The sounds of the Christmas season echoed through the Lindenhurst Rainbow Senior Citizen Center as the annual tree-lighting ceremony officially illuminated the center’s Christmas tree. Trustee Joan M. Masterson was honored to officially light the tree in front of over 100 people attending the event; a lunch was provided by the Lindenhurst Rotary Club. Mayor Michael A. Lavorata said, “What a great way to start the holiday season right at the Rainbow Center.”

Pictured here are Trustee Joan M. Masterson, Deputy Mayor Maryann Weckerle, Administrator Douglas Madlon, Dawn Shipsey, and Mayor Michael A. Lavorata.

Mayor Michael A. Lavorata recently attended the grand opening of Bakuto, a new Japanese restaurant, with Deputy Mayor Maryann Weckerle, Trustee Patrick Pichichero and Village Administrator Douglas Madlon. Owners, Rachel Voges, Patrick Capellini, and Vincent D’Eletto stated, “We are so happy to have the support of the community and feel so welcomed in Lindenhurst.”. Mayor Lavorata said, “These people have worked very hard to make their dream of opening their own restaurant a reality.”.  Deputy Mayor Maryann Weckerle said, “We wish them the best of luck in their new business.”. Bakuto, 121 North Wellwood Avenue is a Japanese Izakaya restaurant. The menu includes noodles such, as ramen and udon, an assortment of daily crudo, Japanese steam buns, and robatayaki selection of grilled meats, fish, and vegetables.

The Underwriters Laboratories, Melville, New York celebrated their 125^th Anniversary by cleaning 125 area creeks. On Friday, November 8, a group of volunteers from Underwriters Laboratories spent a day picking up litter and debris from Santapogue Creek, Lindenhurst. Mayor Michael Lavorata, a UL employee who participated in the event, said, “By removing all the litter from the creek, we are doing what we can as citizens to help save the Great South Bay.”

The Lindenhurst Chamber of Commerce recently held a grand opening ribbon cutting at Villa Pizzeria. Trustee Joan M. Masterson said, “We are very happy to welcome Villa Pizzeria to our downtown with a brand new store front. Over the past year, we have seen a number of new businesses open up. We welcome them all!”

Pictured here are from left to right: Douglas Madlon, Maryann Weckerle, Antonio Delprete, Christine DelPrete, Joe DelPrete, Joan M. Masterson and Joe Barone.

Lindenhurst is now home to one more business. Pictured here is Lindenhurst Trustee Joan M. Masterson welcoming Heather Simonson and her new business Sea Change to the Village. Sea Change is a Holistic Wellness Center that focuses on prenatal yoga, pregnancy and birthing education. Mayor Michael Lavorata said, “The Business District in the Village has grown significantly over the past year, as part of the revitalization of the Downtown.”

On Monday, November 11^th, Veterans Day, the Lindenhurst Historical Society rededicated the WWI Monument, located on Monument Plaza at the crossroads of Wellwood and Hoffman Avenues.  The event featured a parade and reenactment of the 1919 dedication ceremony, along with a service to honor and remember all of our Veterans, led by the United Veterans Council.

Mayor Michael Lavorata thanked Village Historian, Anna Jaeger, for her research and work in planning the historical event, saying “It was a wonderful community event to mark the 100^th Anniversary of the WWI Monument, and to honor all the men and women who have served our country so bravely and selflessly.”

Picture here are Village and County Officials, along with members of the Lindenhurst Historical Society dressed in 1919 period costume.

The Lindenhurst Kiwanis Club recently held their Installation of Officers and Executive Board at the Long Island Yacht Club. Alice Cromarty along with Paula Vidal were installed as Co-President of the club. Mayor Michael Lavorata said, “I was so happy to see Alice Cromarty become President of a club that her father, the late Supreme Court Judge Arthur Cromarty was such an active part of for many years.” The Kiwanis Club of Lindenhurst is a community service organization where professionals, retires, students, and active volunteers all come together with one common goal: kindness, children, caring and community service.

Pictured here are (left to right): Administrator Clerk Douglas Madlon, Deputy Mayor Maryann Weckerle, Alice Cromarty and Mayor Michael Lavorata.

More than 50 people, including members of the Copiague and Lindenhurst Chamber of Commerce, recently attended the grand opening of the new Giannini Property office. The building is located on the corner of Montauk Highway and South Wellwood Avenue, Lindenhurst. Trustee Joan Masterson said, “I am so happy that Mitch Giannini chose to invest in the Village of Lindenhurst. I am totally impressed with this building, and his office is a welcome addition to the business community of Lindenhurst.”

Pictured here is Trustee Joan Masterson congratulating Mitch Giannini during the ribbon cutting ceremony.

Barbara Poldino has retired from her position as Director of the Lindenhurst Rainbow Senior Center after serving in that capacity for over 31 years. In that time, Barbara Poldino has overseen the physical and programmatic transformation of the Rainbow Senior Center into the bright, safe, vibrant, bustling community center that Lindenhurst is so proud of today. Mayor Michael Lavorata said, “We extend our congratulations on her well-earned retirement, and our best wishes for continued peace, love, happiness, and good health in the years to come.” The Lindenhurst Village Board declared October 22, 2019 as Barbara Poldino Day in Lindenhurst to commend and congratulate her on her retirement.

Pictured here are from left to right: Helen Lipp, Ed Weggens, Mayor Michael Lavorata, and Barbara Poldino.

The Town of Babylon recently hosted a National Red Ribbon Week anti-drug campaign kickoff ceremony at Town Hall.  The event was sponsored by the Town of Babylon and the Lindenhurst and Copiague Community Cares Coalitions.  In special attendance was Gina Costa-Lieneck, who fought tirelessly for “Brianna’s Law” for stricter, boater-safety requirements in New York State after her 11-year old daughter was killed as a result of someone else’s negligence.

Pictured here (left to right) are: Mayor Michael Lavorata, Gina Costa-Lieneck, Trustee Joan Masterson, Deputy Mayor Maryann Weckerle, and Lori-Ann Novello, Executive Director of Lindenhurst Community Cares.