Village of Lindenhurst

Long Island, NY

Archives for December 9, 2021

Lindenhurst DPW Surprises Young Resident

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LINDENHURST D.P.W. SURPRISES YOUNG RESIDENT

A sanitation crew from the Village of Lindenhurst recently met one of their biggest fans, two-year old Angel.  Angel’s grandmother, Melody, had contacted the Village to let them know how much Angel loves trucks, and how he waits eagerly by the window on pick-up days to see the Village garbage truck in action, and to wave at the crew.  In response, the Village did what they do best — go the extra mile!  The Mayor & Village Board, Village Administration, and the Department of Public Works jumped into action and conspired to give Angel a day he would always remember.

On a recent morning, instead of just waving from the window, Angel was invited out to meet the sanitation crew, and was made an honorary Laborer.  Delighted to see a real garbage truck up close, Angel was even given the honor of activating the garbage press (with assistance), and received high-fives all around from the crew for his efforts!  As a special treat, Village Officials presented Angel with a toy garbage truck imprinted with the Inc. Village of Lindenhurst name and Official Village Seal.

Trustee Patrick M. Pichichero said, “What an honor it was to see Angel’s eyes light up when the Village presented him with a toy replica of the Village garbage truck.  We sincerely hope we helped make Angel’s holiday special.”

Pictured here (left to right): Village Administrator Clerk Douglas Madlon, Deputy Mayor Maryann Weckerle, Angel’s grandmother Melody, his father Ambioris, his mother Francine, Mayor Michael Lavorata, Trustee Patrick M. Pichichero, DPW employees Ryan Russo, Tom Crooker, Nick Zumpol, and Superintendent of Public Works Rick Sorrentino

Lindenhurst Announces Inaugural St. Patrick’s Day Parade

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There has never been a St Patrick’s Parade in the Village of Lindenhurst, but that will change in just a few months. Lindenhurst Trustee RJ Renna and Belfast Gastro Pub Proprietor David Crowe have announced plans for the First Annual Lindenhurst St. Patrick’s Parade to take place on Saturday, March 26th, 2022 at 11:00 am. The event will include numerous bag pipe bands, Irish dancers, marching units, and fire department and school marching bands.

“The Parade Committee has lots of fun things planned, including a “Green Tie Affair” on March 5th.  Stay tuned for more information!” said Parade Committee Secretary Katie Schrader.

Mayor Michael Lavorata said, “I would like to publicly thank Trustee Renna and David Crowe, who partnered to see their vision of a St. Patrick’s Parade become a reality.”

Deputy Mayor Maryann Weckerle added, “As we continue to revitalize our annual Lindenhurst traditions, I am excited as we add this new tradition — another family day of fun and festivities in our Downtown Business District.”

Pictured here (left to right) are Chief of Staff for NYS Assemblywoman Kimberly Jean-Pierre Brendan Cunningham, Town of Babylon Councilman DuWayne Gregory, Suffolk County Legislator Kevin McCaffrey, Belfast Gastro Pub Proprietor David Crowe, Parade Committee Secretary Katie Schrader, Belfast Gastro Pub Co-Owner Bobby Fortier, Trustee RJ Renna, Deputy Mayor Maryann Weckerle, Trustee Patrick M. Pichichero, and Mayor Michael Lavorata.