Pictured (left to right): Islandia Village Trustee Patty Peters, Highway Commissioner Tony Church, Deputy Mayor Diane Olk, Mayor Allan M. Dorman, and Trustees Mike Zaleski and Barbara Lacey.
On December 13, 2010, Allan M. Dorman, Mayor, Village of Islandia, was joined by village employees to show the completion of a 1,500-foot long fence that was constructed alongside Veterans Memorial Highway. This project was two years in the making, and is part of the Village Beautification Plan.
The purpose of the fence is to act as a sound barrier and provide privacy for over 1,000 of the village’s residents. With no State or County funds available for this project, the Village paid for the project itself. The total cost of this project will be just under $200,000. The project demonstrates the flexibility of local government to react in order to address a growing quality-of-life issue.
Islandia Village Mayor Allan Dorman (second from left) and Deputy Mayor Diane Olk (center) pose in front of the village’s Christmas tree after the tree lighting ceremony. Also pictured (left to right) are Village Trustees Michael Zaleski, Patty Peters and Barbara Lacey.
Islandia residents turned out for the 5th annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony on December 4. Residents stayed warm under the big tent and enjoyed cookies and hot cocoa as “Joe the Singing Bus Driver” played guitar and sang holiday songs. Santa Claus hitched a ride with the Central Islip Fire Department inside their fire truck and came to distribute toys to the good boys and girls, with help from Santa’s elves. Santa also posed for pictures with the children, who also received candy canes, courtesy of Mrs. Claus.
Allan M. Dorman (behind podium) addresses those in attendance at a ceremony announcing the creation of a Suffolk County Purple Heart Trail at Lakeland County Park in Islandia. Pictured (left to right): Tim Scherer, Gold Star Father; Dawn Esposito, Gold Star Mother; Suffolk County Legislator Tom Cilmi; Suffolk County Executive Steve Levy; Terry Willwerth, Gold Star Father; Joe Montuori, Commissioner, Suffolk County Parks Department; Tom Ronayne, Director, Suffolk County Veterans Services (background); and Michele McNaughton, Gold Star Mother.
On November 10, Allan M. Dorman, Mayor, Village of Islandia, joined Suffolk County Executive Steve Levy, local elected officials, war veterans and Gold Star parents in a ceremony at Lakeland County Park in Islandia in which Mr. Levy announced, in commemoration of Veterans Day, he will introduce legislation to establish a Suffolk County Purple Heart Trail at the park. The Suffolk County Purple Heart Trail is the first county memorial dedicated to Suffolk’s Purple Heart recipients.
Lakeland County Park was chosen to host the first Suffolk County Purple Heart Trail because of its handicap accessibility, which allows all of Suffolk’s veterans the greatest accessibility in visiting the park.
“I consider it an honor for the county executive to establish a Suffolk County Purple Heart Trail at this park here in Islandia,” said Mayor Dorman, a Vietnam War veteran. “This trail is a perfect way to honor those who served during wartime, especially some of our village residents who also happen to be veterans.”
“The men and women who have given their life for our country, those who have served and survived — all those who have worn the uniform honorably in defense of our nation — are remembered here today,” said Levy. “We extend today a special recognition to those Suffolk residents who have received the military honor of the Purple Heart and will forever remember them through this Suffolk County Purple Heart Trail.”
After the ceremony, Mayor Dorman joined in the unveiling of the flag with the phrase “Honor and Remember.” The flag was designed by George Lutz, a Gold Star Father whose son was killed in action in 2002.
Veterans Day Ceremony Features Vietnam War-Era Helicopter, USO-Type Entertainment
Islandia Village Mayor Allan Dorman (fourth from left) poses with members of Marine Helicopter Squadron 361 Veterans Association, Inc. in front of a Sikorsky UH-34D helicopter that was part of the village’s Veterans Day ceremony on November 6.
The Village of Islandia honored its war veterans at a special Veterans Day ceremony on November 6. Mayor Allan M. Dorman, a Vietnam War veteran, joined the village board in thanking those who served and those currently enlisted in the armed forces for their service. Members of the New York Honor Guard, the Vietnam Veterans of America, the local Korean War Veterans chapter and the American Legion were in attendance.
The ceremony opened up with a musical performance from the Central Islip High School marching band. During the ceremony, Mayor Dorman announced the addition of a monument at the Veterans Memorial Triangle. The monument lists the names of Islandia residents who proudly served in our armed forces during wartime.
Members of Marine Helicopter Squadron 361 Veterans Association, Inc., a non-profit association based in Cutchogue, flew in a Sikorsky UH-34D helicopter for this special event and touched down at the village hall parking lot. This helicopter was used for combat rescue missions during the Vietnam War. Residents got a chance to take a peek inside a major piece of military history.
Those in attendance were treated to a cold brunch served by village employees and USO-type entertainment performed by “The Victory Belles” under the big tent. Brunch and entertainment were sponsored by Computer Associates and Cablevision.
Local elected officials were also on hand for this special day. Suffolk County Executive Steve Levy presented Mayor Dorman with a proclamation in honor of this event.
