(L to R): Matt Mercurio, Director of Parks and Recreation, Anahita Feltz, Old Bridge Food Bank Manager, Jason Galinski, DuPont Parlin Site Plant Manager, Mayor Owen Henry.

Press Release

OLD BRIDGE TOWNSHIP – DuPont officially marked its community partnership with the Township of Old Bridge with the presentation of three checks to Mayor Owen Henry during the Township’s October 21st, 2019 Council Meeting. Matt Mercurio, Director of Parks and Recreation, and Anahita Feltz, Manager of Silver Linings at Old Bridge and the Old Bridge Food Bank, presented an overview of the new partnership, and Jason Galinski, the DuPont Parlin Site Plant Manager, presented the checks which will fund programs in the Parks and Recreation Department. 

The established partnership began on October 4th during the kick-off of the Fall Friday Nights Teen program. DuPont presented Pete Pero, Manager of Camp ROBIN, with a $7,500 check donation which will fund the purchase of computer chairs for the Camp’s computer lab, a new dishwasher and transportation for the Friday Teen Program. In addition, DuPont sponsored the first night of activities for the Friday Teen Program, which included a Game Truck, bingo, crafts, and an Ice Cream Social. 

Galinski also presented a $15,000 check earmarked for a new scoreboard for the Township’s John Piccolo Ice Arena. The new scoreboard will be installed in early November and will complete the Arena’s recent

renovations which included an updated ceiling, the creation of a girl’s locker room, an updated fireplace, interior painting, and new flooring. 

Galinski spoke of DuPont’s commitment to the community at large and then presented a $5,000 check for the sponsorship of 100 Thanksgiving baskets for the Old Bridge Food Bank’s annual Thanksgiving distribution. 

“We are very appreciative of DuPont’s support and commitment to the community,” noted Mayor Henry. “Their generous donations will help enhance Camp ROBIN and our Recreation programs and go a long way in aiding the Food Bank to meet the needs of residents this upcoming holiday season.”

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For additional information about Old Bridge Township’s Parks and Recreation Department, please visit www.oldbridge.com/recreation.

( L to R): Matt Mercurio, Director of Parks and Recreation, Pete Pero, Camp ROBIN Manager, Jason Galinski, DuPont Parlin Site Plant Manager, Mayor Owen Henry. *Photos Submitted