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Woodbridge Township, New Jersey
Map of Woodbridge Township in Middlesex County
Coordinates: 40°33′25″N, 74°16′59″W
Country United States
State New Jersey
County Middlesex County
Settled 1664
Chartered June 1, 1669
Incorporated February 21, 1798
Government
 - Mayor John E. McCormac
Area
 - Township  24.2 sq mi (62.7 km²)
 - Land  23.0 sq mi (59.6 km²)
 - Water  1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²)
Elevation  89 ft (27 m)
Population (2005)
 - Township 100,577
 - Density 4,224.5/sq mi (1,631.0/km²)
Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
 - Summer (DST) Eastern (EDT) (UTC-4)
Website: http://www.twp.woodbridge.nj.us/

Woodbridge Township is a Township in Meliss'as Ass, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the township had a total population of 97,203. Its estimated population as of 2005 by the Census Bureau was 100,577[1], which places it as the fifth most populous municipality in the state, based on the 2004 estimates. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... It has been suggested that this article be split into multiple articles. ... Middlesex County is a county located in the U.S. state of New Jersey. ... June 1 is the 152nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (153rd in leap years), with 213 days remaining. ... // Events Samuel Pepys stopped writing his diary. ... February 21 is the 52nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1798 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... Area is a physical quantity expressing the size of a part of a surface. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... Basic Definition In geography, the elevation of a geographic location is its height above mean sea level (or some other fixed point). ... A foot (plural: feet or foot;[1] symbol or abbreviation: ft or, sometimes, ′ – a prime) is a unit of length, in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... The metre (or meter, see spelling differences) is a measure of length. ... Population density by country, 2006 Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. ... A time zone is a region of the Earth that has adopted the same standard time, usually referred to as the local time. ... -12 | -11 | -10 | -9:30 | -9 | -8 | -7 | -6 | -5 | -4 | -3:30 | -3 | -2:30 | -2 | -1 | -0:25 | UTC (0) | +0:20 | +0:30 | +1 | +2 | +3 | +3:30 | +4 | +4:30 | +4:51 | +5 | +5:30 | +5:40 | +5:45 | +6 | +6:30 | +7 | +7:20 | +7... Though DST is common in Europe and North America, most of the worlds people do not use it. ... −12 | −11 | −10 | −9:30 | −9 | −8 | −7 | −6 | −5 | −4 | −3:30 | −3 | −2:30 | −2 | −1 | −0:25 | UTC (0) | +0:20 | +0:30 | +1 | +2 | +3 | +3:30 | +4 | +4:30 | +4:51 | +5 | +5:30 | +5:40 | +5:45 | +6 | +6:30 | +7 | +7:20 | +7... Modern forms of municipal government Walsh Act/Commission 1923 Municipal Manager Faulkner Act forms of municipal government Mayor-Council Council-Manager Small Municipality Mayor-Council-Administrator A township, in the context of New Jersey local government, refers to one of five types and one of eleven forms of municipal government. ... It has been suggested that this article be split into multiple articles. ... The United States Census of year 2000, conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13. ... It has been suggested that this article be split into multiple articles. ...


