Village of Lindenhurst

Long Island, NY

Mayor’s Message – April 2022

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A MESSAGE FROM LINDENHURST MAYOR MICHAEL LAVORATA

Spring is a season of fresh beginnings, and a time to appreciate the beauty of nature that surrounds us. Flowers are blooming, trees are coming back to life, and the sun is shining!  We are fortunate to live on the South Shore of Long Island, with the beautiful Great South Bay, and our ocean beaches.  I encourage all of you to get outside and take advantage of all the warm, spring weather and outdoor activities our Lindenhurst community has to offer.

We kicked off spring with our first-ever Lindenhurst St. Patrick’s Parade, and it was an overwhelming social success!  With dark clouds in the distance, St. Patrick blessed us as the sun shone down on Wellwood Avenue and the thousands of residents and visitors who lined the street to cheer on the hundreds of parade marchers.  Irish pipers, drummers, dancers, local firefighters, scouting troops, fraternal groups, community organizations, businesses, and elected officials all joined in the fun.  A big thank you to the Parade Committee David Crowe, RJ Renna, Kevin McCaffrey, and Katie Schrader, and to our inaugural Parade Grand Marshal Peter King, and his lovely wife, Grand “Marshalette” Rosemary.

This spring also brought us a Village Election, and our re-elected officials were sworn in to office on Village Organization Night.  Trustee Maryann Weckerle, Trustee Patrick M. Pichicher, and Village Justice H. John Bopp were collectively sworn in by Suffolk County District Court Judge James McDonaugh, and I had the privilege that night of re-appointing Trustee Weckerle as my Deputy Mayor.  I am thankful to these public servants, and the entire Village Board and staff, for their tireless dedication and commitment to making the Village of Lindenhurst the greatest place to live, work, and play!

Congratulations are also in order to our Lindenhurst Fire Department Chiefs and Officers who were recently sworn in for another year of service to our community – Chief Michael DeGregorio, 1st Assistant Chief David Collins, 2nd Assistant Chief Robert Santos, 3rd Assistant Chief Jonathan Cutolo, Secretary Charles Vozzo, and Treasurer Sarah-Marie Callahan.  On behalf of the people of the Lindenhurst community, thank you for your selfless service!

Finally I hope we all take an opportunity this spring to remember others and how we can help our neighbors, because that is what makes Lindenhurst so special.  I hope we all remember to do nice things, lend a helping hand, and be thankful in return.  Perhaps offering a token of appreciation could go a long way for your neighbor.

I am so proud to be the Mayor of this beautiful, blossoming, and bustling Village.

David Crowe Day – March 17, 2022

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LINDENHURST RECOGNIZES DAVID CROWE

March is a great time of year when we are all Irish, and one of the best ways we celebrate is with a St. Patrick’s Parade.

David Crowe, Proprietor of the Belfast Gastropub, was recognized by the Lindenhurst Village Board with a day in his honor – St. Patrick’s Day, March 17th, 2022 – for conceiving the idea, and organizing the first-ever St. Patrick’s Parade in the nearly 100-year history of the Village.  Located at 101 North Wellwood Avenue, the Belfast Gastropub opened its doors last year, bringing Irish food, drink, music and tradition to the Village Downtown.

Mayor Michael Lavorata said, “I am so grateful to David Crowe and the rest of the Lindenhurst St. Patrick’s Parade Committee – RJ Renna, Kevin McCaffrey, and Katie Schrader – for organizing this fun, family event, celebrating Irish heritage, and the Patron Saint of Ireland, St. Patrick, in the Village of Lindenhurst.”

The Lindenhurst St. Patrick’s Parade will step off at 11:00 AM, on Saturday, March 26th, from Fireman’s Park, traveling west on Hartford Street, turning south on Wellwood Avenue, and proceeding to the Middle School.  Come out and enjoy a day of Irish fun!

Pictured here (left to right):  Deputy Mayor Maryann Weckerle, Trustee Joan M. Masterson, David Crowe, Trustee RJ Renna, Mayor Michael Lavorata, and Trustee Patrick M. Pichichero. (Photo Credit: Ed Shin)

Tuesday, March 15, 2022 – Village General Election

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Village of Lindenhurst

Public Notice

 

Pursuant to provisions of the New York State Election Law, please take notice that the following locations are designated as the official polling places for each of the election districts:

ELECTION DISTRICTS                            LOCATION

5 & 101                                                           Alleghany Avenue School

13, 64 & 119                                                  Bower School

6, 62, 89 & 110                                             Daniel Street School

16, 71 & 143                                                  West Gates Avenue School

19 & 111                                                         Delaware Avenue Firehouse

24                                                                   Fire Department Main House

39, 50 & 104                                               Lindenhurst Rainbow Center

 

All polling places shall be open from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, March 15, 2022, for the purpose of the Village Election.

