LaValle swears in Sound Beach Civic Association officers


Brookhaven Town Clerk Kevin LaValle swears in Sound Beach Civic Association officers. | Town of Brookhaven

Brookhaven Town Clerk swore in the new Sound Beach Civic Association (SBCA) officers during their monthly meeting at the Sound Beach Fire Department headquarters. He was a guest of the organization on August 12.

According to a Town of Brookhaven news release, officers of the SBCA include trustees Patty Blasberg and Joan Russo, secretary Charlotte Karp-Fritts, President Bea Ruberto, Vice President Vera Ronning, Treasurer Brooke Ann Moss, and membership chair Patrice Perreca.

The not-for-profit organization was established in 1974 to advance activities that improve the quality of life in Sound Beach. For more information, visit www.SoundBeachCivic.org, email rubertob11789@aol.com or call 631-744-6952.

General meetings of the SBCA are held on the second Monday of every month (except December) at 7:30 p.m. in the Sound Beach Firehouse, located at 152 Sound Beach Blvd., second floor, according to the SBCA website.

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