Mayor Dorman (center) is joined by Village officials, veterans from the Col. Francis S. Midura Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post #12144, members of the Islandia Public Safety Department and the Central Islip Fire Department at the Village’s Memorial Day ceremony.
Mayor Dorman hosted a special Memorial Day wreath laying ceremony at the Veterans Memorial Triangle on May 25. The ceremony honored those who sacrificed their lives for this country.
During the ceremony, Mayor Dorman recognized those veterans who were in attendance and asked everyone else to remember those who sacrificed their lives so that this country continues to remain free.
The ceremony also included an invocation by Chaplain Tom Brauner of VFW Post #12144 and ended with a laying of the wreaths by members of the VFW and Village officials.
On March 23. Village officials, volunteers and local Boy Scouts braved the torrential rainstorm to hand out Easter baskets to the children of Islandia.
The Easter eggs contained a voucher which could be redeemed at Village Hall for a special prize.
The much-anticipated addition to our recreational facilities is now ready for action, and we can’t wait to see the courts buzzing with activity.
We would like to extend our gratitude to everyone who made this project possible through their support and dedication. These courts are a testament to the strong sense of community that defines Islandia, and we hope they bring joy and camaraderie to all who use them.
Mayor Allan Dorman returns a serve during the grand opening.Our facility includes two state-of-the-art pickleball courts.
So, don’t wait! Plan your first game on the new pickleball courts and be part of this exciting chapter in our village’s recreational history. We look forward to seeing you there!
To reserve a playing time, use the Pickle Planner app to make your reservations. Visit Pickle Planner to download the app and create an account.
Courts are available seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Allan M. Dorman (front row, sixth from left), Mayor, Village of Islandia, is joined by village officials, employees and residents, veterans from the Col. Francis S. Midura Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post #12144, and members of the Islandia Public Safety Department at the Village’s 9/11 ceremony on September 11.
On September 11, the Village of Islandia held a special ceremony at the First Responders Memorial in honor of the memories of five local first responders who were killed during the September 11, 2001 attacks: Raymond M. Meisenheimer, Peter Brennan, John P. Napolitano. Glen K. Pettit and William J. Mahoney, Jr. This event commemorated the 22nd anniversary of the terrorist attacks on U.S. soil.
Mayor Dorman was joined by village elected officials, employees and residents and members of the Col Francis S. Midura Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #12144 in remembering those who lost their lives during the 9/11 attacks.
Allan M. Dorman (center), Mayor, Village of Islandia, is joined by village officials, veterans from the Col. Francis S. Midura Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post #12144, members of the Islandia Public Safety Department and the Lakeland and Central Islip Fire Departments at the Memorial Day ceremony on May 27.
On May 27, local war veterans, residents, and members of the Col. Francis S. Midura Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #12144 and the Lakeland and Central Islip Fire Departments joined Allan M. Dorman, Mayor, Village of Islandia, for a special Memorial Day wreath laying ceremony at the Veterans Memorial Triangle. The ceremony honored those who sacrificed their lives for this country.
The ceremony featured a rendition of the national anthem by Kingston Johnson, and an invocation by Tom Brauner, Chaplain, VFW Post #12144. Vincent Dekeris, Commander, VFW Post #12144, addressed the attendees and described what Memorial Day means to him.
There was also a reading of “In Flanders Field” by Denise Schrage, Parks and Recreation Commissioner, Village of Islandia, and “Youngblood” by Mayor Dorman. The ceremony ended with the laying of the wreaths, a 12-gun salute and the playing of “Taps.”
More than 500 Islandia residents came down to the First Responders Recreational Ball Field on October 22 for the Village of Islandia’s Fall Fest. The event featured a DJ, games, food, hayrides, a costume contest, an apple pie eating contest, and pumpkin picking. Members of the Col. Francis S. Midura Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #12144 handed out American flags and poppies to those in attendance. Islandia Fire Marshals gave out smoke alarms, presented a K-9 demonstration and showed children how to properly put out a fire. There was also a raffle for a chance to win a 65-inch flatscreen TV.
Allan M. Dorman (front row, fourth from right), Mayor, Village of Islandia, poses with members of the Col. Francis S. Midura Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #12144, the Korean War Veterans Association, Central Long Island Chapter and the Central Islip Fire Department at a wreath laying ceremony in honor of Memorial Day on May 28.
On May 28, local elected officials, war veterans, residents and members of the Col. Francis S. Midura Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #12144 and the Central Islip Fire Department joined Allan M. Dorman, Mayor, Village of Islandia, for a special Memorial Day wreath laying ceremony at the Veterans Memorial Triangle. The ceremony honored those who sacrificed their lives for this country.
