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Pure Barre Opens in Red Bank
 
RED BANK – Pure Barre has launched its newest location in the borough.
The new franchise studio opened Wednesday, May 8, at 127 Broad St. It is owned by Melanie Colman and Molly D’Alessio. “There are many group and individual exercises out there, but Pure Barre is the one that allows you to tone your entire body and burn fat, eliminating the need for other workouts,” D’Alessio said.
“The best part, Pure Barre is fun and addictive, so you can’t wait to come back the next day,” Colman said.

Melanie Colman, left, and Molly D’Alessio are the owners of Pure Barre, which opened earlier this monthon Broad Street, Red Bank.
Melanie Colman, left, and Molly D’Alessio are the
owners of Pure Barre, which opened earlier this month
on Broad Street, Red Bank.

The ballet barre workout has exploded in popularity since its inception in 2001. Focusing on the areas of the body women struggle with the most, Pure Barre lifts the seat, tones the thighs and upper body, and creates the long and lean muscles of a dancer through small isometric movements centered around a ballet barre.
Since it began franchising in 2009, more than 100 Pure Barre studios have opened nationwide.
“We are thrilled to open our newest location in Red Bank New Jersey and bring the excitement and results of Pure Barre to its residents,” said Carrie Dorr, founder and chief concept officer of Pure Barre. “The continued growth of Pure Barre studios across the country is a testament to the workout’s ability to quickly transform women’s bodies, and we couldn’t be happier to bring this experience to Red Bank.”
Classes are in the process of being scheduled at the new Pure Barre studio, which will operate seven days a week with specific class times. Registering for a class is simple, and can be done in person, over the phone or by logging on to www.purebarre.com/p-locations.html and choosing your studio of choice.
For more information on Pure Barre Red Bank NJ, please contact 732-842-PURE (7873) visit www.purebarre.com, follow Pure Barre Red Bank on Facebook or email redbank@purebarre.com.
 
Mass Joins Brokers 3 Realtors
 
SHREWSBURY – Jeffrey “Jeff” Mass has joined Brokers 3 Realtors at 675 Broad St.
Mass’ professional experience as an associate producer for Neulion Inc. covering the N.Y. Knicks and the N.Y. Rangers and his sales experience for the N.Y. Jets makes real estate an easy transition for him. In this atmosphere, he has developed a client-centered philosophy and attention to detail that carries over into his real estate transactions. Mass’ experience in marine construction and dock building throughout Monmouth County enables him to understand waterfront property with a unique perspective and professional edge.
Raised in Red Bank, his knowledge of the local real estate market adds a depth of affection and interest in the community and surrounding areas. He is a graduate of Red Bank Regional High School and Quinnipiac University, Connecticut. His family has been active in the peninsula area for generations. His mother, Margaret Mass, is a real estate agent with Brokers 3 Realtors. His father is a member of the Red Bank Zoning Board and his family roots run deep in Shrewsbury.
Mass’ success is based on traditional values like hard work, honesty and personal commitment to excellence. Brokers 3 Realtors is honored to have him as a member of its hard-working team.
 
KPI Bridge Oil Donated $25,000 to Help Union Beach Residents
 
RED BANK – KPI Bridge Oil made a donation of $25,000 to Operation Provide Comfort to help the residents of Union Beach rebuild their homes.
“This donation allowed for soil testing we required before building four prefabricated, solar homes,” said Union Beach Borough Administrator Jennifer Maier. “The KPI grant also showed the momentum we needed to make our grant to the Robin Hood Foundation more viable. Ultimately, it netted us an additional $725,000 to build the homes.”
KPI Bridge Oil Managing Director Rob Atkinson, a Fair Haven resident, said the company donated $25,000 to be used for soil testing and design development of the spec houses with the remaining funds to be used for building materials.
He noted that while the company also donated to good causes after Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans, Super Storm Sandy hit much closer to home.
“We all live and work on the Jersey Shore,” Atkinson said. “In fact, one of our employees lost the entire first floor of his building due to the storm!”
Atkinson noted that the company decided to use money, initially slated for holiday gifts to vendors, clients and employees, for a donation. His former partner, Ernest Janssen, a resident of Colts Neck, informed him of an opportunity to work with Operation Provide Comfort to help the residents of Union Beach. This would allow the company to be more directly involved than just giving money.
“It made sense for us to work with Operation Provide Comfort and the town of Union Beach,” Atkinson said. “After discussions with the town administrator, it became apparent that many of the residents would have trouble bridging the gap between what their insurance would cover and what would be required to get them back into their homes again. This hit close to home and affected everyone in our company, so we wanted to do something that would make a difference.”
The company and its employees are looking forward to seeing the first of the prefab homes go up, knowing that their contributions will provide a much-needed home for a Union Beach family.
KPI Bridge Oil is a leading worldwide bunker broking and trading company dating back to 1971 with its head office in London and offices in Istanbul, Miami, New York, Seattle, Singapore and Valparaiso.
Operation Provide Comfort is a Colts Neck-based organization born out of empathy for the Super Storm Sandy survivors in Union Beach.
K. Hovnanian® Homes® Recognized at 2013 SAM Awards
 
