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Woodbridge Township Council Approves Merger of Keasbey and Fords Fire Districts Amid Concerns
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Overview: The Woodbridge Township Council has approved a merger of the Keasbey Fire District with the Fords Fire District, a decision driven by a report from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs highlighting numerous operational and financial issues within the Keasbey district. The merger aims to enhance fire protection services, improve staffing levels, and offer tax savings for Keasbey residents, despite concerns about job security and response times raised by local officials and residents.
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John E. McCormac
City Council Officials:
Cory Spillar, Sharon McAuliffe, Howie Bauer, Virbhadra N. Patel, Debbie Meehan, Lizbeth DeJesus, Gregg M. Ficarra, Brian Small, John M. Mitch (Municipal Clerk)
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Meeting Type:
City Council
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Committee:
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Meeting Date:
07/28/2026
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Recording Published:
07/28/2026
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Duration:
23 Minutes
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Notability Score:
Routine
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State:
New Jersey
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County:
Middlesex County
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Towns:
Woodbridge
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