Keansburg Left to right: Holmdel Committeeman Thomas Critelli, Holmdel Mayor Patrick Impreveduto, Keansburg Mayor George Hoff, and Councilman Thomas Foley attended the Holmdel Helps fundraising evening held on March 1, 2013 at The Gramercy at Lakeside Manor in Hazlet.
Left to right: Dr. Gerald DiMaso, Pat and Joseph Brestia, and Holmdel Committeeman Joseph Ponisi enjoyed the evening festivities.
Left to right: Holmdel Kiwanis Club Secretary Lenny Sasso, President Sharon Schultz, and Board Member Ted LaBarca assisted with the raffle.
Left to right: Congressman Chris Smith and local resident David Goldman enjoyed a conversation.
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Left to right: Holmdel High School representative Donna Carrante, Liaison between the Holmdel appointed board and the Executive Board Darlene Kiss, and Indian School PLG President Christine Reddington worked together with others to solicit the raffle baskets and the silent auction items.
Left to right: Senator Joseph Kryllos joined Judy and Mayor Patrick Impreveduto in welcoming guests.
Left to right: Coordinator for Holmdel Helps Luncheon Tammi Stanziale and Holmdel Recreation Facilities Manager Deborah Dow assisted Holmdel Helps with fundraising efforts.
Left to right: Keansburg EMS Board of Trustees member Kim Gonzales and Holmdel First Aid Vice President Steve Wolkovitz agreed the event was great.
Residents Rebuild Their Community Story Susan Murphy
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olmdel Township reached out to the Borough of Keansburg shortly after Super Storm Sandy slammed the one square mile town and left unforgettable devastation. “Close to 2,000 homes were damaged, many beyond repair and most beyond habitability. Today about 11,500 residents are still displaced from their homes. For many in this community of lower and middle income New Jerseyans, rebuilding their home is beyond their financial ability. When Holmdel’s leaders learned of the hard times being faced by their neighbors, they decided to lend a hand,” said Holmdel Mayor Patrick Impreveduto. He added without hesitation, “Communities helping Communities, that’s what it’s all about.” Plans for the Township of Holmdel to partner with the Borough of Keansburg to assist in the town’s efforts to rebuild and restore began almost immediately. Holmdel Helps, a team whose members represent the Township’s Administration, boards and committees, residents and students of Holmdel and numerous community organizations was formed to drive this effort. Holmdel Township Committeeman Thomas Critelli suggested having a fundraising event to kick-off the long term relief efforts for Keansburg, and the result was a casual evening of dinner and music on March 1 at The Gramercy at Lakeside Manor in Hazlet. Committeeman Critelli, the project leader of the event, noted, “The Borough of Keansburg was helpful in facilitating the needs of its residents and was very receptive and easy to work with.” Keansburg Mayor George Hoff and Councilman Thomas Foley worked with Holmdel Mayor Patrick Impreveduto and Committeeman Critelli in assessing the borough’s needs. Committeeman Critelli noted that there were several people and organizations who assisted him in ensuring the success of this event. Holmdel Township Committee members, township employees, especially Georgette Nelson who kept him informed of the