Ramsey honors departing Councilwoman Jane M. Woods for six years of service

The Borough of Ramsey recognized Councilwoman Jane M. Woods at its Dec. 10 mayor-and-council meeting with a certificate of appreciation and public tributes from residents and board leaders.

Residents and officials credited Woods for her work as a liaison to the town’s boards and commissions. Roger Canals of the Ramsey Seniors, speaking during public comment, said Woods routinely stepped in to “look into it, let me take care of it — I’ll find out, let me talk to the mayor, let me talk to the borough administrator, let me talk to the chief financial officer,” and added that Woods often assisted with events and followed through on member concerns.

Angela Stro, chairwoman of the zoning board of adjustment, told the council Woods “took our messages and our cases back to the council” and thanked her for representing the board’s interests. Multiple speakers from the Design Review Board and senior‑program volunteers echoed those remarks and presented a calendar and token gifts.

Woods reflected on her six years on the council and earlier volunteer service, thanking colleagues and municipal staff. She told the council she would remain involved in the community: “You can consider me your councilwoman at large,” she said. In closing remarks later in the meeting, Woods added she was returning to private life but expected to remain active locally.

The recognition took place at the start of a meeting that otherwise included routine business: roll call, committee reports, and votes on consent resolutions and personnel actions. The council moved on to the evening’s agenda after the presentation.