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Harrogate Celebrates e “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 fi rst 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 fi rm 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 fi nancial skill set and to be part of a community where she could contribute.

Mary-Jo added, “my husband and I are honored to be recognized by the town of Brielle.

I am overwhelmed 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 fi nancial 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.

May Tea Fundraiser At e Old Barracks Museum

TRENTON – The Old Barracks Museum is hosting a semi-formal tea service with all proceeds benefiting the operating expenses of the museum. The event will take place on May 7 from 12 to 2 pm and tickets will cost $35 for members and $40 for nonmembers. With a purchase of a ticket, the tea service will include a variety of teas, fi nger sandwiches, and pastries as well as a teacup that can be taken home with you. Seats are limited and tickets will likely sell out quickly. Teacup color will vary and cannot be reserved; additional teacups are available for purchase in the shop.

Brunch attire is suggested, so make sure you dress your best and don’t forget your hat for the hat contest where you can win a prize. This fundraiser recalls the Pink Tea, a fundraiser of the Old Barracks Association in 1901.

Tickets can be purchased at barracks.org/ may-tea.

Poll Workers Needed For Primary & General Elections

FREEHOLD – The Monmouth County Board of Elections is seeking Poll Workers for the Primary Election being held on June 6 and General Election on November 7. Poll Workers will be compensated $300 for each election.

To qualify to be a Poll Worker, interested individuals must be a registered voter of the County and attend a Poll Worker training class. Classes are currently being scheduled for the Primary 2023 Election.

For more information, call the Monmouth County Board of Elections at 732-431-7802 ext. 7150 or go to visitmonmouth.com.

Spring Luncheon & Gi Auction

SPRING LAKE – Enjoy a delicious three course lunch and fabulous gift auction on April 29 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Spring Lake Manor, 415 NJ-71, Spring Lake. New, expanded Gift Auction room. There will also be door prizes and a Jumbo 50/50 raffle. Proceeds benefit CONTACT of Ocean & Monmouth Counties, the 24/7 Crisis In- tervention & Suicide Prevention Helpline. A $60 donation includes lunch and auction tickets valued at $5. Tickets can be purchased online at: CONTACT2023GIFTAUCTION. eventbrite.com or mail check to P.O. Box 1121, Toms River, NJ 08754. For more information, call CONTACT 732-240-6104. Must be 18 or older to attend.