Tag: Old Bridge Township Council
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Old Bridge Council recognizes Special Olympics medalist
OLD BRIDGE – The Lehrer family received a special honor as son Michael received a proclamation from the Old Bridge Township Council. The New Jersey Special Olympics swimmer has been competitively swimming for about five years, winning 49 Special Olympics medals for the Old Bridge Robin Swim Team. Lehrer swims all four competitive Olympic strokes,…
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Old Bridge school board considers making security kiosks an in-house project
OLD BRIDGE — School administrators have school security and taxpayer dollars at the forefront. During a recent meeting, Old Bridge Township Public Schools Business Administrator Joseph Marra said he had to reject bids that came in for security kiosks proposed for the 16 school buildings in the district. “All of the bid proposals far exceeded…
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Two Old Bridge police officers recently promoted
OLD BRIDGE — Two police officers moved up the ranks within the Old Bridge Police Department (OBPD). Brian Smalley was sworn in as lieutenant and Gary Bracht was sworn in as sergeant in front of family and friends at a Township Council meeting on July 9. “These are longtime officers of the department now and…
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Old Bridge will hold Business Expo June 28
Old Bridge Mayor Owen Henry, the Township Council and the Mayor’s Office of Economic Development will hold the Bridge to Business expo from 6-9 p.m. on June 28 at the Grand Marquis, 1550 Route 9, Old Bridge. Township residents can connect with area businesses. More than 100 exhibitors are expected to participate. Admission for attendees…
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New positions, capital improvements in store in Old Bridge
OLD BRIDGE — The hiring of two new police officers and a host of capital improvements are in store for Old Bridge with the recent adoption of the 2018 municipal budget and a capital improvements ordinance. The $55.3 million budget will result in a $22 municipal tax increase for the owner of a home assessed…
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Old Bridge officials introduce $55.3 million municipal budget
OLD BRIDGE — Township Council members are continuing to discuss the 2018 municipal budget, which is expected to result in a $22 tax increase for the owner of a home that is assessed at the Old Bridge average of $154,015. The proposed $55.3 million municipal budget was introduced on March 5. A formal budget presentation…
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A week after denial, Shah approved to dual role in Old Bridge
OLD BRIDGE — A week after denying the appointment of longtime Chief Financial Officer Himanshu Shah to concurrently serve as the township’s business administrator, the Old Bridge Township Council moved to approve his appointment to the role. Ward 5 Councilman Tony Paskitti, who voted against Shah’s appointment at a meeting on Feb. 26, moved to…
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Shah denied dual role of CFO and business administrator in Old Bridge
OLD BRIDGE — The Township Council denied the appointment of longtime Chief Financial Officer Himanshu Shah to concurrently serve as the township’s business administrator. Mayor Owen Henry had sought the council’s approval to appoint Shah to business administrator at a meeting on Feb. 26. The vote was split with Council President Mary Sohor, Council Vice…
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Trap, neuter and return program in Old Bridge progressing slowly
OLD BRIDGE — After almost a year, the movement on a trap, neuter and return program for Old Bridge is moving slowly, but surely. The TNR program is the method of humanely trapping feral cats, having them spayed or neutered, vaccinating for rabies and returning them to their colony to live out their lives. Councilman…