Tag: Old Bridge
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Old Bridge remembers: ‘Need to get back to the unity of Sept. 12, 2001’
OLD BRIDGE – With moments of silence and reflection, the township commemorated the events of Sept. 11, 2001. “Twenty-one years ago, our nation was attacked by those who sought to end our freedom and our way of life,” Mayor Owen Henry said. “Many men and woman earned a title of hero that day. In New…
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Police investigate shooting in Old Bridge
OLD BRIDGE – Police are investigating a shooting of a male in the 7-11 parking lot on Morristown Road, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Acting Police Chief Donald Fritz Jr. of the Old Bridge Police Department. Authorities received a 911 call reporting the shooting at approximately 8:34 p.m. Sept. 6, according to…
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Old Bridge Education Association endorses three BOE candidates in November election
The Old Bridge Education Association represents more than 1,000 educators who work in our public schools. Many of our members also call Old Bridge home and are parents to students in the district. The Association has become increasingly concerned about the politicization of the Board of Education (BOE). For the first time, the Old Bridge…
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South Old Bridge Volunteer Fire Company will commemorate 75 years with big celebration Oct. 8
OLD BRIDGE – The South Old Bridge Volunteer Fire Company will commemorate their 75th anniversary with a big celebration in October. The celebration – from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. – will begin with the dedication and blessing of their new fire truck, Engine 327, followed by fun family activities including games, face painting and…
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Old Bridge officials celebrate Phase 1 Cottrell Farm restoration with ‘sneak peek’ for public
OLD BRIDGE – Close to 200 years ago, the Cottrell Farm site was a thriving apple orchard. Township officials are in the process of restoring the site to that thriving state. However, instead of an apple orchard, passive recreation is planned for the site. “It will be a place to hang out in the central…
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Jackson councilman Sauickie tapped to succeed Dancer in state Assembly
JACKSON — Alex Sauickie III, a lifelong resident of Jackson who has been serving on the Township Council since January 2019, has been elected by Republican representatives to succeed Ron Dancer as a state assemblyman in New Jersey’s 12th Legislative District. Dancer, 73, a Republican from Plumsted Township, died on July 23 after a long…
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Morris Habitat For Humanity: Elie family set to ‘put down roots’ in Old Bridge
OLD BRIDGE – In a few short weeks, the Elie family will start “putting down roots” in the township. The journey to their first home on Norwood Avenue came with partnerships – Blair Schleicher Wilson, executive director at Morris Habitat For Humanity (MHfH), Old Bridge Mayor Owen Henry, Tom Hayes, director of community relations at…
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Old Bridge officials: Community solar power project on former Global Landfill site a ‘win-win’
OLD BRIDGE – The township has approved a community solar power project on the former Global Landfill site. “For years the site has been dormant,” Township Planner Veena Sawant said. “A developer came forward with a good idea.” AC Power LLC, N.Y., is the designated developer for the site. The developer presented its proposal at…
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Newly formed nonprofit offers two decades of history through The Old Bridge Archive
OLD BRIDGE – A newly formed nonprofit group is offering 23 years of local government activity through a new website – The Old Bridge Archive. “There’s a wealth of knowledge contained within the archive, from the serious to the lighthearted,” said Matt Morgan, who serves as chairman of the Old Bridge Residents Inc. (OBR). “Curious…
