Kennedy strikes first in Colonia rivalry match
The girls soccer broadcast opened in Woodbridge with an immediate JFK goal, setting the tone for a rivalry game between Iselin and Colonia.
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Gabriella Goodridge scored almost immediately, and the broadcast barely had time to finish the introductions before Kennedy was up 1-0.
The match started before the introductions could settle. The girls soccer broadcast opened from Woodbridge for the Iselin Kennedy-Colonia rivalry game, with commentators laying out the teams, records, coaches, and starting lineups. Then Kennedy struck right away. Gabriella Goodridge scored almost immediately to put JFK ahead 1-0, giving the early edge to the home side in one of the township's regular rivalry matchups.
The opening sequence became the story of the first moments on air. Rather than easing viewers into the game with background and lineup notes, the broadcast had to pivot quickly from pregame setup to live action. That early goal gave Kennedy the first breakthrough and gave the rivalry match an instant scoreline before much of the broader game had unfolded.
By the end, though, the result flipped. Colonia later pulled even and then scored again in the final seconds to win 2-1. So the broadcast's first big moment belonged to Kennedy, but the closing one belonged to Colonia, which left with the rivalry win after trailing 1-0 almost from the start.
Curriculum, Extracurricular Activities, and Technology Committee: Adoption of 2 Items
A routine committee report turned into a vote of confidence. During the Board of Education meeting, the Curriculum, Extracurricular Activities, and Technology Committee brought forward two items for approval, and the Board adopted both by roll call. The record does not say what the two items were, only that they were presented together and approved as a group.
Board discussion centered less on the items themselves than on district direction. One board member praised district leadership, singled out Mr. Postino for his work, and pointed to progress after learning loss tied to remote instruction beginning in 2020. The member said the numbers showed movement and momentum and cited attached AP reports as evidence that the district was heading in the right direction.
The vote was unanimous among the members recorded in the transcript. No opposition was listed. What comes next is straightforward: the two committee items now move from recommendation to adoption, even if the meeting record leaves their exact contents unclear.
Board opens agenda comment, hears none
The Board opened public comment on agenda items and repeated its rules for civil remarks, identification at the microphone, and time limits. No one came forward to speak, so the meeting moved directly to the superintendent's recommendations.
high-volume town — capped to top middle items
Final public comment period passes quietly
Near the end of the meeting, the Board opened a second public comment period for general remarks and again reviewed its expectations for respectful, time-limited participation. No speakers came forward, leaving the record without any public requests, complaints, or comments.
Second public comment period had no speakers, making it purely procedural.
Colonia scores late to beat Kennedy
Colonia broke a 1-1 tie in the final seconds and beat Iselin Kennedy 2-1. The finish erased Kennedy's early lead and turned the rivalry match on its last meaningful play.
The late goal decided a cross-town rivalry game that students and families were following to the end.
Mayor posts mobile health unit schedule
The mayor announced a mobile health unit schedule with stops at locations across Woodbridge on different dates and times. The route includes senior housing, parks, churches, libraries, veterans sites, fraternal locations, and other community gathering spots.
The schedule tells residents where they can get health services closer to home and when the unit will be nearby.
What we didn’t fit in this Sundays edition
Woodbridge Township had 66 more items this week. Here are sixfour — the rest are on Aware.
- GOVERNANCEEvergreen Senior Center flu vaccines. The mayor announced flu vaccines at the Evergreen Senior Center on Monday at 10:30. The transcript did not include additional eligibility or appointment details.
- GOVERNANCETwo local blood drives announced with sign-up information. The township announced two separate blood drives: one on Wednesday from 9:00 to 1:30 with appointments through 877-25-VITAL, and another from 8:00 to 2:00 at the Woodbridge Knights of Columbus with information at nybc.org/drive. Both notices focused on scheduling and how to register.
- GOVERNANCEMayor’s announcements: weather-related cancellations and Summer Concert Series schedule. Mayor John McCormick announced community events and urged residents to check the township website and social media for possible cancellations due to weather. He listed the final week schedule for the Summer Concert Series, including dates, times, venues, and tribute bands.
- GOVERNANCERotary Club Fundraiser Announcement: Duck Race (May 1) with 10,000 Rubber Ducks and $50,000 Goal. During the recognition event, Rotary Club plans were described for a first-time duck race fundraiser on May 1. The plan included 10,000 numbered rubber ducks placed into a creek, sold for $5 each, with a goal of raising at least $50,000 to support community needs.
- GOVERNANCERoad to Hope marks 10 years with Acacia Center events. The mayor announced Road to Hope's 10-year anniversary events at the Acacia Center, including a gallery event and a gala with ticket information. The organization was described as helping people dealing with addiction and recovery.
- GOVERNANCEMayor’s community events and entertainment listings (Sept. 18 and upcoming week). Mayor John McCormack delivered a community announcements segment listing live music performances, festivals, fairs, library programs, senior sessions, and other township events scheduled from Friday, September 18 through the following week, including times and locations where stated.
- GOVERNANCEEnvironmental Commission seed library restocking request. An announcement stated that the Environmental Commission was looking to restock seed libraries and requested seed donations to be dropped at the Forge and Iselin libraries.
- GOVERNANCELibrary and community centers list classes, films, and talks. Township announcements listed a range of library and community-center programs, including movie screenings, a crochet club meeting, a Sesame Street screening, a Youth Leadership Council meeting, a bees program, a historical talk, comedy tickets, kids' cartooning classes, and other educational sessions. The items were presented as upcoming public programs at township venues.
- GOVERNANCEWeekend fundraisers and outdoor events across township. The mayor announced several community events, including the Rebuilding Warriors benefit at Moby Dick's, the postponed Bike Tour Woodbridge, a Relay for Life Zumba-thon, the Colonia High Marching Patriots car wash, and National Public Lands Day volunteer projects. Together they covered fundraising, recreation, and volunteer opportunities at multiple township sites.
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