Tag: Old Bridge
-
Old Bridge mayor will face councilman in November mayoral race
OLD BRIDGE – Come November, long-time Republican Mayor Owen Henry will face Democrat David Merwin, who is currently serving as a Ward 1 councilman, for the four-year mayoral term up for grabs this year in Old Bridge. Henry recorded 1,144 votes over GOP challenger John Milner, who received 170 votes during the primary election on…
-
Middlesex County fourth graders design artwork for coloring books about bicycle, personal safety
In January, Middlesex County Sheriff Mildred Scott invited all fourth grade students throughout the county to submit artwork for two Sheriff’s Office publications. The purpose of the books, “Bicycle Safety” and “Personal Safety,” is to serve as a guide for children on riding safety, traffic safety, stranger awareness, home security, injury prevention and other topics,…
-
Family Park Party kicks off summer in Old Bridge
The Mayor’s Health & Wellness Council and Old Bridge Township will hold their annual Family Park Party to kick off summer while disconnecting from devices from 3-8 p.m. on June 28 at Geick Park, Old Bridge Matawan Road, Matawan. There will be fitness and health demonstrations, a dog costume contest at 5 p.m., a summer…
-
Old Bridge Library receives literacy award from state library
OLD BRIDGE – The Old Bridge Public Library has been awarded the New Jersey State Library’s annual “Best Practices in Early Literacy Award” for its Sensory Play, Sensory Surprise series. The program is geared toward children with special needs and their families. It was launched in 2018 and is presented two Fridays per month. The…
-
Republican Council-at-Large incumbents will face Democrat challengers in November election in Old Bridge
OLD BRIDGE – Three, four-year Old Bridge Township Council-at-Large seats are up for grabs in the November election. Republican incumbents Anita Greenberg-Belli, Eleanor “Debbie” Walker and Mary Rita Sohor will face two former council members and a newcomer in the election on Nov. 5. During the primary on June 4, former longtime Councilman Dennis M.…
-
Old Bridge opens pickleball courts
OLD BRIDGE – Old Bridge Mayor Owen Henry signaled the opening of the township’s new pickleball courts with a demonstration of the sport led by United States of America Pickleball Association (USAPA) Ambassadors Sadie Reilly, Kim Smith and Oscar Diaz. Director of Parks, Recreation & Social Services Matt Mercurio proceeded over the event, and Council…
-
Simpson United Methodist Church offers Vacation Bible School
Simpson United Methodist Church will offer “Roar! Life is Wild, God is Good” Vacation Bible School from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on July 15 to 19 at the church, 2095 Route 516, Old Bridge. A light dinner will be served at 6 p.m. To register, call 732-679-7499.
-
Additional charges filed against Old Bridge man in auto fatality
A man from Old Bridge charged on May 26 with causing the death of a 19-year-old woman and seriously injuring her passenger has also been charged with aggravated manslaughter. Aliaksandr Tsytsenia, 28, was charged on June 10 with one count of aggravated manslaughter in the first degree, and one count of assault by…
-
Memorial Elementary School students participate in hands-on Military Day experience
OLD BRIDGE – In recognition of the service and commitment of the United States military, Memorial Elementary School held its third Interactive Military Day. The day included students in grades K-5 visiting various military stations, located on the school property, on May 23. According to Memorial Principal Raymond Payton, the students and staff wanted to…
