Celebrating Our 350th Sesquarcentennial Anniversary 1669 ~ 2019

Greetings From Woodbridge

The 350^th Sesquarcentennial Anniversary celebrates the traditions of our Township with events and activities that create civic pride and foster community partnerships that honor the past, celebrate the present and anticipate the future. But, it’s the community spirit of our Ten Towns that stand as the ‘Heart-and- Soul’ of our Township - neighbor helping neighbor and volunteers who work behind the scenes to keep the Woodbridge ‘Quality-of-Life’ the best in the state.

We will continue to concentrate on ‘Quality-of-Life’ concerns and we will be at work to improve and expand municipal services throughout 2019. 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 – Golden Oldies Monday and Tribute Band Tuesday. Woodbridge Wednesday & Music-On-Main Street. Local Band Thursday. Friday Jazz Festival and Country Sunday. Tooling Around the Township ‘Builds & Repairs’ in April. Plan to shop the Summer Farmer’s Market. Don’t forget about the Barron Arts Center concerts, exhibits and the annual BarronFest Art Festival. Taste of Woodbridge arrives in October... and there is much, much more to come in 2019 – including the 350^th Anniversary Grand Community Celebration on June 1.

Visit: www.twp.woodbridge.nj.us for everything Woodbridge!!!

See You Around Town

Mayor John E. McCormac

Have-A-Heart Food Drive Challenge NOW Underway!!!

We Feed Woodbridge needs your help!!! This year, we’re reaching out to the Woodbridge Township corporate, business, school and residential community to lend an even bigger - and more generous hand – through participation in the Have-A-Heart Food Drive Challenge. We’re asking Township corporate offices, Buy Local businesses, retail and food service outlets, the hospitality industry, schools 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 ~ Thurs., Feb. 14, 2019 (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 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, 3^rd Floor, Woodbridge, NJ 07095. Don’t delay!!! We need your help now

Taste of Colonia Supports Have-A-Heart Food Drive

Experience the best food and beverage that Colonia has to offer at the Taste of Colonia set for Fri. Feb. 1, 2019 from 6:00 - 9:00 PM at the Colonia Country Club (300 Colonia Blvd.) The Taste of Colonia - sponsored by the Colonia Business Community (CBC) and The Corner News Publication - offers a wide variety of culinary delicacies from the finest restaurants and caterers in Colonia and the surrounding area. Tickets: $30.00 (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. 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.)

The Dream Continues: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Remembrance Service Set for Jan. 21

Join Mayor John E. McCormac and the Woodbridge Municipal Council, the Woodbridge Interfaith Clergy Council, Community Groups and Associations, and the award-winning Woodbridge High School Choir, to honor the memory and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at an Interfaith Salute & Remembrance Program on Mon., Jan. 21, 2019 at 7:00 PM at the Woodbridge Community Center (600 Main Street). Members of the Interfaith Clergy Council will offer personal remembrances of Dr. King and the WHS choir will present musical selections in memory of Dr. King.

Save the Date: State of the Township Set for Jan. 29

Mayor John E. McCormac will deliver the 2019 State-of-the-Township Address to the Woodbridge Metro Chamber of Commerce (WMCC), Regional Corporate and Business Community and Township residents on Tues., Jan. 29, 2019 at Noon from the Renaissance Hotel & Conference Center. Mayor McCormac will report on Economic Development initiatives, the Woodbridge Township School District Facilities Improvement Project, Quality-of-Life initiatives and strategies for maintaining Woodbridge as the “Best Town Around.” Contact the WMCC at: 732-636-4040 or Karen@Woodbridgechamber.com.net for information and registration.

2019 Sanitation & Recycling Calendar Now Available

Recycling in Woodbridge Just Got Easier!!! Download the MyWaste APP!!!

