During a recent Court of Honor Ceremony for Steven Castiglione, Mayor Michael Lavorata declared April 17^th, 2024 as “Steven Castiglione Day” in the Village of Lindenhurst, and that all residents should celebrate Steven’s outstanding achievement as an Eagle Scout.  For Steven’s Eagle Scout project, he helped beautify a local creek by planting four Butterfly Bushes and two Forsythia Bushes.  Additionally, he built and hung two birdhouses with the help of his family, friends and fellow members of Troop 60.

Mayor Michael Lavorata said, “I am so proud of Steven’s accomplishment of becoming an Eagle Scout.  Achieving the distinction of Eagle Scout is no small feat, as it is the highest attainable rank in the Boy Scouts of America.  It represents the culmination of years of dedication, perseverance, and commitment to the principles of scouting.”  

Pictured here (left to right) are:  Trustee Douglas Madlon, Eagle Scout Steven Castiglione, and Mayor Michael Lavorata.

The Village Board had a special guest at the April 16^th meeting! The Village Board was joined by Junior Mayor Pia Parikh. Pia is a 4^th grade student at Albany Avenue and was one of the winners of the “Loving Lindenhurst” contest. Pia created an “Everything Lindy” puzzle with each piece representing a different thing she loves about Lindenhurst, including the library, Albany Avenue School, Winter on Wellwood, and more.

Pia opened the Village Board meeting by leading the Pledge of Allegiance. She then joined the Board to follow along with the meeting’s agenda, share some of her favorite things in Lindenhurst, and even made the motion to close out the meeting!

We look forward to welcoming more of the Junior Mayors at the Village Board meetings throughout the year.

Pictured here: Members of the Village Board with Junior Mayor Pia Parikh

On April 13^th, the chilly, windy weather did not dampen the enthusiasm of the North Lindenhurst American Little League (LALL) Opening Day Parade and Ceremony. The Little League Parade, a beloved tradition in the Lindenhurst community, signals the start of the baseball season.

Mayor Michael Lavorata said, “The Lindenhurst Village Board is grateful to all who help with the Lindenhurst American Little League, especially League President Robert Pacheco and all the LALL officers, managers, coaches, team parents, volunteers, and team sponsors. Also, best wishes to all our Little Leaguers as they grab their mitts, and bats to play ball and enjoy another season.”  

Pictured here celebrating Opening Day with the Little Leaguers and Quaker Jack of the Long Island Ducks are (left to right):  Mayor Michael Lavorata, LALL President Robert Pacheco, Trustee Douglas Madlon, Quaker Jack, Suffolk County Legislature Presiding Officer Kevin McCaffrey, Babylon Town Councilman Anthony Manetta, Babylon Town Councilman DuWayne Gregory, Village Administrator Joe Barone, and Former LALL President Jason Peckholdt.

Mayor Michael Lavorata recently swore in our Lindenhurst Fire Department Chiefs and Officers for another year of service to our community – Chief David Collins, 1^st Assistant Chief Robert Santos, 2^nd Assistant Chief Jonathan Cutolo, 3^rd Assistant Chief David Brink, Secretary Charles Vozzo, and Treasurer Sarah-Marie Callahan. 

Mayor Lavorata said “Our Lindenhurst Fire Department Chiefs and Officers truly, faithfully, and diligently perform their duties and render invaluable, selfless service to our residents.  We are grateful to have the Department under their leadership.  On behalf of the people of the Lindenhurst community, thank you!”

Pictured here (left to right) are Trustee Patrick Pichichero, Deputy Mayor RJ Renna, Mayor Michael Lavorata, Chief David Collins, 1^st Assistant Chief Robert Santos, 2^nd Assistant Chief Jonathan Cutolo, and 3^rd Assistant Chief David Brink.

Pictured here, members of the Lindenhurst Chamber of Commerce and local elected officials recently joined the new management team of the Delaware Barber Shop, brothers Gabriel & Ariel, as they celebrated their grand opening!  Located in Lindenhurst at 200 Montauk Highway, Suite C, they specialize in all men’s haircuts and the latest styles. 

Trustee Doug Madlon said, “We are excited to welcome Gabriel & Ariel to Lindenhurst, and we extend to them our best wishes for prosperity and success.  I urge everyone to continue to support our Lindenhurst Business Community.”

Village Hall was abuzz on Organization Night, April 1^st, 2024, with much activity.  First, re-elected officials Mayor Michael A. Lavorata and Trustee Richard J. Renna, and newly-elected Trustee Douglas J. Madlon were sworn in to office by Suffolk County District Court Judge Evan Zuckerman.

“I am truly honored to be re-elected Mayor of the greatest Village on Earth!  The confidence shown to me by the residents of Lindenhurst Village is very special and I do not take their support lightly.  I promise to continue doing the great things that we have accomplished these last 7 years,” said Mayor Lavorata. Trustee Renna, who was also re-appointed that night as the Village Deputy Mayor, said, “I’m truly honored to have been re-elected to serve the Village of Lindenhurst. As your Deputy Mayor, I’m excited to collaborate with the board to enhance our downtown area and ensure that Lindenhurst continues to progress in the right direction.”

Trustee Madlon added, “I am honored and grateful to be elected as a Trustee in our Village of Lindenhurst. I love living in Lindenhurst and promise to work hard to keep our suburban way of life strong and vibrant.

Additionally, Mayor Lavorata re-appointed the Village’s Administration Team, who took over six months ago — Village Administrator Joe Barone, Village Clerk Katie Schrader, Village Deputy Clerk Katie McCaffrey, and Secretary to the Mayor & Village Board Brianna Bartolotta.  The primarily female team, the first in the Village’s history, will continue to oversee Village Hall, with their main priority being, as always, to provide excellent, ever-improving constituent services.

PICTURE #1 – Suffolk County District Court Judge Evan Zuckerman swears in Mayor Michael A. Lavorata

PICTURE #2 — Suffolk County District Court Judge Evan Zuckerman swears in Trustee Richard J. Renna

PICTURE #3 — Suffolk County District Court Judge Evan Zuckerman swears in Trustee Douglas J. Madlon

PICTURE #4 – Newly Sworn In Village Elected Officials (left to right): Trustee Douglas Madlon, Mayor Michael Lavorata, and Deputy Mayor RJ Renna

PICTURE #5 – Newly Sworn In Village Administration Team (left to right): Village Clerk Katie Schrader, Village Administrator Joe Barone, Suffolk County District Court Judge Evan Zuckerman, Village Deputy Clerk Katie McCaffrey, and Secretary to the Mayor & Village Board Brianna Bartolotta