Woodbridge Township Special Council Meeting | July 14, 2026

The Woodbridge Township Special Council Meeting held on July 14, 2026, primarily focused on a presentation and public hearing regarding a fire district assessment and a proposed ordinance concerning the potential dissolution of Fire District Number Four. The presentation detailed operational challenges including declining volunteer staffing, rising costs, and the need for strategic planning, offering two options: hiring additional personnel or merging fire districts. Public comments included opposition from fire district representatives and union leaders, emphasizing the district's long history, volunteer contributions, and concerns about the ordinance's rushed adoption without sufficient consultation or data transparency. No formal votes on the ordinance were taken; the meeting was continued to August 12, 2026, for further consideration and response to public concerns.