posted by Kason Little advocating for Black Lives Matter shows that it all - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. Four Councillors are elected to each of the four wards in the Town; to view your Councillor please see the list below. To view the Register of Interest for Woodbridge Town Council please click here and select Woodbridge Town Council from the drop down menu. Voters may vote in person at their assigned polling place. Disclaimer | He has a long career history working in environmental clean-up and environmental consulting. Here is the Dec. 14 Woodbridge Council meeting; the Proud Boys start speaking at minute 51:45: The Proud Boys were founded in 2016 by Vice Media co-founder Gavin McInees. Black Lives Matter has been attending Woodbridge town council meetings for several months now. We try to offer so many broad services and programs for our residents so they enjoy their hometown.". We have skin in this game," he said. Working to attract new businesses, as well as support the areas already established businesses, the Woodbridge Economic Development Corporation (WEDCO) has designed a number of programs to create successful ventures for area entities. Intersection Improvements & Traffic Signal Installation: New Dover Rd. Suffolk CC | Meehan, who has three children, is the owner and publisher of Colonia Corner community newspaper. Welcome to the website of Woodbridge Town Council. outat the meeting. Building a strong foundation with the police department, fire department and first responders. My years of hands-on local government experience will be a perfect complement to their visionary leadership. Dumfries, VA The Town Council of Dumfries is pleased to announce the appointment of Tangela Innis as its new Town Manager on a unanimous vote. It is our honor to serve you. To view the schedule for standing committees click here, Town Council Multiple Council seats are up for election this year in Woodbridge; in addition to Drumm, all the Council members who currently fill them seek re-election. WOODBRIDGE, NJ Here are the results in the First Ward Woodbridge IPSWICH TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB, See popular questions & answers about Babergh District Council and Mid Suffolk District Council; Administrator. If re-elected, this will be her third term on the council. He said he would like to start a Neighborhood Watch. The Woodbridge Housing Opportunity Study Committee invites you to participate in its latest survey. The survey was created by the Committee and is an integral part of the implementation of an affordable housing plan for the Town of Woodbridge. Read on Copyright | "We have a great mayor, administration and council. REQUIRED, Intersection Improvements: Riverside Drive and Parkway Place Extension. These are all new and exciting reasons why working with our Administration and council has motivated me to run for re-election.". I will speak from the heart and be very passionate as a council member.". "Third, this administration wants to build a power plant in Woodbridge. WOODBRIDGE HEALTH CENTER NOW OFFERS COVID-19 VACCINATION CLINICS APPT. WOODBRIDGE, NJ Here are the results in the First Ward Woodbridge Council race, with Ken Gardner taking on Nancy Bader Drumm: As of 10:30 p.m., with machine votes in only, Drumm received 399 votes and Gardner 338, according to Woodbridge town clerk John Mitch. They were flooded in Ida and were sitting on contaminated waste. Tuesday nights town council meeting in Woodbridge. With workout equipment, pool, sports courts, golf den, hockey den, and so much more! "Which will eventually lead to crime, street beggars, riots, looting like NYC, Philadelphia, Chicago, Baltimore and Minneapolis. Climate and Ecological Emergency Be the first to know. Please review the services the Woodbridge Police Department offers, as well as how to contact us with any questions and area safety news. The deadline to apply for a Mail-In Ballot by mail is June 1. This year is his first attempt running for Woodbridge Council. WOODBRIDGE HEALTH CENTER NOW OFFERS COVID-19 VACCINATION CLINICS APPT. Woodbridge still hasn't commented. Patel did not return Patch's multiple requests to tell us why voters should re-elect him. WOODBRIDGE, NJ This Nov. 2, there will be an election for Woodbridge town council; mail-in ballots already arrived in homes last week. She is the first Black woman to become Town Manager in Virginias oldest town. In addition, the rain gardens we have built, our paved road programs, flood mitigation efforts, garbage pick up and street cleaning, a new history museum and additional street lights have all added to our quality of life here. Fourth Ward Council seat (Iselin): Democrat Viru Patel (incumbent). How To Vote In The 2021 Primary Election: In-person voting is available to all registered voters. Town Council meetings and all Committee meetings are open to the public and take place in the Shire Hall Council Chamber. Cookies | Skip to main content. Staffing - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. I work with veterans; work closely with the Woodbridge Township PTOs, members of our senior community and (with) families who have a special need of community assistance. "I am NOT promising any miracles. I will vote no and convince the Council to help me stop it.". Accessibility Statement. Lives Matter advocates and Proud Boysmemberstook place at "And there are many people in my neighborhood who moved out of those areas in New York City to Port Reading and Avenel which are now unfairly being subjected to the city lifestyle, again. I am committed to promoting transparent government, implementing key projects, and ensuring fiscal accountability to build a high performing organization.. