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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.

Just around the corner is another year of spectacular Township events! We're putting the final touches on 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 at Tanzman Park (across from the Woodbridge NJT Train Station)! 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.

Visit us at: www.twp.woodbridge.nj.us for all of the Woodbridge events, programs and happenings.

See You Around Town
Mayor John E. McCormac

Special Pick-Up Scheduled for Tree Limbs & Branches

Do you have tree limbs and branches that came down during the storm? Here’s what you do!!!

Cut (3 foot lengths), bundle and tie tree limbs and brush as best as possible and stack on the curb. The special pick-up for tree limbs, branches and brush is for a limited time only – the special pick-up ends on March 31, 2018... So schedule your FREE pick-up today by calling the Department of Public Works Sanitation Office at: 732-738-1311. Visit the Township web page at: www.twp.woodbridge.nj.us for more information.

St. Patrick's Day Parade Set for March 11

The 45th Annual Woodbridge St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Celebration gets underway on Sunday at 9:00 AM
with the presentation of Proclamations to the St. Patrick’s Day Parade honorees followed by the raising of the Irish
Flag at Woodbridge Town Hall (1 Main Street). The St. Patrick’s Day Parade - sponsored by the American Irish
Association of Woodbridge – steps-off at 1:30 PM from Woodbridge High School, moves to Freeman Street,
onto Linden Avenue, to Amboy Ave. (Route 35) to Main Street, concluding in front of Town Hall. Enjoy more than
80 marching units, including traditional Irish Pipe Bands and Step Dancers, Irish-themed parade floats and displays, marching bands representing Woodbridge, Colonia and JFK high schools, Woodbridge Township First Responders, Fire Departments, First Aid and Emergency Response Squads, members of Woodbridge scouting organizations and community, civic, sports and neighborhood associations. Erin go Braugh!!!!

Shopping This Weekend??? Download the Woodbridge NOW APP for all the ‘Buy Local’ Specials. Stay Connected... It’s FREE... It’s Easy... It’s Everything Woodbridge

Planning on shopping the best Woodbridge Buy Local stores this weekend??? Looking to find out what’s
happening in Town??? 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.

Recycling in Woodbridge Just Got Easier!!! Download the “MyWaste” APP!!! It’s FREE & Easy!!!

The “MyWaste” APP puts trash and recycling collection schedules, special collection information and more right at your fingertips!!! “MyWaste” is Woodbridge Township’s Recycling & Solid Waste Internet ePortal and Smartphone APP featuring the 2018 Sanitation & Recycling Calendar customized to your address. Search the ‘What Goes Here?’ database for specific recycling instructions. Plan to drop-off Household Hazardous waste at the Keasbey Recycling & Convenience Center. Find out when the 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.

It’s All About Health & Wellness at the WCC... Explore the Benefits of Membership

Explore the health & wellness benefits of a WCC membership!!! WCC membership packages are available in all shapes and sizes. Check out the “Family Membership” or an “Individual Membership.” Join today 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.

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.

Now Playing: WB Weekend Events

The Woodbridge Township Historic Preservation Commission launches their latest Historic Tour of Woodbridge – Vol. IX: Edgar Hill & Surrounds. Stop by the Barron Arts Center on Sat., March 10 from 10:00 AM – Noon to learn all about the tour.

The Woodbridge Public Library will participate in New Jersey Makers Day on Sat., March 10 from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM at the Main Library. The Main Library Meeting Room will provide innovation and creation stations for children of all ages and their families that will include robotics, building and crafting. NEW FOR 2018: The Second Floor Magazine Room will provide demonstrations and activities for grades 8 - adult! Registration is NOT required and all supplies will be provided. Visit the library website for Branch Library activities, dates and times at woodbridgelibrary.org. Township residents can receive the weekly library e-news with great reads, services and library programs by texting WPLNEWS to 22828.

School News & Events

There are many events, programs and happenings every day that focus on our schools, student and extra-curricular activities. The 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.

FRI., MARCH 9, 2018
2^nd Annual Tricky Tray Fundraiser for Ross Street School #11. 6:00 PM
Colonia Middle School presents: Pocketbook Bingo. 6:00 – 9:00 PM

WED., MARCH 14, 2018
Gifted & Talented Middle School concert. Avenel Middle School. 6:30 – 8:00 PM

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