Long Island, NY
Village of Lindenhurst – Johnson Controls Lighting Project
Protecting the Monk Parakeets (Quaker Parrots)
Over the next few weeks, our teams will be performing essential upgrade and maintenance work on the sports field lights to provide more reliable, energy efficient and effective lighting so that our community can maximize use of the fields.
To minimize disruption to the Monk Parakeet colonies on the lighting poles and to safely perform the work, the Village of Lindenhurst and its contractor Johnson Controls have been working closely with noted Monk Parakeet expert Alison Fragale and local bird volunteer Nancy Goldstein.
With their guidance, we are taking the following steps help ensure the birds are well-treated:
Timing
By performing the work in December, well after breeding season closes in October we minimize the potential presence of eggs or hatchlings.
Safety
Our teams will create noise to cause the birds to temporarily leave the nests for nearby trees. They will return once the work is done.
Avoidance
Where possible the work will be performed without touching the nests.
On-call Recovery
Our teams have been given guidance on how to tend for any bird that is unable to fend for itself, and we have volunteers on call to rescue birds and take them to sanctuary.
Contacts for further information:
Village of Lindenhurst
Douglas Madlon, Village Administrator
631-957-7503
dmadlon@villageoflindenhurstny.gov
Johnson Controls
Chaz Bickers 224-307-0655
It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Daniel Masterson, husband of Village Trustee Joan M. Masterson. Mr. Masterson was an exceptional member of our Lindenhurst community and will be missed tremendously.
2 – 4 pm and 7 – 9 pm
Internment:
LINDENHURST D.P.W. SURPRISES YOUNG RESIDENT
A sanitation crew from the Village of Lindenhurst recently met one of their biggest fans, two-year old Angel. Angel’s grandmother, Melody, had contacted the Village to let them know how much Angel loves trucks, and how he waits eagerly by the window on pick-up days to see the Village garbage truck in action, and to wave at the crew. In response, the Village did what they do best — go the extra mile! The Mayor & Village Board, Village Administration, and the Department of Public Works jumped into action and conspired to give Angel a day he would always remember.
On a recent morning, instead of just waving from the window, Angel was invited out to meet the sanitation crew, and was made an honorary Laborer. Delighted to see a real garbage truck up close, Angel was even given the honor of activating the garbage press (with assistance), and received high-fives all around from the crew for his efforts! As a special treat, Village Officials presented Angel with a toy garbage truck imprinted with the Inc. Village of Lindenhurst name and Official Village Seal.
Trustee Patrick M. Pichichero said, “What an honor it was to see Angel’s eyes light up when the Village presented him with a toy replica of the Village garbage truck. We sincerely hope we helped make Angel’s holiday special.”
Pictured here (left to right): Village Administrator Clerk Douglas Madlon, Deputy Mayor Maryann Weckerle, Angel’s grandmother Melody, his father Ambioris, his mother Francine, Mayor Michael Lavorata, Trustee Patrick M. Pichichero, DPW employees Ryan Russo, Tom Crooker, Nick Zumpol, and Superintendent of Public Works Rick Sorrentino
Village of Lindenhurst – Johnson Controls Lighting Project
Protecting the Monk Parakeets (Quaker Parrots)
Over the next few weeks, our teams will be performing essential upgrade and maintenance work on the sports field lights to provide more reliable, energy efficient and effective lighting so that our community can maximize use of the fields.
To minimize disruption to the Monk Parakeet colonies on the lighting poles and to safely perform the work, the Village of Lindenhurst and its contractor Johnson Controls have been working closely with noted Monk Parakeet expert Alison Fragale and local bird volunteer Nancy Goldstein.
With their guidance, we are taking the following steps help ensure the birds are well-treated:
Timing
By performing the work in December, well after breeding season closes in October we minimize the potential presence of eggs or hatchlings.
Safety
Our teams will create noise to cause the birds to temporarily leave the nests for nearby trees. They will return once the work is done.
Avoidance
Where possible the work will be performed without touching the nests.
On-call Recovery
Our teams have been given guidance on how to tend for any bird that is unable to fend for itself, and we have volunteers on call to rescue birds and take them to sanctuary.
Contacts for further information:
Village of Lindenhurst
Douglas Madlon, Village Administrator
631-957-7503
dmadlon@villageoflindenhurstny.gov
Johnson Controls
Chaz Bickers 224-307-0655
The Lindenhurst St. Patrick’s Parade Committee will be holding a Press Conference on Wednesday, December 8, 2021, beginning at 9:00 AM, in front of Belfast Gastro Pub, located at 101 North Wellwood Avenue, Lindenhurst, NY 11757.
The Lindenhurst St. Patrick’s Parade Committee cordially invites you to attend, as Village Trustee RJ Renna and Belfast Gastro Pub Proprietor David Crowe announce plans for the First Annual Lindenhurst St. Patrick’s Parade. Former U.S. Congressman Peter King will also be in attendance as he is announced as the parade’s inaugural Grand Marshal. The parade will take place on Saturday, March 26th, 2022 at 11:00 AM. All are invited to join us to learn more about this exciting, new event.
The Village of Lindenhurst encourages all residents and visitors to support our local merchants and shop in our Downtown Business District on Small Business Saturday, November 27, 2021, and throughout the holiday season. The Village has a variety of businesses from boutiques to bakeries, breweries, a meadery, and restaurants. Come down and support our Lindenhurst Business District this holiday season.
Deputy Mayor Maryann Weckerle, also the owner of local paint store Bak & Vogel, said, “Our small businesses are the heart and soul of our Lindenhurst Community. The holiday season is about giving, and our small business owners give back to our community all year long in a number of ways.”
Trustee Patrick Pichichero, a small business owner himself, added, “This past year of Pandemic has been incredibly hard on all of us, but has had a dramatic effect on our retailers, restaurants, theaters, and other small businesses. It is important to shop local this holiday season, and year-round, to keep our local economy healthy.”
Please note on your 2021 Sanitation Collection & Recycling Calendar that, during the week of Thanksgiving, there is only ONE (1) regular sanitation collection for each area of the Village. Additionally, areas R4 and R5 will not have paper recycling collection that week. The Department of Public Works appreciates your cooperation, and wishes you and yours a Happy Thanksgiving weekend!
Please note roadwork for North Alleghany Avenue, Bristol Street, Dover Street, Easton Street, Fremont Street, Gary Street, and North Hamilton Avenue has been rescheduled due to weather.
North Hamilton Avenue roadwork scheduled for today, November 12th, 2021 will be rescheduled for Monday, November 15th, 2021.
North Alleghany Avenue, Bristol Street, Dover Street, Easton Street, Fremont Street, and Gary Street roadwork scheduled for Monday, November 15th, 2021 will be rescheduled for Tuesday, November 16th, 2021.
