Tag: Old Bridge
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Old Bridge man admits guilt in $93M scheme involving durable medical equipment
Five individuals have been charged and two others have pleaded guilty in New Jersey for their roles in massive durable medical equipment and genetic cancer screening kickback fraud schemes. Thomas Farese, 78, of Delray Beach, Florida; Pat Truglia, 53, of Parkland, Florida; Domenic J. Gatto Jr., 46, of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida; and Nicholas Defonte,…
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New concourse, café open at Hackensack Meridian Raritan Bay Medical Center Old Bridge
Hackensack Meridian Raritan Bay Medical Center Old Bridge has opened its new concourse, café and front patient/visitor parking lot. This update is part of a major revitalization with a $39 million investment expanding its Emergency Department. The new concourse, cafe and parking lot is part of that transformation. “We are excited about opening our new…
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Celebrate Earth Day with a hike through Cheesequake State Park
Take a 1-2 mile hike with a park naturalist beginning at 1 p.m. April 24, starting at the Lake Pavilion at Cheesequake State Park, 300 Gordon Road, Matawan. Each participant will receive a free tree seedling while supplies last in honor of Earth Day. Appropriate for adults and children. Dress for the weather. Masks required,…
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Middlesex County, municipalities join initiative to reduce flood risk
A coalition of local Middlesex County leaders and technical experts announced the launch of the Resilient NJ: Raritan River and Bay Communities initiative, which will identify and implement flood risk reduction strategies for the Raritan River and Raritan Bay region to improve long-term environmental and economic resiliency. This joint effort led by the New…
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Old Bridge reports 273 new COVID-19 cases in a week
OLD BRIDGE – Old Bridge officials reported 273 new positive COVID-19 cases over a seven-day period, which brings the total number of cases to 6,996, according to Old Bridge Mayor Owen Henry in his coronavirus report on April 7. The seven-day period is from March 31 to April 6. The township has lost one more…
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Longtime Old Bridge police chief retires
OLD BRIDGE – After the retirement of longtime Old Bridge Police Chief William Volkert, a process is in motion to select a new police chief. “I have a highly dedicated and qualified group of individuals who have expressed an interest in being considered for chief of police,” Mayor Owen Henry said. “I am putting together…
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Old Bridge Council adopts $60.9 million municipal budget; officials look forward to rebounding after pandemic
OLD BRIDGE – The 2021 township municipal budget was put together with a team effort as officials dealt with issues never experienced before, and circumstances beyond their control, due to the novel coronavirus pandemic. “COVID has had a devastating impact on our town and its residents with unimaginable loss of life and sadness,” Mayor Owen…
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Guided hike at Cheesequake State Park planned for April 8
A park naturalist will lead a guided hike at Cheesequake State Park at 10 a.m. April 8. Meet at the trailhead parking lot. Seasonal hikes are appropriate for ages 9 and up; families are welcome to join. The hike will be 1-2 miles moderate with some steps/uneven terrain. No more than six hikers in an…
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County Commissioners, local GOP condemn racist email received by Old Bridge councilwoman
OLD BRIDGE – The Middlesex County Board of County Commissioners, New Jersey Republicans representing the Township of Old Bridge, and Old Bridge Mayor Owen Henry have issued statements vehemently condemning a racist email sent to Ward 3 Councilwoman Edina Brown. Brown, one of two Democrats on the Township Council and the only member of color…
