Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Woodbridge public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
14 issues
Digital Billboard Conversion on Blair Road
Pacific Outdoor Advertising wants to swap a static billboard for a 60-by-16-foot digital multi-message board in Avenel. Digital signage raises questions about brightness, traffic distraction, and neighborhood character.
Office Expansion at 90 Woodbridge Center Drive
The Wilentz law firm proposes interior renovations and one additional floor at its Woodbridge Center Drive office, with no new structures.
Small Business Grants
Woodbridge just hooked 25 local small businesses up with $5,000 grants to help them grow. It's a nice little cash boost for entrepreneurs trying to make it in our neighborhood.
Election Information
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Fords Corner Inclusive Playground
The community and fitness playground at Merritt Park — originally built in 1999 — has been completely rebuilt through a partnership between the county and township departments.
Dissolution of Keasbey Fire District 4 and merger with Fords Fire District 7
Speakers disputed the DCA report claiming only 10-12 calls a month, saying District 4 actually averages 16 calls monthly, and said the state failed to issue an updated report after a December 2025 review found the district had met all required improvements.
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.
Rail Traffic in Sewaren
A Sewaren resident described trains idling for hours and shaking houses while kids wait at crossings. Officials said a new rail switch at Port Reading, nearly complete, will let trains make a direct turn and move through town faster.
Overweight Trucks on Local Streets
New truck weight restrictions on Main Street, Green Street and Avenel Street aim to rein in tractor trailers whose companies pay their fines. Councilman Small said the current system gives drivers no personal consequence.
Superior Officers Association Contract
The Council approved a three-year police supervisors' contract running from January 2027 through the end of 2029, after a brief executive session.
Route 35 Railroad Crossing Closure
Route 35 will be closed at the railroad tracks near Aspen Lane from Friday October 23 at 10 p.m. to Sunday October 25 for an NJDOT rail safety project. Detours are posted but businesses stay accessible.
Avenel Street Paving Project
Contractors have started curbing and ADA ramp work on the state-funded Avenel Street paving project; drivers are asked to be patient.
Flock License Plate Camera Surveillance Contract
A resident pressed the council to consider removing the township's 22 Flock license-plate cameras, calling them a privacy danger, and said they'd keep raising the issue. Police Director Niski defended the three-year-old program as key to criminal investigations, stolen-car recovery, and locating missing persons.
First Navratri Garba street festival on Oak Tree Road
Oak Tree Road in Iselin will close October 15–16 for a first-ever open-air Navratri celebration with folk dancing, with police traffic control and detours in place.