Tag: Old Bridge
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Tomato wars and the Italian elixir of life
Ah September, the end of summer vacation and the start of another school year. It’s also the end of tomato season, and growing up in the 1950s that meant canning. Awakened at sunrise by my father, who by 4:30 a.m. had already had his coffee and set up the grinding machine, my sister and I…
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Exercise can do more to offset early signs of dementia than you think
By Dr. Ira Shapiro Director, Plaza Chiropractic Center Old Bridge There are at least 5 million people currently living with age-related dementia in the United States, according to a report from the Alzheimer’s Association. The publication goes on to estimate that that one out of every six women and one out of every 10 men,…
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Old Bridge Library to hold workshop on nutrition
Registered Dietitian Janet Blum and Board-Certified Wellness Coach Jackie Catalano will present a session exploring how nutrition and healthy habits can ensure a better quality of life with less stress and better sleep at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 19 at the Old Bridge Library, 1 Old Bridge Plaza, corner of Route 516 and Cottrell Road,…
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Old Bridge council directs attorney to investigate legality of immigration directive
OLD BRIDGE – Emotions over the ongoing crisis at the border of the United States and Mexico, immigration and race spilled out into the Old Bridge Township Council chambers during a recent meeting. The end result was a 7-2 vote by council members to pass a resolution “directing the township attorney to file legal action…
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Old Bridge Business Alliance touts success
OLD BRIDGE – More than 40 members of the Old Bridge Business Alliance and the Old Bridge Sayreville South Amboy Chamber of Commerce (OBSSA) had the opportunity to learn about the township’s steady and recent economic growth during a monthly meeting on July 30. Members met with Mayor Owen Henry and Executive Director of the…
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Madison Township High School’s 50th renuion will be held Sept. 7
Madison Township High School’s 50th reunion will be held on Sept. 7 at the Clarion Hotel, Route 37 West, Toms River. For more information, contact Barbara Melody Barile at [email protected] or 908-788-0948.
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St. John Vianney graduate leaves Old Bridge to train as U.S. Navy future warfighter
Sailors are some of the most highly-trained people on the planet, according to U.S. Navy officials, and this training requires highly-dedicated instructors. At Naval Education and Training Command (NETC), instructors at advanced technical schools teach sailors to be highly skilled, operational and combat-ready warfighters, while providing the tools and opportunities for continuous learning and development.…
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ChiroPlus Wellness Center to offer free hydromassage to attendees of grand opening celebration on Aug. 27
ChiroPlus Wellness Center will hold a grand opening celebration from 4-7 p.m. Aug. 27 at 3883 Route 516 East, Old Bridge. Old Bridge Mayor Owen Henry is expected to cut the ribbon. There will be music, refreshments, giveaways and a free hydromassage for all attendees. For more information, call 732-290-8950.
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Old Bridge PBA, Nikki’s Dawgs begin holiday toy drive in August
Nikki’s Dawgs has once again teamed up with Old Bridge PBA Local 127 for their annual Cops for Kids party. New, unopened toys and games are being collected now for the upcoming toy drive. A toy drop off box is located at 2118 Route 516, Old Bridge.