RED BANK – Hovnanian® Homes® was the recipient of several awards at the 26th Annual Sales and Marketing (SAM) Awards Banquet, held in April at the Tropicana Casino & Resort in Atlantic City.
The SAM Awards are presented every year by the New Jersey Builders Association (NJBA) to honor the industry’s most creative and successful sales and marketing initiatives, including excellence in residential design and marketing programs within the state of New Jersey.
The banquet was attended by more than 400 advertising, sales, marketing, media and homebuilding industry professionals. Awards were presented in 80 categories recognizing “Best in Class” sales and marketing initiatives in residential marketing, architectural design, remodeling, and individual creative achievements. Builders, as well as companies that supply products and services to the building industry, are eligible for a SAM Award.
K. Hovnanian® Homes® was honored in a variety of categories, from interior merchandising to various marketing campaigns, receiving awards for excellence for a number of the builder’s communities.
K. Hovnanian’s® Four Seasons at Manalapan, an age 55-plus lifestyle community, was awarded for Best Interior Merchandising for an Adult Community Over $300,000. K. Hovnanian’s® Four Seasons at Manalapan offers eight unique single-family home designs that were created through extensive research and direct feedback from 55-plus homebuyers, along with a clubhouse offering true resort-style amenities and activities.
K. Hovnanian’s® Four Seasons at Weatherby in Gloucester County, one of South Jersey’s fastest-selling active-adult communities, was similarly honored, winning for Best Interior Merchandising for an Attached Community Over $350,000.”
One of the biggest winners of the night was K.Hovnanian’s The Ivy at Shrewsbury, a new townhome community that has proven to be one of Monmouth County’s best-selling neighborhoods. The Ivy at Shrewsbury won SAM awards for Best Sales Office Over 800 Square Feet, Best Logo for an Attached Community, Best Brochure for an Attached Community, Best Color Magazine Ad and Best Direct Mail Piece. The only new-construction townhome community of its kind in the Red Bank-Shrewsbury area, The Ivy has appealed to a growing number of professionals, offering upscale three-story townhomes in a highly coveted location.
“It’s truly an honor to receive this kind of recognition from our peers in the industry,” said Karen Anderson, director of marketing for K. Hovnanian® Homes® Northeast Division. “K. Hovnanian® is proud to be part of the New Jersey building industry and grateful for these awards from our friends at NJBA. It’s an exciting time to be building new construction and we’re delighted to be able to offer so many outstanding communities and unique home choices for so many buyers in New Jersey. These awards really serve to acknowledge K. Hovnanian’s ongoing commitment to excellence, quality design and construction in every one of our communities.”
For more information on the winning communities, or any K. Hovnanian® Homes® community, visit www.khov.com.with photo: Heritage House Sotheby’s International Realty bra model, Patrick Donlin, and mother Dorothy “Dot” Donlin, a Realtor associate with the firm, at the Bras for a Cause event..
 
Weichert Holmdel Office Recognizes Top Associate
 
HOLMDEL – Jack Waters, regional vice president of Weichert, Realtors, announced that Leonard Klein of the Holmdel office has been recognized for his exceptional industry success during April.

Leonard Klein
Leonard Klein

A top producer, Klein led the region, comprised of offices throughout Middle­sex, Monmouth and Ocean counties, in resale listings.
Klein can be reached in Weichert’s Holmdel office, 43 East Main St., or by calling 732-946-9400 for more information.
 
