Current Elevator Technology, Inc. for emergency elevator repair at Greiner Tower up to $35,000

Council

The Woodbridge Council will discuss a series of administration‑requested items on September 9, 2025, including resolutions on tax and sewer overpayments, a 100% disabled‑veteran exemption, and a traffic ordinance amendment. The council is scheduled to act on September 23, 2025, on items such as the intersection improvements at Oak Tree Road and Middlesex Avenue, a change order for P&A Construction, and the 2025 milling and resurfacing program.

• Tax and Sewer Overpayments Resolution
• 100% Disabled Veteran Exempt Resolution
• Traffic Ordinance Amendment Ordinance
• Intersection Improvements at Oak Tree Road and Middlesex Avenue
• P&A Construction Change Order No. 1 – Resolution

Council

The Woodbridge Township Council meeting will cover a wide range of topics, including major redevelopment projects such as Route 1 and the Cloverleaf area, renewal of the Cable Commission, several liquor‑license transfer applications, and updates on local events and community programs.

• Route 1 Redevelopment
• Cloverleaf Redevelopment
• Cable Commission renewal
• Liquor license transfer: Anais Lounge Center LLC to X Hale, 85 Lafayette Rd., Fords, NJ
• Liquor license transfer: Sri Balaji Enterprise LLC to Balaji Wine & Liquors, 768 Rt. 1, Suite A, Iselin, NJ

The minutes list agenda topics such as holiday lighting, redevelopment projects, and community events, but they do not record any approvals, denials, votes, or other actions. Consequently, no substantive decisions were documented for this meeting.

Council

The Woodbridge Township Council approved several traffic ordinances, including adding handicapped parking at 35 Powderhorn Court, Laurel Street and Douglas Street, and deleting a handicapped space on Church Street. The Council also adopted resolutions for community events, refunds of overpaid sewer fees and taxes, and multiple service agreements. A key financial action was the authorization of $16,962,000 in General Improvement Bonds dated October 1, 2025, along with related publishing and disclosure measures. All items were adopted by unanimous consent.

• Ordinance 2025-62: add handicapped parking at 35 Powderhorn Court
• Ordinance 2025-63: delete handicapped parking on Church Street
• First‑reading ordinances to add handicapped parking on Laurel Street and Douglas Street
• Resolution authorizing $16,962,000 General Improvement Bonds (Oct 1 2025)
• Agreement for emergency elevator repair at Greiner Tower, up to $35,000

The Woodbridge Township Council unanimously approved several traffic ordinances adding handicapped parking at 35 Powderhorn Court and removing it from Church Street, and also approved first‑reading ordinances for new handicapped parking on Laurel and Douglas Streets. The Council also authorized the issuance of $16,962,000 in General Improvement Bonds and approved refunds for overpaid sewer fees and taxes. Additional unanimous resolutions authorized community events, playground equipment purchases, and emergency elevator repairs.

• Approved addition of handicapped parking at 35 Powderhorn Court (unanimous)
• Approved deletion of handicapped parking on Church Street (unanimous)
• Approved first‑reading ordinances to add handicapped parking on Laurel Street (unanimous)
• Approved first‑reading ordinances to add handicapped parking on Douglas Street (unanimous)
• Authorized $16,962,000 General Improvement Bonds (unanimous)
• Authorized refunds for overpaid sewer user fees (unanimous)
• Authorized refunds for overpaid taxes (unanimous)
• Authorized community events (block parties, Hispanic Cultural Day, Veterans Parade, holiday celebrations) and equipment contracts (unanimous)

Council

The Council will vote on redevelopment plans for Route 1 Area 26 and Pennvall and Cutters Dock Roads. The meeting includes decisions on affordable housing payment-in-lieu-of-construction and various municipal service contracts.

• Grant of approximately $4,000,000.00 from NJ Department of Community Affairs for Woodbridge Township Marina dredging and boat slips
• Adoption of Route 1, Area 26 and Pennvall and Cutters Dock Roads redevelopment plans
• Agreement with Gurney Electric LC for emergency electrical conduit repairs at The Club not to exceed $185,342.02
• Purchase of a roll off truck for $380,682.00 and a tri-axle dump truck for $315,399.00 from Hudson County Motors, Inc.
• Change Order #2 for P & A Construction, Inc. adding $400,000.00 to the 2024 Milling & Resurfacing Program

Council

The council will consider the transfer of two liquor licenses. The remainder of the agenda consists of lists of ongoing projects and priorities associated with individual council members.

