Community Corner

Woodbridge Sets Up Cooling Centers Around Town

Need to beat the heat? Woodbridge has you covered.


With high heat and humidity in the forecast for the duration of the week, Woodbridge Township has set up cooling centers around town.

Cooling centers have been set up at the following locations to serve as much needed air conditioned relief from the hot temperatures. 

  • Woodbridge Community Center at the YMCA, 600 Main Street, Woodbridge: (732-596-4170)
  • Evergreen Senior Center, 400 Inman Avenue, Colonia: (732-382-5545)
  • Woodbridge Main Library, 1 George Frederick Plaza: (732-634-4450)
  • Fords Branch Library, 211 Ford Avenue: (732-726-7071)
  • Henry Inman Branch Library (Colonia), 607 Inman Avenue: (732-726-7072)
  • Iselin Branch Library, 1081 Green Street, Iselin: (732-726-7073)
  • Woodbridge Health Center, 2 George Frederick Plaza:  (732-855-0600 x5023)
  • Woodbridge Town Hall, One Main Street: (732-634-4500)
Mayor John E. McCormac also urges residents to check on neighbors, especially seniors. 

 “Senior and disabled residents, along with individuals with respiratory problems and those with medical conditions, should take precautions and obtain relief from the extremely hot conditions expected over the next several days,” he said.

The Division on Aging is sponsoring the annual “Beat the Heat” fan donation program.  The program accepts donations of fans to assist senior residents or low income families without air conditioning or fans.  

To be eligible to receive a free fan from the “Beat the Heat” program, applicants must be a resident of Woodbridge Township, not have any cooling device or, due to illness and/or disability, cannot leave the residence to go to a cooling center and complete a request/eligibility form. 

To apply for the “Beat the Heat” Program, or to donate a fan, contact the Woodbridge Division on Aging at 732-855-0600 x5023.

Residents without air conditioning should contact the Division of Aging at 732-855-0600 x5023 or the Woodbridge Police Department at 732-634-7700 for assistance. 

How are you keeping cool in this heat?


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