Basking Ridge Resident Honored As Senior of Distinction

BASKING RIDGE, NJ - Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. hosted his second annual Seniors of Distinction event September 13, 2024 at the Bridgewater Township Senior Center.

Congressman Kean honored 29 seniors, who represent all six counties in New Jersey’s 7 ^th Congressional District. Each senior was nominated by their friends, families, and neighbors and recognized at the event.  Among the honorees was Kathleen “Kippy” Piedici of Basking Ridge.

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The seniors who were selected were chosen for their long history of giving back to their community and for continuing to lend their expertise, experience and many talents to helping and supporting others today. Every honoree has a long list of achievements but more important, a long list of professional, philanthropic, charitable, and spiritual activities to which they devote their time and energy to every day.

Piedici said she was nominated and honored because of the work she does for the land use board and the Library Board of Trustees of Bernards Township. Piedici served on the Bernards Township Planning Board for ten years, six of which she held the position of chair. Government and politics are Piedici’s passions and she said serving on local boards was a “perfect fit.” When asked what she enjoys about volunteering her time to serve on local boards, Piedici said, “This is a way for me to participate in government.”

Land use in particular is a concern of hers and Piedici called the issue “’very critical” due in part to the amount of applications which come through and the need to make sure the character of the neighborhood is consistent. According to Piedici, “Land use is a fundamental thing in New Jersey.”

Piedici encourages residents who wish to get involved to complete the Bernards Township “Tap TheTalent” form on the website , adding that there are boards for every interest from Parks and Recreation to The Golf Advisory Board, as well as shorter term ad hoc boards. She added that in New Jersey in particular every town has volunteer based boards and “It’s very easy if you want to get involved.”

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Piedici called Bernards Township a “welcoming community” and said that what she enjoys about living here is that, “We care about each other as residents and treat each other with respect.”

“All the seniors honored dedicate their talents, passions and experience toward enriching the well-being of New Jersey communities,” said Congressman Kean. “Their impressive achievements and extensive involvement in both professional and volunteer activities reflect their dedication and hard work. I extend my warmest congratulations to all the seniors recognized today and thank them for their tireless efforts to uplift our communities.”

The honorees are:

Honorees That Attended:

Eleanor Annis of Mountainside

Ida Brown of Hopatcong

Brad Chananie of Westfield

Edna Deacon of Mine Hill

Robert English of Gillette

Julie Flynn of Berkley Heights

David Gardner of Mount Arlington

Dr. D. Michael Hart of Westfield

Martin Kane of Mountain Lakes

Norma Kania of Clinton

Sandra Masklee of Budd Lake

Donna Moser of Hopatcong

The Hon. Howard Norgalis of Bridgewater

Kathleen Piedici of Basking Ridge

Anita Rogers of Belvidere

Robert Rossi of Landing

Dennis Ryan of Berkley Heights

Elisa Sananman of Westfield

James Smythe of Belvidere

The Hon. Victor Sordillo of Warren

Sharon Still of Netcong

The Hon. Elmer Still of Netcong

Harold Willard of Somerville

Honorees That Did Not Attend:

Harvey Kessler of Budd Lake

The Hon. Allen Kurdyla of Bridgewater

The Hon. Colleen Labow of Budd Lake

Richard Mason of Gillette

The Hon. Kenneth Short of Long Valley

Robert Wolff of Hardwick

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