• Liquor license transfer for 85 Lafayette Rd., Fords, NJ from Anais Lounge Center Jersey, LLC to Xperience Hospitality Group II, Inc.
• Liquor license transfer for 768 Rt. 1 No., Suite A, Iselin, NJ from Sri Balaji Enterprise LLC to Balaji Wine & Liquors LLC
• Review of liquor license renewals and incidents
• Review of street closings and special events
• Discussion of elections

The minutes list numerous agenda items and topics presented by council members, but they do not record any approvals, denials, votes, or other formal decisions.

Council

The Municipal Council adopted several ordinances, including new regulations for bicycles and electric vehicles and two redevelopment plans. The body also amended affordable housing payment rules and updated specific parking restrictions.

• Adoption of Route 1, Area 26 Redevelopment Plan for a PSEG substation
• Adoption of Pennvall and Cutters Dock Roads Development Plan for clean energy refueling
• New regulations for bicycles and electric vehicles (Ordinance 2025-58)
• Amendment to Chapter 150 regarding payment-in-lieu-of-construction for affordable housing
• Parking restriction added for Berkeley College Municipal Lot 2025-57

The Woodbridge Municipal Council approved the minutes from August 12, 2025. It adopted five ordinances—two traffic amendments, two redevelopment plans, and an affordable‑housing amendment—after closing public hearings and submitting them to the mayor. The council also passed first‑reading motions for two handicapped‑parking ordinances.

• Approved August 12, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance A (Berkeley College lot traffic amendment) – second/third reading, public hearing closed, submitted to mayor (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance B (bicycle and e‑bike traffic regulations) – second/third reading, public hearing closed, submitted to mayor (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance C (Route 1 Area 26 Redevelopment Plan) – second/third reading, public hearing closed, submitted to mayor (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance D (Pennvall and Cutters Dock Roads Development Plan) – second/third reading, public hearing closed, submitted to mayor (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance E (affordable‑housing payment‑in‑lieu amendment) – second/third reading, public hearing closed, submitted to mayor (unanimous)
• Passed first reading of Ordinance F (handicapped parking at 35 Powderhorn Court) (unanimous)
• Passed first reading of Ordinance G (delete handicapped parking on Church Street) (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings for several bulk variance requests for single-family home improvements. The board will also consider a use variance to convert a two-family dwelling into a three-family dwelling. Additionally, the board will tentatively adopt resolutions for previous applications.

• Use Variance #Z25-45: Convert two-family to three-family dwelling at 579 Florida Grove Road
• Bulk Variance #Z25-38: Second floor addition, rear addition, and garage at 129 Middlesex Avenue
• Bulk Variance #Z25-13: Circular driveway, generator area, and entertainment structure at 330 New Dover Road
• Bulk Variance #Z25-41: Patio and walkway at 142 Luther Avenue
• Bulk Variance #Z25-48: Widen driveway to 20 ft. at 37 E. Grant Avenue

Council

The August 12, 2025 Woodbridge Township Council meeting minutes list agenda topics presented by council members and the municipal clerk, covering items such as holiday lighting, redevelopment projects, senior centers, and liquor license applications. The minutes do not record any approvals, denials, votes, or other formal actions on these items. Therefore, no substantive decisions were documented during this meeting.

Council

The Woodbridge Township Council approved the July 22, 2025 minutes and adopted a bond ordinance authorizing $8,500,000 for the Stafford Road sanitary sewer improvement. It also passed amendments adding and deleting handicapped parking, changed discovery fee rules, and gave first‑reading approval to several ordinances—including a micro‑mobility regulation—with a public hearing set for August 26, 2025. Several community event resolutions were authorized by consent.