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. Mayor McCormac and the Woodbridge Township Health Department aim to keep the Woodbridge Township residents well informed on all things related to COVID-19. And all they will tell you is the good news of the Township.". Pertemps Network Group 3.5. The Club at Woodbridge has it all! Mrs. Innis holds a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology from The College of New Rochelle and a Master of Business Administration degree from Strayer University. Return to Patch tonight for the latest vote tally. Shop. being taught in schools was the root of the dispute. Many members have been linked to the Jan. 6 Capitol riots, and the group was named a terrorist entity by Canada this May. Come visit Main Street in Woodbridge for anything you need. "I don't even know why you would allow these kinds of people in here CRT is a bogeyman; it's a complete bogeyman. ", "Nancy Drumm is not a politician," continued McCormac. ", "I work throughout the five boroughs of New York and Philadelphia and I can't get out of there fast enough to get home," he continued. Drumm repeatedly declined to respond to Gardner. WebWoodbridge Town Council have agreed to collaborate and fund the printing of the leaflet for Woodbridge residents and Melton Town Council has paid for the printing of leaflets for Melton residents. ", Masculin said it was his obligation to "inform the people of Woodbridge Township, especially those who reside in the Avenel and Port Reading areas, what is going on around them. WOODBRIDGE, NJ The Township Council and Board of Education held Tons of traffic, people living and crowding your lifestyle. Current Councilmembers Nancy Bader Drumm, Howie Bauer, Cory Spillar, Viru Patel and Debbie Meehan are asking voters to re-elect them. But Republican Masculin paints a very different picture of life in Woodbridge today. Enjoy Local. They become a large negative tax drain. Challenged by Republican Paul Lund, Jr. Third Ward Council: Democrat Cory S. Spillar (incumbent). Sub-Committee 1 criticism of McCormac and the current Council/Planning Board is that they are allowing too much development and new construction in Woodbridge. Vrtaric owns two barber shops/salons in town and is chair of the Woodbridge Republican Party. Subscribe to free News Alerts for election results. Woodbridge Town Council is divided into four areas (wards), these are: Seckford Ward Kyson Ward Farlingaye Ward Riverside Wards These ward boundaries are shown on this map: The ward that has returned me as one of their representatives to the Town Council is Seckford, shown above in blue. One man named Burt (last name not given) spoke at the meeting and said he has been a member of the Proud Boys since 2016. I will continue to advocate and work to improve the business climate and economic opportunity for the small businesses currently located in Colonia and for those businesses seeking to locate in our downtown business district on Inman Avenue.". Challenged by Republican John Vrtaric. Highways Take it directly to the Board of Elections Office, 11 Kennedy Boulevard, East Brunswick before 8 p.m. June 8. Fifth Ward Council: Democrat Debbie Meehan (incumbent). Whether you're looking for the best dining and shopping options or the latest fitness class, Downtown Woodbridge has it all! We will not know the outcome of this race for the next couple days, or even weeks as mail-in and provisional ballots are counted. This does not include mail-in ballots. Community Rating System Activities and Information, Floodplain Development Permit Application, Road Opening Permit & Construction Details. This is a common complaint in Woodbridge, as in 2019 Republican Sue Boros ran against McCormac for mayor, saying at the time "the current administration is trying to convert Woodbridge into a city, and the traffic that's resulted has been unreal. Keep up to date with Woodbridge Township! "Cory Spillar with the Council is forcing us into an unhealthy city life. The Purchasing Office is responsible for the procurement of goods and services for Woodbridge Township, in compliance with the Local Public Contracts Law. "As the Fifth Ward Councilwoman, I am extremely involved in the Colonia community as it is where I live and have raised my family. Follow us and stay up to date on everything Woodbridge Township! We are second only to the city of Newark in terms of the volume of traffic summonses and criminal complaints processed. "There are many areas that I have concentrated on being on Council for my last two terms," she said. ", "What the (current administration) is doing is taking people who have been living in a town and flipping them into a city. ", "One of the most important things I can do as the 5th Ward Councilwoman is to strengthen and beautify the community. Members generally support strong gun rights and reject feminism and gender equality. "This is not OK.". The members, according to the Choose Woodbridge is a membership organisation offering local businesses a wide range of excellent, cost-effective marketing and promotional opportunities. It's kind of strange because the entire Council is all Democrats and Democrats usually vote for clean energy, but then they turn around and say we need a third power plant. To locate a polling location, click here. It is the mission of every member of the Township Engineering Division to improve the quality of life for our residents by improving the civil