23 NOV 2024 · Good morning, this is Local Pulse for Saturday, November 23, 2024.
We start with breaking news from our neighboring city, Bayonne, where a 5-alarm fire forced the evacuation of a daycare center and displaced 16 residents[2]. Closer to home, in Old Bridge, we're seeing significant construction updates. Middlesex County contractors have been working on nighttime storm drainage construction on Cottrell Road between Spring Hill Road and Phillips Drive since mid-October[1].
In local job market news, we don't have any major hiring announcements or new job postings to report today. However, it's worth noting that the Old Bridge Public Library recently advertised for a temporary staff librarian position, indicating some activity in the local job scene[1].
Moving to real estate, there are no notable commercial or residential property sales to report today. However, construction work continues in various parts of the township, including the milling and resurfacing project at Phillips Park, which began in September[1].
From city hall, the Township Council held a special meeting on October 22, 2024, but no recent decisions affecting daily life have been announced[1]. The Rent Stabilization Board meeting, originally scheduled for October 1, has been rescheduled for November 5, 2024[1].
Weather-wise, today is expected to be cloudy with a chance of rain and wet snow, so it's a good idea to check the forecast before heading out[2]. This weather might impact outdoor activities and events planned for today.
In new business activity, there are no major openings or closings to report today. However, the holiday season is approaching, and local businesses are gearing up for holiday shopping and events. For instance, in nearby Piscataway, there are holiday gift events scheduled for today[4].
Looking ahead to community events, there are no major events scheduled in Old Bridge for the next few days. However, residents are encouraged to participate in ongoing initiatives like the recognition of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which was proclaimed by Mayor Walker in October[1].
In local school achievements, there are no specific updates to report today. However, it's always a good time to recognize the hard work of our local students and educators.
For a feel-good community story, we can look back at the recent recognition of New Jersey's leaders in recycling and sustainability by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, which included efforts from around the state[1].
In today's crime report, there are no significant incidents or arrests to report from Old Bridge in the past 24 hours. However, we do note the recent fires in Bayonne and Newark, which have displaced numerous residents and are a reminder of the importance of fire safety[2].
This has been Old Bridge Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.