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The Woodbridge E-News is your direct link to all of the news, events, programs and happenings in Woodbridge Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey. We’re already at work putting together another year of spectacular Township events! We will continue to concentrate on "Quality-of-Life" concerns and we are at work to improve and expand municipal services

And, just around the corner is another year of spectacular Township events! We're already putting together an exciting line-up for the Mayor's Summer Concert series: Monday Night ‘Doo Wop & Oldies’. Tribute Band Tuesday. Woodbridge Wednesday concerts at Parker Press Park. Local Band Thursday. Friday Jazz in Avenel. Country Sunday at Parker Press Park. Music-On-Main Street. Tooling Around the Township ‘Builds & Repairs’ on Sat., April 28. Plan to shop the Summer Farmers Market. Don’t forget about the Barron Arts Center’s concerts, exhibits and the annual BarronFest Art Festival. Taste of Woodbridge arrives in October... and there is much, much more to come.

The WB E-News is your direct link to all of the news, events, programs and happenings in Woodbridge Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey.

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See You Around Town
Mayor John E. McCormac

Mayor McCormac Reports on “State-Of-The-Township”

Mayor John E. McCormac issued the annual State-of-the-Township address to the Woodbridge Metro Chamber of Commerce, Woodbridge Economic Development Corporation, regional business community and Township residents and reported that the “State-of-the-Township” is strong – perhaps the strongest ever and getting stronger all the time.

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“The stability of our Township economy results from our successful navigation of the steadily rebounding national, regional, state and local economy. Over the past several years, we recognized that long-term economic planning and business incentives, combined with significant efforts to control the cost of municipal government (while maintaining a consistent level of services and programs) was key to a strong economic future – an economic future that will continue to benefit Township residents, business and industry in coming years.” As a result of our successful business development, we were able to complete the $30 million investment in community-benefit recreational facilities at our 24 schools – infrastructure improvements that will be paid from revenue from several different economic development projects without utilizing residential tax dollars. Today, students and residents have the immediate benefit of the community infrastructure improvements - new turf fields for football, soccer, baseball and softball, along with a new stadium and field house, new track & field facilities, new bleachers, playgrounds, tennis courts, basketball courts, theatre and performing arts facilities with air conditioning, along with parking lots, walking tracks and sidewalks – all to the benefit of each and every Woodbridge Township neighborhood.

Highlights of the State-of-the-Township address included the announcement of the expanded Peer Recovery
program – which was established last year to address and assist those suffering the disease of Opioid and heroin addiction and the addition of the Our House Day Program & Training Center at the newly remodeled Cypress Recreation Center (former Hess Training Center) in the Port Reading section of Woodbridge.

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“Taste of Colonia” serves on Tonight

Experience the best food and beverage that Colonia has to offer at the "Taste of Colonia" set for tonight, Feb. 2, 2018 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm at the Colonia Country Club (300 Colonia Blvd.) Sponsored by the Colonia Business Community (CBC) and The Corner News Publication, the "Taste of Colonia" offers a wide variety of culinary delicacies from the finest restaurants and caterers in Colonia and the surrounding area. Tickets: $35.00 (Advance Purchase Only - No Tickets Sold at the Door). Tickets available at: Advanced Family Chiropractic (622 Inman Ave.) or contact Councilwoman Debbie Meehan at 732-382-0273. Don’t forget to bring a can... or two... or three... of non-perishable food to be donated to Township food pantries as the “Taste of Colonia” is a sponsor for the "Have-A-Heart" food drive. Plan NOW to raise your glass to a worthy (and delicious) cause. (All proceeds donated to the “Have-A-Heart” food drive.)

“Have-A-Heart” Food Drive Challenge NOW Underway!!!
NOT TOO LATE TO CONTRIBUTE!

The 2018 ‘Have-A-Heart’ Food Drive Challenge is underway!!! This year, we’re asking Township corporate offices, Buy Local businesses, retail and food service outlets, the hospitality industry, schools, students and residents to donate 214 pounds of food or $214.00 to assist our food pantries continue their work providing food to less fortunate neighbors and residents. The ‘Have-A-Heart’ Food Drive Challenge ends on Valentine’s Day ~ Wed., Feb. 14, 2018 (hence the 2/14 challenge.)

