Long Island, NY
The Lindenhurst Village Hall staff recently held a breakfast to thank Building Inspector Josephine Castelli for her dedicated service to the Village. Ms. Castelli has taken a job in the Town of Smithtown.
Pictured here with Josephine are (left to right) Administrator Clerk Douglas Madlon and Deputy Administrator Joe Barone.
Mayor Michael Lavorata, Deputy Mayor Maryann Weckerle, and Trustees Joan M. Masterson, RJ Renna, and Patrick Pichichero joined other local officials and leaders to congratulate The Coughlan family, owners of TriTec, as they held an official ribbon-cutting ceremony for the completion of The Wel. The Wel is the 260 residential unit apartment complex located at 75 East Hofman Avenue.
Following the ceremony, Tritec sponsored at charitable tasting event, “Wel-come To Lindenhurst” featuring food and drink from a variety of Lindenhurst restaurants, cafes, micro-breweries, and meadery. Proceeds from the event were donated to Long Island Cares.
Christian Hutter, of Boy Scout Troop 1634, received the rank of Eagle Scout at a Court of Honor Ceremony, on October 1st, at the Lindenhurst Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge. To become an Eagle Scout, a Scout must earn 21 merit badges, demonstrate Scout spirit, serve actively in the troop, hold a leadership position, and produce a service project.
Trustee Joan M. Masterson said, “It was an honor being at Christian’s Court of Honor celebration. Christian is a shining example of our leadership of tomorrow.”
Mayor Michael Lavorata added, “What a privilege it was to designate October 2nd as ‘Christian Hutter Day’ in the Village of Lindenhurst. Our community salutes you.”
Pictured here is Mayor Michael Lavorata, with the President of the Loyal Order of The Moose Lodge #1421 Paul LaMartina, and co-workers during the Lindenhurst Oktoberfest. The Moose Lodge members were at the Village Square Park Gazebo serving traditional Oktoberfest food — bratwurst, potato pancakes, hot dogs — and “Moose” Burgers!
Mayor Lavorata said, “I would like to thank the Lindenhurst Rotary Club and the Moose Lodge for helping to make this year’s Oktoberfest another great Village Downtown event! The Moose food booth was delicious, and the Fall weather was perfect for the Oktoberfest festivities.”
On October 3rd, a fun, family tradition continued as the Lindenhurst Rotary Club’s Oktoberfest returned to the Village’s Downtown. The event included German food, a Beer Garden, vendors, and lots of other types of foods from our local Downtown eateries.
Mayor Michael Lavorata said, “I would like to thank the Lindenhurst Rotary Club for continuing the Oktoberfest tradition here in our Village. I hope everyone enjoyed this wonderful opportunity to spend time with their families, friends, and neighbors on a beautiful Fall day.”
Pictured here with a young member of the Lindenhurst Rotary Interact Club are (left to right): Mayor Michael Lavorata, Deputy Mayor and Rotarian Maryann Weckerle, and Lindenhurst Rotary Club Co-President Pat Chiodo.
Every year, the Village of Lindenhurst hosts a free concert series at Village Square Park. This year’s concerts featured some awesome performances, family fun, and great entertainment in the Village’s Downtown.
Pictured here during the final concert is Mayor Michael Lavorata, playing the electric guitar and leading the band.
There was another successful event held in the Village of Lindenhurst last week when Polonia of L.I., Inc. held their annual Polish Culture Heritage Day. The annual event was well-attended with a day full of family activities, traditional Polish dancing and music, scrumptious Polish food and drink, and many vendors.
Mayor Michael Lavorata said, “Polish Culture Heritage Day is a great way to celebrate the language, culture, and history of our many Polish residents, here in Lindenhurst and on Long Island.
Pictured here with members of Polonia of L.I., Inc. are (left to right): Babylon Town Supervisor Rich Schaffer, Mayor Michael Lavorata, Suffolk County Legislator Kevin McCaffrey, Babylon Town Clerk Gerry Compitello, and Suffolk County Legislator Jason Richberg.
On October 3rd, 2021, North Wellwood Avenue, from John Street to Hoffman Avenue, will be blocked off for the annual Oktoberfest. The street closing will begin around 10:00 AM. North Wellwood Avenue will be re-opened around 5:00 PM.
Bring your family and meet your friends for mingling on the street with outdoor dining, an array of local vendors, lots of delicious food. and our traditional “beer garden”.
Moody’s Investors Service has recently notified the Village of Lindenhurst that the Village continues to maintain “a high quality credit position” and an Aa3 credit rating. “We are very pleased Moody’s has verified that the Village’s fiscal management is strong and our overall financial picture very positive” stated Lindenhurst Mayor Michael Lavorata.
According to Moody’s, the Village’s debt and pension burdens are low. In addition the U.S. median for similar debt and pension burden is higher than that of the Village.
Trustee RJ Renna stated “Our excellent bond rating enables the Village, at a very low cost burden to our taxpayers, to finance projects like the Johnson Controls Energy Savings Performance contract — which included green-initiative improvements throughout the Village, including the new Solar Carport at the Commuter Parking Lot — and the purchase of a new Hook & Ladder truck for the Lindenhurst Fire Department, further ensuring the protection and safety of our residents. This is possible because we work hard each day to maintain a balanced budget and operate within our fiscal abilities.”
According to Trustee Patrick Pichichero, “The Moody’s report confirms that we have run a strong financial program over the past few years, even during the economic downturn and the burdens imposed on Lindenhurst by the COVID-19 Pandemic. Our surpluses and fund balances remain positive and overall debt negligible.”
Moody’s also stated that the economy and tax base and the financial position of the Village are very healthy. “This municipal rating is comparable to your personal credit score; the better the score, the better the interest rate you get,” said Mayor Lavorata. “The Village is very proud to receive this bond rating, for it reassures our residents that the Village is a vigilant steward of our tax dollars.”