One of the children dressed as a Rubik’s cube displays a pumpkin she decorated at the Village of Islandia’s 6th Annual Craft Fair and Pumpkin Fest.
The Village of Islandia held its 6th Annual Craft Fair and Pumpkin Fest on October 23 on the grounds of Islandia Village Hall. Five hundred local children came dressed in their favorite costumes, decorated pumpkins, took part in a costume parade and helped themselves to cookies and hot cocoa. Prizes were awarded for best decorated pumpkin and best costume.
As the children enjoyed themselves at the pumpkin patch, adults visited the Craft Fair, where local vendors sold books, candles, novelty holiday items and knick-knacks.
Islandia Village employees pose in front of the bus that the village recently purchased for senior citizens who need transportation. Left to right: Heather Blanck, Bus Driver; Tony Church, Mary LoVerde, Patricia Dorman, Marilyn Griffaton, Amy Prokop, and Allan M. Dorman, Mayor.
On October 4, Allan M, Dorman, Mayor, Village of Islandia, announced that a new bus that the village purchased to help senior citizens get to where they need to go has arrived. Reservations for bus service are currently being accepted, with limited bus service scheduled to begin on October 18.
The handicapped-accessible bus will accommodate up to 20 people and will be used to transport Seniors — who may otherwise have no other means of transportation — to their doctor’s appointments. On certain days, transportation will be provided to senior citizens who wish to go shopping. As the bus program moves along, the village plans to expand service in the future as needed.
“This service is being provided to our senior residents to make life a little easier, and why not?” Mayor Dorman said. “As Mayor of this village, I am proud to offer this service that is so needed.”
The Village of Islandia will soon begin a free service to shuttle senior citizens “curb to curb” for doctors visits and shopping trips, said Islandia Mayor Allan Dorman.
“It’s mainly for people who can’t get that ride,” said Dorman, who unveiled Monday a new bus that will be used for the service. “We’ve got seniors that are well into their 70s and some of them are alone. We want to help them out, make life a little easier, and why not?”
The service, which begins on Oct. 18, is for village residents only, he said. The bus will shuttle passengers from their houses to doctors’ offices and other locations outside of Islandia, including the nearby King Kullen, Stop & Shop, Wal-Mart and ShopRite stores. He anticipates a large demand for the upcoming holiday shopping season.
Dorman said he hopes to expand the program in the future to include special Wednesday trips to the Smithaven Mall.
The village purchased the bus for about $56,000 and is currently interviewing to hire a part-time driver.
Starting today, senior citizens can call Village Hall to schedule a pick up — preferably between 10 a.m. and noon. The service is available to village residents on Mondays and Fridays.
The bus can hold 20 people and is wheelchair accessible.
Dorman said the village mailed information about the new program to its senior citizens and had been fielding phone calls about the program for weeks.
He said he anticipated scheduling a ride by the end of the day.
“I think it’s a great looking bus,” Dorman said. “If we can’t deliver, we won’t promise it. But in this case, we delivered and we’re happy with it.”
Village officials, including Dorman, have received licenses to operate the bus.
I am asking everyone in our Village who owns a dog to help us in “Keeping Islandia Clean”. In the interest of helping everyone, we have installed special Dog Waste Stations for your convenience. If you haven’t seen them, please look by the front of the sumps and near sidewalks. They will not be installed in front of anyone’s home.
The waste stations are supplied with small bags and a receptacle to put the pet waste in. Each Station will be cleaned out every Monday and Friday by the Village. This will help our pet owners, and will also provide a cleaner path for our residents to walk freely.
It would be a good idea for all pet owners to plan their walking routine daily. If you are walking your pet and you don’t carry something with you to pick up the waste, you can plan your walk to include a walk by a Village of Islandia Dog Waste Station. I believe this will help to keep the sidewalks and streets clean from pet waste.
Picking up after your pet is not only the right thing to do, it’s the Law. Fines range from $200.00 and up. So please join me in ”Keeping Islandia Clean” and protecting our property values. Our Dog Waste Stations are designed to make life a little easier for all of us. Thank you for your time.
Meetings are held every Tuesday at 5:45 pm in Islandia Village Hall. (Weigh in begins 1/2 hour prior.)
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Don’t let hungry get the best of you! We are a friendly group and you will feel right at home. Stop by and have a cup of coffee with us and take that first step. You won’t be sorry. Stop in or call the Village Hall for all information.
Begin a New Healthy Lifestyle. All are invited to attend.
Pictured (left to right): Tony Church, Village of Islandia’s Commissioner of Highways; Barbara Tate, The Arbors Assisted Living’s Recreation Director; and Allan M. Dorman, Village of Islandia’s Mayor.
On August 12, employees from the Village of Islandia volunteered their time to serve a barbecue lunch to residents of The Arbors Assisted Living’s Islandia East and Islandia West facilities which took place at the beach on Lake Ronkonkoma. Residents were treated to hot dogs and hamburgers as they enjoyed a spectacular view of the water. The seniors thanked the village staff for taking the time to come down and make them this special lunch.
