Harrogate Celebrates The “Pride Of Brielle” Honorees

LAKEWOOD – Harrogate Life Plan Community is celebrating Brielle’s Chamber of Commerce choice of the ‘Pride of Brielle’ honorees. The chamber has chosen Kevin and Mary-Jo Kinneally as this year’s recipients. This is the first time a couple has been jointly named as honorees. The award recognizes the Kinneally’s as the community’s outstanding citizens of 2022. The award is to honor upstanding members of the community who have given of themselves for the benefit of the Brielle community. The Kinneally’s have lived and volunteered in Brielle for over 30 years. Mary-Jo Kinneally is the Director of Financial Services at Harrogate Life Care Community. She had worked for an auditing firm prior to joining Harrogate. Mary-Jo knew from her volunteer work in Brielle, she loved working as part of a team, whose contributions benefit the community. When the opportunity at Harrogate was presented, it seemed like the perfect position for her to use her financial skill set and to be part of a community where she could contribute. MaryJo added, “my husband and I are honored to be recognized by the town of Brielle. I am over- whelmed by the support I have received from the Harrogate community. After over 30 years in public accounting, I made the right decision in joining the amazing team at Harrogate.”

Charles Benjamin, Executive Director of Harrogate, upon hearing about Mary-Jo’s recognition as the “Pride of Brielle,” commented, it comes as “no surprise to the residents and staff of Harrogate.” “Anyone who engages with Mary-Jo recognizes she gives 100% of herself to better our community. Whether it be her meticulous preparation of financial statements or dancing the night away with residents at one of the Harrogate parties, her immersion in our community has been a blessing as I am sure it has been for Brielle.”

Mr. Benjamin, and members of the Harrogate Life Plan Community leadership team will be participating in the recognition event in May to thank Kevin and Mary-Jo for their contributions to both Brielle and Harrogate!

If you would like more information about this topic, call Gloria Walsh at 732 905 4650, or email gwalsh@hgate.org.

Kids’ Stuff Flea Market

LAKEWOOD – Commissioner Virgin - ia E. Haines announced that the Ocean County Department of Parks & Recreation will be hosting their Kids’ Stuff Flea Market at Ocean County Park, located at 659 Ocean Avenue, Lakewood, on May 7 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will be taking place in the Beach Complex parking lot.

Vendors will be selling their wares at this bargain-filled event. Come on down and do some shopping, or register to become a vendor. This event is free to the public for shopping. Vendors will be charged $15 for two parking spots, one to park their vehicle and one to sell their stuff. If you are interested in becoming a vendor, contact Sarah Dowdy at 732-506-9090 ext. 5964 or email her at sdowdy@co.ocean. nj.us. This event will occur rain or shine.