Old Bridge Township
Government AdministrationNew Jersey, United States201-500 Employees
Old Bridge Township is a local government entity in Middlesex County, New Jersey, providing municipal governance and community services to residents and local institutions. The township covers about 42 square miles and is home to roughly 66,000 people, ranking as the third-largest municipality in the county. Its history traces back to 18th-century settlement and a 1869 separation from South Amboy; it operated as Madison Township until a 1975 referendum renamed it Old Bridge. Development evolved from agriculture to suburban communities in the latter half of the 20th century, with population growth and a sizable amount of the area now developed. In addition to routine municipal services, the Parks and Recreation Department launched an Intergenerational Pen Pal Program in 2020-21 to connect local children with older residents.