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Notice of Meeting Friday, September 26, 2025
A meeting will be held at 12:30pm on Friday, September 26, 2025 at Village Hall, located at 1100 Old Nichols Road, Islandia, New York 11749.
The purpose of the meeting is to review the Village’s contract with Suffolk County Off Track Betting.
Bridges of Hope Pickleball Tournament Raises over $12,000 for Local Organizations
On September 17, the Village of Islandia presented checks, each in the amount of $6,150, to both the Col. Francis S. Midura Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #12144 and the Postpartum Resource Center of New York. The money was raised from the 2nd Annual Bridges of Hope Pickleball Tournament, which took place on September 6.
This year’s tournament supported the Heroes & Heroines: Mental Health Support for Veterans and Women’s Postpartum Depression program. The daylong event raised $12,300.
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Village of Islandia Holds September 11th Remembrance at First Responders Memorial
On September 11, the Village of Islandia held a special remembrance 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 24th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on U.S. soil.
Mayor Dorman was joined by Village 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.
Village of Islandia Welcomes Tractor Supply Co.
Back row (l-r): Jason Fassler, Code Enforcement Officer; Louis Wilson, Public Safety Supervisor; Kevin Peterson, Fire Marshal; Kimberly Davis, Public Safety Code Enforcement Supervisor; and Gerald Peters, Village Manager, Village of Islandia.
On July 26, Allan M. Dorman, Mayor, Village of Islandia, attended the ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of Tractor Supply Co., which is located in the Islandia Shopping Center.
Construction for the 40,000-square-foot building began in February and opened on July 19. The store sells lawn and garden supplies, truck and towing accessories, tools and equipment, clothing and apparel. The store also sells pet supplies and features a self-serve pet bathing and grooming station.
“It’s great to be here in Islandia,” said G.T Wagers, General Manager, Tractor Supply Co. “Our new location provides a wide array of products to meet the needs of local residents and businesses. In addition, Islandia is now home of the No. 1 destination for pet food and pet supplies.”
“We welcome Tractor Supply Co. as a welcome addition to the Village,” Mayor Dorman said. “This store offers a variety of products and services for our residents and local businesses. In addition, it is conveniently situated in the Islandia Shopping Center, where our residents can find everything they need in one centralized location.”
More Than 1,000 Residents Celebrate Islandia’s 40th Anniversary during the Village’s 20th Annual BBQ
More than 1,000 residents came out to celebrate the Village of Islandia’s 40th anniversary during its 20th Annual BBQ, which took place at Memorial Recreational Field on July 19. The theme for the BBQ was “Red, White & Blue,” as residents came to the event wearing the colors of the U.S.A. in celebration of the nation’s 249th birthday.
Village employees and volunteers served delicious food, while children enjoyed various fun activities such as hay rides, a water slide, and a petting zoo. In addition, there was the traditional blueberry pie eating contest. Mayor Dorman thanked everyone for coming out and making it such a special day.
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Village of Islandia Celebrates Grand Opening of Burlington
On July 11, Allan M. Dorman, Mayor, Village of Islandia, joined representatives from Burlington Stores to celebrate the grand opening of the national retailer’s newest location at 1730 Veterans Memorial Highway. The new store, which occupies a portion of the former Stop & Shop site that closed in 2022, marks an important step in the revitalization of this shopping center.
The first 100 customers aged 18 and over received a $10 bonus card to use toward their purchase. Burlington also demonstrated its commitment to the community by donating $5,000 to Andrew T. Morrow Elementary School through the national nonprofit AdoptAClassroom.org. The funds will help provide students with much-needed classroom supplies.
The new Islandia Burlington features a redesigned 30,000 square-foot store layout and the retailer’s latest branding: “Deals. Brands. WOW!” The modernized layout is part of Burlington’s continued efforts to offer customers a more convenient and enjoyable shopping experience.
Burlington Stores offers an extensive selection of discounted merchandise, including apparel for men, women, and children, as well as footwear, beauty products, baby items, accessories, toys, home décor, and more.
“This shopping center had been underutilized for years,” Mayor Dorman said. “Welcoming a national retailer like Burlington helps breathe new life into the area. It not only offers our residents a wider selection of shopping options, but also signals positive economic growth for our Village.”
Mayor Dorman Honors Those Who Sacrificed Their Lives at Memorial Day Ceremony
On May 24, local 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.
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 Tom Brauner, Chaplain, VFW Post #12144 and ended with a laying of the wreaths by members of the VFW and village officials.
Rain Can’t Put A Stop to Easter Celebration
Each spring, the Village of Islandia brings the community together for its annual Easter celebration. Despite the heavy rain on April 12, dedicated officials, volunteers, and local Boy Scouts braved the weather to deliver Easter baskets to Islandia’s children, each containing colorful eggs with vouchers for special prizes redeemable at Village Hall.
2025 Spring Clean-up Instructions
