OLDBRIDGE ALL AROUND
VOL 13, NO 10
9/11
A Publication for the community of Old Bridge
OLD BRIDGE DAY IS SATURDAY REMEMBRANCE SEPTEMBER 20TH CEREMONY
This month, we will honor those who lost their lives during the horrific attacks on our country on September 11th, 2001. Nearly 3,000 innocent lives were lost that day in New York City, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania. First responders, civilians, and countless heroes displayed extraordinary courage in the face of an unimaginable tragedy. We also remember the families forever changed, and the lasting impact this day has had on our nation. Our yearly remembrance ceremony will be held at 6pm on Thursday, September 11th at the 9-11 Memorial Site located near the Library in the Municipal Complex. The ceremony will be moved to the Silver Linings senior center building should it rain. Please visit Oldbridge.com and the Town's social media pages for more information. This solemn occasion allows us to honor those local residents and all those who lost their lives during this devastating day in our history. We must never forget.
Please Join us on Saturday 9/20 from 12:00pm – 5:00pm,rain date of September 21st, at the Old Bridge Municipal Complex. We will be opening the day with our traditional ceremony which Mayor Debbie Walker will be presiding over. We will have live bands performing all day – TBA and vendors of all kinds from Crafts, Toys, Clothing, Accessories, Jewelry, Doggie Treats and more! Our Food Court will boast all those good food trucks; take your pick from all the great staple festival foods we all love to indulge in now and then. Old Bridge Township Depart-
ments of Parks & Recreation, Police, Fire, Public Works, and MUA will be displaying their vehicles and large construction equipment that the kids can climb into and explore. The mayor’s office & Parks & Recreation has lots of free giveaways, along with a lot of the
businesses in town as well. Old Bridge Animal Shelter will be hosting an Adoption Day; with greatly reduced adoption fees. Calvary Chapel will be sponsoring the kids’ corner, the theme this year is “Carnival” it is completely free and fully equipped with Carnival Games, Rides, Continue on page 14
YMCA OF THE JERSEY SHORE "WELCOMING WEEK"
The YMCA of the Jersey Shore will open its doors to all during national Welcoming Week, Sept. 13-20, reaffirming its commitment to creating a space where everyone feels a sense of belonging, no matter their background. Our membership branches will be free and open to all, and we are waiving the enrollment fee for new members during Welcoming Week.
The annual event is hosted at YMCAs across the country in partnership with Welcoming America, a nonprofit that promotes inclusivity, diversity, and community-building with a strong focus on newcomer immigrants. By bringing people together, we’re embracing the rich diversity within our communities and helping to encourage un-
derstanding and respect for one another. Whether you're here to enjoy a Zumba dance class, share a meal or learn about valuable resources, Welcoming Week is a time to celebrate what unites us as a community. A Week for Everyone During Welcoming Week, new residents and long-time neighbors are invited to come together to swim and workout at the Y at no cost. Many events focused on wellness, culture and community will happen throughout the week at four Y locations in Monmouth and Middlesex counties. Let us come together to celebrate our shared humanity and Continue on page 16
SEPTEMBER 2025