• Approved July 22, 2025 council minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Bond Ordinance 2025-53 authorizing $8,500,000 for Stafford Road Sanitary Sewer Improvement (unanimous)
• Adopted amendments to add handicapped parking at 323 Gill Lane, Apt. 5C and delete at Beverly Hill Terrace (unanimous)
• Adopted amendment to Chapter 2 administration regarding discovery fees (unanimous)
• Passed first reading of ordinances E‑I, including micro‑mobility regulation and redevelopment plans, with public hearing scheduled for Aug 26, 2025 (unanimous)
• Authorized St. James Catholic Church street fair on Sep 20, 2025 (rain date Sep 27) (consent)
• Authorized Avenel Fire Company #1 fire prevention open house on Oct 11, 2025 (consent)
• Authorized Christ Assembly of God backpack giveaway on Aug 16, 2025 (consent)

Council

The council unanimously approved an $8.5 million bond ordinance to fund the Stafford Road sanitary sewer improvement project. It also adopted amendments to traffic ordinances adding handicap parking at 323 Gill Lane and deleting it at Beverly Hill Terrace, and approved a discovery‑fees amendment. Several other ordinances were taken up on first reading, and the council authorized multiple community event permits and tax refunds.

• Approved $8.5M Bond Ordinance for Stafford Road sewer project (unanimous)
• Adopted amendment adding handicap parking at 323 Gill Lane (unanimous)
• Adopted amendment deleting handicap parking at Beverly Hill Terrace (unanimous)
• Adopted amendment to Chapter 2 discovery fees (unanimous)
• Taken up first reading of ordinance adding Berkeley College municipal lot (unanimous)
• Taken up first reading of ordinance regulating bicycles and electric vehicles (unanimous)
• Authorized St. James Catholic Church street fair for Sept 20 2025 (unanimous)
• Authorized Avenel Fire Company #1 Fire Prevention Open House for Oct 11 2025 (unanimous)

Public Library

At the July 24, 2025 meeting, the Woodbridge Library Board adopted a resolution creating a $500,000 reserve for facilities operations. It also approved a $94,500 labor contract with Gurney Electric to install lighting at the Iselin Branch, appointed a new part‑time library page, accepted two staff resignations, and approved bill payments totaling $225,783.84. All motions carried unanimously.

• Adopted Resolution 07-2025.14 creating a $500,000 reserve for facilities operations (motion carried)
• Adopted Resolution 07-2025-15 authorizing a $94,500 labor contract with Gurney Electric for Iselin Branch lighting (motion carried)
• Appointed Sophia Vitale as part‑time Library Page, 10 hrs/week at $15.49/hr (motion carried)
• Accepted resignation of Anna DeVizio, Monitor, effective 7/4/2025 (motion carried)
• Accepted resignation of Amman Afreen, Library Assistant, effective 7/5/2025 (motion carried)
• Approved Bill List 01 for $173,367.26 (motion carried)
• Approved Bill List 02 for $52,416.58 (motion carried)
• Approved minutes of the June 24, 2025 meeting (motion carried)

Council

The July 22, 2025 Woodbridge Township Council minutes enumerated numerous topics ranging from holiday events to redevelopment projects and license applications. The record does not include any approvals, denials, votes, or other actionable outcomes. Consequently, no substantive decisions were documented during this meeting.

Council

The Woodbridge Municipal Council adopted a bond ordinance to fund an $8,500,000 sanitary sewer improvement on Stafford Road. It also approved several traffic and land‑use amendments, rescinded a parking restriction ordinance, and authorized a $1,168,000 county grant to purchase open‑space property in Sewaren. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved $8,500,000 Stafford Road sanitary sewer bond ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved amendment adding handicapped parking on Raymond Street West (unanimous)
• Approved amendment adding handicapped parking at 323 Gill Lane Apt. 5C (unanimous)
• Approved amendment deleting handicapped parking on Beverly Hill Terrace (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to discovery fees in Chapter 2 Administration (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Open Space Conservation zone in Land Use Ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved rescinding of Ordinance #2025-02 parking restriction on Cliff Road (unanimous)
• Approved $1,168,000 Middlesex County grant for Sewaren open‑space purchase (unanimous)

Council

The Woodbridge Township Council met on July 8, 2025. The agenda included items such as holiday lighting, redevelopment projects, senior centers, and liquor license applications. No motions were adopted, no votes were recorded, and no decisions were documented in the minutes.

