Dear Residents,

Although there is still some snow on the ground, Spring is just around the corner, and March is the perfect time to get out and enjoy everything our Village has to offer. From family-friendly events to seasonal activities, there is something for everyone to enjoy in Lindenhurst this month.

This month, we have several exciting events for the whole family:

• Eggstravaganza – Saturday, March 14, 11:00AM-2:00PM: Enjoy games, activities, and an egg hunt for children throughout our Downtown Business District.

• St. Patrick’s Parade – Sunday, March 21, 12:00PM: Celebrate Irish pride down Wellwood Avenue with Grand Marshal Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney.

We encourage everyone to take part in these events and connect with neighbors. It is a wonderful way to celebrate community and make new memories.

I would also like to remind residents of the following important dates:

• Monday, March 9 – Mayor’s Annual “State of the Village” Address: Monday, March 9, 7:00PM at the Rainbow Center (293 Buffalo Avenue)
• Wednesday, March 18 – Village General Election: Polls Open 9:00AM-9:00PM
• Wednesday, April 1 – Last Day to Pay Village Taxes: Pay Online  or In-Person at Village Hall 8:00AM-3:30PM

Our Village departments are busy preparing for the season, including street and park maintenance, to keep Lindenhurst safe and welcoming for all.

Stay informed about Village services, programs, and updates by checking our website and the MyLindy app. Village Hall staff are always available to assist you by calling 631-957-7500 or visiting 430 S. Wellwood Avenue.

Thank you for your continued support and pride in Lindenhurst. Together, we make our Village a vibrant and welcoming community.

Dear Residents,

As we enter September and the fall season begins, I want to extend my best wishes to all of our students, families, and teachers as they start a new school year. This is always an exciting time filled with fresh opportunities, new routines, and community spirit. It is also a time when we see an increase in traffic around our schools and neighborhoods.

I urge all motorists to be extra cautious during morning drop-off and afternoon dismissal. Obey posted speed limits, especially in school zones, and always stop for school buses when their lights are flashing. Many of our children walk or ride bicycles to school, so please stay alert for pedestrians at crosswalks and young riders on our streets. Your patience and attentiveness go a long way in keeping our community safe.

I would also like to take this opportunity to address the operation of bicycles and e-bikes in the Village. While these vehicles are a convenient way to travel, they must be used responsibly. Under Chapter 33 of the Village Code, cyclists are required to follow traffic signals, signs, and all other traffic-control devices, just as drivers do. Importantly, the Code authorizes the Village to impound bicycles when operators fail to comply with these rules. These regulations are in place for the protection of both riders and pedestrians. Parents, please review these safety requirements with your children before they head out onto the road.

The fall season is one of the best times of year in Lindenhurst. From enjoying our parks and waterfront to attending local events, there are plenty of opportunities to come together as a community. I encourage you to take advantage of all that Lindenhurst has to offer and to continue looking out for one another.

Thank you for doing your part to keep our Village a safe and welcoming place to live, work, and raise a family.

Sincerely,
Mayor Michael Lavorata

Dear Residents,

Summer is almost here, and there’s no better place to enjoy it than right here in the Village of Lindenhurst! We’re thrilled to welcome the season with a lineup of exciting events that bring our community together.

Join us every Friday and Saturday evening at the Village Square for our Free Summer Concert Series – a celebration of music, community, and warm summer nights. Bring a lawn chair, your family and friends, and enjoy live performances under the stars.

Our Lindenhurst Farmers Market returns every Saturday at the Village Square, offering fresh produce and baked goods, handmade crafts, and a wonderful opportunity to support local vendors. It’s a perfect way to kick off your weekend and connect with your neighbors.

As we enjoy these summer events, let’s also remember to keep safety top of mind. With more pedestrians, cyclists, and children out and about, please drive the speed limit, stay alert, and avoid distractions behind the wheel. Whether you’re walking, biking, or driving, being aware of your surroundings helps keep our Village safe for everyone.

Here’s to a safe, fun-filled summer in Lindenhurst! I look forward to seeing you at the Square and all around town.

Warm Regards,

Michael A. Lavorata

Mayor

A MESSAGE FROM LINDENHURST MAYOR MICHAEL LAVORATA

Our village has experienced a year filled with significant successes. We’ve honored our history, and fulfilled promises made. I would like to take this opportunity to thank our Village Administration & Staff for their hard work and dedication to our residents.

2023 marked the 100th anniversary of the Incorporated Village of Lindenhurst. We enjoyed a year full of celebration and history thanks to the hard work of the 100th Anniversary Committee and the community sponsors. I would like to thank the Chamber of Commerce, Lindenhurst Fire Department, Knights of Columbus, Historical Society, Lindenhurst Memorial Library, Lindenhurst Moose Lodge, and many others for their assistance in celebrating this momentous occasion.

