Georgetown Village Turns 15 and Celebrates Kitty Kelley
By • May 14, 2026 0 947
Georgetown Village marked its 15th anniversary by holding its annual gala at the historic City Tavern and honored the best of the best in Georgetown: author Kitty Kelley.
Lynn Golub-Rofrano, executive director of Georgetown Village, spoke to the lively and loquacious attendees in a standing-room-only Great Room of the 18th century building. She recounted how Georgetown Village had helped a member navigate through financial scams and household challenges as well as assisting during hospice care later. The nonprofit launched in 2011 and helps adults 55-plus age in place. The organization offers, community social events, volunteer services and health-related programs to combat isolation and support independent living.
As she accepted her award, Kelley, who lives on Dumbarton Street, remarked: “I do love this neighborhood so much. I can go out to the movies. I can go get a drink … I live by the post office. I live by a tavern. [laughter] I even live by churches. [more laughter] I have to tell you it is so wonderful to see all you young people here. So, cheers to you! Thank you! You support such a great thing for those of us who want to live in our houses.”
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- The attendees in the Great Room of the City Tavern toast Kitty Kelley. Photo by Bill Starrels.
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- City Tavern owners John and Kristin Cecchi address the attendees. Photo by Lien James.
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- Kitty Kelley embraces our honor from Georgetown Village. Photo by Lien James.
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- Lynn Golub-Rofrano, Ava Webb and Bethany Whitfield of Georgetown Village. Photo by Lien James.
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- Board member Motrya Hanas Calafiura and Jim Smith. Photo by Lien James.
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- Elizabeth Miller, Judith Bunnell, president of Georgetown Village, and John Cecchi, owner of the City Tavern. Photo by Lien James.
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- The Georgetowner’s Robert Devaney, honoree Kitty Kelley, Lynn Golub-Rofrano and Frank Finamore. Photo by Lien James.
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- Adam and Amanda Hagerman. Photo by Lien James.
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- Citizens Association of Georgetown’s Tamim Bayoumi and Amy Titus. Photo by Lien James.
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- Bassam and Carole Al-Kahouaji with Tatiana Raskinova. Photo by Lien James.
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- Nora Pouillion and Joseph Oichefske. Photo by Lien James.
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- MaryEva Camden and Jim Payne. Photo by Lien James.
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- Elisha Bayoumi and Stefanie Scott. Photo by Lien James.
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- Board member Toni Russin, Tatiana Raskinova and Irina Raskinova. Photo by Lien James.
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- Bethany Whitfield and Ava Webb of Georgetown Village. Photo by Bill Starrels.
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- Mary-Anne Koromilas, Nick Nelson and Lien James. Photo by Lien James.
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- Sue Hamilton, Andrew Koenig, Sherri Anne Green, Kitty Kelley and Judith Bunnell. Photo by Lien James.
