Mayor Michael Lavorata and Deputy Mayor Maryann Weckerle recently attended a holiday gathering of the Lindenhurst Fire Council.

Deputy Mayor Weckerle said, “We sincerely appreciate the spirit of cooperation that exists between the Village Administration and our wonderful Fire Department.  Personally, I thank all of our Lindenhurst Fire Department members for their on-going, selfless service and dedication to the people of the Lindenhurst Community.”

“Our firefighters put in an enormous amount of time and effort, not only in response to emergency and rescue calls, but also in the training required to be prepared for the diversity of response requests they receive,” said Mayor Lavorata.

Pictured here (left to right): Village Administrator Clerk Douglas Madlon, 3^rd Assistant Chief Jonathan Cutolo, 2^nd Assistant Chief Robert Santos, Deputy Mayor Maryann Weckerle, 1^st Assistant Chief David Collins, Mayor Michael Lavorata, and Chief Michael DeGregorio.

 

There has never been a St Patrick’s Parade in the Village of Lindenhurst, but that will change in just a few months. Lindenhurst Trustee RJ Renna and Belfast Gastro Pub Proprietor David Crowe have announced plans for the First Annual Lindenhurst St. Patrick’s Parade to take place on Saturday, March 26^th, 2022 at 11:00 am. The event will include numerous bag pipe bands, Irish dancers, marching units, and fire department and school marching bands.

“The Parade Committee has lots of fun things planned, including a “Green Tie Affair” on March 5^th.  Stay tuned for more information!” said Parade Committee Secretary Katie Schrader.

Mayor Michael Lavorata said, “I would like to publicly thank Trustee Renna and David Crowe, who partnered to see their vision of a St. Patrick’s Parade become a reality.”

Deputy Mayor Maryann Weckerle added, “As we continue to revitalize our annual Lindenhurst traditions, I am excited as we add this new tradition — another family day of fun and festivities in our Downtown Business District.”

Pictured here (left to right) are Chief of Staff for NYS Assemblywoman Kimberly Jean-Pierre Brendan Cunningham, Town of Babylon Councilman DuWayne Gregory, Suffolk County Legislator Kevin McCaffrey, Belfast Gastro Pub Proprietor David Crowe, Parade Committee Secretary Katie Schrader, Belfast Gastro Pub Co-Owner Bobby Fortier, Trustee RJ Renna, Deputy Mayor Maryann Weckerle, Trustee Patrick M. Pichichero, and Mayor Michael Lavorata.

To ensure that they are safe and in good condition for residents, roads in the Village of Lindenhurst are assessed regularly by the Superintendent of Public Works.  Re-paving schedules are determined by the funds that are available on a yearly basis, and the maintenance that is needed for the safety of our community.  This year, the Village has utilized over $2 million of Federal, State, and Utility Company funds to resurface many roads and improve drainage throughout the Village.

Trustee Patrick Pichichero said, “Although it seems that we only scratched the surface, the Village Board will continue to do as many drainage and road improvement projects as possible to improve the quality of life for our residents, for years to come.”

Pictured here overseeing the recent resurfacing operation on North Hamilton Avenue are Mayor Michael Lavorata and Trustee Patrick Pichichero.

Trustee RJ Renna has announced that, thanks in part to a Suffolk County Downtown Revitalization Grant, the municipal parking facility, located on West Hoffman Avenue and School Street, has been completely gutted, in process for renovation.  Some of the changes and improvements that will be coming to the parking lot include re-paving the asphalt lot, restriping the lot to accommodate more parking spaces, landscaping, and curb and sidewalk repair.

Trustee Renna said, “This project is another of the on-going upgrades the Village is making to improve the parking in our Downtown Business District.”

Deputy Mayor Maryann Weckerle added, “The Village, in partnership with the Chamber of Commerce and Business Improvement District, will continue to work to revitalize our Downtown Business District with transformative public and private sector projects.  We will work together to achieve our goal of creating a vibrant Downtown that will support current businesses, foster growth, and build a strong and secure future for the Lindenhurst Community.”

Pictured here (left to right) are Trustee RJ Renna, Superintendent of the Department of Public Works Rick Sorrentino, and Deputy Mayor Maryann Weckerle.

Mayor Michael Lavorata was on hand to congratulate Lindenhurst High School Football Coach Nicholas Lombardo and the Lindenhurst Varsity Football team on their stunning, come-from-behind 22-20 win over East Northport last Friday.  The Lindy Bulldogs will be playing Bellport for the League II Championship on Saturday night, November 20^th, at 7:00 p.m. at S.U.N.Y. Stony Brook.

Mayor Lavorata said, “I am so proud of our “never give up” Lindy Bulldogs.  Thank you for a great, exciting, football game.  Good Luck on Saturday night!”

Paul LaMartina was recently awarded the Pilgrim Degree of Merit, the highest of the Loyal Order of Moose.  Mr. LaMartina, also the current President of Lindenhurst Moose Lodge #1421, was celebrated during a Pilgrim Presentation Ceremony, in which he was presented with his Pilgrim blazer.

Mayor Michael Lavorata said, “Your outstanding record of community service, and loyalty to the Moose Lodge is evidenced by the time and effort given, on a daily basis, to the Lindenhurst Community.”

The Village Board recognized Mr. LaMartina’s achievement by designating November 15, 2021 as “Paul T. LaMartina Day”, and urges all residents to join in appreciation of this outstanding individual.

Pictured here (left to right) are:  Town of Babylon Supervisor Rich Schaffer, Ed Wiggins from NYS Senator Phil Boyle’s Office, Paul T. LaMartina, Mayor Michael Lavorata, and Suffolk County Legislator Kevin McCaffrey.

The Village of Lindenhurst is hoping to significantly reduce flooding on South 8^th Street through a new water control system that pumps stormwater back into the canal.  If successful, this “proof of concept” project can be replicated on other Village streets south of Montauk.

Trustee Patrick Pichichero said, “This new technology will prevent most street flooding which plagues South 8^th Street during an abnormal high tide or in heavy rains.  The pump, along with check valves that fit into drainage pipes, will prevent water from backing up and flooding streets.  The pump is designed to move as much as 11,000 gallons of water per minutes.”

Deputy Mayor Maryann Weckerle added, “The valves and water pump will mitigate substantially most of the nuisance flooding that South 8^th Street and some of our low-lying areas are predominantly subject to.”

Pictured here (left to right) are:  Trustee Patrick Pichichero, Deputy Mayor Maryann Weckerle, Trustee Joan M. Masterson, South 8^th Street Resident Patrick Norton, and Superintendent of DPW Rick Sorrentino

Suffolk County Legislator Kevin McCaffrey (left) and Village Trustee Patrick Pichichero (right) enjoyed a Friday night half-time performance of the Lindenhurst High School Marching Band during the recent LHS Football team Division II playoff game victory over Connetquot.  The marching band is under the direction of Kevin Pike (middle).

“The entire Lindenhurst Community has much to be proud of in this special group of hard-working, dedicated students,” said Mr. Pike.

“We extend our sincere thanks and appreciation to the LHS Band Director Kevin Pike for the band’s rousing performance, in front of the hometown Lindenhurst Bulldog crowd,” said Trustee Pichichero.

 

The Lindenhurst Moose Lodge #1421 participated in the Lindenhurst Community Cares “Trick or Trunk” event by serving hot chocolate on a very cold, windy Fall night.  Pictured here, serving the hot chocolate, are Moose Lodge President Paul LaMartina, Vice President Bridgette Ahlers, along with Village Administrator Clerk Douglas Madlon.