Woodbridge Council advances $1.2 million Main Street purchase
The Township Council unanimously adopted a bond ordinance to acquire 73 Main Street for $1.2 million and sent it to the mayor for approval.
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With no public comments and no council debate, the ordinance for 73 Main Street cleared its public hearing and final council vote in one pass.
A Main Street purchase moved one step closer to becoming official. The Township Council took up a bond ordinance on second reading to authorize the acquisition of 73 Main Street for $1.2 million, opened the required public hearing, then adopted the measure and sent it to the mayor for approval as required by law.
The action moved quickly. The Council President introduced the ordinance as part of the second reading agenda, and council members voted unanimously to open the hearing. No public comments were recorded on the measure. After that, the council voted unanimously again to close the hearing and adopt the ordinance.
The record shows no questions or comments from council members before the final vote. That leaves the next formal step with the mayor, who must approve the ordinance before the acquisition can proceed under the process described at the meeting. For residents, the key fact this week is simple: the council has finished its part of the public hearing and adoption process for the 73 Main Street purchase.
Community Update: New Jersey Senior Olympics Weekend and Community Yoga
The weekend calendar came with two public invitations. Mayor John McCormac said Woodbridge will host the kickoff of the New Jersey Senior Olympics weekend, with events scheduled at sites across the township.
He said the opening ceremony is set for Saturday at 10:00 at the Woodbridge Community Center. The announcement did not include a full event schedule or list the other competition sites, but it made clear that activity will be spread across Woodbridge rather than centered in one place.
The mayor paired that update with a second one for Saturday: community yoga at Parker Press Park. His instruction was practical and brief — bring a mat. There was no vote or council discussion tied to either item. The announcements were presented as community information for residents planning their weekend.
Resident challenges Flock camera contract
During public comment, one resident urged Woodbridge to cancel its Flock license plate reader contract and remove the cameras. The speaker raised privacy, security, and data-sharing concerns, then the council closed public comment after no one else came forward.
Resident challenged Flock camera surveillance, privacy risks, and possible data sharing including with ICE.
Board closes meeting without final comments
The Board opened a final public comment period, repeated its five-minute speaking rule under Regulation 1100D, and received no speakers. With no comments recorded, the chair moved to adjourn the meeting.
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Council changes stop signs, parking rules
The Township Council adopted a traffic ordinance adding stop intersections and changing handicap parking on Oak Street and Strawberry Hill Avenue. The measure now goes to the mayor, and a director separately reported a new handicap parking space on South Grant Street in Fords.
These street changes affect parking access and traffic control for drivers, pedestrians, and residents with disabilities.
Mayor shares ANCHOR tax relief link
Mayor John McCormac used his community update to point residents to the state's ANCHOR property tax relief program website. He directed people to go.nj.gov/treasury/taxation/anchor and urged them to sign up for benefits.
Promoted ANCHOR property tax relief and directed residents to sign up for benefits.
- Woodbridge Township Council. During public comment, a resident raised objections to the Township’s contract for Flock license plate reader cameras, citing privacy concerns, alleged security vulnerabilities, potential data sharing (including with ICE), and examples of surveillance use in other jurisdictions. The resident urged cancellation of the contract and removal of cameras.
What we didn’t fit in this Sundays edition
Woodbridge Township had 51 more items this week. Here are sixfour — the rest are on Aware.
- GOVERNANCECouncil Announcement: Fords Business Community Flea Market and School 14 Playground; Crosswalk Flashing Beacons at Green Oaks Senior Center. A council member announced the Fords Business Community flea market on September 13 with a rain date of September 20, noted progress on a new playground at the former School 14 site, and reported installation of crosswalk flashing beacons near Green Oaks Senior Center to aid crossings on New Brunswick Avenue.
- GOVERNANCECommunity Update: Mobile Health Unit Schedule and Locations. The mayor listed the mobile health unit’s schedule across multiple township locations during the week, including dates, times, and sites such as Main Street, Iselin Library, Cooper Towers, the community center, Sycamore Senior Center, and Red Oak Manor.
- GOVERNANCECommunity Update: Youth Centers Hours and Eligibility. The mayor announced that three youth centers (Highland Grove, Fords, and Acacia) were open to middle school students on school days. He provided the operating hours.
- GOVERNANCECommunity Update: Annual Bike Tour (September 27) and Check-In Time. The mayor announced the township’s annual bike tour scheduled for Sunday, September 27, and stated that check-in would start at 7:00.
- GOVERNANCECommunity Update: Children’s Clothes Closet and Library Programs. The mayor announced a Children’s Clothes Closet event at First Presbyterian Church in Woodbridge and listed several library programs, including a travel photography class, an adult book club selection, and a movie showing. He provided dates, times, and locations as stated.
- GOVERNANCECouncil Announcement: Greenway Family Success Center Free Backpack Program. A council member highlighted that there was still time to obtain a free backpack for a child through the Greenway Family Success Center and provided contact information and location details.
- GOVERNANCEOfficials mark start of school year with safety reminders. Town and school officials offered back-to-school well wishes as classes were about to begin. Council members also reminded drivers to slow down for buses, pedestrians, and students near roads and intersections.
- GOVERNANCEFirst Reading: Ordinances Listed as Letters H (Public Hearing Scheduled September 15, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.). The Council approved first reading of ordinances listed as “letters H,” directing publication on the Township website on September 2, 2026 and scheduling the public hearing for September 15, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
- GOVERNANCETown promotes upcoming arts, festival, and community events. Officials announced a range of upcoming community events, including the Colonia Cleanup, Tour de Woodbridge, Winestock, Baronfest, a light parade, revised concert dates, and the Barron Arts Center's "Dreamscapes" exhibit. They also noted Max Cafe's reopening.
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