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Mayor McCormac Joins Renascent Media

and the Community for #OakTreeStories –

Bollywood Jamming on Oak Tree Road

A vibrant celebration of music, culture and community brings enthusiastic crowds

together and launches the Cleaner • Greener • Stronger Oak Tree initiative

OUR BUREAU local and take pride in this special
destination.”
Iselin, NJ
Bollywood Jamming Brings the
oodbridge Township Mayor Community Together
John E. McCormac, joined The event featured an engaging
Wby Chief of Staff Caroline mix of live Bollywood music, Indian
Ehrlich and Councilman Virbhadra classical instruments, rap and con-
“Viru” Patel, attended the #Oak- temporary performances, creating a
TreeStories – Bollywood Jamming festive atmosphere that connected
celebration organized by Renascent audiences across generations.
Media on Saturday, October 10, at Performances by talented sing-
the Raj Jewels Bansal Group parking ers and musicians brought energy
lot on Oak Tree Road in Iselin, New and excitement to Oak Tree Road,
Jersey. while participating brands and busi-
The event drew enthusiastic nesses engaged with visitors through
crowds throughout the day, bringing sampling, giveaways and interactive
together families, local businesses, art- experiences.
ists, community leaders and partici- The celebration demonstrated
pating brands in a lively celebration of how music, culture and community
Bollywood music, culture and com- engagement can create meaningful
munity spirit. opportunities for local businesses
A special highlight was the un- and strengthen the identity of Oak
veiling of a beautifully painted bench Tree Road as a destination.
celebrating the cultural identity of Oak Cleaner • Greener • Stronger
Tree Road, alongside the launch of the Oak Tree
Cleaner • Greener • Stronger Oak Beyond entertainment, the
Tree initiative. #OakTreeStories, cre- event marked the launch of Clean-
ated by Renascent Media, promotes er • Greener • Stronger Oak Tree, a
Oak Tree Road as a vibrant shopping, community-driven effort focused on
dining and cultural destination while beautification, environmental aware-
encouraging community pride and ness and neighborhood pride.
support for local businesses. As part of the initiative, players
Celebrating Township Leader- from the Old Bridge High School
ship and Community Support Boys Volleyball Team volunteered
Renascent Media extends its their time to support a community
heartfelt appreciation to Wood- cleanup along Oak Tree Road, cov-
bridge Township Mayor John E. ering the stretch from Middlesex Av-
McCormac, Caroline Ehrlich, Chief enue to Correja Avenue.
of Staff for Woodbridge Township, A special highlight was the beau-
Councilman Virbhadra “Viru” Pa- tification of a bench along Oak Tree
tel, and the entire Township team for Road, featuring Indian-inspired
their support and encouragement. encouragement and valuable guid- platform that celebrates its business- artwork created by Medha Art Stu-
The presence of the Mayor, Car- ance helped shape the vision behind es, culture and community spirit.” dio with the support of Woodbridge
oline Ehrlich and Councilman Patel #OakTreeStories. “Oak Tree Road is more than a Township.
added special significance to the cele- “We are especially grateful to Sal- business district. It is the heart of a The completed bench was un-
bration and reflected the importance ly and Abha, who inspired us to take community built by generations of veiled during the celebration, with
of collaboration between community this initiative forward and generously entrepreneurs, families and cultur- photographs taken alongside the
organizations, local businesses and shared their guidance along the way,” al connections,” added Chandra. Mayor and community representa-
Township leadership. said Tanvi Prenita Chandra, Found- “Through #OakTreeStories, our vi- tives, symbolizing a shared commit-
Renascent Media also extends er & President of Renascent Media. sion is to bring greater visibility to its ment to preserving and enhancing
special appreciation to Sally Yabra “Their belief in the potential of Oak businesses, celebrate its unique iden- the character of the business district.
and Abha Jain, whose inspiration, Tree Road encouraged us to create a tity and inspire people to visit, shop Continued on next page... >>

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