Tag: Old Bridge Animal Shelter
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Old Bridge reports one new case over two-day period, township animal shelter to reopen by appointment only on Aug. 3
OLD BRIDGE – Old Bridge officials reported one new positive COVID-19 cases over a two-day period from July 29-30, which brings the total number of cases to 1,141, according to Old Bridge Mayor Owen Henry in his coronavirus report on July 31. The township has lost 82 residents to COVID-19, according to Middlesex County. Officials…
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Family Park Party to focus on health and wellness
Mayor Owen Henry and his Health & Wellness Council will hold their first Family Park Party from 2 p.m. to sunset on June 22 in Mannino Park, Mannino Park Drive, Old Bridge. Disconnect from electronics and reconnect with the community for outdoor fun. There will be Zumba, yoga, kickball, baseball, a bubble run, a fun…
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Volunteer fair, spring gardening program on tap at Old Bridge Library
The Old Bridge Library will hold a volunteer fair from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on April 21 for teens and adults. Organizations expected to attend include Caring Hospice of Central NJ, the Girl Scouts, the Kiwanis Club of Old Bridge, the Old Bridge Animal Shelter, Old Bridge CERT and the Madison-Old Bridge Township Historical…
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Old Bridge hires assistants to help Animal Control officers
OLD BRIDGE — At the recommendation of Police Chief William Volkert, four assistants were hired for the Old Bridge Animal Shelter to assist the Animal Control officers. Mayor Owen Henry said he and the chief made a presentation before the Township Council on a needs assessment done by the police department, which included some additional…
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Old Bridge Animal Shelter has been ‘running successfully’ mayor says
OLD BRIDGE — Mayor Owen Henry said despite public comments made against the Old Bridge Township Animal Shelter, the shelter has been running successfully. “We’re not trying to be tough guys,” he said in response to the comments made at a Township Council meeting on July 10. “We’re just trying to run a shelter and…
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Animal shelter volunteers to hold open forum discussion
The Old Bridge Animal Volunteers will hold a special meeting at 7:30 p.m. on June 1 at the Old Bridge Civic Center, 1 Old Bridge Plaza, Old Bridge. The open discussion forum was planned in light of recent concerns surrounding the town’s animal shelter. Everyone is invited to attend. RSVP by emailing [email protected].
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Old Bridge silent on animal shelter coordinator
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — A petition with more than 1,100 signatures was submitted to the top brass of Old Bridge, requesting the removal of the township’s animal shelter coordinator. Mayor Owen Henry, his administration and the Old Bridge Township Council have been asked to remove or transfer Karen Chen, the Old Bridge…
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Old Bridge Animal Shelter manager accused of letting cat suffer
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — The manager of the Old Bridge Animal Shelter is expected to appear in municipal court next week on alleged animal cruelty charges that she left a cat to suffer in pain from massive dental issues for more than a month. On Feb. 21, the New Jersey Society…
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Ad hoc committee will discuss issues at Old Bridge Animal Shelter
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — Rumors on social media ranging from euthanizing animals to mismanagement at the Old Bridge Animal Shelter have prompted an outcry from various rescue and volunteer groups in the area. Councilwoman-at-Large Debbie Walker suggested forming an ad hoc committee for the animal shelter at a Township Council meeting on Nov. 21,…