The following candidates have been nominated for Village office as follows:

For Village Justice of the Inc. Village of Lindenhurst for a term of four (4) years:

 

  1. John Bopp, 851 Atlantic Street, Lindenhurst, NY

 

For Trustee of the Inc. Village of Lindenhurst (2) for a term of four (4) years:

 

Patrick M. Pichichero, Jr., 87 North Monroe Avenue, Lindenhurst, NY

Maryann Weckerle, 127 South 8th Street, Lindenhurst, NY

 

INC. VILLAGE OF LINDENHURST

Douglas Madlon

Administrator Clerk/Commissioner of Elections

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Pueblo de Lindenhurst

Aviso Público

De conformidad con las disposiciones de la Ley Electoral del Estado de Nueva York, tenga en cuenta que los siguientes lugares están designados como los lugares de votación oficiales para cada uno de los distritos electorales:

DISTRITOS ELECTORALES                      UBICACIÓN

5 y 101                                                            Alleghany Avenue School

13, 64 y 119                                                    Bower School

6, 62, 89 y 110                                                Daniel Street School

16, 71 y 143                                                    West Gates Avenue School

19 y 111                                                          Delaware Avenue Firehouse

24                                                                    Fire Department Main House

39, 50 y 104                                                    Lindenhurst Rainbow Center

 

Todos los lugares de votación estarán abiertos de 9:00 a.m. a 9:00 p.m. el día de las elecciones, miércoles 15 de Marzo de 2022, a los fines de la elección de la aldea.

Los siguientes candidatos han sido nominados para el cargo de Village de la siguiente manera:

Para el Justicia del Pueblo de Lindenhurst Inc. por un período de cuatro (4) años:

  1. John Bopp, 851 Atlantic Street, Lindenhurst, NY

Para el Fideicomisario de Inc. Village of Lindenhurst (2) por un período de cuatro (4) años:

Patrick M. Pichichero, Jr., 87 North Monroe Avenue, Lindenhurst, NY

Maryann Weckerle, 127 South 8th Street, Lindenhurst, NY

PUEBLO INC. DE LINDENHURST

Douglas Madlon

Administrador/Comisionado de Elecciones

Lindenhurst Moose Lodge Rocks

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The Lindenhurst Moose Lodge 1421 celebrated the end of winter with a roast beef dinner and entertainment from favorite local band, “The Mutant Kings”, fronted by Lindenhurst resident Gerry Ferretti.  The Lindenhurst Moose Lodge is about celebrating life together, and serving the Lindenhurst Community by supporting our youth, the elderly, and local food pantries. The Lindenhurst Moose Lodge also supports our children at Mooseheart, and our seniors at Moosehaven. There is always something for everyone at the Lindenhurst Moose Lodge.

 

Pictured here (left to right) are Moose Officers — Front row: Administrator Christopher Ahlers, Vice President Bridget Ahlers; Back row: Mutant Kings’ Gerry Ferretti, President Paul LaMartina, Village Administrator Clerk Douglas Madlon, Treasurer Sal Dilliuvio, and Secretary to the Village Mayor Katie Schrader

Mayor’s Message – March 2022

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As you may know, Governor Hochul has at least for now, removed the Accessory Dwelling Unit mandate from the NY State Budget. You may also know that it was included in a budget rather than debated as a separate issue. If not for the amazing work of the Suffolk County Village Officials Association (SCVOA) and our Counsel, it may have not been detected and could have passed along with the overall budget.

The SCVOA, of which I am honored to have recently been elected as one of the Vice-Presidents, worked tirelessly with our Villages, as well as our Town and County officials here in Suffolk County. Our Executive Director Paul Tonna, a former Presiding Officer in the Suffolk County Legislature worked with the many members of the SCVOA Executive Board from the west end of the county to the east end. There were many meetings and conference calls during this episode. We stood tall and united as a unit against the Governor’s assault on our local zoning.

I also want to thank many of our local elected officials who also supported our efforts especially Suffolk County Legislator and Presiding Officer Kevin J. McCaffrey for his press conference 2 weeks ago. We had many elected officials from both sides of the aisle in our court. Thanks to Town of Babylon Supervisor Rich Schaffer for his support along with his colleagues on the Town Board, Village of Amityville Mayor Dennis Siry and Village of Babylon Mayor Mary Adams.

