Village of Lindenhurst

Long Island, NY

Grand Re-Opening Ribbon Cutting

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After weeks of construction, Lindenhurst residents and local elected officials welcomed the Lindenhurst McDonald’s back to the neighborhood with a Grand Re-Opening Ribbon Cutting.  The franchise, located at 334 East Montauk Highway, underwent a total renovation, including the addition of a second drive-thru lane.

Mayor Michael Lavorata is pictured here, along with Trustee Joan M. Masterson, presenting McDonald’s Owner and Operators, Liedtke Management, with a proclamation officially congratulating them on their re-opening, and acknowledging McDonald’s as a member of the Lindenhurst business community.

Mayor Lavorata said, “It was a great morning at the Lindenhurst McDonald’s.  This re-opening will create more jobs, and a great atmosphere here in the Village of Lindenhurst.”

 

LINDENHURST ROTARY CLUB SUMMER SOCIAL

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Pictured here are Lindenhurst Rotary Club members enjoying a beautiful evening, during a Summer Social gathering of friends, family, and Lindenhurst community leaders. The event was organized by Rotary Co-Presidents Mandy Bopp & Pat Chiodo.
Lindenhurst Deputy Mayor Maryann Weckerle, who also serves as Secretary of the Club, said, “It was a lovely night of conversation, food and fellowship.”

A MESSAGE FROM THE LINDENHURST VILLAGE BOARD

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The Lindenhurst Village Board would like to take a moment to recognize the enormous revitalization of our Downtown Business District – before, during, and in the wake of the COVID-19 Pandemic.  When our Downtown Master Plan was developed, there was no section that covered “Global Pandemic Contingency Plan”.  However, thanks to the efforts of many – residents, business owners, and our team at Village Hall – Lindenhurst stayed strong, continued to grow and flourish, and our Downtown is now more vibrant than ever!

When the Pandemic hit our Lindenhurst community, our lives forever changed.  We lost loved ones; we had health scares; we had to “zoom” into new ways of doing business and existing socially; and local restaurants and businesses had to think outside the box so their businesses would not fail.  As usual in our greatest times of need, Lindenhurst rallied, and offered help and support to these restaurants and businesses.

Early on, the community bought gift cards and placed on-line and take-out orders, while the Village worked within County, State and Federal guidelines to help in new and innovative ways.  This included the creation of the Community Dining Area at Village Square Park, and more significantly, issuing temporary permits allowing outdoor seating on Village property, or in the Village right-of-way, and allowing outdoor structures and tents.  These temporary allowances, along with the Governor loosening up the rules and regulations on take-out alcohol, gave our local restaurants and businesses a life-line while their indoor capacity was limited, and we are so proud of the partnerships that were created between our Village government and our Lindenhurst business community.

However, now that life is coming back around, we also need to start getting back around to the proper business environment.  Restaurants and local businesses, and even we here at Village Hall, can now welcome patrons inside.  While some changes that were made can safely be maintained throughout the rest of these summer months, such as some outdoor seating areas, most of the tents and structures cannot.  Most were put up only with the allowance of a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy by the Village Building Department, and have an expiration date (approximately the middle of August for most).  We recognize that we have all benefited from the addition of these structures – our businesses financially, and our residents socially – but these temporary areas and structures just don’t meet State and Village building requirements to become permanent.  We hope that is understood as the time now approaches for these temporary tents and structures to come down.

This Lindenhurst Village Board remains committed to the growth of our existing Downtown businesses, future businesses, and will continue to look for ways to mutually support them, and the direction we have planned for the Downtown.  We need to get back on track with our focus on the Downtown Master Plan, continue to work with the Chamber of Commerce and other community/business groups to bring new events to our Downtown, and continue the growth!

 

CONSTRUCTION OF SOLAR CARPORT COMPLETED

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The Village of Lindenhurst is excited to announce that the construction of a 362kW Solar PV Carport at the LIRR Commuter Parking Lot has been completed.  This state-of-the-art, renewable energy solar carport project is part of the Village’s Energy Solutions Project in partnership with Johnson Controls, a leader in energy-efficient technology.  The partnership is creating opportunities for the Village to produce clean, renewable energy at various Village-owned facilities, and the production of solar energy at the Commuter Lot is a key part of this sustainability commitment.  Once PSEG completes the hook up to the grid, the solar panels on the carport are expected to generate enough electricity to power about 50 homes and will reduce the Village’s carbon footprint.

Trustee Patrick Pichichero said, “This is an ideal location because the sun is unobstructed here, and it will also offer our commuters the added benefit of vehicle protection in inclement weather.  I believe it is incumbent upon us in Village Government to utilize solar technology, transitioning us away from fossil fuels, and creating a positive impact on the environment.  We are proud to be taking these steps to achieve local environmental goals, at no cost to our taxpayers.”