Public Library

The Board of Trustees approved the minutes from the April 24 meeting and adopted a resolution honoring retiring employee Phyllis Jeanne Cifelli. It approved several personnel actions, including a new appointment, two promotions, a salary adjustment, a retirement and a resignation. The Board also approved two bill lists totaling $128,624.30. All motions carried.

• Approved minutes of 04/24/2025 (motion carried; 6 aye, 1 abstain)
• Adopted Resolution 05-2025.08 honoring Phyllis Jeanne Cifelli (motion carried; 7 aye)
• Approved appointment of Amman Afreen, Library Assistant, part‑time (motion carried; 7 aye)
• Approved promotion of Priyanka Bansal to Library Assistant, part‑time (motion carried; 7 aye)
• Approved promotion of Alyson Rasimowitz to Principal Library Assistant (motion carried; 6 aye, 1 abstain)
• Approved salary adjustment for Anthony Genna to $51,913 (motion carried; 7 aye)
• Approved Bill List 01 ($63,561.97) and Bill List 02 ($65,062.33) totaling $128,624.30 (motion carried; 7 aye)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:15 p.m. (motion carried; 7 aye)

Council

The Woodbridge Township Council meeting on June 24, 2025 listed a wide range of agenda items—from holiday lighting and community events to redevelopment projects and public‑service programs. The minutes do not show any approvals, denials, votes, or other formal actions taken on these items. Consequently, no substantive decisions were documented.

Council

The Woodbridge Council adopted several traffic ordinances, approved a $6 million housing expenditure, and authorized multiple refunds, reappointments and contract agreements. All items were adopted by unanimous vote except one where the Vice President abstained. The meeting also included routine budget transfers and license renewals.

• Adopted ordinance restricting stopping/standing on King Georges Post Road (unanimous)
• Passed first reading of three traffic ordinances adding/removing handicapped parking and new yield intersections (unanimous)
• Authorized up to $6,000,000 for deed‑restricted affordable housing units (unanimous)
• Approved $35,000 emergency sewer repair contract with P & A Construction (unanimous)
• Reappointed Richard Duda as Tax Assessor for a four‑year term (unanimous)
• Renewed club, plenary retail consumption, and plenary retail distribution licenses for 2025‑2026 (unanimous)
• Cancelled Marina Utility Fund salary appropriation of $14,500 effective June 24 2025 (unanimous)
• Council Vice President McAuliffe abstained from vote on item #16 (all other votes unanimous)

Council

The June 3, 2025 Woodbridge Council meeting agenda covered community events, redevelopment projects, licensing matters, and various department updates. The minutes do not show any votes, approvals, denials, or other formal actions taken on these items. Consequently, no substantive decisions were documented.

Council

The Woodbridge Township Council unanimously approved the minutes from the May 20, 2025 meeting. It adopted two bond ordinances—$11,420,000 for general improvements and $3,030,000 for sewer‑utility upgrades—by second and third reading. The council also approved three 30‑year tax‑exemption agreements, a property‑sale ordinance, a permanent easement for Elizabethtown Gas, a traffic‑restriction amendment, and several routine resolutions.

• Approved May 20, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted General Bond Ordinance for $11,420,000 (unanimous)
• Adopted Sewer Utility Bond Ordinance for $3,030,000 (unanimous)
• Approved long‑term tax exemption agreements with three developers (unanimous)
• Authorized sale of Oak Tree Road property by public auction (unanimous)
• Dedicated permanent easement to Elizabethtown Gas over 364 Eleanor Place (unanimous)
• Passed traffic amendment ordinance for King Georges Post Road – first reading, notice set for June 24 hearing (unanimous)
• Adopted multiple resolutions (refunds, license renewals, liquor‑license transfer, 20‑day waiver, vendor name amendment) (unanimous)

Public Library

The Board of Trustees approved the minutes from the March 27 meeting. They confirmed two new part‑time library pages, a promotion for a senior assistant, and a staff resignation. The board also approved a bill list totaling $102,416.38 for library expenses.

• Approved March 27 minutes (4-0-2)
• Appointed Deborah Kramer as part‑time Library Page (7-0-0)
• Appointed Priyanka Bansal as part‑time Library Page (7-0-0)
• Approved promotion of Cristina Luna to full‑time Library Associate (pending CSC) (7-0-0)
• Accepted resignation of Isabel Arocho (7-0-0)
• Approved $102,416.38 bill list (6-0-1)

Council

The May 20, 2025 Woodbridge Township Council minutes list numerous agenda topics presented by council members. No motions, votes, approvals, denials, or other actions are documented. Consequently, the minutes contain no substantive decisions.