The Village has continued its commitment to the revitalization of our downtown with significant progress on the South Wellwood Avenue improvement project. This project, which includes new sidewalks, pavers, curbing, and repaving of South Wellwood Avenue is expected to be completed within the next few months.

I am aware that improvements are necessary outside of the downtown and that is why we have earmarked $500,000 so far for roadwork improvements in 2024, with the promise of repaving 35th Street. In addition, I recognize the flooding concerns our Village faces which is why we plan to install more pumps and check valves at various locations south of Montauk Highway. I am also pleased to say we have completed plans for the Phase II development of the Shore Road bulkhead and boardwalk. We are in the process of securing the necessary $5 million to complete this project, but I want to assure our residents that this project remains a priority for this administration.

As always, this administration is open to feedback from our residents about ways we can improve. If you would like to pass along a suggestion, please send it to info@villageoflindenhurstny.gov. We are proud and humbled to serve you.

A MESSAGE FROM LINDENHURST MAYOR MICHAEL LAVORATA

It is that time of the year when temperatures are climbing, with some days over 90 degrees. The excessive heat can be very dangerous for everyone, especially pets, infants, and the elderly.  Here are some helpful tips on how to stay cool and safe during excessive heat days:

• Eliminate strenuous activities until the heat of the day has passed
• Wear lightweight, loose-fitting, and light-colored clothing.
• Minimize direct exposure to the sun, and wear sunglasses and sun screen.
• Drink plenty of water.
• Take time to go to the beach, a pool, or shady park.
• Take cool baths or showers.
• Make sure your pets have plenty of water, and a shaded area to rest.

Most of us that live on the South Shore of Long Island wait all year long to enjoy the fun that the summer months here have to offer. So, enjoy the summer sun, but take the proper precautions to stay safe and hydrated.

Also, please remember to Watch Your Speed while driving throughout our Village.  With our children out of school for the summer, and with so many events going on in the Village, there are a lot more people out and about.  Therefore, when you are driving, please be patient and courteous, and watch out for pedestrians, cyclists, and other motorists.  Please remember — safety first, slow down, and let’s all enjoy the summer!

I continue to be proud to serve as your Mayor.

A MESSAGE FROM LINDENHURST MAYOR MICHAEL LAVORATA

I want to offer congratulations to the Lindenhurst High School Class of 2023! We wish you all great success as you begin your next journey, and may you carry your “Lindy Pride” with you wherever you go! 

It would not have been the beginning of summer without the Lindenhurst Memorial Day Parade, honoring Americans who died while serving in the armed forces. Thank you to the brave men and women who served and sacrificed to preserve our freedom.  My thanks to the Lindenhurst Veterans of Foreign War and United Veterans Council, and all who participated in this year’s parade.  The parade featured veterans, community and service clubs marching, along with the Lindenhurst High School & Middle School Marching Bands, and the Lindenhurst Fire Department.

This year’s parade also honored three Grand Marshals representing veterans that fought in WWII- Joseph Randazzo, the Korean War- Thomas Aloisi, and the Vietnam War-Commander Thomas Kelly.    I hope everyone enjoyed the parade, and had a restful and enjoyable Memorial Day weekend.

It would also not be summer in Lindenhurst without our FREE Summer Concert Series!  Most every Friday & Saturday night, and including some Sundays, this summer, beginning at 7:30 pm, great music for all will be presented at the Village Square Park Gazebo.  Bring a lawn chair, and visit one of our fine Downtown restaurants for some food and drink before the show!  The series kicks off on Friday, June 23^th with a comedy night and Saturday June 24^th with “Day Trippers,” a Beatles tribute band.  The full calendar of concert dates and performers is available on the Village website: www.villageoflindenhurstny.gov.

Finally, a lot of good things have been happening in Lindenhurst these past few months including the Lindenhurst Fire Department’s 184^th installation of newly-elected officers: Chief of the Department David Collins, First Assistant Chief Robert Santos, Second Assistant Chief Jonathan Cutolo; Third Assistant Chief David Brink; Secretary Charles Vozzo and Treasurer Sarah Marie Callahan. Also, a big thank you to outgoing Chief Michael DeGregorio for his many years of selfless service to the Lindenhurst community.

I might also point out, in an effort to keep Lindenhurst Fire Department’s life-saving response fast and effective, the Village has hired two full-time Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs). The EMT’s are first responders who are trained in basic medical knowledge and skills to provide immediate medical care to residents in an emergency. They are often the first Lindenhurst Fire Department emergency service providers to arrive on the scene of a crisis, such as an accident, medical emergency, fire or natural disaster. An EMT’s responsibility is to provide basic and emergency medical care to stabilize the person in crisis before transporting them to a hospital where they can be further assisted by a physician. 

There are so many more good things going on in our Lindenhurst Community — too many for me to write in this month’s Mayor’s Message.  However, stay tuned, I will be writing again next month to keep all our residents up to date.

Once again, I am humbled and proud to serve as your Mayor.

