BonnerAttends the Sound Beach 2023 Installation Dinner

On April 15, 2023, Councilwoman Jane Bonnerwas a guest at the Sound Beach Fire Department’s 2023 installation dinner held at East Wind Long Island in Wading River. During the evening, the new department Chief Bill Rosasco, Sr., was sworn in and the outgoing Chief Darran Handshaw was honored forhis service to the Sound Beach community. Also recognized were William Pellenz and Kenneth Tobiassen who received Length of Service Awards for their50 years in the department. John Romonoski was honored for35 years of dedicated service, and Town of Brookhaven Fire Marshal, Keith Williams, rounded out the Length of Service Awards with an impressive 30 years of volunteer service to the Sound Beach Fire Department. Also honored was Firefighter of the Year, Mike Guerrisi and EMTof the Year, Keira Nesbitt. Two very special honors were presented to long-time members Brian McGrath and ex-Captain, Phil Alaimo, who were both promoted to Honorary Chief. There was also special mention of Ann Moran who passed away in 2022. Ann was a vital memberof the Ladies Auxiliary and served as its president for several years. She is dearly missed, but neverforgotten.

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