Councilman Bob Bresenhan Jr. of Rahway, New Jersey has organized a relief effort called "Rahway Responds" to collect and deliver donated supplies to areas of the Philippines affected by Typhoon Haiyan. The Rahway Fire Department will accept specific items like canned foods, medical supplies, clothing and other necessities between November 15-29, with all donated goods to be shipped overseas on January 8, 2014. Rahway has also been selected to host the 2014 Downtown NJ annual conference focused on improving economic vitality in downtown areas, which will feature Senator Cory Booker as keynote speaker.

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18. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: RAHWAY COUNCILMAN BOB BRESENHAN, JR.
November 15, 2013 Tel: 848.467.4341/908 327 4036
E-mail: robertbresenhanjr@gmail.com
‘RAHWAY RESPONDS TO TYPHOON HAIYAN/YOLANDA”
In response to the recent tragic events in the Philippines, Rahway City
Councilman Robert Bresenhan, Jr. has announced “Rahway Responds”, an all-
volunteer, in-kind coordinated humanitarian relief effort.
Councilman Bresenhan is partnering with the Rahway Fire Department,
Rahway Fire Chief William R. Young and other area organizations to collect
much needed canned goods and vital supplies for residents of the Philippine’s
disaster areas resulting from Typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda. Union and Middlesex
county residents are invited to bring donated items that will be delivered to the
disaster zones of the Philippines. The overall effort is being orchestrated by
Rev. Roy B. Regaspi of St. Vincent de Paul Church, Bayonne; Rev. John Corbett,
director Stella Maris Church and the Apostleship of the Sea, Port Newark; Jersey
City Council President Rolando Lavarro; Osaka Shipping providing the cargo
container and transportation and Eastern Warehousing as well as volunteer
members of the International Longshoremen's Association providing the labor
to load and stow the container. The items collected will be transported via
an ocean cargo container and delivered to the Catholic Bishops Conference of
the Philippines (CBCP) at Manila on or about January 8, 2014.
The Rahway Fire Department Headquarters at 1300 Main Street (across from
Rahway City Hall) will be accepting specific items for donation Monday through
Friday, from 9:00am to 5:00pm and Saturday’s from 9:00am to 1:00pm. The
collection will commence on Friday, November 15, 2013 with the last day of
collection Friday, November 29, 2013.
The items being collected include: canned Food (preferably ready to eat i.e.
peanut butter, canned meats, sardines, instant soups and noodles, shelf stable
milk, rice, etc…); plastic cutlery; paper plates; paper napkins; new apparel;
mosquito repellent; antifungal medication; flashlights; batteries; vitamins;
nutritional supplements; baby diapers, wipes, towels, food and formula;
toiletries; wound dressing; buckets; cleaning items; feminine hygiene products;
transistor radios; disinfectants; hand tools; soap; shampoo; toothpaste; tooth
brushes; plastic sheeting/tarps; detergents; general medical supplies, pain
relievers and various over the counter medications (at least one year from
expiration); garbage bags; water purifier tablets; water containers; tents and
other temporary shelters; freshly laundered and clean blankets; clean sheets
and clean towels; pillows; pots; pans; cooking utensils and power generators
among other items. As a reminder no aerosols, flammables or corrosives such
as bleach will be accepted.
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20. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: COUNCILMAN BOB BRESENHAN, JR.
August 13, 2013 Tel: 908.327.4036/848.467.4341
E-mail: rbresenhan@cityofrahway.com
COUNCILMAN BRESENHAN PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE RAHWAY AS HOST CITY TO
2014 ANNUAL DOWNTOWN NJ CONFERENCE
“It gives me great pleasure to announce the “Downtown NJ” Conference for this
year will be held right here in downtown Rahway,” announced Rahway
Councilman Bob Bresenhan. “Downtown New Jersey, Inc. (DNJ) has selected our
fine city to show what is possible in New Jersey downtown areas. Living proof
that with the right infrastructure, leadership and participation of citizens it is
possible to revitalize once blighted areas,” added Bresenhan. Downtown New
Jersey is the organization of individuals, businesses, government agencies, and
local and regional organizations that are passionate about downtowns.
This year’s Downtown New Jersey, Inc. (DNJ) conference, “How to Get Feet on the
Street – in Your Downtown!” will be held on Friday, September 12, 2014 at The
Hamilton Stage in Rahway, NJ from 8 am to 3:30 pm. Hamilton Stage is located at
360 Hamilton Street, Rahway, NJ. Tickets may be purchased by going to
www.downtownnj.com.
The focus of the conference is on programs, initiatives and creative ways to
improve the economic vitality of the downtown retail environment. In addition to
the two conference sessions and a special counseling session with Dr. Downtown,
there will be ample time for attendees to visit with sponsor exhibits.
This year’s conference will also feature a keynote luncheon speaker, the
Honorable U.S. Senator Cory Booker, a recognized national statesman and huge
supporter of downtown growth and economic revitalization. Given the current
economy and the highly energized topic of creative place making, DNJ believes
this year’s event will attract a much larger audience than usual.
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Councilman Bresenhan added, “I encourage public officials, real estate and legal
professionals, developers, business and property owners, industry leaders,
community volunteers and downtown managers to seriously consider attending
this year’s conference in Rahway. This provides an exciting opportunity to
network with a knowledgeable group of individuals in a dynamic atmosphere.”
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