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VOL 2, NO 8
OLD BRIDGE FUNERAL DIRECTOR LAUNCHES “OPERATION PURPLE HEART”
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Pursuing Progress
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Mayor's office of Economic Development
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A Publication for the community of Old Bridge
KINDERGARTEN STUDENT RAISES $100 FOR RELAY FOR LIFE BY SELLING LEMONADE
By: Stacey Hernandez
A local funeral director with Old Bridge Funeral home, who is also the Manager of Waitt Funeral Home in Marlboro, has launched “Operation Purple Heart.” Funeral Director Michael Grandi has been working in and around the Old Bridge area since 2001. In November, he spearheaded a community initiative to honor both veterans within the community of Marlboro Township and surrounding areas, as well as provide convenience for those who visit local businesses in town. “Operation Purple Heart” as it is named, is providing designated parking spots throughout the Township of Marlboro where it started. With the participation of local businesses, parking spots will be designated as Purple Heart Parking and Veteran Parking Only, which will be located within a preferred and convenient location of the entrances of the participating businesses. Over the months Michael V. Grandi, Manager of Waitt Funeral Home, and his team will be reaching out to local independent businesses and property owners, within the Continued on page 5
OLD BRIDGE
Cailin Quaglia with Olympian Laurie Hernandez of Old Bridge
When five-year-old Cailin Quaglia heard an announcement by fifth grade teacher Laura Ambos, the kindergarten student at Carpenter School quickly sprang into action. The youngster learned that Ambos was helping organize a school-wide Relay For Life fundraiser, so she decided on her own to set up a lemonade stand on Saturday, April 14 and donate all the money to Relay For Life. Relay For Life supports the American Cancer Society’s mission “to save lives, celebrate life, and lead the fight for a world without cancer.” Funds donated through the event support life-saving cancer Continued on page 11
THE MAYOR’S OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PRESENT DONATIONS
Mayor Owen Henry, Chris Doyle, Stephen Mamakas
Monday, April 9th, 2018 Mayor O wen Henr y and Mr. Steve Mamakas of The Mayor’s Office of Economic Development were pleased to present donations to various non-profit organizations at the Old Bridge Township Council meeting .These donations were derived from the profits thanks to the support of the local businesses that advertised in the Old Bridge Township Magazine. The Mayor was pleased to present checks to the following organizations: Camp Robin, CERT, Families Against Addiction, Jar of Hope; Old Bridge Business Alliance on
behalf of Invest in our Youth, Old Bridge Municipal Alliance, St. Ambrose for Club Serenity and The Table at St Thomas Soup Kitchen. The Old Bridge Township Magazine is a great guide to the Community of Old Bridge. It tells of the history of the township and is a valuable resource for information regarding the various departments and services provided by the municipality, which include Township Government, Old Bridge Municipal Alliance for the Prevention of Substance Abuse, Parks and Recreation Department, Public Works DepartContinued on page 6
MAY 2018
@a GLANCE INSIDE OB HOTEL BREAKS GROUND SEE PAGE 2 NJ ELKS HOLD BIKER RALLY SEE PAGE 5 HAROBR LIGHTS BALL SEE PAGE 8 BUSINESS LEADER NOMINATIONS SEE PAGE 17
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