Old Bridge Zoning Board Approves All American Ford Expansion

Overview: A recent meeting of the Old Bridge Township Zoning Board concluded with a focus on the proposed expansion of the All American Ford dealership, including the construction of a new motor vehicle service building and an extensive parking area. Amidst discussions, the board navigated through various concerns such as traffic impact, the necessity of a larger parking lot, and the potential effects on the neighboring community.

Old Bridge Council Approves Budget, Debates LGBTQ+ Support

Overview: In a recent session, Old Bridge Township Council approved the introduction of the 2024 budget, setting the stage for a public hearing on April 9th, 2024. Amid the fiscal discussions, a council member raised a proposal for a resolution to show support for the LGBTQ+ community, following the Board of Education’s decision to abolish Policy 5756. The session also addressed infrastructure concerns, including the expansion of the police parking lot and streetlight outages, in addition to the reduction of fees for goalie hockey teams.

Old Bridge Township Approves Amended Subdivision Plan with Five-Year Vesting

Overview: In a recent Old Bridge Township Planning Board meeting, the board granted an amended preliminary major subdivision approval for Wood Haven Village Estates 2, which included a five-year extension to the original vesting period. This decision emerged as the meeting’s most significant outcome, after debates over the proposed reduction of single-family lots and the management of impervious coverage. The application, represented by Ron Shimanowitz, sought to modify and extend the vesting of the initial approval from 120 to 117 lots while addressing the township’s planning and engineering review comments.

Old Bridge Library Board of Trustees Debates Tutor. com Contract Renewal Amidst Broader Discussions on Enhancing Library Services

Overview: The Old Bridge Library Board of Trustees convened recently to address multiple issues concerning the future of library services. Among notable topics was the renewal of the tutor.com contract, a decision that sparked considerable debate due to concerns about the service’s low usage despite its $209,826 cost. The board members also discussed improvements to the library’s security system, the transition to a new catalog system, technological upgrades at the Lawrence Harbor branch, and the implementation of a keyless entry system for the library. Additional points of interest included the Friends of the Library achieving 501(c)(3) status and the successful launch of a story time at the Lawrence Harbor branch.

Old Bridge Township Planning Board Approves Redevelopment Study and Streamlines Application Process

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Old Bridge Township Planning Board approved a resolution to include Cheesequake Farm in a redevelopment study and discussed streamlining the development application process. The board also handled an application for a second-story addition by Oldbridge Entertainment LLC.