The ‘Have-A-Heart’ Food Drive Challenge is coordinated by Peter Barcellona, Chairman, of the ‘We Feed Woodbridge’ Food Bank Committee. All you need to do is give Peter a call at 732-855-0600 x5034 (or email at: peter.barcellona@twp.woodbridge.nj.us) and tell him where and when to pick up a donation – 214 pounds of food or $214.00 - and our volunteers will come directly to your location… it’s that easy! Or, you can deliver 214 pounds of non-perishable food items to the following locations: Woodbridge Township Public Health Center, 2 George Frederick Plaza; Woodbridge Community Center, 600 Main Street; or Town Hall Municipal Building, 1 Main Street. Financial contributions (payable to ‘We Feed Woodbridge’) can be dropped-off at the Health Center or mailed directly to the Woodbridge Department of Health & Human Services, c/o We Feed Woodbridge, 2 George Frederick Plaza, Woodbridge, NJ 07095 or to the Office of Mayor, Municipal Building, 3rd Floor, Woodbridge, NJ 07095.

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Attention Senior Residents: Need Help with 2017 Tax Forms

Are you a Woodbridge Senior? Need help preparing your 2017 taxes? The Woodbridge Township Multi-Service Program on Aging and the AARP will offer "FREE" assistance to Senior residents to prepare 2017 Income Tax & Property Tax Relief forms. Tax preparation services are available beginning the week of February 5, 2018 (Monday’s and Wednesday’s only). APPOINTMENT REQUIRED. Call (732)726-6262 to schedule your appointment. Tax assistance will take place at the Woodbridge Health Center, 2 George Frederick Plaza, in Woodbridge. File & Feed!!! In exchange for our services, we ask that you bring a non-perishable food item to help stock the Woodbridge food pantries. Check the Woodbridge Township web page at: www.twp.woodbridge.nj.us for additional information on the tax preparation assistance program.

It’s All About Health & Wellness at the WCC... Join in January and Pay No Joiner’s Fee

Ring in the New Year with a Woodbridge Community Center (WCC) membership!!! WCC membership packages are available in all shapes and sizes. Check out the “Family Membership” or an “Individual Membership.” Join in January and the WCC will waive the Joiner’s Fee - plus receive a FREE WCC gift with your new membership!!! We’re betting that you’ll discover that the WCC is the perfect place for family fun, fitness and connection.

The WCC is at the leading edge of what’s hot in the health, wellness and fitness industry – WCC members are getting in shape with the popular LesMills Group Effect exercise classes and personal training program. The WCC also offers a full aquatics program with swim lessons for all ages, a competitive swim team, roller and ice skating lessons, ice hockey, open skate sessions, weight and aerobic center, personal training & fitness programs, a full-court gymnasium, basketball court, indoor track, and so much more.

School News & Events

There are many events and happenings every weekend in Woodbridge that focus on our schools, extra-curricular activities and student events. The E-News encourages residents, parents, students and visitors to support the various school-related activities and events - without community sponsorship, many of the student programs, events and activities would not be able to take place. Plan to attend.

ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS & SOPHOMORES:
Woodbridge Public Library (WPL) Presents: FREE SAT/ACT Test Prep Course.
Sat. Feb. 24, 2018. 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM at the Main Library. Registration Opens Feb. 2, 2018.

TUES., FEB. 6, 2018
Superintendent’s Drug Abuse Prevention Forum. Iselin Middle School. 6:30 PM

WED., FEB. 7, 2018
Presidents Council Roundtable Meeting. Kennedy Park School #24. 7:30 PM

THURS., FEB. 8, 2018
Gifted & Talented Creative Writing/Theatre Arts Middle School Poetry Night & Book Fair. Barnes & Noble at Menlo Park Mall. 6:30 PM

SAT., FEB. 10, 2018
Colonia Middle School Annual Carnival. 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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