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Islandia Village Celebrates Grand Reopening of Postal Connections

Company Celebrates New Location, Donates $1,000 to Village Activity Fund

Standing behind the ribbon (left to right): Tony Church, Highway Commissioner, and Audrey Giordano; Teresa Colabella, Co-Owner, Eric Molina, Assistant Manager, Louis Colabella, Co-Owner and Raisson Elliott, Assistant Manager, Postal Connections; Allan M. Dorman, Mayor; Mike Zaleski, Trustee; Diane Olk, Deputy Mayor; Jerri Bixon, Broker, Brown Harris Stevens; Ralph Fiorillo, Manager, Postal Connections. Holding the ribbon are Mr. Fiorillo's daughters, Christie Snyder (left) and Jeanna Fiorillo (right). — Standing behind the ribbon (left to right): Tony Church, Highway Commissioner, and Audrey Giordano; Teresa Colabella, Co-Owner, Eric Molina, Assistant Manager, Louis Colabella, Co-Owner and Raisson Elliott, Assistant Manager, Postal Connections; Allan M. Dorman, Mayor; Mike Zaleski, Trustee; Diane Olk, Deputy Mayor; Jerri Bixon, Broker, Brown Harris Stevens; Ralph Fiorillo, Manager, Postal Connections. Holding the ribbon are Mr. Fiorillo’s daughters, Christie Snyder (left) and Jeanna Fiorillo (right).

On June 25, Allan M. Dorman, Mayor, Village of Islandia, joined village board members and employees in celebrating the grand reopening of Postal Connections at 1930 Veterans Memorial Highway, Suite 12 in Islandia.

The company relocated from 1810 Veterans Memorial Highway, where it originally opened in May 2007. The new building now has an inkjet cartridge refill service and improved customer parking that allows easier access and a shorter walk to the entranceway. The new location provides greater visibility along the Veterans Memorial Highway corridor.

Postal Connections offers packaging, overnight shipping, copies and printing, mailbox rentals, fax services, Internet access, passport and notary services, and greeting cards.

Visitors and customers were treated to free food, drinks and music as they visited Postal Connections’ new location. In support of the community, Louis and Teresa Colabella, Co-Owners, Postal Connections, presented Islandia Village Mayor Allan M. Dorman with a check of $1,000 for the Village Activity Fund.

Islandia Village Celebrates Grand Reopening of Motor Parkway Sunoco and Bolla Market

Gas Station Donates $3,700 to Elementary School for New Playground Equipment

Pictured (left to right): Chanchal Gill, Manager, Motor Parkway Sunoco; Tony Church, Highway Commissioner, Village of Islandia; Mary Brady, School Nurse, Andrew T. Morrow Elementary School; Betty Ceccarini, Principal, Andrew T. Morrow Elementary School; Chris Tartaglia, P.E., Principal, High Point Engineering, Inc.; Harry Singh, Chief Executive Officer, Bolla Oil; Rattan Singh, Mr. Singh's cousin; Mayor Allan M. Dorman; Michael Zaleski and Barbara Lacey, Trustees, Village of Islandia; Seif Abdraboh, Merchandising Specialist, Bolla Oil; and Kevin Kriz, Assistant Manager, Motor Parkway Sunoco. — Pictured (left to right): Chanchal Gill, Manager, Motor Parkway Sunoco; Tony Church, Highway Commissioner, Village of Islandia; Mary Brady, School Nurse, Andrew T. Morrow Elementary School; Betty Ceccarini, Principal, Andrew T. Morrow Elementary School; Chris Tartaglia, P.E., Principal, High Point Engineering, Inc.; Harry Singh, Chief Executive Officer, Bolla Oil; Rattan Singh, Mr. Singh’s cousin; Mayor Allan M. Dorman; Michael Zaleski and Barbara Lacey, Trustees, Village of Islandia; Seif Abdraboh, Merchandising Specialist, Bolla Oil; and Kevin Kriz, Assistant Manager, Motor Parkway Sunoco.

On May 14, Allan M. Dorman, Mayor, Village of Islandia, joined village board members and employees in celebrating the grand reopening of Motor Parkway Sunoco. The gas station underwent an expansion with the addition of the newly constructed convenience store, Bolla Market, and a new look with newly installed gas pumps and a paved blacktop. In celebration of the event, Motor Parkway Sunoco offered visitors and customers free hot dogs, sandwiches, drinks and ice cream.

Motor Parkway Sunoco is owned by Bolla Oil, which is based in Garden City. High Point Engineering, Inc. in Jericho was the architect for the project. Bolla Construction in Garden City built the new store and rebuilt the gas station.

In support of the local community, Harry Singh, Chief Executive Officer, Bolla Oil, presented a check to Betty Ceccarini, Principal, Andrew T. Morrow Elementary School, in the amount of $3,700 for the school to purchase new equipment for the school playground.

Islandia Village Officially Opens its Community Garden for Sixth Season

Islandia Village Mayor Allan Dorman (standing, second from left) joins village trustees and local residents in the sixth annual Community Garden Planting on May 7.

On May 7, the Village of Islandia held its sixth annual Community Garden Planting on the village hall grounds. Village residents, board members and employees planted tomatoes, spinach, beans, radishes and peppers in the community garden. The young plants were graciously provided by Borella Nursery. Now, local residents can visit the garden, help take care of the plants and enjoy watching the fruits of their labor grow.

The garden was opened in 2006 as the result of an initiative put forth by Village Mayor Allan Dorman. Mayor Dorman and the village residents are hoping for a bumper crop this year. Residents who participate in the planting not only help beautify the village, but will get a chance to work alongside their neighbors and enjoy each other’s company.

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Village Trustees Patricia Peters and Barbara Lacey Sworn In for Another Term

Islandia Village Attorney Joseph Prokop (right) swears in Village Trustees Patricia Peters (left) and Barbara Lacey (center) at the April 5 Village Board meeting.

Islandia Village Trustees Patricia Peters and Barbara Lacey were sworn in for another term during the April 5 Village Board meeting. Ms. Peters and Ms. Lacey won their respective elections on March 15. Both races were uncontested.

The term for a Village Trustee is four years. Ms. Peters has been a Village Trustee since 2007. In 2010, Ms. Lacey was appointed to the Village Trustee post that was vacated by Suellen Leonardo. This is the first election Ms. Lacey has won.

6th Annual Easter Egg Hunt

Children scampered the village hall grounds searching for Easter eggs during the 6th Annual Easter Egg Hunt on April 16. Some of the 6,000 Easter eggs contained a ticket in which the lucky children were able to redeem for a special prize. Those in attendance got to meet the “Easter Bunny” and “Daisy the Duck.” In addition, children also colored in pictures under the big tent. Islandia’s own “Singing School Bus Driver” Joe Guida came down to entertain the kids.

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Patricia Peters, Alan Wolinsky and Barbara Lacey Win Village Elections

Pictured (left to right): Islandia Village Trustee Patricia Peters, Village Justice Alan Wolinsky and Village Trustee Barbara Lacey.

On March 15, the Village of Islandia held its elections. The village announced that Trustees Patricia Peters and Barbara Lacey and Justice Alan Wolinsky won their respective races. The elections were uncontested.

The term for a Village Justice is four years. Mr. Wolinsky has served at that post for 20 years.

The swearing-in ceremony will be held on April 5 at village hall.

Islandia Village Erects Fence Along Veterans Memorial Highway as Part of Beautification Program

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 Hosts 5th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting

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.

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Suffolk County Purple Heart Trail

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.

A Special Day for Veterans at Islandia Village

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.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. — 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.

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