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VOL 1, NO 15
OB RIDGE OLD BRIDGE
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Pursuing Progress
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Mayor's office of Economic Development
A Publication for the community of Old Bridge
DISTINGUISHED CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CELEBRATES LOCAL LEADERS SERVICE By Joe Cooney, AAOB Correspondent AWARDED TO on Route 9, the gala event paid Broadway’s Image Barbershop. tribute to three individuals and Born and raised in the Dominican HIMANSHU a trio of local organizations. Republic, Vasquez came to the U.S. Russ Azzarello, president of the when he was 14. His passion to SHAH, CFO OB OBSSA Chamber, opened the fes- become a hairstylist took its roots tivities, saying, “These honorees when he was given the opportuTWP are always willing to contribute nity to work as a barber in South It w a s a n i g h t t o s a l u t e “ t h e b e s t o f t h e b e s t .” The Old Bridge-SayrevilleSouth Amboy Chamber of Commerce on Oct. 25 presented its 2017 Business Leader of the Year Awards honoring Business Leaders and Community Service. Held at The Grand Marquis
their time and support to improve the quality of life for the entire community. The residents of all three towns are fortunate to have these companies and individuals involved in their communities.” South Amboy Mayor Fred Henry called the OBSSA “a fantastic organization,” and recognized the first honoree of the night, Enrique Vasquez, owner and operator of
Amboy in 2006. Three years later he became the owner of the shop that would become Broadway’s Image. “I’m sincerely grateful,” Vasquez said upon receiving his award. “Thanks to the town of South Amboy and Mayor Henry who have given me many opportunities. I thank you for your kindness.” S out h Amb oy E lks L o dge Continued on page 21
CLUB SERENITY CONSTRUCTION CONTINUES By Joe Cooney, AAOB Correspondent
T h e Ne w Je r s e y Mu n i c i pal Management Association’s, Distinguished Service Award is given by New Jersey Municipal Managers and Administrators to an individual who has demonstrated a career-long proven track record of outstanding service to, or in, municipal government. Continued on page 15
Renovations are underway at St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church to create a new meeting facility for Club Serenity, a non-profit or-
ganization that helps people who are recovering from addiction. “Unfortunately, substance abuse is a reality in our community and in
our very own parish,” said Rev. John C. Grimes, pastor of St. Ambrose. “A path to wellness only starts at the beginning. With the support of many and through the mercy of God, Club Serenity will make a difference.” The mission of Club Serenity is provide a friendly safe haven and sober meeting place to individuals and families in search of recovery and support from alcohol dependence and substance abuse in Middlesex and Monmouth counties, said John Alvarez, a board member and co-founder of the 501 (C) (3) charitable organization. “This is a dream come true,” exclaimed Alvarez, who noted Continued on page 21
See page 11 and Coupon on page 27 DECEMBER 2017
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LOCAL OB DOCTOR HONORED SEE PAGE 16 OB TOWNSHIP GROUND BREAKING CEREMONY SEE PAGE 21 PARENT UNIVERSITY SEE PAGE 23 OB TWP AND UBER A PARTNERSHIP THAT WORKS SEE PAGE 24
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