The Pride of Lindenhurst Award is presented annually in recognition of an outstanding contribution that inspires pride in the Lindenhurst School District. [Read more…]
Village Employee Retires after 28 Years
Lindenhurst Village Department of Public Works employee Richard Spoor has retired after serving the Village for the past 28 years. Village Administrator Douglas Madlon thanked Mr. Spoor for his service to the Lindenhurst community and wished him a happy, healthy retirement.
Pictured: Deputy Administrator Joe Barone, DPW Employee Richard Spoor, Village Administrator Clerk Douglas Madlon
Walldorf Germany Fire Department Visits Village of Lindenhurst
Mayor Michael Lavorata recently welcomed members of the Walldorf Germany Fire Department and the Walldorf Mayor to the Village of Lindenhurst to celebrate the friendship between two villages. Members of the Lindenhurst Fire Department visited Walldorf in the fall of 2016. [Read more…]
Evangelical Church of God hosted Easter Egg Hunt
The Evangelical Church of God recently sponsored an Easter Egg Hunt at Firemen’s Park. The event featured face painting, animal balloons, hot dogs, popcorn and so much more. A special thank you to the Pastor Rick Mullins, his wife Rita and the Evangelical Church of God for continually giving back to our community!
Pictured: Suffolk County Legislator Kevin McCaffrey, Rita Mullins, Pastor Rick Mullins, Mayor Mike Lavorata and Trustee RJ Renna.
Former Mayor Receives Community Service Award
Lindenhurst Mayor Thomas Brennan recently retired as the Mayor of the Village of Lindenhurst and was honored by the Lindenhurst Rotary Club and the Lindenhurst Kiwanis Club with the 2017 Community Service Award. [Read more…]
New Fire Chiefs Sworn In
The Village of Lindenhurst welcomed its new Fire Chiefs on April 6th as Mayor Michael Lavorata swore them in to their new roles. Pictured here (left to right) are Chief of the Lindenhurst Fire Department Paul Vinciquerra, 1st Assistant Chief Craig Santoli, 2nd Assistant Chief John Palermo, and 3rd Assistant Chief David Collins. Mayor Lavorata said “the Community is lucky to have people as dedicated as these men heading our fire department” and said he is excited to see the growth of the department under their leadership.
Maryann Weckerle Appointed as Deputy Mayor
During the March 7th meeting of the Lindenhurst Village Board, Mayor Michael Lavorata appointed Trustee Maryann Weckerle (pictured left) as the Deputy Mayor. Mayor Lavorata said, “It is an honor to appoint my friend and colleague as the Deputy Mayor of the Village of Lindenhurst. Trustee Weckerle has performed an outstanding service for our community as a Trustee, and we all deeply appreciate her willingness to serve as our Deputy Mayor.”
Rainbow Center Volunteer Luncheon
Each year the Lindenhurst Rainbow Senior Citizens Center hosts a volunteer appreciation luncheon for the wonderful volunteers at the Senior Center. Trustee Joan Masterson said, “We are so thankful for the many volunteers and for all of their hours of volunteer service, and we hope that each individual knows how much their efforts make a difference in the lives of the seniors here in Lindenhurst.”
Pictured in the (center) are volunteers Joe Randazzo, twenty-four years of volunteer service, Joe Chiusa, nineteen years, Honey Parisi twenty-eight years of service, and Mari Esposito, twenty-one years. Also, pictured are Barbara Poldino, Director of the Rainbow Senior Citizens Center, Lindenhurst Trustee Joan Masterson, Deputy Administrator/Clerk Douglas Madlon, and the Rainbow Center staff.
Tree Dedicated in Memory of Rainbow Center Employee
The Village of Lindenhurst recently dedicated a tree memorial in memory of Frank C. Prince, affectionately known as the Rainbow Senior Citizen Center’s “custodian and comedian”. Rainbow Center Director Barbara Poldino said “ it was a pleasure working with Frank and he will be missed by all our Seniors”. Over 75 people attended the ceremony including (left to right) Frank Prince, SR., New York State Senator Michael Venditto, Director Barbara Poldino, Deputy Administrator Douglas Madlon, Trustee Joan Masterson, and Trustee Maryann Weckerle.
Ukraine’s 25th Anniversary of Independence
In celebration of the Ukraine‘s 25th Anniversary of Independence from the former Soviet Union, Rev. Olvian N. Popovici and members of the Holy Family Ukrainian Catholic Church of Lindenhurst gathered at Lindenhurst Village Hall to jointly raise the American flag and the Ukrainian flag in celebrations of the Ukrainian peoples dedication to democratic principles and their unity in aspiring for a better life by securing the rights to free elections and non-violent civic initiatives. Pictured here are Rev. Popovici, Sophiya Bahley, Sofiya Karastetan and Village Administrator Shawn Cullinane.