On April 8^th, following a standing ovation for outgoing Chief Craig Santoli, the newly-elected Chief and Assistant Fire Chiefs of the Lindenhurst Fire Department were officially sworn in to office by Lindenhurst Mayor Michael Lavorata.

Michael DeGregorio, Chief

David Collins, 1^st Assistant Chief

Robert Santos, 2^nd Assistant Chief

Jonathan Cutolo, 3^rd Assistant Chief

Mayor Lavorata said, “Congratulations to our Chiefs!  I cannot thank the members of the Lindenhurst Fire Department enough for their selfless and dedicated service to the Lindenhurst Community. Keep up the great work!”

Pictured here being sworn in by Mayor Lavorata are (left to right) – Chief Michael DeGregorio, 1^st Assistant Chief David Collins, 2^nd Assistant Chief Robert Santos, and 3^rd Assistant Chief Jonathan Cutolo.

COVID-19 has caused a lot of problems for small, local businesses, but one local eatery – The Pita Bowl – was able to successfully open in Lindenhurst.  The Pita Bowl, located at 280A North Wellwood Avenue, would have had their ribbon-cutting last March when they opened their doors, but the pandemic prevented that from happening.  Their February 6^th Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony gave the Leunes family a chance to thank friends, family, and members of the community for their support.  Mayor Lavorata said, “The Greek food at the Pita Bowl is excellent!  During these difficult times, I urge everyone to continue to support our Lindenhurst Business Community.”

 

Pictured here (left to right) are:  Trustee Joan M. Masterson, Dean Leunes, Deputy Mayor Maryann Weckerle, Administrator Clerk Douglas Madlon, Rea Leunes, and Lindenhurst Chamber of Commerce President Jo-Ann Boettcher.

 

In a small ceremony, Trustee Joan M. Masterson, Suffolk County Legislator Kevin McCaffrey, and Lindenhurst School District Superintendent Daniel Giordano honored former Lindenhurst Student Kassidy Rieder on receiving the 2020 Nassau BOCES Education Partner Award. Kassidy is praised as one of the most devoted supporters of public education on Long Island and was one of 16 honorees to receive this award.

Trustee Masterson said, “It’s always wonderful to see students from Lindenhurst go on to make a difference in their communities! Congratulations to Kassidy.”

Pictured: Superintendent Daniel Giordano, Nassau BOCES Board President Susan Bergtraum, Kassidy Rieder, Suffolk County Legislator Kevin McCaffrey, Trustee Joan M. Masterson.

The Village of Lindenhurst mourns the loss of lifetime Village resident, Charlie Tanner. Charlie was born in Lindenhurst in 1928 and graduation from Lindenhurst High School in 1945. He married his wife, Carol, in 1948 and were proud parents to four children, eleven grandchildren and eighteen great grandchildren. Charlie served in the United States Marine Corps from 1945 to 1948 and again from 1950 to 1951.

Charlie was strongly involved in the Lindenhurst Fire Department. He joined Breslau Engine Company in 1949 (a third generation member of the Lindenhurst Fire Department). Charlie went on to become Captain of the Breslau Engine Company from 1959 to 1961 and Treasurer from 1987 to 2002. He was a member of the Fire Council from 1963 to 1985, and was the secretary for nineteen years. Charlie initiated the Breslau Engine Co. Scholarship Program for over thirty years.

Charlie Tanner was an exemplary member of our Lindenhurst community and he will be sorely missed.

Babylon Town Councilman Anthony Manetta partnered with Lindenhurst Mayor Michael Lavorata, Deputy Mayor Maryann Weckerle, and the Lindenhurst Memorial Library to host a Holiday Food Drive to benefit local Lindenhurst food pantries.  Councilman Manetta said, “The Pandemic has increased the need for food support across the Town and throughout our local communities.”  Deputy Mayor Weckerle said, “Now, more than ever, we must ensure our local food pantries have what they need to serve our neighbors and local families.”  The food collected was donated to the food pantries at Grace United Methodist Church & Evangel Church of God.

