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Village of Islandia Remembers Those Who Served during Veterans Day Ceremony

Mayor Allan M. Dorman (fifth from left) is joined the members of the Col. Francis S. Midura Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #12144 at the Village of Islandia’s Veterans Day ceremony on November 7.

On November 7, the Village of Islandia held its annual Veterans Day ceremony at the Veterans Memorial Triangle. Mayor Allan M. Dorman, a Vietnam veteran, was joined by local elected officials, war veterans and representatives from the Central Islip Fire Department to honor those who served and continue to serve in the armed forces.

There was a musical performance by the Central Islip High School marching band before the ceremony. Tom Brauner, Chaplain, Col. Francis S. Midura Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #12144, delivered the invocation.

During the ceremony, Mayor Dorman asked those in attendance to remember local residents who served in the military and have since passed on. He also recognized all the local veterans’ groups that were in attendance and announced that the village has established the Col. Francis S. Midura Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #12144, located at Islandia Village Commons, and the designation of veterans-only parking spots in the Village Hall’s parking lot. The ceremony ended with village officials joining war veterans in placing a wreath and bouquets of roses in front of the memorial.

After the ceremony, members of Col. Francis S. Midura Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #12144 gave out gift bags to attendees containing an American flag and a green light bulb. Attendees were asked to replace their outdoor lights with the green light bulb on Veterans Week as part of the “Greenlight a Vet” project as a way to honor those who served our country.

More Than 600 People Come Out for Islandia Village’s Pumpkin Fest

Allan M. Dorman (back row, center), Mayor, Village of Islandia, is joined by the winners of the costume contest at the village’s 11th annual Pumpkin Fest on October 24. Standing with Mayor Dorman are "Joe the Singing Bus Driver" (left) and Tony Church (right), Village Administrator. — Allan M. Dorman (back row, center), Mayor, Village of Islandia, is joined by the winners of the costume contest at the village’s 11th annual Pumpkin Fest on October 24. Standing with Mayor Dorman are “Joe the Singing Bus Driver” (left) and Tony Church (right), Village Administrator.

The Village of Islandia held its Pumpkin Fest on the grounds of Village Hall on October 24 as more than 600 people came down to enjoy the Halloween-themed festivities. Throughout the event, children decorated pumpkins and took part in a Halloween costume parade and contest. They also joined their families as they went on hayrides and walked through a chilling Haunted Castle that kept everyone on their toes. Islandia’s own “Joe the Singing Bus Driver” was there to tell spooky stories and sing Halloween songs for the children.

The village also provided guests with hot cocoa, cider and cookies. Each resident left with their very own pumpkin.

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Newsday: “Hero Perks”

Mayor Allan M. Dorman was interviewed by Newsday about the establishment of parking spaces in Village Hall reserved only for war veterans. This may be the only municipality on Long Island to do so. Read Article

Newsday: “LI Village Bans Sale of Medical Marijuana”

The Islandia Village Board recently voted to ban the sale of medical marijuana and any equipment used with the drug. Mayor Allan M. Dorman said that hospitals and doctors, not stores, should be responsible for dispensing medical marijuana. Read Article

Village of Islandia Welcomes Starbucks

Mayor Allan M. Dorman (sixth from left) and Trustees Mike Zaleski (fourth from left) and Patty Peters (fifth from left), Village of Islandia, and Islandia Village employees join in the ribbon cutting of the new Starbucks at 3701 Expressway Drive North. Also pictured: Deborah Gregorio (fifth from right), Store Manager, Starbucks of Islandia; Jeff Taussig (fourth from right, holding scissors), District Manager and Lindsay Trimarchi (third from right), Real Estate Store Development Manager, New York City Metro Region, Starbucks Coffee Company.

On September 25, Mayor Allan M. Dorman, Village of Islandia, joined village employees and board members in the grand opening of the new Starbucks on 3701 Expressway Drive North. The new Starbucks location features a drive-up window and is conveniently located on the north service road off the Long Island Expressway.

“We welcome Starbucks to Islandia and continue to welcome new businesses to our village. It is important to note that Starbucks has recognized this location and the Village of Islandia as an ideal spot to expand its business,” said Mayor Dorman.

