(L to R) Tony Paskitti, OB Councilman; Mayor Henry; Tom Shanahan (RBMC); William DiStanislao (RBMC); Steve Mamakas, OED; Himanshu Shah, OB Business Administrator; Anita Greenberg-Belli,
OB Councilwoman; Mary Sohor, OB Council President and Debbie Walker, OB Councilwoman.
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Press Release 11/1/19
OLD BRIDGE TOWNSHIP – The recent ground-breaking for the major $39 million expansion of the Hackensack Meridian Health Raritan Bay Medical Center at Old Bridge was the result of input and insight from Mayor Owen Henry’s Township team.
The Old Bridge Mayor’s Office of Economic Development (OED) provided vital demographic and Township growth information and statistics to bring about the expansion, which will result in one of the state’s top emergency room facilities. Steve Mamakas, Executive Officer of the OED, consulted with senior hospital officials to enlighten them about Township investment and growth initiatives and offer valuable insight regarding the future of the Township.
“The Mayor’s office was instrumental in assisting the Board in determining the feasibility and necessity of an expanded center,” noted William DiStanislao, Executive Site Director and VP Operations from Raritan Bay Medical Center at Old Bridge. “The hospital’s close working relationship with the Mayor’s team and Office of Economic Development certainly helped bring the project to fruition.”
The new emergency room center will bring new technologies and innovation to Old Bridge, and will feature a 10,000 square foot expansion, enhanced diagnostic and treatment options and private patient rooms for the best patient care and experience. The expansion is expected to be completed within 24 months.
“These center enhancements are a giant step forward in ensuring that our community has a respected, comprehensive health care facility in their backyard,” noted Mayor Owen Henry. “We are pleased our business development resources were so influential in ensuring the execution of this project.”
For more information about Economic Development, please call (732) 721-5600 ext.2060 or go to: www.oldbridge.com.