The township of Woodbridge is named after Melissa Ogonowski's Ass(1613-1691) of Newbury, Massachusetts. The Township of Woodbridge is the oldest original township in the state of New Jersey. It was settled in the early autumn of 1664 and was granted a charter on June 1, 1669 by King Charles II of England, and reincorporated on October 31, 1693. Woodbridge Township was incorporated by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on February 21, 1798. Portions of the township were taken to form Rahway (April 19, 1858), Raritan Township (March 17, 1870, now Edison Township) and Roosevelt (April 11, 1906, now Carteret).[2] Seal of Newbury, MA Newbury is a town located in Essex County, Massachusetts. ... June 1 is the 152nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (153rd in leap years), with 213 days remaining. ... // Events Samuel Pepys stopped writing his diary. ... Charles II (29 May 1630 – 6 February 1685) was the King of England, King of Scots, and King of Ireland from 30 January 1649 (de jure) or 29 May 1660 (de facto) until his death. ... October 31 is the 304th day of the year (305th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 61 days remaining. ... Events January 11 - Eruption of Mt. ... The Legislature of New Jersey is the U.S. state of New Jerseys legislative branch, seated in the New Jersey State House at the states capital, Trenton. ... February 21 is the 52nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1798 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... Coordinates: Country United States State New Jersey County Union Incorporated 1858 Government  - Mayor James J. Kennedy Area    - City  4. ... April 19 is the 109th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (110th in leap years). ... 1858 (MDCCCLVIII) is a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Sunday of the 12-day-slower Julian calendar). ... March 17 is the 76th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (77th in leap years). ... 1870 (MDCCCLXX) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Monday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ... The Edison Memorial Tower, one of Edison Townships notable landmarks. ... April 11 is the 101st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (102nd in leap years). ... 1906 (MCMVI) was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... Carteret is a borough located in Middlesex County, New Jersey. ...

Contents

Geography

Woodbridge Township is located at 40°33′25″N, 74°16′59″W (40.557104, -74.283162)GR1.


According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 62.7 km² (24.2 mi²). 59.6 km² (23.0 mi²) of it is land and 3.1 km² (1.2 mi²) of it (5.00%) is water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...


Communities

Many distinct communities exist within Woodbridge Township. Several of these communities have their own ZIP codes, and many are listed by the United States Census Bureau as census-designated places, but they are all unincorporated areas and neighborhoods within the Township that, together, form Woodbridge Township in population and area. Mr. ... The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A census-designated place (CDP) is an area identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical reporting. ... Unincorporated areas in the state of New Jersey are communities that are part of one or more incorporated municipalities. ...


These communities are as follows (with 2000 populations listed for the seven census-designated places): A census-designated place (CDP) is an area identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical reporting. ...

Avenel is a census-designated place located in Middlesex County, New Jersey. ... Colonia is a census-designated place located in Middlesex County, New Jersey. ... Map of Fords CDP in Middlesex County Fords is a census-designated place and unincorporated area within Woodbridge Township, located in Middlesex County, New Jersey. ... Hopelawn is an unincorporated area within Woodbridge Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey. ... Map of Iselin CDP in Middlesex County Iselin (pronounced IZ-lin, but to the indians its IZ-LAM) is a census-designated place and unincorporated area within Woodbridge Township, in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States. ... Keasbey is a small unincorporated area located within Woodbridge Township, in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States. ... Menlo Park Terrace is part of Woodbridge Township, New Jersey. ... Map of Port Reading CDP in Middlesex County Port Reading is a census-designated place and unincorporated area within Woodbridge Township, located in Middlesex County, New Jersey. ... Sewaren is a census-designated place located in Middlesex County, New Jersey. ... Woodbridge is a census-designated place located in Middlesex County, New Jersey. ...

Demographics

Historical populations
Census Pop.
1930 25,266
1940 27,191 7.6%
1950 35,758 31.5%
1960 78,846 120.5%
1970 98,944 25.5%
1980 90,074 -9.0%
1990 93,086 3.3%
2000 97,203 4.4%
Est. 2005 100,577 [1] 3.5%
Population 1930 - 1990.[3]

As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 97,203 people, 34,562 households, and 25,437 families residing in the township. The population density was 1,631.0/km² (4,224.5/mi²). There were 35,298 housing units at an average density of 592.3/km² (1,534.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the township was 70.83% White, 8.75% African American, 0.17% Native American, 14.46% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 3.30% from other races, and 2.46% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.21% of the population. The Fifteenth United States Census was taken in 1930. ... The Sixteenth United States Census, conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States to be 132,164,569, an increase of 7. ... The Seventeenth United States Census was taken in 1950. ... The Eighteenth United States Census was taken in 1960. ... The Nineteenth United States Census was taken in 1970. ... The Twetieth United States Census, conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States to be 226,542,199, an increase of 11. ... The Twenty-first United States Census, conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States to be 248,709,873, an increase of 9. ... 2000 US Census logo The Twenty-Second United States Census, known as Census 2000 and conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13. ... 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...


