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Mayor McCormac Delivers 2013 "State-of-the-Township"

I was pleased to present the 2013 "State-of-the-Township" to the Woodbridge Chamber of Commerce and the regional corporate and business community on Tues., Jan. 29. The "State-of-the-Township" is sound and Woodbridge is well-positioned to take advantage of a steadily rebounding state, national, regional, and local economy in 2013. Over the past several years, the Administration 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 benefit Township residents, businesses, and industry in coming years. While the "State-of-the-Township" address traditionally reports to the Chamber of Commerce and the business community, it is also an opportunity to report to Township residents. One of the most important aspects of municipal government is our ability to maintain and improve the "Quality-of-Life" for all residents - that mission and commitment remains "front and center" in the coming year.

Wawa Returns. Coming Soon to Route 1

Construction of the second Woodbridge Wawa store is underway and represents landmark redevelopment of a long-abandoned and blighted section of Route 1 in the Avenel section of Woodbridge Township. The redevelopment project will continue to spur the Township economy through the creation of more than 100 full-time retail jobs and dozens of temporary construction jobs. The Route 1 redevelopment project will add a substantial tax ratable to the Township, not to mention that long-abandoned and under-utilized buildings are being demolished to make way for redevelopment.

The Route 1 Wawa store redevelopment project site is a 68,729 square foot corner tract on the northbound side of Route 1, north of West Smith Street in Avenel. The Gem Motel, the long-vacant Mom's Diner, and a vacant auto repair shop will be demolished for construction of the new 4,188 square foot Wawa retail store and convenience center. The gasoline center will include 12 double-sided gasoline pumps on six concrete islands under a 30'x 160' canopy. The project includes a resurfaced parking lot, new lighting, fencing, and new landscaping. The project is part of the on-going redevelopment of the Route 1 corridor.

Woodbridge announces free township-wide garage sale weekends & curb-side bulk waste collection returns April 6

Woodbridge Mayor John E. McCormac announced the return of FREE Township-wide garage sale weekends and bulk waste pick-up beginning April 6 in Menlo Park Terrace and Fords (Recycling District #5; Zones 1-5). The Woodbridge Township “Spring Clean-Up 2013” includes permit-free Saturday and Sunday garage sale(s) followed by FREE curb-side bulk waste pick-up. Go to the Township web page at www.twp.woodbridge.nj.us for the special bulk waste collection schedule. Residents participating in the garage sale weekend can advertise their garage or yard sale on the Township web page by logging on to: www.twp.woodbridge.nj.us.