Council adopts Nielson Street right-of-way ordinance
The Township Council completed the final public step on a Woodbridge street ordinance, then sent the measure to the mayor for approval.
Two hosts walk through the week’s edition in conversation — second reading and adoption, flock cameras defended during report and, and what’s coming next. Generated by Aware, from this week’s verified summaries.
With no opposition and no public comment, the council cleared the ordinance vacating rights-of-way on part of Nielson Street and advanced it to the mayor.
A small street change cleared its last public hurdle.
The Township Council took up the final reading of an ordinance to vacate and extinguish rights-of-way on a portion of Nielson Street in Woodbridge. The measure came before the council on second and third reading, with the required public hearing folded into the process. The council president asked for a motion to take up the ordinance and open the hearing. A motion and second were made, and the council voted with no opposition recorded.
When the public hearing opened, no comments were reflected for this ordinance. The council then moved to close the hearing, seconded that motion, and approved it without recorded opposition. From there, the ordinance went to adoption through the council’s standard motion, second, and vote process.
The practical effect is procedural but important. The council has now finished its part of the ordinance process for this portion of Nielson Street. The measure will be submitted to John E. McCormac for approval, as required by law. Unless the mayor sends it back or takes other action allowed under township procedure, the ordinance is positioned to become final after that step.
Flock cameras defended during report and public comment
The camera debate stayed on the agenda.
During a report to the council, the public safety director said Woodbridge 22 Flock cameras have helped investigations for three years and recommended keeping them in place. The comment framed the system as a working public-safety tool, not a new proposal, and set up one of the clearer points of discussion during public comment.
A resident echoed that position and urged the council not to remove the cameras. That gave the council both an internal recommendation and public support for keeping the network. The source material does not describe any council vote on the cameras at this meeting.
Public comment then shifted to a separate issue. Another resident questioned the costs and tax impact of the Omar Avenue road project. That left two distinct takeaways from the same comment period: support for retaining the camera system, and concern about how a road project could affect township spending and taxpayers.
Council adds Hansen Avenue handicap space
The Township Council adopted an ordinance adding a handicap parking space on Hansen Avenue in Fords. The measure went through second and third reading and a public hearing with no opposition recorded, then moved to John E. McCormac for approval.
Adopted a code amendment adding a handicap parking space on Hansen Avenue in Fords.
Town leaders list fall events
Council members and John E. McCormac used the meeting to promote a broad slate of township events and services. They highlighted festivals, concerts, arts programs, fundraisers, traffic notices, the mobile health unit, and upcoming rabies and flu clinics.
Residents get dates, road closure warnings, and health service locations that affect weekend plans and access to local programs.
Casey Wagner flags routine resolutions
Casey Wagner told the council the resolution list mostly covered standard administrative business. He specifically cited tax and sewer overpayments and 100% disabled veteran tax exemptions, without adding amounts or resolution numbers during the report.
Covered standard tax and sewer overpayments plus disabled veteran tax exemptions, mostly routine administration.
Woodbridge recognizes Hydrocephalus Awareness Month
Township officials proclaimed September 2026 as Pediatric Hydrocephalus Awareness Month and held a flag-raising tied to the Pediatric Hydrocephalus Foundation. Mike Lyons thanked the township for its support and described the group’s fundraising, research efforts, and push for better treatment.
The event spotlights a local health cause, upcoming fundraising, and research needs affecting families dealing with hydrocephalus.
- Woodbridge Township Council. During public session, two residents raised concerns: one urged the council not to remove Flock cameras and asked the council to reconsider prior sentiment about getting rid of them; another questioned the $10 million road project west of Omar Avenue, asking about final costs and whether taxpayers would bear the burden while warehouses benefit.
What we didn’t fit in this Sundays edition
Woodbridge Township had 34 more items this week. Here are sixfour — the rest are on Aware.
- GOVERNANCEFirst reading: Ordinance introduced for publication with public hearing set for October 6, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.. The council introduced an ordinance listed as item G on first reading and directed that it be published on the township website with notice that a public hearing would be held October 6, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
- GOVERNANCERecognition of emergency services departments and proclamation acknowledgments. The program recognized multiple police, fire, first aid, and emergency management organizations and their leaders, with several acceptances noted. The speaker stated they would start with the Woodbridge Township Police Department and proceeded through fire companies, OEM, first aid squads, and the township emergency response team.
- GOVERNANCEPlanning and Development report: standard bi-weekly refund resolution. Planning and Development Director Darden reported a standard bi-weekly refund resolution.
- GOVERNANCEWoodbridge holds 9/11 remembrance ceremony. Woodbridge held its annual 9/11 remembrance ceremony with opening remarks, introductions, patriotic observances, prayers, scripture, a personal remembrance, elected officials’ remarks, music, and closing tributes. Speakers honored the victims, recognized first responders, noted the continuing health effects on those exposed after the attacks, and urged younger residents to remember the day.
- GOVERNANCESecond reading and adoption: Amendment regarding meetings of the Town Council. The council held the second and third reading and public hearing for an ordinance amending the township code regarding meetings of the Town Council, then adopted it and submitted it to the mayor for approval as required by law.
- GOVERNANCECouncilmember remarks: Congratulations on appointment to Housing Authority. A councilmember congratulated Lisa Bergstrom on her appointment to the Housing Authority and thanked her for her service on township boards.
- GOVERNANCEIntroductions of township officials present. During the event, the mayor introduced township elected officials who were present, including Council President Sharon McAuliffe and ward council members Sue Worn and Howie Bauer, and noted their ward coverage areas.
- GOVERNANCESecond reading and adoption: Adoption of Route 1 area redevelopment plan. The council conducted the second and third reading and public hearing for an ordinance adopting a Route 1 area redevelopment plan, then adopted the ordinance and submitted it to the mayor for approval as required by law.
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