Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Woodbridge public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
8 issues in taxes budget
Property Tax Relief Deadlines
The township's Division on Aging helped dozens of seniors file PAS-1 property tax relief forms at two events, saving Woodbridge seniors roughly $12 million through the state program this past year.
$1.2 Million Bond for Eminent Domain Acquisition of 73 Main Street
Tom Maris reported the property owner's firm notified the township the Main Street building is not being abandoned, which could undercut the township's May ordinance treating it as abandoned. Mayor McCormac stood firm: the building has been vacant 18+ months and meets abandoned-property criteria, and the township intends to take it by eminent domain.
Eminent domain land acquisition bond
The township introduced a $1.2 million bond ordinance to buy land through eminent domain for a public purpose. A public hearing is set for September 1.
Electric Bill Relief and Energy Programs
Councilman Harris announced a $25 automatic credit on August electric bills statewide, plus $150 in installments for residents in assistance programs like LIHEAP or USF, and PSE&G energy-efficiency resources.
$7.8 Million Bond Ordinance Adoption
The council finalized borrowing for equipment, vehicles, and public improvements across the township. It funds things residents use every day — police cars, DPW machinery, and facility upgrades — paid back over years through the budget.
$7.8 Million Bond Ordinance
A $7.8 million borrowing to cover equipment, machinery, vehicles (including fire apparatus), and public improvements — partially offset by a state grant. First reading passed; the public gets a say August 4.
YMCA contract oversight
A resident flagged that the township has granted the YMCA $712,500 across two prior resolutions and said he'll resubmit detailed questions about building inspections and the contract tied to the recent sale of the property to 99 MTR LLC.
Adoption of the FY2026 Township budget
The Township's fiscal year 2026 budget was adopted as amended, with total general appropriations of about $219.6 million. Amendments folded roughly $1.5 million in new state and county grants into the budget, including county open space funding and drunk driving enforcement money.