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Oct. 18, 2006

Woodbridge Township will show its appreciation for late mayor Frank G. Pelzman by re-naming a park in his honor, Interim Mayor Joseph F. Vitale has announced.

Avenel Park at Tappen Street and West Park Avenue in Avenel will be re-named Mayor Frank G. Pelzman Memorial Park at Avenel at a special dedication ceremony Oct. 19 at 1:30 p.m.

The ceremony will feature a performance by Avenel Street School 4 & 5 Chorus and the unveiling of a new sign by master craftsman Peter Catelli.

“Frank Pelzman was a great supporter of the outdoors, of sports and of youth activities,” says Mayor Vitale. “This is a heartfelt expression of gratitude for all that he did for our community during his many years of public service.”

DIRECTIONS :

From south: -- Route 1 North to Tappen Street. (Bud’s Hut Restaurant). 

-- Right (east) on Tappen (park is 3 blocks east on the right).

From north: -- Route 1 South to Avenel Street. 

-- Left (east) on Avenel Street. to West Park Avenue (traffic light). 

-- Right (south) on West Park Avenue to the end ( Tappen Street).

-- Right (west) on Tappen Street.  (park on left)

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