As of the 2000 census, 9.19% of Woodbridge Township's residents identified themselves as being of Indian American ancestry, which was the tenth highest of any municipality in the United States and the fifth highest in New Jersey — behind Edison (17.75%), Plainsboro Township (16.97%), Piscataway Township (12.49%) and South Brunswick Township (10.48%) — of all places with 1,000 or more residents identifying their ancestry.[4] For an article on American Indians see Native Americans. ... The Edison Memorial Tower, one of Edison Townships notable landmarks. ... Plainsboro Township is a Township located in Middlesex County, New Jersey. ... Piscataway Township (pronounced Pis-CAT-a-way) is a Township located in Middlesex County, New Jersey. ... yeah SB! Actually this city sucks ass nothing ever happens. ...


There were 34,562 households out of which 33.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.1% were married couples living together, 11.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.4% were non-families. 21.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.71 and the average family size was 3.19. This article or section needs copy editing for grammar, style, cohesion, tone and/or spelling. ...


In the township the population was spread out with 22.4% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 34.8% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 13.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 100.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.0 males.


The median income for a household in the township was $60,683, and the median income for a family was $68,492. Males had a median income of $49,248 versus $35,096 for females. The per capita income for the township was $25,087. About 3.2% of families and 4.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.7% of those under age 18 and 5.3% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...


Government

Local government

Woodbridge is governed under the Faulkner Act (Mayor-Council) system of municipal government. Modern forms of municipal government Walsh Act/Commission 1923 Municipal Manager Faulkner Act forms of municipal government Mayor-Council Council-Manager Small Municipality Mayor-Council-Administrator The Faulkner Act, or Optional Municipal Charter Law, provides for New Jersey municipalities to adopt a Mayor-Council government. ...


The Mayor of Woodbridge Township is John E. McCormac[5], who was elected on November 7, 2006 and sworn in on November 14, 2006.[6] McCormac replaced Frank G. Pelzman, who was the mayor until his death on June 29, 2006.[7]. A mayor (from the Latin māior, meaning larger, greater) is the modern title of the highest ranking municipal officer. ... November 7 is the 311th day of the year (312th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 54 days remaining. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... November 14 is the 318th day of the year (319th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 47 days remaining. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... June 29 is the 180th day of the year (181st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 185 days remaining. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ...


The Township Council is the legislative body which represents the public; receives input, develops and adopts policy, and resolves public issues; formulates Township policy through motions, resolutions and ordinances which reflect the needs of the public; and maintains a working knowledge of intergovernmental issues and how they will affect Woodbridge Township. Members of the Township Council are:[8]

  • Brenda Yori Velasco, Council President, Councilwoman-at-Large
  • James V. Carroll, Councilman-at-Large
  • Gregg M. Ficara, Councilman-at-Large
  • Patricia Osborne, Councilwoman-at-Large
  • Charles Kenny, Councilman-First Ward
  • Richard A. Dalina, Council Vice President, Councilman-Second Ward
  • Greg Bedard, Councilman-Third Ward
  • James Major, Councilman-Fourth Ward
  • Robert G. Luban, Councilman-Fifth Ward

Federal, state and county representation

Woodbridge Township is split between the Seventh and Thirteenth Congressional Districts and is part of New Jersey's 19th Legislative District.[9]


