Korean War veteran Joseph Shafran will serve as the township’s Grand Marshal in the upcoming Memorial Day Parade. The parade will kick off at Laurence Parkway and Ely Avenue at 9 a.m. on Monday, May 25. Ahead of the parade, Shafran, with his wife Dorothy, sat down with Mayor Debbie Walker and Old Bridge TV, […]

KATHY CHANG – Wed, 20 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000

At the Library: May 20-26 Events are subject to change. Most events are at the Central Branch unless noted otherwise. Check with the organizer’s website and social media for updates. For library program registration, visit https://oldbridgelibrary.events.mylibrary.digital Through May 30 – Adult Take Home Craft – Spring Rain Boot, Laurence Harbor Branch. May 20, 27 – 10 a.m. – Mahjong […]

KATHY CHANG – Tue, 19 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000

by Alison Mitchell, Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation Nowadays, children and young adults are mostly indoors, glued to screens for school and “social life.” Research suggests it is taking a toll on their mental health, with experts pointing to correlations between screen time and anxiety and depression. Dr. Patricia Shanely, co-founder of Forest and Climate […]

Submitted Content – Mon, 18 May 2026 14:00:00 +0000

Girls flag football is now a sanctioned high-school level sport in New Jersey. The New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) Board of Directors convened on May 4 at the Pines Manor in Middlesex County and reviewed, approved and ultimately designated the sport at the high-school level. Since 2023, the Philadelphia Eagles have worked in tandem with […]

Submitted Content – Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000

The pink of an Okame Cherry Tree will add a pop of color outside the Old Bridge Public Library. Gary Lovallo, township conservation officer and forester, welcomed township officials including Mayor Debbie Walker, Business Administrator Anahita Feltz, and members of Columbia Bank to plant the tree on April 24 as part of its Arbor Day […]

KATHY CHANG – Thu, 14 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000