Tag: Old Bridge Township Council
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Rail workers support Razzoli for Old Bridge Council
The Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees Division (BMWED) – International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) is a national union representing rail workers who build and maintain tracks, bridges and other structures in the operation of the nation’s railways. We are proud to endorse Mark Razzoli to represent Ward 4 on the Old Bridge Township Council.…
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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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Parents seek programs for adults with special needs in Old Bridge
OLD BRIDGE — Parents and guardians of special needs children are seeking the township’s help for an adult center for their children as they age out of the school district. “Once they turn 21 [years old], they are no longer involved in school and we need to find something for them to do,” said Barry…
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Old Bridge officials consider limiting growth of bamboo plants
OLD BRIDGE — Township officials are considering setting guidelines on the planting of bamboo, which has drawn concerns from residents in the township. Councilwoman-at-Large Debbie Walker asked the Old Bridge Township Council to research and consider creating an ordinance that would require any planting of bamboo plants on personal property to be contained in pots.…
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Old Bridge primary results
OLD BRIDGE — The following candidates earned a chance to compete for four-year terms on the Old Bridge Township Council in the November general election. Ward 1: Democrat David W. Merwin received 475 votes. Republican challenger Robert C. Thompson Sr. garnered 290 votes over Republican Incumbent Joseph Mollis, who received 134 votes. Ward 2:…
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Resident hopes affordable housing will be built soon
Over 10,000 families have been living in various apartment complexes in Old Bridge for years in the hopes of having their dream home in one of the proposed affordable housing units in Old Bridge. I urge Mayor Owen Henry, Council President Brian Cahill and all nine council members to support and back Mayor Henry to…
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Old Bridge officials disagree on affordable housing obligations
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — Council members’ opinions differed on a decision to grant approval to Old Bridge’s updated affordable housing plan. The Township Council discussed Middlesex County Superior Court Judge Arnold L. Natali Jr.’s decision to grant final approval of the township’s 1999 to 2025 Housing Element and Fair Share Housing Plan.…
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Candidates file for primary election in Old Bridge
OLD BRIDGE – The following candidates have filed to run in the June 6 primary for three-year term Ward seats on the Old Bridge Township Council: Ward 1: Democrat: David W. Merwin Republican: Joseph Mollis (incumbent) Republican: Robert C. Thompson Sr.…
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Old Bridge budget increase due to salaries and wages
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — Mayor Owen Henry said the adoption of the 2017 budget, which carries a tax increase of $18 for the average homeowner, helps continue to move the township in the right direction. The Township Council adopted the $54.6 million budget, which calls for an increase of $39,547, or…