 

Pictured here (left to right) are: Babylon Town Councilman Anthony Manetta, Deputy Mayor Maryann Weckerle, and Administrator Clerk Douglas Madlon

 

Town of Babylon Councilman Anthony Manetta along with Village of Lindenhurst Mayor Mike Lavorata and Deputy Mayor/ Trustee Maryann Weckerle are hosting a food drive to support local Village of Lindenhurst Food Pantries.

Donations will be collected at the following locations:

Lindenhurst Village Hall – Main Lobby – 430 S. Wellwood Ave – Mon. – Fri. 9am to 2pm.

Lindenhurst Memorial Library – 1 Lee Avenue, Mon.- Thurs. 9am to 7pm, Fri, 9am to 6pm. & Sat. 9am to 5pm.

** If you are a business that would like a donation bin for your store or office please contact Councilman Manetta at 631-957-4482 or AManetta@TownofBabylon.com**

In the Village’s on-going effort to improve and upgrade the Lindenhurst Rainbow Senior Citizen Center, major renovations are happening to the newly designated Senior Rainbow Room.  Utilizing Federal Community Development Block Grant funds, in conjunction with the Town of Babylon, the Village is reconstructing an old, dilapidated, neglected area of the Center for improved safety, comfort, handicap accessibility, and service to our Senior residents.

This project is a marvelous example of the Village & Town working together for the people of Lindenhurst.  We extend our thanks to Town of Babylon Supervisor Rich Schaffer for his ongoing support.

Pictured here (left to right) in front of the newly rebuilt exterior wall are Mayor Michael Lavorata, Deputy Mayor Maryann Weckerle, Trustee Joan M. Masterson, and DPW Superintendent Rick Sorrentino.

The Village of Lindenhurst received a generous donation of PPE from Village Resident Franklin Cruz. The Village would like to distribute these masks to businesses located in the Village of Lindenhurst. If your business would like to receive a box of 50 masks, please fill out the below form and submit via email to info@villageoflindenhurstny.gov.

If you have any questions, please contact Village Hall at (631) 957-7500 or by email info@villageoflindenhurstny.gov.

Mask Request Form for Businesses

 

The Village of Lindenhurst held a press conference to announce the start of several projects in the downtown. One of those projects being the construction of bulb-outs on South Wellwood Avenue. The Village will be working with Greenman-Pedersen Inc. and using Suffolk County Jumpstart Grant funds to construct several bulb-outs along South Wellwood Avenue. The bulb-outs will improve pedestrian safety and create a more walkable downtown.

It was also announced that 30,000 were donated to the downtown businesses by Village resident and businessman, Franklin Cruz. These masks will be distributed for use by employees and customers.

Trustee RJ Renna stated, “The funding from Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone will greatly assist with ongoing improvements to our downtown.” Mayor Lavorata noted that, “This is one more step forward in the revitalization of the Village’s downtown. We look forward to putting these improvements in place with the funds from the Jumpstart grant.”

Pictured are Trustee RJ Renna, Frank Pearson of GPI, Chamber of Commerce President JoAnn Boettcher, Suffolk County Legislator Kevin McCaffrey, Mayor Michael Lavorata, Trustee Joan Masterson, Senator John Brooks, Deputy Mayor Maryann Weckerle and Brendan Cunningham of Assemblywoman Kimberley Jean-Pierre’s office.

Anthony Chiarelli, of Troop 60, recently completed his Eagle Scout Project by constructing a Memorial Garden at Lindenhurst Village Park.  Mayor Michael Lavorata said, “Not every scout makes Eagle.  It takes hard work, extreme focus, and dedication to achieve Eagle Scout.  So, thank you, Anthony, for the construction of this beautiful Memorial Garden, which you dedicated in memory of my beloved wife, Helen Lavorata.”

Pictured here with Anthony (left to right) are:  Trustee Joan M. Masterson, Legislative Aide Anne Parmely from NYS Senator Phil Boyle’s Office, NYS Senator John Brooks, Suffolk County Legislator Kevin McCaffrey, Nicole Lavorata, NYS Assemblywoman Kimberly Jean-Pierre, Mayor Lavorata, and Anthony’s father, Joe Chiarelli.