Council

The Woodbridge Municipal Council unanimously approved two bond ordinances—$11,420,000 for various public improvements and $3,030,000 for sewer‑utility upgrades. It also adopted a handicap‑parking ordinance for 323 Gill Lane and a lease ordinance for the James Street lot. Daniel R. Harris was appointed to the vacant Councilman‑At‑Large seat, and several other resolutions were passed.

• Approved $11,420,000 bond ordinance for public improvements (unanimous)
• Approved $3,030,000 bond ordinance for sewer‑utility improvements (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance adding handicap parking at 323 Gill Lane (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance authorizing lease of James Street lot for parking (unanimous)
• Appointed Daniel R. Harris to vacant Councilman‑At‑Large seat (unanimous)
• Reappointed Lisa Bergstrom to Woodbridge Township Rent Leveling Board (unanimous)
• Authorized 25‑mph school zone on NJ State Highway 35 & South Park Drive (unanimous)
• Authorized grant agreement for Longfellow Drive roadway improvements (unanimous)

Council

The Woodbridge Municipal Council filled the vacant council seat by appointing Daniel R. Harris unanimously. It adopted a handicap‑parking ordinance for 323 Gill Lane and a lease ordinance for the James Street lot, both by unanimous vote. The council also approved two bond ordinances authorizing $11,420,000 and $3,030,000 for township and sewer‑utility projects, respectively, and authorized several tax‑exemption and infrastructure resolutions.

• Appointed Daniel R. Harris to vacant Council‑At‑Large seat (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance adding handicapped parking at 323 Gill Lane (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance leasing Block 545 Lot 55 on James Street for parking (unanimous)
• Approved bond ordinance authorizing $11,420,000 for public improvements (unanimous)
• Approved bond ordinance authorizing $3,030,000 for sewer‑utility improvements (unanimous)
• Approved long‑term tax exemptions for FordS430, FordS432, and 346 Main Woodbridge Urban Renewal LLCs (unanimous)
• Authorized a 25‑mph school zone on State Highway 35 and South Park Drive (unanimous)
• Authorized grant agreement with NJ DOT for roadway improvements on Longfellow Drive (unanimous)

Council

The May 6, 2025 Woodbridge Township Council meeting listed a series of agenda topics ranging from community events to infrastructure projects. The minutes contain only the agenda items and no recorded votes, approvals, or denials. Consequently, no formal actions were documented during this session.

Council

The Woodbridge Township Council unanimously adopted several ordinances, including a traffic yield sign on Avenel Street (Ordinance A) and the amended Main Street Rehabilitation & Transit Village Plan (Ordinance B). It also repealed and re‑adopted the Garden State C‑PACE program (Ordinances C and D) and passed first‑reading ordinances for handicapped parking on Gill Lane (Ordinance E) and a lease for the James Street lot (Ordinance F). Numerous resolutions were approved, authorizing contracts, appointments, and a $500,000 NJDOT grant for Markley Street improvements.

• Adopted Ordinance A adding a yield sign at Avenel Street extension westbound (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance B amending the Main Street Rehabilitation & Transit Village Plan (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinances C and D repealing and re‑adopting the Garden State C‑PACE program (unanimous)
• Passed Ordinance E adding handicapped parking at 323 Gill Lane (first reading, unanimous)
• Passed Ordinance F authorizing lease of James Street lot (first reading, unanimous)
• Authorized emergency sewer repair contract on Cobb Way up to $75,000 (unanimous)
• Authorized installation of uninterrupted power supply system at Municipal Building up to $150,000 (unanimous)
• Inserted $500,000 NJDOT Local Freight Impact Fund grant into SFY 2025 budget (unanimous)

Public Library

The Board approved the purchase and installation of security cameras at the Main Library, Iselin Branch, and Fords Branch, allocating $20,000 from the Special Projects reserve. It also adopted the Library Security Camera Policy and approved a $10,346.32 grant application to the New Jersey State Library. The Board selected Carpet Care Plus for carpet cleaning at a cost of $13,652.80 and appointed Natalie Dos Santos as a part‑time library page. Finally, a bill list totaling $93,210.15 was approved.

