Tag: Old Bridge Township Council
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Old Bridge council debates appointments, meeting violations
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — Contention among Old Bridge Township Council members, who all sit on the same Republican party line except for one member, has spilled over into 2017. The newest issue began with council nominations for the Recreation Advisory Board at a meeting on Jan. 3. The board studies, investigates, develops…
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Old Bridge council to reconvene on Jan. 3
The Old Bridge Township Council will reconvene at 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 3 in the municipal complex, Old Bridge Plaza, followed by the reorganization meeting.
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Old Bridge revives Redevelopment Agency, focuses on future planning
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — With the revival of the township’s Redevelopment Agency, township officials hope to enhance future opportunities and bring in significant ratables to the township. Arthur Haney, chairman of the agency, said he has been involved with the agency for two years. “We have been dealing with a lot…
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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,…
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Mayor dispels rumors of euthanization by Old Bridge Animal Shelter
BY KATHY CHANG Staff writer OLD BRIDGE — Rumors swirling around social media about euthanizing two dogs at the Old Bridge Animal Shelter prompted outcries from various rescue and volunteer groups in the area. Mayor Owen Henry said some of the statements made on social media were false statements. He assured those groups and…
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Dungee retains seat on Old Bridge council
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — June Dungee will remain serving out the unexpired one-year Old Bridge Ward 3 term of long-time Democratic Councilman Reginald “Reggie” Butler, who passed away in June. Dungee garnered 1,942 votes over Republican challenger Frank Weber, who received 1,401 votes, in the election on Nov. 8. “I would…
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Old Bridge Township Council election results
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — June Dungee will remain serving out the unexpired one-year Ward 3 term of long-time Democratic Councilman Reginald “Reggie” Butler, who passed away in June. Dungee garnered 1,942 votes over Republican challenger Frank Weber, who received 1,401 votes, in the election on Nov. 8. Dungee was appointed to…
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Two candidates seek to fill seat of late Old Bridge council member
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — Come January, Ward 3 will have a newly elected council person fill the seat of long-time Democratic Councilman Reginald “Reggie” Butler, who passed away in June. Two candidates are vying for the three-year Ward 3 council seat — Democrat June Dungee, who was appointed to fill Butler’s seat on June 27,…
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Old Bridge officials explain affordable housing options
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — The settlement of 3,109 dwelling units as part of Old Bridge’s Fair Share Housing obligation is in the hands of the Township Council. A meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Oct. 14 in the council chambers for a public hearing and final vote on the ordinances…