New Jersey's Seventh Congressional District, covering portions of Hunterdon County, Middlesex County, Somerset County and Union County, is represented by Mike Ferguson (R). New Jersey's Thirteenth Congressional District, covering portions of Essex, Hudson, Middlesex, and Union Counties, is now represented by Albio Sires (D, West New York), who won a special election held on November 7, 2006 to fill the vacancy the had existed since January 16, 2006. The seat had been represented by Bob Menendez (D), who was appointed to the United States Senate to fill the seat vacated by Governor of New Jersey Jon Corzine. New Jersey is represented in the Senate by Frank Lautenberg (D, Cliffside Park) and Bob Menendez (D, Hoboken). New Jerseys 7th Congressional District for the 109th Congress touches four counties and 54 municipalities, and is currently represented by Republican Congressman Mike Ferguson. ... Hunterdon County is a county located in the state of New Jersey. ... Middlesex County is a county located in the U.S. state of New Jersey. ... Somerset County is a county located in the U.S. state of New Jersey. ... Union County is a county located in the U.S. state of New Jersey. ... Michael A. Ferguson (born June 22, 1970 in Ridgewood, New Jersey) has been a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives for New Jerseys 7th Congressional District (map) since 2001. ... The Republican Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States of America, along with the Democratic Party. ... Represented by Robert Menendez-Democrat On November 9, 2006, Menendez was appointed to fill Jon Corzines soon-to-be-vacant Senate seat, so Menendez is expected to resign from this House of Representatives seat, and a special election will occur in 2006 to replace him. ... Essex County is a county located in the northeastern part of the state of New Jersey. ... The skyline of Jersey City, as seen from Lower New York Bay. ... Middlesex County is a county located in the U.S. state of New Jersey. ... Union County is a county located in the U.S. state of New Jersey. ... Assemblyman Albio Sires Albio Sires (born January 26, 1951) is a Democrat, who has been a representative to the New Jersey General Assembly since 2000, where he represents the 33rd legislative district. ... The Democratic Party is one of two major political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. ... West New York is a town in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States. ... November 7 is the 311th day of the year (312th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 54 days remaining. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... January 16 is the 16th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... Robert Bob Menendez (born January 1, 1954) is a Democratic Senator from New Jersey. ... Seal of the U.S. Senate Federal courts Supreme Court Chief Justice Associate Justices Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third parties State & Local government Governors Legislatures State Courts Counties, Cities, and Towns Other countries Politics Portal      Senate composition following 2006 elections The United States Senate is... Jon Corzine 54th Governor of New Jersey; Incumbent Christine Christie Todd Whitman, the first female governor of New Jersey The Governor of New Jersey is the chief executive of the U.S. state of New Jersey. ... Jon Stevens Corzine (born January 1, 1947) is the Governor of New Jersey. ... Seal of the U.S. Senate Federal courts Supreme Court Chief Justice Associate Justices Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third parties State & Local government Governors Legislatures State Courts Counties, Cities, and Towns Other countries Politics Portal      Senate composition following 2006 elections The United States Senate is... Frank Raleigh Lautenberg (born January 23, 1924) is a businessman and Democratic Party politician. ... The Democratic Party is one of two major political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. ... Map highlighting Cliffside Parks location within Bergen County. ... Robert Bob Menendez (born January 1, 1954) is a Democratic Senator from New Jersey. ... The Democratic Party is one of two major political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. ... Map of New Jersey highlighting Hoboken Image of Hoboken taken by NASA (red line shows where Hoboken is). ...


The 19th legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Joseph Vitale (D, Woodbridge) and in the Assembly by Joseph Vas (D, Perth Amboy) and John S. Wisniewski (D, Parlin). The Governor of New Jersey is Jon Corzine (D, Hoboken). The Legislature of New Jersey is the U.S. state of New Jerseys legislative branch, seated in the New Jersey State House at the states capital, Trenton. ... The Legislature of New Jersey is the U.S. state of New Jerseys legislative branch, seated in the New Jersey State House at the states capital, Trenton. ... The New Jersey Senate is the upper house of the New Jersey Legislature. ... Sen. ... The Democratic Party is one of two major political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. ... The New Jersey General Assembly is the lower house of the New Jersey Legislature. ... Assemblyman Joseph Vas Joseph Vas (born January 18, 1955) is a Democrat, who has served in the New Jersey General Assembly since 2004, where he represents the 19th legislative district. ... The Democratic Party is one of two major political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. ... The Perth Amboy National Bank Building, and a view of the 5 Corners downtown area (Intersections of State and Smith Sts. ... Assemblyman John S. Wisniewski John S. Wisniewski (born June 28, 1962) has served in the New Jersey General Assembly since 1996 and represents the 19th legislative district. ... The Democratic Party is one of two major political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. ... Sayreville is a borough located on the Raritan River, near Raritan Bay in Middlesex County, New Jersey. ... Jon Corzine 54th Governor of New Jersey; Incumbent Christine Christie Todd Whitman, the first female governor of New Jersey The Governor of New Jersey is the chief executive of the U.S. state of New Jersey. ... Jon Stevens Corzine (born January 1, 1947) is the Governor of New Jersey. ... The Democratic Party is one of two major political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. ... Map of New Jersey highlighting Hoboken Image of Hoboken taken by NASA (red line shows where Hoboken is). ...