infrastructure of the Township. For the past five years, Drumm has also sat on the Planning Board; she was appointed by McCormac. "I am running for re-election so I can continue to provide the residents of Woodbridge Township all the great services and programs the Township has to offer," he said. Meetings are usually held on Tuesday evenings unless otherwise stated. Mrs. Innis holds multiple purchasing certifications and obtained her ICMA High Performance Master Certificate in November 2022. All the Woodbridge Council races in 2021: The deadline to file to run in the Woodbridge school board is July 26, 2021. Agendas and Minutes can be viewed by selecting the relevant committee from the calendar below.. Drumm also sits on the Woodbridge Planning Board, so she has a say in approving or denying Woodbridge development plans. meeting. He tried to use his one term as Woodbridge Council president as a launching pad to run for mayor at the time, but failed. WOODBRIDGE, NJ There is a municipal election this year in Woodbridge. Sep 2021 - Present1 year 8 months. "The police and fire are being put into a very unfair position. ", "There is no greater feeling to have an event such as the renaming of Eric Le Grand 'Believe' Park, in Avenel, and have Eric and his family thanking you for making it happen, in front of several hundred of our neighbors. ", "Vehicular and pedestrian safety will always be a top priority, especially due to the growth in the downtown area," she continued. Things really heated up in May when Gardner released this conversation between himself and the mayor, which Gardner had secretly recorded. "I receive one of every three votes every time I run and I run every time on breaking up one-party rule, overdevelopment, over-taxing, uncovering fraud, waste and abuse," said Lund. Don't forget to join us at the Township's annual Earth Day celebration April 22 from 10AM - 2PM at the Acacia Youth Center! WOODBRIDGE, NJ A local resident is asking the Woodbridge Twp. Emergency Response Group, 2023 Woodbridge Town Council | Suffolk Cloud Accessibility Statement, East Suffolk Council | - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. You could put a lot of people's health at risk if it's not properly cleaned," he said. Lighting Improvements to Inman Avenue Streetscape, Conrail Utility Relocation at Cypress Park, Modifications/Upgrades: Rahway Ave. & Homestead Ave. Intersection, Route 9 & Main Street (CR 514) Roadway Improvements, Oak Tree Road/Plymouth Drive & Magnolia Rd. It's a men-only international group, and members take this oath: "I am a proud western chauvinist; I refuse to apologize for creating the modern world.". This Directory will help you in your search for an organization that meets your inter-ests. 1 Main StreetWoodbridge, NJ 07095Phone: 732-634-4500. 200+ Woodbridge Housing Units To Be Proposed Before Planning Board, GoFundMe Launched For Vandalized Woodbridge Deli, Business Fire Reported In Carteret Sunday Evening, Fire Officials Say, Be the Judge and Jury: Legal Studies Discussion, $103M In COVID Aid Diverted To NJ Schools: Here's Who Gets Relief, Full Pink Paschal Moon, April Meteor Showers: When To Watch In NJ, Check Out These Homes For Sale In Woodbridge, The safety of Woodbridge residents is a priority. Included herein are many worthwhile groups dependent on the caring people who are willing to give of their time to help others and the community. WebApply to Administrative Assistant jobs now hiring in Woodbridge IP13 on Indeed.com, the worlds largest job site. Details of the time and location of each meeting are published on the Town Council Notice Boardlocated outside the Shire Hall, Market Hill. Topics you care about, straight to your inbox. Let's find out! Tooling Around the Township is April 29, 2023! "But what have they really paid for? The mission of the Woodbridge Department of Health and Human Services is to improve the health and well being of the residents of Woodbridge through health education programs and direct intervention services. That's the question Woodbridge will answer on Tuesday, June 8, Primary Day in New Jersey. She is on the Woodbridge Council and Planning Board. Discover our local television stations. We are one of the busiest Municipal Courts in the State of New Jersey. WebWoodbridge Town Council Home > About Us > Councillors Councillors Sixteen Councillors Mrs. Innis was carefully selected after a thorough recruitment process that evaluated her experience, fortitude, emotional intelligence, and dedication to public service. Traffic Signal Improvements: Main St., Mary Ave., Wood Ave., New Dover Rd. WebWoodbridge is a town in Suffolk, East Anglia, England. WebAgenda Center Woodbridge Township, NJ CivicEngage Home Agenda Center Agenda Center View current agendas and minutes for all boards and commissions. WebOctober 4th update: Unless stated otherwise meetings of Woodbridge Town Council will WOODBRIDGE, NJ Members of the Proud Boys were in attendance at Tuesday night's Woodbridge Council meeting, as were members of Black Lives Matter. Here you will find a Gardner is a volunteer Woodbridge firefighter who was elected to Woodbridge Town Council in the 90s. will excite enough people to begin to shift the balance of power ever so slightly. The Woodbridge town clerk had no contact information on file for Genova. Click for more information. I have served as a voice of the community through the pages of the Corner Newspaper for twenty years and am extremely proud to be the 'official' voice of Colonia," she said. It lies along the River Deben, with a population of about 11,000. If