A special thanks to our very own Lindenhurst Village Board of Trustees, as well. We worked tirelessly to fight this together!

But I really want to thank you, the people, for sharing social media posts and signing petitions against this assault on our “Home Rule” which not only protects our zoning but our overall suburban way of life. No one will deny that there is a housing crisis in the State. However, this mandate is not the way to solve it. We have enough parking issues, battered infrastructures and crowded schools right now. Besides, Lindenhurst as does many Villages, already has a Two-Family Review Board that handles accessory apartments. We need not have the state tell us how to handle our affairs lest they cannot manage their own.

You have helped us Save Our Suburbs. But the fight is NOT over. This coup could be attempted again so we need to remain vigilant. Once again, thanks for your help. You folks are amazing! I could not be prouder, and I am honored to serve as your mayor.

God bless you all,

Michael A. Lavorata
Mayor

Message from Trustee Patrick M. Pichichero

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LINDENHURST TEAMS WITH PROPERTY REGISTRATION CHAMPIONS

Lindenhurst Village Trustee Patrick M. Pichichero has announced that, in an effort to enhance property maintenance compliance, and streamline workload, the Village of Lindenhurst has hired Property Registration Champions LLC (ProChamps), a private company, to administer the Village’s recently adopted Foreclosure and Vacant Property Registration program.  ProChamps will oversee a data base of the overwhelming number of mortgage foreclosures of residential and commercial properties.  Abandoned and foreclosed properties often become eyesores and nuisance problems with neglected landscaping, debris build-up, structure maintenance issues, and can even become an attraction for squatters.  Currently 97 homes in the Village of Lindenhurst are in mortgage default.

“Our goal is to combat blight, and improve quality of life, through this proactive, property registration program,” said Trustee Pichichero.

As part of the program, banks must register their contact information for homes in default on their mortgage.  ProChamps staff researches, identifies, and contacts the responsible parties.  ProChamps creates and maintains a register of the foreclosed properties, and Village Code Enforcement can then utilize this cutting edge, web-based interactive data base to communicate directly with the responsible parties, saving time and manpower.

Deputy Mayor Maryann Weckerle added, “We are excited to implement this program, at no cost to the Village, or property owners.”

Lindenhurst Recognized for Workplace Safety

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For the second year in a row, the Village of Lindenhurst has been recognized by Comp Alliance, the Village’s workers compensation carrier, as a safe workplace environment.  The Village was awarded with a check for their loyalty to Comp Alliance and continued decrease in workers compensation claims.  The Village established a Safety Committee, which meets regularly, to work on ways to improve safety concerns, and implement safety programs and procedures.  The Village is committed to keeping its employees safe, and continues to work at improving workplace conditions and minimizing workplace injuries.

 

Picture here are (left to right): Village Administrator Clerk Douglas Madlon, Comp Alliance Representative John Triessl, and Deputy Administrator Clerk Joseph Barone.

Rainbow Center Celebrates Valentine’s Day!

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This Valentine’s Day, the seniors at the Rainbow Senior Center participated in a Paint & Sip party. Participants enjoyed sparkling non-alcoholic wine, along with cheese and crackers (brought in by the seniors) while they painted a beautiful large glass votive holder. The Rainbow Center’s art instructor, Cielo Vazquez, provided step by step instructions and everyone left with beautifully painted holders and battery operated votive candles. The seniors expressed their enjoyment with the class and had a wonderful time!

Stop by the Rainbow Senior Center to participate in one of the many programs offered! For more information about the Rainbow Senior Center, please contact (631) 957-7526.

Rotary Interact Club for Young Adults

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The Lindenhurst Interact Club is a service group for youth, and is part of the Lindenhurst Rotary Club.  It is open to students between the ages of 12 and 18. The students meet on the first and third Monday of each month during the school year.  They hold fundraisers for local, national, and international projects.  This year, the Interact Club purchased a “Buddy Bench” for Village Park and conducted food drives for local families in need.  They also made donations to Light-up Lindy, Lindenhurst Rotary’s Dictionary Project, Kentucky tornado victims, Dove Youth Development Project, and Becky’s Beds for the homeless. Their advisors, Pat Chiodo, Gaye Kienle, and Maria Bohrer, as well as all Lindenhurst Rotarians, are so proud of these students.  The Interact Club is grateful to Mayor Michael Lavorata and Trustee Maryann Weckerle for allowing them to use the beautiful, new, multi-purpose Rainbow Room, at the Rainbow Community Center, for their meetings.

Pictured here are Lindenhurst Interact Club Students, and their Advisors, at a recent meeting.