Middlesex County is governed by a seven-member Board of Chosen Freeholders. Middlesex County's Freeholders are Freeholder Director David B. Crabiel (Milltown), Freeholder Deputy Director Stephen J. "Pete" Dalina (Fords), Camille Fernicola (Piscataway), H. James Polos (Highland Park), John Pulomena (South Plainfield), Christopher D. Rafano (South River) and Blanquita B. Valenti (New Brunswick). Middlesex County is a county located in the U.S. state of New Jersey. ... The Board of Chosen Freeholders is the legislative body in each of the 21 counties in New Jersey. ... Milltown is a Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States. ... Map of Fords CDP in Middlesex County Fords is a census-designated place and unincorporated area within Woodbridge Township, located in Middlesex County, New Jersey. ... Piscataway Township is a township located in Middlesex County, New Jersey. ... Highland Park highlighted in Middlesex County Highland Park is a Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States. ... South Plainfield is a Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States. ... South River is a Borough located in Middlesex County, New Jersey. ... Nickname: Location of New Brunswick in Middlesex County Coordinates: Country United States of America State New Jersey County Middlesex Established December 30, 1730 Incorporated September 1, 1784 Government  - Type Faulkner Act (Mayor-Council)  - Mayor James Cahill Area  - City  5. ...


Education

The Woodbridge Township School District serves students in kindergarten through twelfth grade. The district's 16 elementary schools ( Mawbey St. School #1, Avenel St. School #4&5, Port Reading School #9, Ross St. School #11, Ford Ave. School #14, Indiana Ave. School #18, Menlo Park Terrace #19, Claremont Ave School #20, Oak Ridge Heights School #21, Lynn Crest School #22, Woodbine Ave School #23, Kennedy Park School #24, Lafayette Estates School #25, Robert Mascenik School #26, Pennsylvania Ave School #27 and Matthew Jago School #28) serve 5,953 students in Grades K through 5, with 478 certified staff members and 6 guidance counselors. Enrollment in the district's five middle schools ( Avenel Middle School, Colonia Middle School, Fords Middle School, Iselin Middle School and Woodbridge Middle School) is 3,336 students, with 281 certified staff members including 10 guidance counselors for Grades 6 through 8. The Woodbridge Township School District is a comprehensive community public school district that serves students in kindergarten through twelfth grade from Woodbridge Township, in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States. ...


Total enrollment at the three high schools is 4,161 students, served by 328 certified staff members including 14 guidance counselors covering Grades 9 through 12. The high schools offer more than 150 courses, including Advanced Placement, college preparatory, business, vocational and cooperative work/study programs. All schools in the district are accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. High schools in the district are Colonia High School, John F. Kennedy Memorial High School and Woodbridge High School. Advanced Placement (AP) is the term used to describe high school classes that are taught at a college level. ... The Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools is a voluntary, peer based, non-profit association dedicated to the educational excellence and improvement through peer evaluation and accreditation. ... Colonia High School is one of three four-year comprehensive public high school that serve students in ninth through twelfth grades from Woodbridge Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States, as part of the Woodbridge Township School District. ... John F. Kennedy Memorial High School is one of three four-year comprehensive public high school that serve students in ninth through twelfth grades from Woodbridge Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States, as part of the Woodbridge Township School District. ... Woodbridge High School is a four-year comprehensive public high school located in Woodbridge Township, New Jersey, as part of the Woodbridge Township School District. ...


