Tag: Woodbridge Fire Department
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In the midst of the pandemic, Woodbridge Fire Department paid respects to one of their own
WOODBRIDGE – In the midst of the novel coronavirus pandemic, the Woodbridge Fire Department paid respects to one of their own the best they could – providing a funeral procession going past his home and firehouse for his family and friends. Richard T. Gould, 81, passed away on March 29. For the last three years,…
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Woodbridge officials report 47 new positive COVID-19 cases
WOODBRIDGE – Woodbridge’s total positive COVID-19 cases reach 301 after a report of 47 new cases, according to Mayor John McCormac in his daily report on April 5. The cases range in age from 21 to 95 with no noticeable trends. In his report, McCormac noted the passing of an 81-year-old long-time volunteer firefighter and…
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Fire at Hyatt Street residence in Avenel was accidental
AVENEL – Fire officials determined that a fire at a Hyatt Street residence, home of volunteer Avenel firefighter and former Fire Chief James Karlbon, was accidental, according to Avenel Fire Official Cory Spillar. “The mom, girlfriend [Sarah Woods] had been cooking in the kitchen, she then fell asleep on the couch [on the first…
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Core businesses at Bayshore Recycling Center in Keasbey are open for business as fire investigation continues
KEASBEY – As the investigation into the fire at Bayshore Recycling Center continues, core businesses at the center in the Keasbey section of Woodbridge are up and running, Valerie Montecalvo, president and chief executive officer of the center, announced in a company statement. Montecalvo said the fire did not affect Bayshore Recycling Corp. and…
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Fire officials continue to investigate fire at Bayshore Recycling Center in Keasbey
KEASBEY – Fire officials were still on the scene of a massive six-alarm fire at the Bayshore Recycling Center on Crow Mills Road on the morning of Dec. 17, according to John Hagerty, director of communications for Woodbridge Township. “The fire started in the cardboard recycling area of the facility,” he said, adding the fire…
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Charity hockey game to feature Woodbridge emergency service personnel
The seventh annual Woodbridge Township Police vs. Fire/EMS Charity Hockey Game to benefit the late Cpl. Kevin Reinhard will take place at 5 p.m. on May 20 at the Woodbridge Community Center, 600 Main St., Woodbridge. A charity public skating session begins at 1:45 p.m., followed by Woodbridge P.D. vs. the Warriors Sled Hockey game…
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Woodbridge to study emergency power source
WOODBRIDGE — Critical facilities in the township will be able to remain operational in the event of major storms through a proposed Town Center Distributed Energy Resource Microgrid. The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) highlighted the board’s approval of Woodbridge Township’s application for a feasibility study to implement the proposed town center microgrid…
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Mayor touts Edison budget with tax hike
EDISON — Mayor Thomas Lankey said the proposed 2017 budget continues the vows that he made when he came into office four years ago to improve infrastructure, public safety and the township’s reputation. “I believe this is a prudent budget – one that provides tremendous service to the residents of the town,” he said at…
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Woodbridge fatal investigation continues
WOODBRIDGE — The investigation into the fatal crash that killed a 27-year-old Old Bridge man is ongoing. The incident occurred around 4:38 p.m. on May 31 on Route 440 ramp to Route 9 and the Garden State Parkway, according to Police Sgt. Jim Chessere, head of the department’s Traffic Unit. The police sergeant said the…