Richard Saker Receives Distinguished Citizen Award

Middletown, NJ - Richard Saker, the owner of Saker Shoprites Inc. in Middletown, was presented with the Distinguished Citizen Award Wednesday night.

“Saker is an ally in times of crisis,” said Mayor Gerry Scharfenberger. He noted that Saker encouraged emergency responders in the wake of Superstorm Sandy to take necessary supplies from his damaged store to help storm-ravaged neighbors.

Scharfenberger called him a community-minded businessman who generously supports his hometown. Saker is an ardent supporter of the township’s Cultural and Arts Council, the Middletown Arts Center, and Middletown Day. He’s a major sponsor of many township outreach programs, including the Welcome Home Picnic for Vietnam Veterans and the Mayor’s Food Basket. He’s also dedicated member of the Economic Development Committee.

The Distinguished Citizen Award is presented to residents for recognition of outstanding community service. He is the first resident to receive the award in 2016.

Photo: From left: Mayor Gerry Scharfenberger, Laura Saker and Richard Saker.