Vaccaro Named M.U’s Distinguished Business Leader
 
WEST LONG BRANCH – Monmouth University honored James S. Vaccaro as its 2013 Distinguished Business Leader at an annual dinner in March in Wilson Hall.
Vaccaro is president & CEO of Manasquan Savings Bank, an $840 million mutual banking organization founded in 1874, with eight offices and branches located throughout Monmouth and Ocean counties, New Jersey.
A leader in the banking profession, he served as chairman, president and CEO of Central Jersey Bancorp, parent company of Allaire Community Bank and Monmouth Community Bank, which he helped found in 1998. From 1982 to 1995, Vaccaro served in various capacities at Central Jersey Bank and Trust Co. including executive vice president, treasurer, CFO and as a member of the board of directors.
“Mr. Vaccaro is an extraordinary business and civic leader,” said Paul G. Gaffney II, president of Monmouth University. “His work ethic and commitment to the communities he serves make him a fitting role model for our students and the business community at large. We are proud to honor him for his many accomplishments.”
Vaccaro is a member of the board of trustees for Saint Barnabas Corporation, Monmouth Medical Center, the New Jersey Repertory Theater and Monmouth University. He is chairman of the board of Visiting Nurses Association of Central New Jersey, is on the advisory board of Interfaith Neighbors and the leadership council of Prevention First. He has also served on the board of directors for the New Jersey Bankers Association.
In 2007 the Long Branch Chamber of Commerce honored Vaccaro with the Louis G. Libutti Community Service Award for exceptional leadership, professional achievement, and stellar record of community service.
Vaccaro received a B.S. in economics from Ursinus College and a PDM certification from Harvard Graduate School of Business. He is a member of the Business Council of Monmouth University’s Leon Hess Business School.
 
Heritage House SIR Takes part in Bras for a Cause
 
SHREWSBURY – Heritage House Sotheby’s International Realty recently took part in The Monmouth County Women’s Council of Realtors® Event, Bras for a Cause. to help raise money and awareness for the American Cancer Society to help those in their fight against breast and cervical cancer.
Mary Burke, broker/owner, Heritage House Sotheby’s International Realty and several of the firm’s Realtor associates joined the predominantly female crowd at Merri-Makers Caterers, PNC Bank Arts Center on Thursday, April 25, to bid on themed bras that were created and auctioned off in support American Cancer Society and their 100th year birthday.

Heritage House Sotheby’s International Realty bra model, Patrick Donlin, and mother Dorothy “Dot” Donlin, a Realtor associate with the firm, at the Bras for a Cause event.
Heritage House Sotheby’s International Realty bra model, Patrick Donlin, and mother Dorothy “Dot” Donlin, a Realtor associate with the firm, at the Bras for a Cause event.

The all-male models, a total of 25, donned themed bras, sponsored by local real estate, mortgage, insurance and title companies, as announcer and auctioneer, Tara Feeley of Feeley Entertainment started the bidding. The stage came alive with men, bras, music, and bidding. Each design had its own playful theme, such as Happy Birthday ACS, Wipe out Breast Cancer and others.
“The event raised just over $13,000 with 100 percent of the funds collected at auction going directly to American Cancer Society.” said co-planner Colleen Camillo, president-elect, WCR and Realtor associate with Heritage House Sotheby’s International Realty.
The second highest bid of the night was $1,700 and went to Heritage House Sotheby’s International Realty’s “Restore the Shore” bra, modeled by Patrick Donlin, a referral associate with the firm. Patrick’s mother, Dorothy “Dot” Donlin, a Realtor associate in the Middletown Office and director of training at Heritage House Sotheby’s International Realty, is a breast cancer survivor.
Donlin and her fellow Realtor associates, Burke and her corporate team cheered Patrick on and helped to drive up the bid.
For more information on “Bras for a Cause” visit www.BrasForaCauseMonmouthCounty. com.
Heritage House Sotheby’s International Realty is an independently owned and operated full-service brokerage with four sales offices in Holmdel, Middletown, Rumson and Shrewsbury. The firm’s corporate headquarters is located at 834 Broad St., Shrewsbury.
For additional information, including office locations and phone numbers, please visit the website at www.heritagehousesothebysrealty.com.
 
Resources Real Estate to Hold May 18 Career Event
 
RED BANK – Ever considered a career in real estate, either as a sales associate or as a liaison agent? If so, Resources Real Estate will be holding an informative career seminar at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 18 at its Red Bank location.
There will be a discussion about how and why a career in real estate can be challenging and rewarding. The firm has openings for the right people at each of its locations in Red Bank, Rumson and Monmouth Beach.
The seminar will be held at the Red Bank location at 4A West Front St.
Space is limited so please call 732-212-0440 to register.