Archives for November 6, 2023

The Village of Lindenhurst is happy to announce the groundbreaking of South Wellwood Avenue Pedestrian Safety Improvements!  The project, which is a recommendation from the Village’s Walkability Study, includes the following exciting improvements:

-Replacement of sidewalks

– Replacement of existing brick work with updated pavers

-New curbs

-Removal and replacement of trees

-New parking angles to make parking easier

-Bulb-outs and Rapid Flashing Beacons to increase pedestrian safety

-A complete road resurfacing

We owe great appreciation to Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone and Suffolk County Legislature Presiding Officer Kevin J. McCaffrey for their support and assistance to the Village’s project. The pedestrian safety improvements could not have been done without the $350,000 in JumpStart funding provided by the County.

Deputy Mayor RJ Renna said, “The Village looks forward to continuing to make improvements for the betterment of our community!”

Pictured here (left to right) Back Row: Villa Pizza Owner Joe Delprete, Superintendent of DPW Rick Sorrentino, Trustee Patrick M. Pichichero, GPI Engineer Brian Heaslip, Trustee Douglas Madlon, Trustee Maryann Weckerle  Front Row:  Deputy Mayor RJ Renna, Lindenhurst Chamber of Commerce President Jo-Ann Boettcher, and Suffolk County Legislature Presiding Officer Kevin J. McCaffrey, NYS Assembly member Michael Durso, Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone, Mayor Michael Lavorata, NYS Senator Monica Martinez, GPI Engineer Frank Pearson

The Lindenhurst St. Patrick’s Parade Committee announced that Suffolk County Legislator Kevin J. McCaffrey will serve as the Grand Marshal of the 3^rd Annual Lindenhurst St. Patrick’s Parade, which will take place on Saturday, March 23^rd, 2024.

Parade Committee Co-President & Deputy Mayor RJ Renna said, “As the respected Presiding Officer of the Suffolk County Legislature, a former Village of Lindenhurst Deputy Mayor & Trustee, a long-time Lindenhurst resident, and as a descendent of Ireland, Legislator McCaffrey is the perfect choice to lead our 2024 Parade.”

Parade planning is fully underway, and kicking off the March festivities will be a “Grand Marshal Green-Tie Gala” on Saturday, March 2^nd, 2024.  The event, black-tie optional, will take place at The Piermont in Babylon, 7:30PM-11:30PM, featuring cocktails, dinner, dancing, and music.

Parade Day in Lindenhurst, on March 23^rd, will kick off with a celebratory 8:00AM mass at Our Lady of Perpetual Help R.C.C., 240 South Wellwood Avenue.  The parade itself will step-off promptly at 12:00PM at Lindenhurst Fireman’s Park, travel west on Hartford Street, turn south on to Wellwood Avenue, and end at Gates Avenue.  Grand Marshal McCaffrey announced that he has chosen the Suffolk County Police Emerald Society Pipes & Drums, recipients of the 2023 Parade “Best In Show” Pipe Band Award, to lead him and the 2024 Parade along the “Green Line”.

“With Legislator McCaffrey, and the Suffolk County Police Emerald Society Pipes & Drums leading the way, our 2024 Parade will be another successful celebration of St. Patrick, Irish heritage and tradition, local pride, and family fun in the Village of Lindenhurst!,” added Parade Committee Co-President & Proprietor of Belfast Gastro Pub David Crowe.

For Parade Information, including Green-Tie Gala Tickets, Sponsorship Opportunities, and Participation Registration, please visit www.lindenhurststpatricksparade.org.

Pictured here (left to right) are:  Parade Committee Co-President & Proprietor of Belfast Gastro Pub David Crowe, 2024 Grand Marshal & Suffolk County Legislature Presiding Officer Kevin McCaffrey. Parade Committee Secretary & Lindenhurst Village Clerk Katie Schrader, and Parade Committee Co-President & Lindenhurst Deputy Mayor RJ Renna

The Village of Lindenhurst recently broke ground to make way for a new storage shed at Shore Road Park.  Using funds the Village received through ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act), the Village intends for the storage shed not only house Department of Public Works park maintenance equipment, but to also be used as a supplemental storage facility for the youth sports leagues that utilize the Shore Road Park fields.

Mayor Michael Lavorata said, “The Village of Lindenhurst has put careful planning into allocating our ARPA funds, and we are proud that this project will be of benefit to both the Village and the community.”

Pictured here (left to right) are:  Trustee Douglas Madlon, Trustee Maryann Weckerle, Deputy Mayor RJ Renna, Mayor Michael Lavorata, Lindenhurst Soccer Club President Paul Gordon, and Trustee Patrick M. Pichichero.