The 2019 Woodbridge Township Sanitation & Recycling calendar is NOW available – if you didn’t receive the calendar in the mail you can obtain a copy by calling the Department of Public Works Office of Recycling at: 732-738-1311 x3035; stop-by Woodbridge Town Hall (1 Main Street); or download the 2019 calendar via the Township web page at: www.twp.woodbridge.nj.us

The MyWaste APP - ALL-NEW FOR 2019 - puts trash and recycling collection schedules, special collection information and more right at your fingertips!!! MyWaste is a Recycling & Solid Waste Internet ePortal and Smartphone APP featuring the 2019 Sanitation & Recycling Calendar customized to your address. Search the ‘What Goes Here?’ database for specific recycling instructions. Find out when the Middlesex County document shredding truck is in town. Drop-off unwanted prescription drugs at the Police Department in Town Hall. Report a “Waste Problem” or send comments & suggestions through the APP. The MyWaste APP download is FREE and is available by going to: www.my-waste.mobi. Select the icon link either to the iPhone/iPad or Android APP store. Or visit the Woodbridge Township web page at: www.twp.woodbridge.nj.us for more information.

Buy Local Shopping!!! Stay Connected with the Woodbridge NOW APP. It's Free... It's Easy... It's Everything Woodbridge!!!

Before you start your holiday shopping be sure to download the Woodbridge NOW APP for all of the best shopping deals, rewards and specials!!! The Woodbridge NOW APP is FREE!!! And, it’s the best source for what’s happening in Woodbridge. Stay connected with just one touch. Visit www.twp.woodbridge.nj.us.

It’s All Happening at The Club

The Club at Woodbridge is now part of the Woodbridge Township Recreation Family – and we’re offering an incredible menu of health, wellness, fitness and entertainment programs, events and happenings to members and guests!!!

The Club is the perfect complement to the Woodbridge Community Center (WCC) right across Main Street. Both facilities have a pool, running track, cardio rooms, weight rooms, concession areas and child care functions. Both run summer camps for kids and personal training and other amenities. The Club has racquetball and badminton, while the WCC has a hockey rink, roller rink, mini-golf course and batting cages.

Explore all The Club has to offer at: www.theclub.org.

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

Kick-off your New Year Resolution with a WCC Membership… Join in January and pay NO JOINERS FEE and 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.

DID YOU KNOW??? The WCC is at the leading edge of what’s hot in the health, wellness and fitness industry –WCC members are going strong and 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. Perfect your swing – baseball or softball - at the 3-cage batting center. And, after taking batting practice, tee-off at SkyLine Mini-Golf... the best and most challenging mini-golf course in Central Jersey

The WCC hosts Corporate/Office outings and Birthday, Anniversary, Project Graduation, or any party for that special occasion. Your special event party comes with the full-service, in-house WCC Café and catering. Contact our Membership Services Coordinator at 732-596-4196. Visit our webpage at: www.njwcc.com. See us on Facebook. Or stop-by the WCC at 600 Main Street, Woodbridge. You’ll be glad you did!!!

WB EVENTS & HAPPENINGS

THURS., JAN. 24
Woodbridge Department of Health & Human Services/Addiction Recovery Program Presents: Sean Grover: Raising Happier Kids (and Happy Parents Too)… Parents and Grandparents of Kids K-12… Bring Your Questions, Concerns & Dilemmas. Attendance is FREE. The information is Priceless. 7:00 PM. Iselin Middle School Auditorium, 900 Woodruff Street.

MON., JAN. 28
The Historical Association of Woodbridge Township Presents: New Jersey Originals: Technological Marvels, Odd Inventions, Trailblazing Characters and More!!! First Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, Rahway Ave

School News and Events

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

THURS., JAN 24
John F. Kennedy High School Presents: Dance Exchange. 6:30 – 9:00 PM.

FRI., JAN. 25
Menlo Park Terrace School #19 Presents: Pocketbook Bingo. $30.00 per person includes Admission… 3 Bingo Cards for each game… Coffee & Desert!!! Doors Open at 6:00 PM. First Game at 6:45 PM.

SUN., JAN. 27 & MON., JAN. 28
St. James Catholic School & Child Care Open House. 3 Year-old Preschool through 8^th Grade: Now Enrolling.

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