Tag: Old Bridge Parks and Recreation
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‘Virtual’ senior center allowed seniors to stay connected during pandemic in Old Bridge; Silver Linings recognized for social media efforts
OLD BRIDGE – A “virtual” senior center during the coronavirus pandemic enabled the township to stay connected to over 300 members of the Silver Linings at Old Bridge with daily posts, activities, and live classes. “The concept of a ‘senior center without walls’ is new in the aging world,” Mayor Owen Henry said. Anahita Feltz,…
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Old Bridge officials introduce ordinance to establish price increase for full-day summer camp
OLD BRIDGE – The prices for the full-day, eight-week summer camp for elementary and middle school students are expected to increase $100. The Township Council introduced to amend the camp’s fee through an ordinance at a meeting on Feb. 8. Matthew Mercurio, director of the Old Bridge Parks and Recreation Department, said the increase is…
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Old Bridge begins preservation of Cottrell Farm, almost two decades in the making
OLD BRIDGE — It was a historic day as Charlene O’Hara stood on the Cottrell Farm site where her mother Catharine Cottrell Wallace was born 101 years ago. “It means a great deal to my family to know the historic nature of this property is going to be preserved for future generations,” she said. O’Hara…
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Old Bridge Parks and Recreation launches Intergenerational Pen Pal program
The Old Bridge Parks and Recreation Department has launched an Intergenerational Pen Pal Program where local children are partnered with Silver Linings at Old Bridge members in an effort to connect the generations via emailed letters. The goal of the program is to bridge the generational gap and share life experiences between members of the…
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Winter ice skating enrollment at Old Bridge’s John Piccolo Ice Arena opens Dec. 19
Winter skating enrollment opens on Dec. 19 at the Old Bridge Township’s John Piccolo Ice Arena, which has recently been refurbished with new rubber flooring, a fresh coat of paint and restroom enhancements. In addition, a new scoreboard will be installed shortly through a community grant from DuPont. The grant represents an ongoing partnership between…
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Old Bridge Township Parks and Recreation provides for young and old
OLD BRIDGE – The Old Bridge Township Parks and Recreation Department is one of the more visible departments in the township, providing something for everyone young and old. “We have had services for as young as 2 years old to our [members at] Silver Linings [at Old Bridge] at 100 years old,” Matthew Mercurio, director…
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Amboy Bank makes donation to Old Bridge Food Bank
PHOTO COURTESY OF AMBOY BANK Gregory Scharpf, executive vice president and chief operating officer of Amboy Bank, center, helps Old Bridge Food Bank Manager Anahita Feltz, second from left, gather the food collections from the Amboy Bank Administration Building and neighboring branches. Amboy Bank’s food drive included all 23 offices making donations to their local…
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Old Bridge opens registration for summer playground camp
Registration is open for Old Bridge’s summer playground camp. Included in the camp fee will be a visit to the zoo, a color fun run and an all-exclusive day at Funplex Amusement Park in Mount Laurel. Residents must sign up for the site closest to his/her home; visit gis.oldbridge.com/ to see which summer camp site…
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Salt Water Day at Laurence Harbor Beach Front Aug. 12
The Laurence Harbor First Aid Squad and the Old Bridge Parks and Recreation Department will hold its annual Salt Water Day from 2-10 p.m. Aug. 12 at the Laurence Harbor Beach Front. The day will be filled with family fund activities, rides for children, food vendors, live entertainment and a fireworks display. For more information,…