Woodbridge Township Council Meeting - 7/28/2026

The Woodbridge Township Council held a special meeting on July 28, 2026, primarily to discuss the proposed merger of the Kisby Fire District with the Fords Fire District. The mayor presented a detailed report from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs highlighting operational, staffing, and financial challenges faced by the Kisby Fire Department, including high overtime demands and lack of sustainable staffing plans. The report recommended merging Kisby with Fords to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and maintain adequate fire protection services. The council addressed concerns about firefighter employment, response times, and asset ownership post-merger, assuring that Kisby firefighters would be offered positions and that assets would benefit Kisby residents through the merger. Public comments raised questions about the timing of the state report, fire response effectiveness, and local business permits, which were addressed by council members and fire officials. No formal votes on procurement or budget allocations were recorded during this meeting, but the discussion centered on potential cost savings and operational improvements related to the fire district merger.