The Community Events Committee presented a check for $3750 to the borough’s first aid squad to purchase a badly needed care chair for transporting those in need at this week’s meeting of the governing body, the result of one of many fund raisers the committee has to assist volunteer organizations and make improvements in the borough.
Committee chairman Kim Spatola presented the check to a team of volunteer EMS members, including several teen age cadets who have been a strong support on the EMS team.
The Commission is comprised of local residents and include the Director of Public Works, and representatives of the Municipal Harbor, Recreation Committee, Chamber of Commerce , Fire Marshall and the police.
Spatola noted the committee has donated more than $200,000 to a variety of organizations since it was first formed five years ago, including the peanut stone Atlantic Highlands sign at the main entrance to the borough.
The care chair will facilitate the transfer of residents in need in difficult situations, such as bringing a disabled person down winding staircases and narrow locations. Spatola also commended the cadets in attendance, praising their volunteerism and reminding the public that “they are the future” of the volunteer squad.
The Mayor and Council unanimously authorized a resolution honoring members of emergency medical service teams at the meeting, honoring the volunteers during Emergency Medical Services Week being observed May 18 through May 24 with its them of “We Care. For Everyone.:.
