Knights of Columbus
Saint Patrick's Dinner
Saturday, March 13th
The Wood-Ridge Knights of Columbus, Saint Anthony Council # 11585 will be holding our annual Saint Patrick's Dinner on Saturday March 13th at Assumption Church. Tickets are $15 each. A Full Corn beef, Cabbage, and Potato Dinner is being catered by Jahn's Delicatessen. For tickets or additional information call 201-414-4525.
Night Time
Snow Removal Operations
Starting Saturday, February 27th, the Wood-Ridge DPW will be conducting snow removal operations from various public access roads during the night time hours. You may experience some noise and/or disturbance at these times.
Our Lady of Assumption School
"Class of 2010"
Clothing Drive
Our Lady of Assumption School "Class of 2010" will be holding a clothing drive on:
Friday, March 19th from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 20th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Sunday, March 21st from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
"Thank you for your support"
Congratulations
Wood-Ridge Lions Club
25th Anniversary
Beefsteak Dinner
Over $330,000.00 Raised For Charities
Monthly Calendar of Events
Click here for the Borough of Wood-Ridge Monthly Calendar of Events
Click here for the Civic Center Programs
Click here for the Senior Center Programs
Click here for the Senior Citizen Bus Schedule
2010 Reorganization Meeting
From left to right: Councilman Dominick Azzolini, Councilman Richard Carbonaro, Councilman Thomas Gonnella, Mayor Paul A. Sarlo, Councilwoman Cathy Cassidy,
Council President Ezio Altamura, and Councilman Edward Marino.
The official swearing in of Christopher W. Eilert to the position of Borough Administrator.
The official swearing in of Paul Barbire to the position of Borough Attorney.
The official swearing in of Ezio Altamura to the position of Council President.
The official swearing in of Edward Marino to the position of Councilman.
Former Councilman Bob Riccardella was presented with a plaque for his
twelve years
of service on Council to the Borough of Wood-Ridge.
Mayor's Letter, 2010 Recycling Calendar
Notice to Wood-Ridge
Owners of Dogs and Cats
Chapter 134 of the "Code of the Borough of Wood-Ridge" requires all dogs and cats to be licensed prior to January 31st, 2010. Any person who violates the above provision and upon conviction thereof, is subject to a fine of $7.50 and/or a summons issued, per pet.
Dog and cat licenses may be obtained at the Health Department, 85 Humboldt Street, Mondays through Fridays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The license fee is $18.00 for a neutered pet or $21.00 per non-neutered pet. Licenses may also be obtained by mail. Make check or money order payable to "Borough of Wood-Ridge" and include a self-addressed stamped return envelope.
Click here to download and fill out cat license application.
Click here to download and fill out dog license application.
As per New Jersey state law, rabies vaccination must be valid for the licensing year (earliest expiration date January 2011) before a license will be issued.
Please be advised that if your veterinarian determines that your dog should not have a rabies shot, an exemption form must be completed and returned with your application and payment. In addition, if your dog or cat has been spayed or neutered, proof of neutering is necessary.
October 26, 2009
Update on Wesmont Station Redevelopment
Mayor Paul Sarlo and Borough Administrator Christopher Eilert recently met with Ralph Zucker, President of Somerset Development/Wesmont Station, to receive an update on the status of the Wesmont Station redevelopment project. Wesmont Station is being developed by three national real estate developers: Somerset Development, Avalon Bay Communities and Centex Homes, a division of Pulte Homes.
Mr. Zucker reported that the project has been on hold due to the severe economic recession. The recession significantly reduced the general public’s ability to obtain mortgages, which in turn, made it imprudent to begin building homes in 2009. Mr. Zucker stated that recent economic data suggests that the housing market is slowly recovering. He anticipates beginning construction next year in the Summer of 2010. This will enable Wesmont to begin marketing homes in 2011 when the housing market is projected to be fully recovered.
Wesmont Station will include approximately 800 units of housing consisting of single family homes and condominiums as well as approximately 120,000 square feet of retail space. Pursuant to state law, it will also include approximately 60 units of affordable housing. Given the Borough’s socioeconomic rating, families making less than $70,000 in annual income would qualify to purchase these units. Affordable units will be identical to the market rate units and will be intermingled with the market rate units. Wesmont Station will also include a number of public amenities such as a commuter train station, a new school, new athletic fields and numerous parks and trails for walking and biking.
Mr. Eilert reported that despite the delay in construction, Wesmont has made all the required tax and fee payments to the Borough and has fulfilled all its obligations to the Borough such as financing the renovation of the Donna Ricker Memorial Field. Additionally, the developer is still moving forward in securing regulatory approvals and permits. The project has already received all necessary environmental approvals. Plans and permit applications have been submitted to the Building Department and the Borough Engineer. New Jersey Transit has approved the train station which is currently being designed and slated for construction in 2010.
Mayor Sarlo was satisfied with the status report and noted that the delay in construction was a result of economic conditions beyond anyone’s control. While disappointed with the delay, he noted that Wesmont Station is still a viable project at a time when other projects around the country have been forced to declare bankruptcy due to the recession. Furthermore, the site is no longer a financial burden on the Borough because it has been environmentally remediated and all taxes have been fully paid.
Press Releases Now Available Online
Press releases from the Borough of Wood-Ridge is now available online. You may access this new area by clicking on the "Press Releases" button on the left of your screen or click here.
NEWS FLASH
A recent press release has been posted.
Title:
Wood-Ridge Reaches Tree City USA Milestone
Analysts Forecast Strong Housing
Market for Wood-Ridge
Wood-Ridge High School Ranked in
Top Third Percentile of New Jersey
Public High Schools
Mayor, Council & NJ Nets Celebrate
Re-Opening of Bowman Park
Borough Council Donates Retired
Rescue Truck to Moonachie
Upcoming Meetings
Monday, March 8, 2010
Library Board Meeting , 7:00 p.m., Library.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Recreation Commission Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Borough Hall.
