Residents urge stronger traffic enforcement and press township on SeaQuest animal‑welfare violations

During the public‑comment period, several residents raised safety and enforcement concerns. Longtime Woodbridge resident Andrew Nagy said speeding on Main Street and Route 1 is frequent, drivers pass on the right, and e‑scooters and bicycles are riding unpredictably on sidewalks and roads. He asked for enforcement and proposed eliminating parking on a Main Street stretch to ease congestion and safety risks. "Where is a policeman when you need him?" Nagy asked.

Council members and staff responded that enforcement resources exist and encouraged residents to file complaints so incidents are logged in the CAD system and investigated by traffic‑enforcement units. Officials said enforcement options for scooters are limited by state rules and motor power classifications.

Two speakers pressed the township about SeaQuest, an aquarium/interactive animal business. Jessica Mayer cited a June 25, 2024 New Jersey Fish and Wildlife notice of violation alleging inadequate enclosures, missing veterinary records and examples of animal illness and death; she said the venue was "exploiting animals for profit" and urged the township to act. Council members said the township's health department lacks direct jurisdiction over those claims and that complaints are forwarded to the appropriate state agencies (Fish & Wildlife) for investigation.

A second speaker, Dipti Sheth, urged the council to help animals that cannot speak for themselves and called for collective action to prevent cruelty. The speakers indicated they will continue protests and public education efforts.

The council closed public comment after responses and proceeded with the agenda.