OLDBRIDGE ALLAROUND

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A Publication for the community of Old BridgeVOL 5, NO 5 OLD BRIDGE FIREFIGHTERS DONATE GEAR AND EQUIPMENT TO 911 FUND

2ND ANNUAL HEALTH & WELLNESS 5K WILL BENEFIT HOMETOWN HEROES Continued on page 4 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INDUCTS NEW PRESIDENT & 5 NEW MEMBERS The Chamber of Commerce serving Old Bridge, Sayreville and South Amboy hosted its 2020 installation of Officers dinner on Jan. 14 at Cafe Luna in Old Bridge, an event underwritten by All Around Old Bridge. More than 50 local business owners and local officials enjoyed appetizers, drinks and plenty of networking prior to the commencement of the Candle Lighting Induction Ceremony. Past President Russ Azzarello, of Denholtz Properties, said a few words about his time as president and passed the torch down to newly inducted Chamber President David Hernandez of Old Bridge Funeral Home. New members of the Chamber include 1st Vice President Rich Bruno of The Max Challenge of Old Bridge, and Trustees Anthony Cosentino, Robert Baltidado of The Bridge FM, Mickey Gross of South Amboy Town Council and Nick Solazzo of Riverton Sayreville. Continued on page 27 On Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020, the Board of Fire Commissioners of District #3 in Old Bridge unanimously passed a resolution to have firefighting gear and equipment that was expired, unusable, or of no value to the District given to a non-profit organization that sends it overseas to fire departOld Bridge Mayor Owen Henry is proud to announce that registration is open for the 2nd Annual Health & Wellness 5K “Run for our Heroes” Race, which will be held on March 28, 2020, honoring our Hometown Heroes. Last year’s inaugural run was a rousing success, with more than 500 participants. The 2019 event raised a substantial amount of money that stayed within the Old Bridge community to benefit veterans, active military, first responders and other programs in town for the good of the Township. “I am looking forward to getting out there with the community again. It was a great day seeing our residents cross the finish line awarding them ribbons,” said Mayor Henry. “This 5K promotes healthy living and raises money for a good cause. “I hope this year many more of our residents come out with their families to enjoy a fun time and support our community.” This year all ages are able to participate with the Children’s Race from 8 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. for kids from 5 to 10-years-old. The official 5K Race will kick off at 8:30 a.m., starting at the Township Municipal Building. During the event, there will be a Health & Continued on page 29

FEBRUARY 2020