Mayor Allan M. Dorman Renames Silverleaf Lane in Memory of Village Court Clerk

Mayor Allan M. Dorman (left), Village of Islandia, is joined by the family of Linda Sheahan, former Islandia Village Court Clerk, at a ceremony renaming Silverleaf Lane in her honor. Also pictured (l-r): Denise Schrage, Ms. Sheahan's daughter; Alyssa Schrage, Ms. Sheahan's granddaughter; Deputy Village Clerk Marilyn Griffaton and Florence Barrett, Ms. Sheahan's sisters. Standing in front of Ms. Schrage are Sophia Schrage (left) and Gavin Schrage (right), Ms. Sheahan's grandchildren. Standing behind Ms. Schrage: Justin Hinte, Ms. Sheahan's grandson. — Mayor Allan M. Dorman (left), Village of Islandia, is joined by the family of Linda Sheahan, former Islandia Village Court Clerk, at a ceremony renaming Silverleaf Lane in her honor. Also pictured (l-r): Denise Schrage, Ms. Sheahan’s daughter; Alyssa Schrage, Ms. Sheahan’s granddaughter; Deputy Village Clerk Marilyn Griffaton and Florence Barrett, Ms. Sheahan’s sisters. Standing in front of Ms. Schrage are Sophia Schrage (left) and Gavin Schrage (right), Ms. Sheahan’s grandchildren. Standing behind Ms. Schrage: Justin Hinte, Ms. Sheahan’s grandson.

On August 12, Mayor Allan M. Dorman, Village of Islandia, invited family members of former Village Court Clerk Linda Sheahan to a special dedication ceremony in which Silverleaf Lane was renamed Linda R. Sheahan Lane in her memory.

Ms. Sheahan began working in the village in 1987. In addition to her duties as a Village Court Clerk, she worked as Deputy Village Clerk and Deputy Registrar. She was remembered for being very knowledgeable in the Building Department and her willingness to help the residents in the village. In 2008, she was diagnosed with breast cancer. She fought a long battle against the disease until her passing on July 27, 2014. Her sister, Marilyn Griffaton, currently serves as Deputy Village Clerk.

Ms. Sheahan and her husband, Dennis, lived on Silverleaf Lane for 35 years. That is where they raised their three children: twins Carrie and Kristine and their daughter Denise.

This was reported by Newsday and the Ronkonkoma Review.

Islandia Residents Celebrate Village’s 30th Birthday at Annual BBQ

Pictured left to right: Suffolk County Legislator Tom Cilmi, Mayor Allan M. Dorman, Islip Town Councilman Steve Flotteron, and Islip Town Clerk Olga H. Murray.

On July 11, more than 500 Islandia Village residents came out to celebrate the village’s 30th anniversary during Islandia’s 10th Annual BBQ. This year’s theme was “Star Wars,” as costumed characters from the film greeted visitors and the Village Hall parking lot was decorated with R2-D2 balloons.

Village employees and local Boy Scouts served residents hamburgers, hot dogs, roasted corn, salad, and cold drinks. The celebration included a hayride, kiddie pools, games, face painting, pony rides, petting zoo, a volunteer dunk tank, raffles, a blueberry pie-eating contest and music. Mayor Allan M. Dorman led residents in the singing of “Happy Birthday” as a birthday cake to celebrate the village’s 30 years was brought out.

The village was officially incorporated on April 1, 1985, after voters approved a referendum. On May 22, 1985, village residents voted for its first mayor and board of trustees.

The Village of Islandia is home to over 3,300 residents and over 1,300 businesses. It encompasses 2.25 square miles and contains 275 acres of Greenbelt, including Lakeland Park and Islandia Farm. The village is comprised of the Hauppauge, Central Islip and Connetqout School Districts, and the Hauppauge, Central Islip and Lakeland Fire Districts.

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Mayor Allan M. Dorman Attends Installation of New Officers at Col. Francis S. Midura Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #12144

Allan M. Dorman (back row, fourth from right), Mayor, Village of Islandia, is joined by the new officers and members of the Col. Francis S. Midura Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #12144. Pictured (front row, left to right): Aurelio Romeu, Member, VFW Post #12144; Andy Veiga, Junior Vice Commander, Suffolk County Company, Veterans of Foreign Wars and Quartermaster, VFW Post #9486, Lake Ronkonkoma; William Fuchs, Quartermaster, and John Probst, Member, VFW Post #12144. Back row (l-r): Carl Singer, Senior Vice President; Buddy Dekeris, Adjutant; Joel Meyers, Three-Year Trustee; Eusebro Soto, Jr., Member; Raymond Bush, Commander; Raul Jimenez Cintron, Junior Vice President; Tom Brauner, Chaplain; and Gary Ridente, Member, VFW Post #12144. — Allan M. Dorman (back row, fourth from right), Mayor, Village of Islandia, is joined by the new officers and members of the Col. Francis S. Midura Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #12144. Pictured (front row, left to right): Aurelio Romeu, Member, VFW Post #12144; Andy Veiga, Junior Vice Commander, Suffolk County Company, Veterans of Foreign Wars and Quartermaster, VFW Post #9486, Lake Ronkonkoma; William Fuchs, Quartermaster, and John Probst, Member, VFW Post #12144.
Back row (l-r): Carl Singer, Senior Vice President; Buddy Dekeris, Adjutant; Joel Meyers, Three-Year Trustee; Eusebro Soto, Jr., Member; Raymond Bush, Commander; Raul Jimenez Cintron, Junior Vice President; Tom Brauner, Chaplain; and Gary Ridente, Member, VFW Post #12144.