• Approved $163,714.06 security camera purchase for three library locations (unanimous aye)
• Allocated $20,000 from Special Projects reserve for camera installation (unanimous aye)
• Adopted Library Security Camera Policy (unanimous aye)
• Approved $10,346.32 New Jersey State Library grant application (unanimous aye)
• Accepted Carpet Care Plus contract for carpet cleaning at $13,652.80 (unanimous aye)
• Appointed Natalie Dos Santos as part‑time library page (unanimous aye)
• Approved bill list totaling $93,210.15 (unanimous aye)

Council

The Woodbridge Township Council meeting on April 22, 2025 listed a wide range of agenda topics, including community events, redevelopment projects, senior centers, and liquor‑license applications. The minutes do not show any motions, votes, approvals, denials, or other formal actions taken on those items. Consequently, no substantive decisions were documented during this session.

Council

The Woodbridge Council adopted two long‑term tax‑exemption ordinances for Mazza Urban Renewal, LLC and Accu Re Woodbridge Urban Renewal, LLC. It also approved traffic‑related changes to handicap parking, an amendment to the animal‑control ordinance, and a personnel ordinance amendment. Additional ordinances were taken up for first reading, including an Avenel Street extension, the Main Street Rehabilitation & Transit Village Plan, and the repeal of the Garden State C‑PACE program. All motions were carried unanimously, with one council member abstaining on the Mazza tax‑exemption ordinance.

• Approved long‑term tax exemption for Mazza Urban Renewal, LLC (unanimous, one abstention)
• Approved long‑term tax exemption for Accu Re Woodbridge Urban Renewal, LLC (unanimous)
• Deleted handicapped parking space on Camelot Drive (unanimous)
• Added handicapped parking space on Marina View Drive (unanimous)
• Amended Chapter 11 Animal Control ordinance on non‑domestic animals (unanimous)
• Amended Chapter 2 Administration ordinance regarding personnel (unanimous)
• Adopted first reading of Avenel Street Extension Westbound ordinance (unanimous)
• Adopted first reading of Main Street Rehabilitation & Transit Village Plan ordinance (unanimous)

Council

The April 1, 2025 Woodbridge Township Council minutes consist of a list of agenda topics ranging from community events to liquor‑license transfers and redevelopment projects. No approvals, denials, votes, or other actions were documented in the record. Consequently, the meeting did not produce any formal decisions.

Council

The council adopted three police‑licensing coordinator ordinances after a public hearing and moved several traffic, animal‑control and tax‑exemption ordinances to first reading. It approved a $4.276 M change order for the Smith’s Creek Community Complex Tiki & Marina Project and authorized a $1.299 M lease of police vehicles, along with multiple other resolutions and contracts.

• Adopted Ordinances 2025‑22, 2025‑23, 2025‑24 expanding Police Department Licensing Coordinator duties (unanimous)
• Moved traffic and animal‑control ordinances to first reading for publication and future hearing (unanimous)
• Approved Final Change Order for Smith’s Creek Community Complex Tiki & Marina Project, raising contract to $4,276,535.68 (unanimous)
• Authorized lease of police vehicles (Koch 33 Ford) for $1,299,098.70 (unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of police vehicle radios (Motorola Solutions) up to $108,761.75 (unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of CCTV cameras for libraries and arts center up to $186,577.06 (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of Liquor License No. 1225‑33‑039‑013 to KHP Woodbridge, LLC t/a KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot (unanimous)
• Approved refunds to Sunnymac LLC – $192.00 and $152.00 (unanimous)

Public Library

The Board of Trustees approved the minutes from the January 23 meeting. They promoted Isabel Arocho to Senior Library Assistant effective March 2. The Board also approved a bill list totaling $117,716.77. Board Attorney Christopher Zingaro announced his departure and introduced Alex Avellan as the new board attorney.

• Approved minutes of 01/23/2025 (5 Aye, 1 Abstain)
• Promoted Isabel Arocho to Senior Library Assistant (6 Aye)
• Approved bill list totaling $117,716.77 (6 Aye)
• Board attorney change announced (no vote)