Old Bridge Township

Attention Residents: Due to weather conditions expected for Wednesday, December 16th, the COVID testing at the high school will be closed. Testing on Saturday, December 19th will run as scheduled. Visit oldbridge.com/covidtesting for full details.

Small business owners can now apply and purchase PPE items until December 17th. Through the NJ PPE Access Program, all NJ-based businesses and non-profits are eligible for a discount on PPE purchases made through an approved online retailer. Sign up at ppe.covid19.nj.gov

Due to the snow expected on Wednesday, December 16th, recycling trucks will begin earlier than usual. Please place your recycling on the curb Tuesday evening to ensure Wednesday pickup.

On behalf of Mayor Owen Henry and the Old Bridge Township Council, we would like to wish everyone a very Happy Hanukkah.

On Monday, December 14th, the we will be holding a Virtual Christmas Tree and Menorah Lighting at 6:30 pm. Watch the event live on our YouTube channel. Due to restrictions, this event will be closed to the public.

Today's Day of Giving Event is taking place at the Grand Marquis in Old Bridge until 8:00 pm. Drop off your non-perishable food items and toiletries and help those in need this holiday season.

The next meeting of the Old Bridge Township Zoning board will take place virtually on Thursday, December 17th at 7:30 pm. Watch live on OBTV 15, Fios 22 and YouTube.

Old Bridge Outlook is back with a review of 2020 and the Mayor's hope for 2021. Full episode available on YouTube via link below. https://youtu.be/IUgk5bih1GI

Santa Claus is coming to Old Bridge Township Fire District #2 on Saturday, December 19th with help from the Cheesequake Volunteer Fire Company. Santa plans to begin his tour at 9am so please listen for the sirens announcing his arrival in your neighborhood. For everyone's safety, Santa's helpers will not be handing out candy canes and Santa will not be making any stops.

CONSTRUCTION WORK UPDATE Sewer Cleaning Please be advised that on or about Tuesday, December 8, 2020 weather permitting, sewer cleaning will begin on the following streets: Charles Street, Ferris Road, Judy Court, Marlboro Road, Marsad Drive, Robin Lane, Sadowski Road, Shady Oak Street, Southwood Drive, Sherwood Lane, Sunrise Road & Michael Court. The sewer cleaning will be performed between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for two weeks. If you should have any questions, please contact the OBMUA at (732) 679-8565, or speak to an inspector at the site. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience.

CONSTRUCTION WORK UPDATE Old Bridge Township contractor, Brennan Brothers Contracting, LLC. will begin drainage improvements on Marlboro Road in the vicinity of Dwelling #1027 just past Pleasant Valley Road on Tuesday December 8th, 2020, weather permitting. The work will take approximately three to four days to complete. Should you have any questions please contact the Old Bridge Township Engineering Department at 732.721.5600 x2302.

Today's Virtual Pearl Harbor Ceremony is now available for viewing on the Old Bridge Township YouTube channel. https://youtu.be/Pr-WDllUbh4

Round three of the fall leaf pickup schedule is under way. Be sure to use paper leaf bags as plastic is no longer accepted. Visit oldbridge.com/recycling or call 732-721-5600 x6107 for details.

Attention Residents: Due to expected inclement weather, this weekend's COVID-19 testing will take place on SUNDAY, December 6th starting at 9:00 am until 3:00 pm or capacity is reached. For full details, visit oldbridge.com/covidtesting.

As a reminder, curbside recycling is no longer accepted at the recycling center. Be sure to follow all guidelines when placing recycling at the curb.

Attention Residents: For those wishing to participate in today's COVID testing event starting at 1:00 pm at the high school, you can now monitor the line through the webcam link below. https://youtu.be/9V-AieiWcX8

Please bundle all cardboard recycling for curbside pickup. As a reminder, pizza boxes are contaminated cardboard and not eligible for recycling. Visit oldbridge.com/recycling or call 732-721-5600 x6107 for more information.

This was a turbulent year. If you forgot to apply for the Senior Freeze property tax reimbursement, don’t worry. The deadline has been extended to Dec. 31, 2020. Take advantage of the extra time to get the RELIEF you deserve: https://www.nj.gov/treasury/taxation/ptr/index.shtml

Did you know relief is available to FREEZE your property taxes? Don’t miss out. The deadline to apply for the Senior Freeze program has been extended to Dec. 31, 2020. Check if you’re eligible today: https://www.nj.gov/treasury/taxation/ptr/index.shtml

Round three of the fall leaf pickup schedule begins this week. Be sure to use paper leaf bags as plastic is no longer accepted. Visit oldbridge.com/recycling or call 732-721-5600 x6107 for details.