Tag: Old Bridge
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St. John Vianney graduate completes basic training at U.S. Military Academy
Cadet Ijeoma Kelly Akubueze, an Old Bridge resident and graduate of St. John Vianney High School in Holmdel, completed Cadet Basic Training (CBT) at the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, New York. Akubueze entered West Point on July 1 and successfully completed six weeks of CBT, which is one of the most challenging events…
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Community Blood Drive for Breast Cancer Awareness Month will be held Oct. 17 in Old Bridge
The Old Bridge Public Library will hold a community blood drive, sponsored by New Jersey Blood Services, from 12:30-6:30 p.m. on Oct. 17 at the library’s main branch, 1 Old Bridge Plaza at the corner of Route 516 and Cottrell Road in the Municipal Center. This drive is being conducted in observance of Breast Cancer…
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In the Service: Jaspreet Kaur
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jaspreet Kaur graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training also earn four credits…
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Six candidates vie for three Township Council seats in Old Bridge
OLD BRIDGE – Three Democratic candidates will challenge three Republican incumbents for the three council, four-year seats open in the November election. The three Democratic candidates are former longtime Councilman Dennis M. Maher, former Councilwoman June Dungee, and newcomer Raya Arbiol. The three Republican candidates are Anita Greenberg-Belli, Eleanor “Debbie” Walker, and Mary Rita Sohor.…
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Old Bridge welcomes members of the Stride and Ride Relay, paying tribute to the lives lost since 2001 terror attacks
OLD BRIDGE – There were many salutes, handshakes, hugs and tears as the team from the charitable organization Give2Those and Stride and Ride Tactical team visited Old Bridge last week. In front of the 9/11 Memorial Site at the Municipal Complex, the team presented heartfelt tokens – specially made and handcrafted American flags – to…
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Incumbent mayor will face challenger in Old Bridge mayoral race
OLD BRIDGE – Long-time Republican Mayor Owen Henry will face Democratic candidate David Merwin, who is currently serving as Ward 1 councilman, as he seeks re-election to the four-year mayoral term open in the November election. Owen Henry, 59, who is a 58-year resident of the township, is seeking his third term as mayor. He…
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EPA finalizes cleanup plan at CPS/Madison Superfund site in Old Bridge
OLD BRIDGE – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized a cleanup plan for the CPS/Madison Superfund site in Old Bridge. Previous chemical manufacturing operations at the site contaminated the soil and groundwater with metals and volatile organic compounds, including 1,4-dioxane, according to information provided by the EPA. EPA’s Record of Decision includes expanding…
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Salk Middle School students show appreciation to township police officers
PHOTO COURTESY OF OLD BRIDGE TOWNSHIP Students from Salk Middle School in Old Bridge took part in a school assignment about Acts of Kindness and were given a Good Deed Challenge. The group chose the Old Bridge Police Department to show their appreciation to by creating a special poster thanking the officers for…
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T A Sprinklers to move Winter Wonderlights Spectacular from home in Old Bridge to Middlesex County Fairgrounds in East Brunswick
T A Sprinkler, Inc. will hold its annual Winter Wonderlights Spectacular from Nov. 30 to Jan. 5, 2020, at the Middlesex County Fairgrounds, 655 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. There will be Christmas lights, food, hot chocolate and photo opps with Santa.
