MAYOR HENRY MESSAGE

Memorial Day is the “unofficial” start of the summer and I am sure that all our residents are looking forward to firing up the barbeques! It is an important time to acknowledge all our veterans and active military members of our U.S. Armed Forces. It is our duty to honor, reflect, and remember all those who may have paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.

As we spend our weekends spring cleaning, you may notice volunteers with Mayor Henry’s Clean Team clearing litter in our parks and along our roadways. I would like to thank everyone who has participated thus far and worked together to keep Old Bridge clean. If any not-for-profit groups are interested in volunteering, please visit the township’s website at OldBridge.com/CleanTeam.

Please note the Township Recycling Center accepts paint and florescent bulbs the 2nd Saturday of each month, as well as a long list of other items that are accepted weekly. Visit OldBridge.com/ Recycling for the full list. Additionally, the Department of Public Works offers appliance pick-ups, as well as brush collection by appointment only. Please call 732-721-5600 x6140 to be placed on the list, or email recycling@oldbridge.com.

On Friday, May 26th, we invite all our veterans, VFW Posts members, and residents of Old Bridge to join us in the Memorial Day Wreath Laying Ceremony. This annual event takes place at 10:00 a.m., in the Silver Linings Senior Center at the Old Bridge Municipal Complex, One Old Bridge Plaza. We begin the program by reflecting and remembering all veterans with a few words from our VFW Post Commanders. As Mayor, I will also read the Memorial Day Proclamation and the Old Bridge Seniors are happy to provide a medley of music which is sure to inspire. The ceremony concludes with the VFW members laying the Memorial Day Wreath by our memorial site.

We are also pleased to announce the return of our Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 29th. The parade will begin at 9:00 a.m. at Memorial School, 11 Ely Avenue, Laurence Harbor, and will conclude with Memorial Day services at Memorial Park, which is located directly across the street from the Laurence Harbor Fire House. It is a wonderful

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