For the 2004-05 school year, Matthew Jago Elementary School was named a "Star School" by the New Jersey Department of Education, the highest honor that a New Jersey school can achieve.[10] The New Jersey Department of Education administers state and federal aid programs affecting more than 1. ...


Transportation

There are 3 train stations - MetroPark, Avenel, and Woodbridge. Service is provided by NJ Transit NE Corridor and Jersey Coast Lines as well as Amtrak Acela Express and Regional services to Newark, NYC, PHL, WAS, & BOS (MetroPark only).


Garden State Parkway exits 127 to 131 are in the Township. The New Jersey Turnpike passes through Woodbridge Township, and is accessible at Exit 11. The Turnpike's Grover Cleveland service area is located between Interchanges 11 and 12 northbound at milepost 92.9[11]. The Thomas Edison service area is located between Interchanges 11 and 12 southbound at milepost 92.9[12]. The Garden State Parkway is a 174. ... The New Jersey Turnpike is a toll road in New Jersey and is one of the most heavily traveled highways in the United States. ... Stephen Grover Cleveland (March 18, 1837 – June 24, 1908) was the 22nd and 24th President of the United States, and the only President to serve two non-consecutive terms (1885–1889 and 1893–1897). ... Rest stop redirects here. ... Thomas Alva Edison (February 11, 1847 – October 18, 1931) was an American inventor and businessman who developed many devices which greatly influenced life around the world. ... Rest stop redirects here. ...


U.S. Route 1 and U.S. Route 9 serve the township and merge heading north of the township as the U.S. Route 1/9 concurrency. Other roadways passing through the township are Route 27, Route 35, Route 184 and Route 440. U.S. Route 1 in New Jersey is a portion of the United States highway which parallels the East Coast of the United States, running 2,390 miles (3,846 km) from Key West, Florida in the south, to Fort Kent, Maine at the Canadian border in the north, 66. ... U.S. Route 9 is a major U.S. highway in the northeast United States. ... U.S. Route 1/9 is the concurrency of U.S. Route 1 and U.S. Route 9 from Woodbridge Township, New Jersey north to New York City, New York, United States. ... A multiplex or concurrency on a road network occurs where a single physical road carries two or more different highway, motorway or other road numbers. ... Route 27 is a state highway in New Jersey, United States, running along the original alignment for U.S. Route 1. ... Route 35 is a state highway along New Jerseys Atlantic Ocean coast. ... Route 184 is a state highway in New Jersey, United States. ... Route 440 is a state highway in New Jersey, United States. ...


The Edison Bridge on U.S. Route 9 spans the Raritan River, connecting Woodbridge Township on the north with Sayreville on the south. The Edison Bridge is a bridge on U.S. Route 9 in the U.S. state of New Jersey spanning the Raritan River near its mouth in Raritan Bay. ... The Raritan River is a major river of central New Jersey in the United States. ... Sayreville is a borough located on the Raritan River, near Raritan Bay in Middlesex County, New Jersey. ...


Points of interest

The Adult Diagnostic and Treatment Center is a correctional facility governed by the New Jersey Department of corrections. ... Dorchester Penitentiary in New Brunswick, Canada is an institution that is part of Corrections Canada. ... The New Jersey Department of Corrections (NJDOC) is responsible for operations and management of prison facilities in the U.S. state of New Jersey. ... Avenel is a census-designated place located in Middlesex County, New Jersey. ... It has been suggested that Sex offender registry be merged into this article or section. ... Rahway State Prison is the former and still most commonly used name for the East Jersey State Prison, a male prison facility of the U.S. state of New Jersey. ... Coordinates: Country United States State New Jersey County Union Incorporated 1858 Government  - Mayor James J. Kennedy Area    - City  4. ...

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