Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Woodbridge public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
5 issues in public safety with medium priority
Fire District Consolidation — Casey No. 4 into Fords No. 5
A resolution was added at the meeting authorizing an application to dissolve Casey Fire District No. 4 and expand Fords Fire District No. 5 — a step toward consolidating fire service in the Fords area.
Police Hiring
The township added five new police officers and honored a sergeant, two officers and two first aiders who saved an 80-year-old woman during a welfare check in Fords. Neighbors who reported not hearing from the resident made the difference. Good news for public safety staffing in a nationally accredited department.
Police body-worn cameras and DPW surveillance
The township signed a 63-month, $1.84 million contract with Axon for police body cameras, plus a $217,637 surveillance system for the Public Works yard.
Pedestrian safety and crossing concerns
Councilwoman Meehan reported a near-miss where a child was almost struck at a flashing-light crosswalk and asked to meet with the traffic director; she urged drivers to slow down.
Police Pursuit Crash
A high-speed police chase in Woodbridge turned fatal after a multi-car crash killed one person and injured three others. This tragic incident is bound to spark some tough questions about local police pursuit rules and emergency response tactics.