Tag: Woodbridge Metro Chamber of Commerce
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Number of warehouse development and redevelopment projects on the horizon in Woodbridge
WOODBRIDGE – More and more companies are recognizing and capitalizing on the “strategic importance” of Woodbridge Township – the sixth largest township in the state – as the crossroads of New Jersey with all of its major highways and proximity to Newark Airport and the ports of Newark and Elizabeth, Mayor John E. McCormac said.…
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PILOTs help economic development in Woodbridge, mayor says
WOODBRIDGE – With the Township of Woodbridge soon receiving more than $30 million per year in revenue from Payment in Lieu of Tax agreements (PILOTs), Mayor John McCormac said it makes sense to continue the agreements. “It works,” he said as he delivered the Woodbridge State of the Township address before the Woodbridge Metro Chamber…
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Peer recovery coach program offers addicts a second chance to help others
WOODBRIDGE — Twenty residents who are in opioid recovery are essentially getting a second chance in life, serving as peer recovery coaches for others. “After experimenting with an outside service provider when we started, we decided to run the program ourselves,” Mayor John E. McCormac said. “Today, we have hired nearly 20 township residents, who…
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Woodbridge expects increase in development, ratables throughout 2018
WOODBRIDGE — The economic development activity in the township last year saw outstanding progress with the likes of Dave & Buster’s at the Woodbridge Center Mall, and 2018 looks to be even better, Mayor John E. McCormac said during his State of the Township address. “Our signature commercial project this year is the huge investment…
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Annual Bowl for Hunger raises $31,000 for food banks
WOODBRIDGE — Funds from the eighth annual “Bowl for Hunger” will be distributed evenly among 32 food banks in Middlesex County. This year’s “Bowl for Hunger” on July 27 at Majestic Lanes of Hopelawn raised approximately $31,000, with additional pledges to come. Assemblyman Craig J. Coughlin (D-Middlesex) in partnership with the Middlesex Water Company, Raritan…
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Bowl for Hunger July 27
The eighth annual “Bowl for Hunger” will be held from 5:30-10 pm. on July 27 at the Majestic Lanes, 525 State Route 9 North, Hopelawn section of Woodbridge Township. Assemblyman Craig J. Coughlin (D-Middlesex) in partnership with the Raritan Bay Medical Center Foundation, Woodbridge Metro Chamber of Commerce and Middlesex Water Company hosts the event. Last…
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Woodbridge mayor looks ahead at development
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer WOODBRIDGE — Dave & Busters, Wendy’s and Arizona Beverage Company are some of the businesses making their way into the township as economic development remains the main focus for township officials in 2017. Woodbridge Mayor John E. McCormac addressed the Woodbridge Metro Chamber of Commerce at his 10th annual State…
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‘Bowl for Hunger’ strikes a win for area food banks
WOODBRIDGE — Assemblyman Craig J. Coughlin (D-Middlesex) lauded the successful efforts of the community at the seventh annual Bowl for Hunger. This year’s event featured a double session, where nearly 600 bowlers took part on 80 bowling lanes at Majestic Lanes in Hopelawn on Aug. 4. Coughlin; Michael D’Agnes, president and CEO of Raritan Bay…
