Woodbridge Township Mayor and Council adopt utility notice ordinance
An amendment to Chapter 25 changes notification requirements for utility work that disrupts real property; no one spoke at the public hearing.
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The ordinance drew no public comments or recorded council questions before the Woodbridge Township Mayor and Council sent it to the mayor for approval.
A utility company's work can disrupt more than a street. The Woodbridge Township Mayor and Council adopted an amendment to Chapter 25, the township's streets and sidewalks ordinance, revising notification requirements for utility companies whose work disrupts real property. The measure came up on second reading and passed by voice vote after a public hearing drew no comments. The Woodbridge Township Mayor and Council forwarded the adopted ordinance to the mayor for approval as required by law.
Before the public hearing, the presiding officer asked whether members of the Woodbridge Township Mayor and Council had questions or comments about the amendment. None were recorded. The Woodbridge Township Mayor and Council then voted by voice to bring the measure forward for second and third reading and open the hearing. That vote began the final consideration recorded at the meeting.
The hearing was limited to this ordinance, and no one from the public spoke. Once it closed, the presiding officer again asked the Woodbridge Township Mayor and Council for questions or comments; none were recorded. The Woodbridge Township Mayor and Council voted by voice to adopt the amendment and send it to the mayor. The meeting account does not specify what notice utilities must give under the revision or when the requirements take effect.
Public Comment Period: Opposition to Flock Camera System (Privacy, Misidentification, and Constitutional Concerns)
One resident used the Woodbridge Township Mayor and Council's public comment period to call for the removal of Flock cameras. The speaker said the system's risks outweigh its benefits, even if it sometimes helps identify or solve crimes. The resident asked for detailed figures on crimes the cameras have helped solve in the township. No other speakers were recorded during that public comment period.
The resident cited what they described as mistaken identifications elsewhere, including stops involving vehicles incorrectly flagged by camera systems. The speaker also cited an alleged 2019 facial-recognition misidentification in Woodbridge, saying a man spent 10 days in jail despite being 30 miles from the reported incident. These were the resident's claims; the meeting account does not establish how the incidents relate to the township's current cameras.
The speaker raised concerns about access to camera records and argued that broad surveillance and traffic enforcement, rather than crime-solving, drive the system's use. Earlier in the meeting, the Woodbridge Township Mayor and Council had set rules limiting each person to one opportunity to speak. The account records no response to the resident's request for crime-solving data.
Cory Spillar announces paving work and fire open house
At a Woodbridge Township Mayor and Council meeting, Cory Spillar announced a Fire Prevention Week open house scheduled for Saturday, October 10, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at fire headquarters. He said street paving work would begin that week, including sidewalks and ADA-compliant curb ramps, with partial state funding.
Residents may encounter construction on local streets and can attend the open house for fire-safety information.
Virbhadra N. Patel announces Iselin dance celebration
At a Woodbridge Township Mayor and Council meeting, Virbhadra N. Patel announced outdoor Navratri Garba celebrations in Iselin on October 15–16, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM. He said nearby roads would close, police would direct traffic, parking would be difficult, and October 23 was the rain date.
Drivers and nearby residents can expect detours and parking restrictions during the two evening events.
Debbie Meehan recognizes breast cancer walk volunteers
At a Woodbridge Township Mayor and Council meeting, Debbie Meehan reported that hundreds joined the 10th annual breast cancer walk and that an Octoberfest fundraiser benefited two Woodbridge families. She thanked volunteers and local police, public works staff, fire departments and veterans' groups for helping with the events.
The fundraiser supported two local families, while volunteers and township workers helped run the walk.
Gas representative explains utility bill assistance
During a Woodbridge Township health fair, an Elizabeth Town Gas representative described programs that began October 1 to help people pay electric and gas bills. She said applicants could submit forms for state and federal assistance and that she could send applications to the state on their behalf.
Residents struggling with utility bills can seek application help and information about available assistance programs.
- Woodbridge Township Mayor and Council. During public comment, a resident criticized the township’s use of “Flock” cameras, arguing risks outweigh benefits and citing alleged misidentification incidents nationwide and a 2019 Woodbridge facial recognition misidentification. The resident requested removal of the cameras and asked for detailed data on crimes solved using the system.
What we didn’t fit in this Sundays edition
Woodbridge Township had 38 more items this week. Here are sixfour — the rest are on Aware.
- GOVERNANCEMayor’s Community Events and Announcements (Oct. 2, 2020). Mayor John McCormack delivered a community announcements update for Friday, October 2, listing upcoming concerts, food vendors, closures, community events, library programs, health services, a benefit event, and a rescheduled patriotic drone show, and closed with a brief joke.
- GOVERNANCECouncil Agenda Comments: Downtown Decorations and Frank Gagnon Youth Fishing Contest. A council member thanked the Department of Public Works for fall decorations and mums on Main Street and announced the Frank Gagnon fishing contest for youth under 16 on Saturday from 9:00–11:00 AM at the Woodbridge Park pond on North Park Drive.
- GOVERNANCESecond Reading: Add a Dedicated Accessible Parking Space on South Grant Street. The council introduced an ordinance on second reading to amend the township’s revised ordinances to add a dedicated parking space for people with disabilities on South Grant Street. The public hearing was opened and closed with no public comment, and the ordinance was adopted and forwarded to the mayor as required by law.
- GOVERNANCEWoodbridge Domestic Violence Response Team: Volunteer Advocacy and TTRO Process. Representatives from the Woodbridge Domestic Violence Response Team explained their volunteer advocacy services for victims seeking temporary restraining orders. They described being dispatched to police headquarters to support victims through the TTRO process and provide information on services such as legal help, housing, health, and food resources.
- GOVERNANCEMeals on Wheels (Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge): Meal Delivery and Volunteer Recruitment. A Meals on Wheels representative described delivering two meals per day to eligible seniors and disabled residents who cannot shop. The program serves senior citizens age 60 and older. The speaker provided a phone number for referrals and volunteers: 732-634-4141.
- GOVERNANCEBehavioral Health Services Division: 24-Hour Hotline and Upcoming Events. Woodbridge Behavioral Health Services staff described 24-hour support and a hotline number for connection to peer recovery specialists. They also announced upcoming events including “Road to Hope” and a stigma breakfast on November 8, with the event location stated as the Elks.
- GOVERNANCESNAP Navigation Assistance Through Raritan Valley YMCA. A SNAP navigator stated that assistance is available for SNAP applications through the Raritan Valley YMCA. The speaker provided the location (144 Tices Lane, East Brunswick) and a phone number (732-257-4114) for help with applications and questions.
- GOVERNANCEGeorge Atlowski Mental Health Center: Services, Eligibility, and Coverage. A representative from the George Atlowski Mental Health Center described mental health services for ages five and up, serving the Perth Amboy area and New Jersey. The center offers multiple programs for adolescents and adults, accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and insurance, provides a sliding fee scale, and offers bilingual services in English and Spanish.
- GOVERNANCEFirst Reading: Three Ordinances Introduced and Scheduled for Public Hearing (October 20, 2026 at 6:00 PM). The council approved three ordinances for first reading (items referenced as three separate ordinance items) and directed publication on the township website in October 2026. A public hearing for these ordinances was scheduled for October 20, 2026 at 6:00 PM.
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