Tag: Old Bridge
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Structure fire leaves Eagle Court home ‘uninhabitable’ in Old Bridge
OLD BRIDGE – A structure fire at an Eagle Court home has left the home “uninhabitable,” according to officials. Police received a call of a structure fire at the residence at 6:30 a.m. on July 21, according to Police Capt. Joseph Mandola. Upon arrival officers observed an active structure fire at the residence. The homeowner…
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Old Bridge man allegedly posed as doctor; charged in connection with a sexual assault
OLD BRIDGE – A 65-year-old township man allegedly posed as a doctor and has been charged in connection with a sexual assault, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Old Bridge Acting Police Chief Scott Gumprecht. Police responded to a 911 call of a sexual assault in the Brynwood Gardens Apartments at approximately 10:15…
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Old Bridge secures federal funds for new community building along Laurence Harbor beachfront
OLD BRIDGE – The township has secured federal funds for a new multipurpose community building along the Laurence Harbor beachfront. Congressman Frank Pallone Jr. (D-6) announced he secured $2.25 million for Old Bridge in the Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Subcommittee spending bill for Fiscal Year 2023 in a statement on July…
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Sayreville man charged with stealing vehicle after crash in Old Bridge
The Old Bridge Police Department is investigating a two-vehicle accident, which involved a stolen vehicle, at the intersection of Perrine Road and Route 9 North. The accident occurred at 9:58 p.m. on July 6. A tractor trailer was making a left turn from Perrine Road onto Route 9 South when the driver of a Hyundai…
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Old Bridge Council ‘strongly’ opposes proposed Senate bill on conversion of mixed-use developments
OLD BRIDGE – The Old Bridge Township Council joins the New Jersey Conference of Mayors in “strong opposition” to a proposed state senate bill that would authorize the conversion of certain office parks and retail centers to mixed-use developments without essentially going through a zoning process. “It’s amazing to me [state officials] would consider something…
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Cultural Festival a success at Jonas Salk Middle School
OLD BRIDGE – Delicious international foods, fun cultural games, colorful flags and clothing from different countries transformed the cafeteria of Jonas Salk Middle School earlier this month. More than 180 students, several teachers and all school administrators stayed after school to learn about some of the various cultures represented in the greater Old Bridge community…
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Old Bridge High School Class of 2022 ‘brought spirit’ back post-pandemic
OLD BRIDGE – The theme of resurgence played a central part in the graduation ceremony for the Old Bridge High School Class of 2022. Their high school career straddled the pre- and post-pandemic world. They “brought the spirit of Old Bridge back to the high school,” Vice Principal Richard Masarik said. Some 723 Old Bridge…
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Young and old enjoy open house at Old Bridge Airport
OLD BRIDGE – Young and old were able to enjoy Old Bridge Flight School’s open house. A number of model airplanes including military aircraft from the U.S. Army and U.S. Airforce were on display. The New Jersey State Police flew in its helicopter for some show and tell. For those who attended the open house,…
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Women volunteers help Elie family move ‘build of first new home’ along in Old Bridge
OLD BRIDGE – At times, Taylor Elie has moments of “Oh my God, this is going to be mine” as she and her family spend time putting “sweat equity” hours into building their first new home. “It’s been a process, it’s all beautiful and all worth it … every piece of wood, everything,” she said.…