Old Bridge shares summer schedule and service updates
Township officials used a broad public update to flag tax collection hours, camp registration, parade plans, seasonal openings, and roadwork that will shape the next few months.
Two hosts walk through the week’s edition in conversation — township shares tax, parade, camp, and, approval of certificated personnel — items, and what’s coming next. Generated by Aware, from this week’s verified summaries.
The latest township briefing put practical summer details in one place, from when taxes can be paid to where roadwork and seasonal events will affect daily routines.
Summer logistics are starting to take over the township calendar. Old Bridge Township officials used a council update to lay out a wide mix of practical notices, including second-quarter tax collection hours, summer camp registration, Memorial Day parade details, and a July America 250 celebration. The same report touched on seasonal openings and several project updates that residents are likely to notice in the coming weeks.
The update was less about a single vote than a checklist of what is changing now. Officials highlighted tax office timing for the second quarter and pointed families toward summer camp registration as seasonal programs ramp up. They previewed Memorial Day parade plans and flagged a July event tied to America 250, giving residents an early look at the township's summer public schedule.
The report also pointed to the public-works side of the season. Officials referenced the Route 516 bridge closure along with other project updates, signaling that travel and routine township services may keep shifting as work continues. For residents, the immediate takeaway is straightforward: tax deadlines, summer programming, holiday events, and road conditions are all moving at once, and the township is starting to map out what comes next.
Approval of Certificated Personnel — Items 1–9 (Including 54 Hours for Acting Principal to Attend Evening Events)
The board cleared a personnel block with one brief question. Members approved certificated personnel items 1–9, including a provision that gave an acting principal at Memorial School 54 hours to attend evening school-sponsored events.
Discussion centered on item 5. A board member said the hours were for the acting principal to take part in PTA meetings and other evening events that were not part of the original contractual daily rates. The member described it as a minimal amount tied to specific events, and the Board President agreed before the vote moved ahead.
Members present voted yes, and one member was absent. With that, the board approved the full certificated personnel block and moved on to transportation-related non-certificated personnel and transportation items.
School board adopts 2026-27 budget
The board advanced and adopted the 2026-27 budget after district leaders walked through health care levy adjustments, cuts made since December, and the risk of losing temporary aid. Board members and residents pressed for answers on security spending, program reductions, and the effects of school closures before the finance items passed.
The budget sets taxes, staffing, and programs for next school year amid an $11 million structural gap.
Council approves bills, payroll, overtime
Council approved bill lists, payroll, and overtime items across two meetings. Officials said the overtime was driven by police staffing and training, along with food bank distribution, community cleanup work, and recycling events.
These votes authorize millions in township spending and show where overtime costs are rising.
Council releases warehouse project guarantees
Council approved performance guarantee releases for two warehouse developments, one at the former Glenwood Country Club site and one on Jake Brown Road South. Both actions required maintenance guarantees and payment of outstanding escrow charges before the releases could take effect.
These actions mark major development projects moving closer to completion and shift remaining obligations to maintenance terms.
Council marks Memorial Day, local events
Council members used their public remarks to recognize Memorial Day, local students, volunteers, and community events including the Harlem Wizards fundraiser. Several members also raised broader concerns about school funding, insurance costs, and state tax benefit changes affecting seniors.
These remarks signal officials’ priorities on taxes, schools, and community events residents are following closely.
What we didn’t fit in this Sundays edition
Old Bridge Township had 145 more items this week. Here are sixfour — the rest are on Aware.
- GOVERNANCECouncil starts $1 million property revaluation appropriation. Council introduced a special emergency appropriation ordinance for a $1 million property reevaluation program and later referenced the topic during consent agenda discussion. The first-reading vote was unanimous, with a public hearing scheduled for June 9, 2026.
- GOVERNANCEDistrict Highlights and Calendar Reminders: Music in the Parks Results and Upcoming Early Dismissals/Closures. The board shared results from Music in the Parks and congratulated participating groups for ratings and placements. The superintendent also reminded families of early dismissals and closures around Memorial Day and PLC days, and referenced upcoming testing half-days for high school and middle school.
- GOVERNANCEApproval of Supplies, Equipment, and Services Items (Items 1–4) Including OBHS Pedestrian Bridge Repair Bid Rejection and Negotiation Authorization. The Board approved supplies/equipment/services items 1–4. Discussion focused on item 3 and related actions concerning a second bid opening for Old Bridge High School pedestrian bridge repairs, where a single $650,000 bid exceeded an architect estimate of $200,000; the Board rejected bids and authorized negotiations with interested contractors.
- GOVERNANCEOcean Boulevard Phase Two roadway project discussion and approval. Council discussed Ocean Boulevard Phase Two, including grant funding, concerns about concrete roadway sections, utilities, and potential approaches (partial removal, resurfacing, coring). The Council approved item C4 unanimously.
- GOVERNANCEBoard approves principals and other certificated hires. The board approved certificated personnel items including principal appointments for Mr. Oliveri and Ms. Fazio, along with other hiring items. Members congratulated the appointees and invited new hires forward after the vote.
- GOVERNANCEFirst reading: approve financial agreement (BH Manzo Boulevard Urban Renewal LLC). The Council introduced on first reading an ordinance approving a financial agreement with BH Manzo Boulevard Urban Renewal LLC. The ordinance passed unanimously on first reading and a public hearing was set for June 9, 2026.
- GOVERNANCESecond reading: Amend Chapter 5 (Office of Tax Assessor), adding 5-47 (Disabled veterans exemption). Council held the public hearing and adopted an ordinance adding a disabled veterans exemption section to the tax assessor chapter. Council members described it as codifying an exemption pursuant to state statute and cleaning up the code.
- GOVERNANCESecond reading: Amend Chapter 108 (Construction Code Uniform), amending 108-4 (Fees). Council held the public hearing and adopted an ordinance updating the Township’s uniform construction code fee schedule to comply with DCA requirements, including adding/reflecting a mechanical subcode and reorganizing fees for clarity and online plan review processes.
- GOVERNANCEPhoenix Advisors LLC financial advisor/consultant engagement and approval. Council discussed Phoenix Advisors LLC as a financial advisor/consultant, including a stated fee of 15 and services such as assisting with bonds/notes, managing financial agreements, invoicing, and analysis. The Council approved item C5 unanimously.
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