The Village of Lindenhurst is preparing to begin work on a project to improve pedestrian and traffic safety on Wellwood Avenue, in the heart of the Downtown Business District. Funded partly through a Suffolk County Jumpstart Grant, this project will include the installation of pedestrian crosswalks, sidewalk bulbouts and median extensions, repaving and curbing of the road, and restriping and reangling of parking spaces.

An additional component of this “facelift” to our Downtown, will be the planned removal, relocation, and replanting of trees along Wellwood Avenue. Many tree species that were planted long ago have turned out to be unsuitable for growth and flourishment in the Downtown. Dead and dying trees will be identified for removal, as well as trees that have damaged the sidewalks, creating pedestrian hazards, and trees that are interfering with wires.

As the Village creates a plan for the relocation of old trees and planting of new ones, we are committed to planting two trees throughout the Village for every one removed. The species of new trees to be planted will be chosen for their longevity; ones that will not become too large and cause future damage. As we map out the plan for Wellwood Avenue, we will take into account such things as, choosing sites that will work better for the viewing of store signs, and the overall beautification of the Village Downtown. Once we lay the locations out, it is possible that our Village Downtown will have even more trees!

We will also make sure that all tree memorial placards that need to be removed during the process will be put back, and families and loved ones will be notified if any are to be relocated.

As your Mayor, and on behalf of the Village Board, we are committed to keeping the planting, preserving, and caring of trees as a top priority for the Village of Lindenhurst. Reducing the carbon footprint is one of the greatest challenges of our generation, and trees are here to fight with us. Let us build a greener future together!

I remain proud to serve as your Mayor. Let us continue to work to ensure Lindenhurst will be a great place to live, work, and play, for many generations to come.

A MESSAGE FROM

LINDENHURST MAYOR MICHAEL LAVORATA

December is upon us and signals the time we light up Wellwood Avenue for the holidays! 

The expanded “Winter on Wellwood” is a magical vision in our Downtown Business District, and our annual celebration to welcome the holiday season has grown into a festive, family-friendly, day of spectacular community fun.  This year will include ice sculpting, carolers in the park, and a variety of vendors in conjunction with the Chamber of Commerce Santa In The Park, Business Improvement District Christmas Kindlmarket, Lindenhurst Fire Department Holiday Parade, Lindenhurst Historical Society Tree Lighting, and many other community organizations joining together in the holiday fun.  The Village sincerely appreciates all of the prep and planning that it takes for our Lindenhurst Community and guests to enjoy and share a memorable day. This day, in particular, is so complex and includes detailed planning that takes months, and an army of volunteers, to implement.  Special thanks to Deputy Mayor Maryann Weckerle, Trustee RJ Renna, Chamber of Commerce President Jo-Ann Boettcher, Business Improvement District President Jason Kontakis, Village Historian Anna Jaeger, LFD Chiefs Michael DeGregorio, David Collins, Robert Santos, Jonathan Cutolo, and all who do an amazing job in planning and organizing the event.

Walking our historic downtown during the holidays really makes you proud to be a resident in our beautiful Lindenhurst Community, and I continue to be so proud to serve as your Mayor. I wish all of our residents, businesses, and their families, a wonderful, holiday season.

The Village of Lindenhurst is preparing to begin work on a project to improve pedestrian and traffic safety on Wellwood Avenue, in the heart of the Downtown Business District. Funded partly through a Suffolk County Jumpstart Grant, this project will include the installation of pedestrian crosswalks, sidewalk bulbouts and median extensions, repaving and curbing of the road, and restriping and reangling of parking spaces.

An additional component of this “facelift” to our Downtown, will be the planned removal, relocation, and replanting of trees along Wellwood Avenue. Many tree species that were planted long ago have turned out to be unsuitable for growth and flourishment in the Downtown. Dead and dying trees will be identified for removal, as well as trees that have damaged the sidewalks, creating pedestrian hazards, and trees that are interfering with wires.

As the Village creates a plan for the relocation of old trees and planting of new ones, we are committed to planting two trees throughout the Village for every one removed. The species of new trees to be planted will be chosen for their longevity; ones that will not become too large and cause future damage. As we map out the plan for Wellwood Avenue, we will take into account such things as, choosing sites that will work better for the viewing of store signs, and the overall beautification of the Village Downtown. Once we lay the locations out, it is possible that our Village Downtown will have even more trees!

We will also make sure that all tree memorial placards that need to be removed during the process will be put back, and families and loved ones will be notified if any are to be relocated.

As your Mayor, and on behalf of the Village Board, we are committed to keeping the planting, preserving, and caring of trees as a top priority for the Village of Lindenhurst. Reducing the carbon footprint is one of the greatest challenges of our generation, and trees are here to fight with us. Let us build a greener future together!

I remain proud to serve as your Mayor. Let us continue to work to ensure Lindenhurst will be a great place to live, work, and play, for many generations to come.

Sincerely,

Michael A. Lavorata, Mayor