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Raritan Bay Medical Center Opens the Medical Pavilion at Woodbridge

Mayor John E. McCormac today announced the official opening of Raritan Bay Medical Center’s Medical Pavilion at Woodbridge.

The 10,000 square ft. facility, located at 740 Route 1 North in Iselin, provides high-quality, urgent, non-emergent care, preventive health screenings and vaccinations. It is also home to Bay Obstetrics and Gynecology and comprehensive physical therapy services. The urgent care and preventive health components are available seven days a week including holidays and signify Raritan Bay Medical Center’s expansion into retail (or convenience) medicine.

“At a time when governmental, influential clinicians and professional health organizations are advising Americans to place greater emphasis on preventive medicine and better management of their chronic health conditions Raritan Bay Medical Center is providing area residents without a primary care physician a medical home for this care at the Medical Pavilion at Woodbridge,” said hospital President and CEO Michael R. D’Agnes. “Additionally, the convenience of walk-in appointments for urgent, non-emergent care eliminates the need to seek the same care in a more expensive and time-consuming emergency room setting.”

County Passport Office is Open for Business in Woodbridge

Woodbridge Town Hall will host a one-day ‘Passport Satellite Office’ on Thurs., Feb. 4, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

The Middlesex County Clerk’s Office, along with the Woodbridge Township Municipal Clerk’s Office, will be accepting applications for U.S. Passports in the Council Meeting Room (First Floor), Woodbridge Municipal Building, located at 1 Main Street.

Nine New Police Officers Appointed to Ranks of Woodbridge Police Department

Mayor John E. McCormac today announced the appointment of nine new police officers to the ranks of the Woodbridge Township Police Department (WPD). The new officers were introduced during a swearing-in ceremony at the Woodbridge Municipal Building.

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NJDOT announces Smith Street and Route 440 bridge deck replacement in Woodbridge

The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) today announced the beginning of a bridge deck replacement project on Smith Street (County Route 656) over Route 440 at the ramp from Smith Street eastbound to Route 9 northbound and Route 440 eastbound in Woodbridge Township, Middlesex County.

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Law & Order

Woodbridge cracks down on illegal fireworks

Woodbridge – Mayor John E. McCormac today announced that the Woodbridge Township Police Department (WPD) responded to 43 complaints of illegal fireworks on July 4th, issued three summonses to residents identified as possessing illegal fireworks, and confiscated more than 1,000 pounds of illegal fireworks from various locations throughout the Township.

“Illegal fireworks are extremely dangerous. Each year, area hospitals treat residents who have been seriously injured or maimed while setting-off illegal fireworks. And, illegal fireworks endanger the safety and welfare of entire neighborhoods when used recklessly by individuals who are not permitted to possess fireworks. Read more...

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Township police to receive federal grant to upgrade communications

Business

Rainbow Academy Owner Honored as Small Business Person of the Year

President and CEO of Rainbow Academy Childcare Centers Gaetano "Guy" T. Falzarano was honored as “Small Business Person of the Year” by the Woodbridge Metro Chamber of Commerce during their Chairman’s Award Dinner on Thursday, October 22nd. Read more...

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U.S. House approves funding for green technology park

Education

Cast-a-Can When You Cast Your Vote

Woodbridge Township Mayor John E. McCormac and Superintendent of Schools Dr. John A. Crowe, along with senior class students from Colonia, Woodbridge, and John F. Kennedy High Schools, today announced that the “Cast-a-Can When You Cast Your Vote” food drive is in place for the General Election on Tues., Nov. 3.

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“Woodbridge Reads” Designed to Increase Reading for Residents of All Ages

Community

Woodbridge honors hometown hero with "Richie Sambora Way"

Woodbridge welcomed home Bon Jovi's lead guitarist, Richie Sambora, in style, as officials named a street in his honor.

The honor was prompted by Sambora's efforts to raise money for Township teen Kelly Mahon, who was diagnosed with a brain tumor two years ago. Read more...

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Accomplishments

Former state assemblyman Ernest L. Oros named recipient of civic award

The Woodbridge Township Municipal Council has unanimously named long-time Woodbridge Township resident and former State Assemblyman Ernest L. Oros as the recipient of the prestigious 2009 John J. Fay, Jr. Civic Award for dedicated public service.

The John J. Fay, Jr. Civic Award annually honors and recognizes a Woodbridge Township resident who embodies the best qualities of public service and civic involvement. The honoree must have lived in Woodbridge Township for at least ten years, held elected or appointed office, and served as a volunteer in community and/or social activities.

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Multi Media

Video hails Woodbridge as model town

Woodbridge's 10 towns, one community aspect is hailed as a model for New Jersey in a new video by a non-profit organization that seeks to encourage small communities in New Jersey to begin thinking about combining.