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The Chamber of Commerce is made up of businesses from three towns, Old Bridge, Sayreville and South Amboy. Each has its own distinct personality and business climate.
    
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OB TwnCtr Sign sm.jpgThe thirty-nine square miles that comprise the Township originated in 1869 and was called Madison Township until 1975, when the name was changed by referendum to the Township of Old Bridge.
Initially, the Township was made up of farms and the population grew slowly. In 1880, the population was 1,662 and in 1950 it had reached only 7,365. Then the building boom started and farms gave way to developments. In 1960, the population was 22,772 and that was only the beginning. The 1980 census sited 51,406 people and even that was questioned because areas of the Township have post offices bearing the names of other communities in the area. Today, the Township population is estimated to be 60,000 and continued growth is forecasted. Of the Township's 39 square miles, approximately one third is developed.
    
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Sayrv_boro_hall_small.jpgThe Borough of Sayreville has a population of just over 40 thousand people and is made up of 16 square miles. Rich with history, the borough can trace its roots back to the late 1600's. Numberous small and mid sized businesses have prospered in Sayreville for many years.
    
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SAmboy Gtwy Sign sm.JPGIn 1684, South Amboy Township was formed. At that time, it covered an area that now consists of the Townships of Monroe and Old Bridge and the Boroughs of Sayreville and South Amboy. Today there are about 8000 residents a the compact are of about 2 square miles. Old and new are blended together to form a unique community. Its many small shops create a wonderful hometown feeling, while the new housing developments along the shore add a cosmopolitan air to the community.
    
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