re-elected, this will be his third term on the town Council. The Municipal Clerk's Office is considered the "hub" of municipal government operations; serving as liaison between governing officials and taxpayers and between the Executive and Legislative bodies. Be the first to know. Every door I've knocked on, people complain about the traffic and how long it takes them to drive half a mile down Main Street.". For further details of the Woodbridge Town Council Staff Team click here. The Avenel Performing Arts Center (APAC) is a multi-disciplinary performing arts center located in Avenel, New Jersey. How does Woodbridge take care of the EARTH? "Since 2016 Councilwoman Drumm has publicly advocated the Mayor's plan to give apartment builders a 30-year tax break and supported approximately 1,100 apartments within a half mile of our downtown. Challenged by Republican Paul Lund, Jr. Third Ward Council: Democrat Cory S. Spillar (incumbent). Access information about recreational programming for Woodbridge. Or to be able to watch special-needs children enjoying themselves at the new handicapped-accessible new Cypress Park in Port Reading," he continued. Suffolk CC | Gardner previously told Patch. He can often be seen taking his Siberian Husky for walks around Port Reading/Avenel. Challenged by Republican Rocco Genova. Woodbridge's Second Ward Council seat: Democrat Howie Bauer seeks re-election and is challenged by Republican Paul Lund, Jr. Bauer did not get back to Patch when we asked why he seeks re-election, but Lund did. Some members have been pressing Woodbridge Mayor John McCormac to say the words "black lives matter," something he has so far declined to do. So you and I, the taxpayers, are paying for everything. "Same as the representative on the Planning Board. Amenities Committee The quality of life in our town shows due to many accomplishments that have come to fruition. Whoever wins on June 8 will face Republican John Vrtaric in November. She has lived in Colonia for 29 years. Search the card catalog, renew your items, or join us for an event at the library. It's very important for not only myself, but for all of my Councilmates to make sure the residents of Woodbridge have the best quality of life they can. Councillor at Woodbridge Town Council. ", "There is no perfect answer to anything," he said. "You come here to intimidate people," another Woodbridge woman told the Proud Boys. View, Print and Download the FREE Woodbridge Metro Chamber of Commerce 2023-2024 Directory. "We are tired of being accused of white supremacy and racism, when our group is beyond diverse of every color, religion, sexual orientation and we are tired of being accused of intimidation.". Prior to launching this publication in Nov. 2019, he has worked in a variety of local publications from his days as a sports editor at NVCC in Woodbridge to marketing for the Potomac News. ", "I am so proud of the support I have received from my wife Janine, son Kenny, daughter Becca and my future son-in-law Casey," continued Gardner. Don't miss out on any events or happenings around town! He tried to use his one term as Woodbridge Council president as a launching pad to run for mayor at the time, but failed. signs, look, get it on film, says Little. The Woodbridge Township Mayor's Wellness Campaign Committee seeks to improve the quality of life for all individuals in Woodbridge Township through the promotion of wellness, physical fitness, mental health and healthy lifestyles. Read on "Their support made this effort possible. WOODBRIDGE HEALTH CENTER NOW OFFERS COVID-19 VACCINATION CLINICS APPT. Many other Woodbridge residents then stood and denounced the Proud Boys. The deadline to apply for a Mail-In Ballot in person is June 7, by 3 pm To view a list of instructions and a how-to video, visit the Countys website here. the innocent, and the pollution of our children's minds, saida member Both sides spoke at the here and send our children to school here. This will be Lund's fourth time running as a Republican for the Woodbridge town council. "We all live in this town because we like homes, trees, grass, raising our families in open areas where we can BBQ, parks and not living on top of each other," he said. We have new schools, we support our troops, provide celebrations of our Township's diversity via events throughout the year, festivals, summer concerts, sports programs, food drives and senior living centers. Sign up for trash and recycling services and list your yard sale. WebWoodbridge Township Council Meeting, November 23, 2021 - YouTube 0:00 / 1:40:50 Woodbridge Township Council Meeting, November 23, 2021 WoodbridgeTV 8.63K Those people still did not have electricity or running water as of last Friday," he said. Drumm is seen as a strong ally of McCormac's and she has voted in lockstep with McCormac's initiatives during her time on the Council. Tons of traffic, pollution, garbage, overpopulation, culture shock, constant loud noise and dangerous areas," he said. Our Downtown Main Street is getting a cozy downtown feel bustling with businesses that have been here for many years along with our new businesses. Sign up to get Patch emails: https://patch.com/subscribe Contact this Patch reporter: Carly.baldwin@patch.com, just recently served contaminated foods and drinks, Woodbridge School District Fires Chartwells School Lunch Provider. Masculin is a familiar name to those who pay attention to Woodbridge politics: In 2020, he ran for Middlesex County Freeholder (now County Commissioner) as a Republican and received 136,000 votes, a record among GOP candidates.