Tag: Old Bridge
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Old Bridge Township Public Schools will shift to mask-optional effective March 7
OLD BRIDGE – The use of a face mask during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic will become optional for students, staff members and visitors in the Old Bridge Township Public School District on March 7. The Board of Education voted in favor of eliminating the school masking policy at a meeting on Feb. 15. In February,…
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Colts Neck man allegedly driving drunk charged in death of pedestrian in Old Bridge
A Colts Neck man has been charged in connection to a fatal crash in Old Bridge last month that resulted in the death of a pedestrian. An investigation conducted by Officer Steven Connolly of the Old Bridge Police Department and Detective Jonathan Berman of the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office determined that, on Jan. 28 at…
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Manalapan man charged in connection to fatal hit-and-run in Old Bridge after reportedly leaving the scene
A Manalapan man has been charged in connection to a fatal hit-and-run in Old Bridge because he allegedly fled the scene of the accident. Authorities responded to the area of Route 9 and Ferry Road in Old Bridge around 6:45 a.m. Feb. 15 following the report of a deceased male who was lying on the…
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Students in Old Bridge recognize Black History Month in creative ways
OLD BRIDGE – Teachers and staff across Old Bridge Township Public Schools found creative and interesting ways for their students through curriculum to commemorate the achievements of African Americans during Black History Month. “We celebrate, commemorate African Americans this month, but we do it in a way to make sure the things we focus on…
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Composer with ties to Old Bridge, Matawan shares journey in world of music
After decades of musical performances, nationwide tours and collaborative projects, Old Bridge native Colin Bell decided to settle in Matawan to raise a family. The well-traveled composer now operates out of a home studio while teaching band and orchestra in the Old Bridge School District. Bell described himself as the byproduct of Scottish musicians, explaining…
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Old Bridge officials introduce ordinance to establish price increase for full-day summer camp
OLD BRIDGE – The prices for the full-day, eight-week summer camp for elementary and middle school students are expected to increase $100. The Township Council introduced to amend the camp’s fee through an ordinance at a meeting on Feb. 8. Matthew Mercurio, director of the Old Bridge Parks and Recreation Department, said the increase is…
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Old Bridge hires new municipal clerk
OLD BRIDGE – The township has a new municipal clerk. Kathryn Hutchinson began her new role on Jan. 31. The Township Council approved the appointment of Hutchinson at a meeting on Jan. 11. Township Business Administrator Himanshu Shah said they “went through the hiring process of receiving resumes and going through advertising” after a vacancy…
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Informational lacrosse meeting set for Feb. 5
East Brunswick Blackhawks Girls Lacrosse will hold an informational parent meeting, and lacrosse social for players, from 11 a.m. to noon Feb. 5 at The Community Arts Center, 721 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. The team is open to girls in grades 3-8 in East Brunswick, South River, Spotswood, Milltown, Helmetta, Jamesburg, Old Bridge, New Brunswick,…
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Mikell’s Plot celebrates 25th anniversary with album, tour
SAYREVILLE – A Sayreville-based band is celebrating its 25th anniversary with shows across the country. Members of Mikell’s Plot performed their first show of 2022 on Jan. 21 at The Saint in Asbury Park. Their second show was held on Jan. 28 at Bourre in Atlantic City. While the band is beginning the year in…