On May 30, the first-ever meeting of the new members of the Col. Francis S. Midura Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #12144 was held at its new location: Village of Islandia Commons at 1250 Old Nichols Road. Mayor Allan M. Dorman, Village of Islandia, and a Vietnam War veteran, attended the meeting as a member as the new officers were installed.

The following were installed as officers:

Commander: Raymond Bush
Senior Vice President: Carl Singer
Junior Vice President: Raul Jimenez Cintron
Quartermaster: Bill Fuchs
Adjutant: Buddy Dekeris
Chaplain: Tom Brauner
Three-Year Trustee: Joel Meyers

The post was named in honor of the late Col. Midura, an Army Chaplain and Monsignor at St. Thomas More Church in Hauppauge who passed away in 2012. Col. Midura had previously presided over the village’s Memorial Day and Veterans Day ceremonies, including the special memorial ceremony commemorating the 10th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks.

Mayor Dorman, who served in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War, established the post to give local veterans a place to meet and to thank the veterans for their bravery and service.

New members are always welcome.

Mayor Allan M. Dorman Announces Grand Opening of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #12144 at Memorial Day Ceremony

Allan M. Dorman (center), Mayor, Village of Islandia, is joined by (left to right) Michael Fitzpatrick, New York State Assemblyman; John Cochrane, Jr., Councilman, Town of Islip; Monica Martinez, Suffolk County Legislator; Leo Maese, Commandant, Suffolk County Detachment #247 Marine Corps League; and Tom Cilmi, Suffolk County Legislator in front of the Veteran's Memorial Triangle at the village's Memorial Day ceremony on May 23. — Allan M. Dorman (center), Mayor, Village of Islandia, is joined by (left to right) Michael Fitzpatrick, New York State Assemblyman; John Cochrane, Jr., Councilman, Town of Islip; Monica Martinez, Suffolk County Legislator; Leo Maese, Commandant, Suffolk County Detachment #247 Marine Corps League; and Tom Cilmi, Suffolk County Legislator in front of the Veteran’s Memorial Triangle at the village’s Memorial Day ceremony on May 23.

On May 23, the Village of Islandia commemorated Memorial Day in a special way this year as Mayor Allan M. Dorman announced the grand opening of the Col. Francis S. Midura Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #12144 during the village’s annual Memorial Day ceremony.

Mayor Dorman, who served in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War, established the post to give local veterans a place to meet and to thank veterans for their bravery and service. The post is located inside the Village of Islandia Commons on 1250 Old Nichols Road. The first meeting will be held on May 30 at 10 a.m.

The mayor joined village board members and local elected officials to recognize the local war veterans in attendance and to remember those who gave their lives for our country. The veterans placed ceremonial wreaths at the site of the memorial to honor the fallen soldiers. Members of the Lakeland, Hauppauge, Central Islip, and West Islip Fire Departments were also in attendance.

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Village of Islandia Installs Its First Veterans of Foreign Wars Post

Grand Opening Will Take Place after Memorial Day Ceremony
Post to be Named after Late Local Army Chaplain

Mayor Allan M. Dorman, Village of Islandia, has announced that the Village will be introducing the first VFW Post in Islandia, Post #12144, to the community on Saturday, May 23, 2015 at the Memorial Day ceremony.

The post is named for Col. Francis S. Midura, an Army chaplain and a Monsignor at St. Thomas More Church in Hauppauge who passed away in 2012. Col. Midura presided over the village’s Memorial Day and Veterans Day ceremonies and its special memorial ceremony commemorating the 10th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks.

The VFW post is open to veterans of all wars — including those who recently served in Iraq and Afghanistan — and is currently accepting new members. Mayor Dorman, who served with the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War, sought to establish a post so local veterans would not have to travel long distances to meet with fellow veterans.

The mayor recently received the charter for the post after 40 new members signed a petition to have it established in Islandia. Those who signed the petition were required to provide a copy of their DD214, which verifies their military service.

“This new VFW post gives our local veterans the chance to meet locally, so they do not have to travel to eastern Suffolk or Nassau County to find a post,” Mayor Dorman said. “The village is very pleased the post will be located inside the Village Commons. It’s the least we can do to help thank our veterans for their service.”

The meetings will be held at the last Saturday of the month starting at 10 a.m.

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Grand Opening Will Take Place after Memorial Day Ceremony Post to be Named after Late Local Army Chaplain

Grand Opening Will Take Place after Memorial Day Ceremony
Post to be Named after Late Local Army Chaplain