On December 6, 2023, the Hampton Bays Beautification Association celebrated its 38th Anniversary with a Holiday Luncheon and Awards Ceremony at Oakland’s Restaurant in Hampton Bays. Special thanks to Chairpersons Grace Daly and Madeline O’Keefe.
Congratulations to Donald D. Getz who received the HBBA 2023 “Angel of the Year” Award for his many years of volunteering.
Annually HBBA presents an award to a local Business that has improved its property. The Hampton Bays Beautification Association is pleased to announce that the Bolla Market-Mobile Station at 239 W. Montauk Highway Hampton Bays has been awarded the Community Beautification Award for 2023.
HBBA Community Appreciation Awards were presented to Jon Erwin of Southampton Town Parks and Recreation, Joe Smeraldi of Peconic Bay Fence and Police Officer Gasper Montalbano for their service and contributions to HBBA. Patricia Francy, President of the Muriel Siebert Foundation was thanked for a generous donation funding the new Chamber Garden on Montauk Highway.
Special thanks to Chairman Jack O’Keefe, Merry Warner, Shinnecock Hardware and V. Allegretta Electric team for their efforts in holiday decorating. Thanks to all the friends of HBBA and businesses for supporting our holiday fund.
Last, but certainly not least, a special note of gratitude to the HBBA Officers; Madeline O’Keefe, Valerie Zuccarelli and Ellen Zimmerman and Directors; Roe O’ Connor, Grace Daly, Monica Freeman, Fran Bauerfeind, Jean Waters and Kathy Glaser
And for all those dedicated HBBA volunteers who have assisted throughout the year, I thank you for your commitment, time, dedication and talents. It has been a joy working with you. Wishing everyone a joyful holiday season.
HBBA is on winter recess January through March. Have a wonderful winter and we will see you next spring on April 1, 2024.
Susan von Freddi Gassman, HBBA President