Pictured here is a view of the Solar Carport from the LIRR platform.

LINDENHURST SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

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The Village of Lindenhurst has kicked off its 2021 Summer Concert Series!  Every Saturday night, and including some Fridays & Sundays this summer, beginning at 7:30 pm, great music for all will be presented at the Village Square Park Gazebo.  Bring a lawn chair, and visit one of our fine Downtown restaurants for some food and drink before the show!  The full calendar of concert dates and performers is available on the Village website: www.villageoflindenhurstny.gov.

 

Pictured here are Gerry Ferretti and The Mutant Kings with special musical guest, Mayor Michael Lavorata, sitting in on bass guitar.

South First Street Parking Lot Improvements

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The Village of Lindenhurst’s on-going, commercial revitalization effort has recently included the resurfacing of the Municipal Parking Lot located on South 1st Street by Reed Taylor Beauty, 121 South 1st Street.  Where pot holes and chunks of crumbling asphalt once were, a freshly-repaved parking lot, with 36 freshly-marked stalls, including two handicap stalls, now exists.  The Village utilized Suffolk County Downtown Revitalization Grant funds to pay for the improvements.

Trustee RJ Renna said, “We have a lot going on right now, and this is an exciting enhancement which provides safe, convenient parking for residents and visitors shopping in our Downtown.”

LINDENHURST FIRE DEPARTMENT’S NEW LADDER TRUCK

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In an effort to upgrade and improve the Lindenhurst Fire Department equipment, the Village has purchased a 100’ Heavy Duty Aerial Tower Ladder Truck. The former ladder truck was over 21 years old.

Mayor Michael Lavorata said, “The new truck was designed by a committee of Lindenhurst Fire Department officials who conducted many improvements to make the aerial tower truck safer and more efficient.”

Trustee Patrick Pichichero, who is the Village Board liaison to the LFD Fire Council said, “The LFD also received a $254,000.00 Federal grant to help fund the purchase of the ladder truck.”

Trustee RJ Renna said, “Our goal has been to upgrade our equipment, whenever possible, to provide the best means of protection for the people of Lindenhurst.”

Pictured here (left to right): Trustee RJ Renna, Mayor Michael Lavorata, Trustee Joan M. Masterson, Trustee Patrick Pichichero, LFD Members Robert Santos, Henry Batz. William Kienle and Ryan Kienle

MAYOR APPOINTS NEW PLANNING BOARD MEMBER

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Congratulations to Mary Romeo on her appointment to the Lindenhurst Planning Board.  Ms. Romeo will fill the unexpired term of Andrew Gargiulo who has retired from the Board after many years of dedicated service to the Lindenhurst Community.

Mayor Lavorata said, “It was an honor to appoint Mary Romeo, and I thank her for her willingness to serve.  The future of our Lindenhurst Community depends on people like Mary getting involved and serving on the Planning Board.”  Deputy Mayor Maryann Weckerle added, “Your central duty as a Planning Board member is a tough one; to determine how to balance the public good with private rights, interests, and industrial, business, and multi-residence development.  Good luck to you on your appointment.”

Pictured here (left to right):  Newly-sworn-in Planning Board Member, Mary Romeo and Mayor Michael Lavorata.

Eagle Scout Jarred Navarro

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Trustee Joan M. Masterson and Mayor Michael Lavorata joined other town and county officials along with community leaders to congratulate Jarred Jay Navarro from Boy Scout Troop 1421 on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. Jarred completed the required 21 merit badges and a major service project in order to earn this honor. Trustee Joan M. Masterson said, “It is an honor for me to present a proclamation to Jared Navarro. He is a hardworking and determined young man who has shown commitment and perseverance in achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.”

Lindenhurst Rotary Club President Honored

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Gaye Kienle has completed two years as the President of the Rotary Club of Lindenhurst.  During the July meeting, Lindenhurst Mayor Michael Lavorata and Deputy Mayor Maryann Weckerle presented her with a proclamation thanking her for her tenure and commitment to “Service Above Self.”  The proclamation designated July 9, 2021 as “Gaye E. Kienle Day” in the Village of Lindenhurst.

 

Mayor Lavorata said, “Gaye’s leadership and hard work kept the Rotary Club flourishing during the challenging, unprecedented year of the COVID-19 Pandemic.  We are thankful that the good works of the Rotary Club, such as supporting local food pantries, literacy volunteers, and providing school supplies, continue in our Lindenhurst community.”

 

Pictured here (left to right):  Mayor Michael Lavorata, Deputy Mayor Maryann Weckerle, Outgoing Rotary Club President Gaye Kienle, and her husband William Kienle.