Marina Grais was recently presented with the Rainbow Senior Center’s $1,000.00 scholarship. Marina is a student at Lindenhurst High School. Funds for the scholarship are raised during the annual “Senior Citizen Prom.” The scholarship is open to all Lindenhurst School District students.

Pictured with Marina Grais is Barbara Poldino, Director of the Lindenhurst Rainbow Senior Center, and Village Administrator Douglas Madlon. Administrator Madlon stated, “We are so proud of Marina who will be attending Cornell University in the fall of 2017.”

Best of luck to Marina as she begins college!

Mayor Mike Lavorata married Robert and Martha Zurzolo on June 26, 2017 at Lindenhurst Village Hall. Congratulations to the couple!

Pictured: Robert Zurzolo, Martha Zurzolo and Mayor Mike Lavorata

An Eagle Scout Court of Honor was recently held for Lindenhurst resident Daniel Zummo at Our Lady of Grace RC Church.  Working with the Village of Lindenhurst for his Eagle Scout Project at the Lindenhurst Village Marina, he built and installed four rescue ladders and five fishing line recycling containers.  Pictured here with Eagle Scout Zummo are Trustee Joan Masterson, Mayor Michael Lavorata, Guy Zummo, Kathy Zummo and Village Adminstrator Douglas Madlon.

Members of the Lindenhurst community have set up at Chinese Auction to help raise money for the Aluska family in memory of Diane Aluska. The event will take place on July 2 at the Fireman’s Pavilion, 98 Hartford Street, Lindenhurst, NY. Doors open at 1:00 pm.

There will be hundreds of raffles and a 50/50. $5.00 per person admission. All proceeds will benefit the Aluska family.

The organizers of the event are seeking the community’s help through the donation of baskets and items for the auction. If anyone is interested in donating, or needs more information, please contact Nicole Francis at Nicole91278@gmail.com.

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

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.

During the March 7^th 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.”

Peter Harrigan of the Lindenhurst Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 1421 recently received the Pilgrim Degree of Merit.  The Pilgrim Degree is the highest honor that can be bestowed upon a member of the Moose.  Mayor Thomas Brennan attended the designation ceremony and presented Peter with a proclamation designating August 29,2016 as Peter Harrigan Day in the Village of Lindenhurst and urges all residents to join in celebrating Peter Harrigan’s achievements and selfless dedication to the residents of Lindenhurst.  Pictured here are Trustee Maryann Weckerle, Trustee Joan Masterson, Suffolk County Legislator Kevin McCaffrey, Peter Harrigan, Mayor Thomas Brennan, Clerk-Treasurer Shawn Cullinane, Deputy Mayor Michael Lavorata and Deputy Administrator Douglas Madlon.