Feb 17, 2025
Hope you are enjoying President’s Day.
Spring is just 31 days away. Our first meeting of the 2025 Season will be on April 7th at the Hampton Bays Library at 7 PM. Hope to see you there.
Some good news to report. The owners of the Hampton Bays Diner have received a demolition permit to remove the diner buildings and clear the property. As soon as the building permit is filed they plan to start construction.
The HBBA 2025 Special Project will start this Spring with a planting of 19 trees on Main Street and Ponquogue Ave.
Our other 2025 project is underway with the replacement of the electric service and well lights on the State Route 24 Median. We were granted a New York State Grant of $20,000.00 to do these improvements. The triangle median will be planted in the Spring as soon as we are able to repair the sprinkler system.
We are looking forward to Sunday March 9th when we get to turn our clocks forward one hour.
Save the Date: The 39th Annual Garden Party and Famous Auction will be held on Saturday June 7th at Oakland’s Restaurant on Dune Road. More information will be on our HBBA.Net website soon.
Susan von Freddi Gassman, HBBA President
Dec 14, 2024
On December 4, 2024, the Hampton Bays Beautification Association celebrated its 39th 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 for arranging a lovely event.
Congratulations and Happy Birthday to Ellen Zimmerman who received the 2024“Angel of the Year” Award as Treasurer of HBBA.
HBBA Community Appreciation Awards were presented to Francis Zappone, Retired Deputy Supervisor of Southampton Town and Gino Magaganoli Carpenter for their service and many contributions to Hampton Bays and HBBA.
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. Special thanks to Roe O’Connor, Barbara Skelly and MJ Spinella Garden Party Chairpersons. I thank you all for your commitment, time, dedication and talents. It has been a joy working with all of 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 7, 2025. Like us on Facebook.
Susan von Freddi Gassman, HBBA President
Nov 22, 2024
HBBA Holiday Luncheon and Awards December 4, 2024
Join the Hampton Bays Officers and Directors for the annual Holiday Luncheon at Oakland’s Restaurant at 373 Dune Road Hampton Bays, NY from 11:30 AM to 3 PM. A three course luncheon will be served, Cash Bar available and Awards will be given out. Contact Grace Daly for Reservations at 631-723-0726
Tickets are $50.00 per person. Make check payable to HBBA and Mail to: Grace Daly PO Box 1245, Hampton Bays, NY 11946
Nov 13, 2024
PHYLLIS CAMPISI
Sad News….. Phyllis passed away November 12,2024 after a long illness. She was a dedicated volunteer for HBBA for many years and co-chaired many events. She will be missed. Sadly, Joe passed away in August. A dynamic duo.
The funeral arrangements are as follows:
Viewing at Scott-Rothwell Funeral Home, 20 Ponquogue Avenue, Hampton Bays, NY – Wed. 11/13 , 7 – 9 PM
Funeral Mass at St. Rosalie Church, Thursday, 11/14 at 9:00 AM
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Flowers/Plant from HBBA will be sent to Christine Campisi’s home on Friday. For anyone who may be interested….in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Phyllis’s name to East End Hospice, P.O. Box 1048, Westhampton Beach, NY 11978.
If you have any questions or comments, please call me (631-728-9209) — Fran
Oct 29, 2024
Join HBBA at the Hampton Bays Library at 7 PM
for the last membership meeting of the 2024 Fall Season. Come and meet Alfred Caiola. All are welcome.
Aug 15, 2024
Sadly, Joe Campisi passed away yesterday, surrounded by his loved ones. Joe and his wife, Phyllis, were very active HBBA volunteers for many years.
The arrangements for Joe
Friday, August 16 – Early morning viewing only (9:00 am) at O’Shea’s — before 10:30 am Mass at St.Rosalie’s
