Tag: Old Bridge Planning Board
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Construction on Old Bridge Golf Club at Rose and Lambertson begins; miniature golf portion expected to open next spring
OLD BRIDGE – Come next spring, the township will open its very own golf course – Old Bridge Golf Club at Rose and Lambertson. “It’s a project that has been talked about for decades,” Mayor Owen Henry said. “Land was acquired 30 years ago to have a golf course in town. [Previous administrations] got close…
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Golf course, country club with amenities may be on the horizon in Old Bridge
OLD BRIDGE – An 18-hole golf course, a pitch and putt, miniature golf and much-needed road infrastructure may be on the horizon for the area of Waterworks Road, Jake Brown Road and Route 9. Township officials are calling the proposed development a “win-win” for everyone. “An opportunity like this doesn’t come around often,” Mayor Owen…
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Old Bridge Planning Board to study Old Matawan Road and Laurence Harbor Waterfront area for redevelopment, rehabilitation
OLD BRIDGE – Township officials are taking a look at Old Matawan Road and the Route 35 Laurence Harbor Parkway as areas in need of redevelopment and rehabilitation. The Old Bridge Township Council approved a resolution for the Planning Board to study the areas on Sept. 21. Veena Sawant, township planner, presented the Planning Board…
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In an effort to attract businesses, Old Bridge officials look to rework planning and zoning codes
OLD BRIDGE – In attempt to shake up a 1970s planning and zoning code classification system, planning and zoning officers in Old Bridge have been moving towards reworking zones allowing for more businesses to come into the township without all the restrictive nuances. In March, the Township Council approved changes to two economic development opportunity…
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Old Bridge approves affordable housing with disabled veterans in mind
OLD BRIDGE – The recent approval of 72 units of 100% affordable housing at the intersection of East Greystone Road and Marlboro Road in Old Bridge signifies the township is right on target with its affordable housing plan. In 2017, township officials approved the township’s 1999 to 2025 Housing Element and Fair Share Housing Plan.…
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Township officials work on creating a business-friendly atmosphere in Old Bridge
OLD BRIDGE – In an effort to make two economic development opportunity [EDO] zones more flexible, township officials have re-evaluated the ordinances to create a more friendly-business atmosphere. Pinder Sumal, assistant township engineer, appeared before the Planning Board on Feb. 5 to present the changes. “The ordinance is very restrictive and most uses have to…