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.
It is said that one man’s junk is another man’s treasure. On August 14, the Village of Islandia asked its residents to clean out their garages, attics, basements and closets and bring their unwanted items to the “Ye Olde Fashioned Tag Sale” on the grounds of Village Hall.
Village residents were on hand to sell items such as toys, books, clothes, lamps and assorted knick-knacks.
Bad weather didn’t dampen the residents’ spirits as the Village of Islandia hosted its 5th annual Bar-B-Que on July 10. This year’s barbecue had a 1950s theme, with music from the time period, vintage cars on display and an Elvis impersonator. Local elected officials came to say hi and children enjoyed a variety of activities, including a face painting contest, train rides for kids, a hula hoop contest, pony rides and a petting zoo. Village residents enjoyed hot dogs, hamburgers, soda and water. Ice cream was graciously donated by Cashin & Associates. Music was provided by Parties by Ziggy.
On May 29, the Village of Islandia held a Memorial Day ceremony in the Veteran’s Memorial Triangle, at Old Nichols Road and Johnson Avenue. The event opened with an invocation, and was followed by a wreath ceremony.
Islandia Village Mayor Allan Dorman, a Vietnam veteran, addressed members from the local chapters of Veterans of Foreign Wars, Korean War Veterans of America and the Vietnam Veterans of America and local elected officials. Gina’s Enchanted Flower Shoppe in Islandia graciously donated the flowers for the ceremony.
The Village of Islandia celebrated its 25th anniversary on April 11 as village residents were served breakfast by village employees and members of Boy Scout Troop #272 of Ronkonkoma. Paul Pontieri, Mayor, Village of Patchogue, came to the celebration to congratulate Mayor Allan M. Dorman on the village’s silver anniversary.
During the breakfast, residents listened to music played by local DJ Robert Gerardi and got a chance to meet the “Statue of Liberty” and “Uncle Sam.” Upon leaving, they received a Douglas fir sapling in commemoration of the village’s milestone.
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 3,000 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.
Children scampered the village hall grounds searching for Easter eggs during the 5th Annual Easter Egg Hunt on March 27. They also got a chance to meet the Easter Bunny and some of their favorite cartoon characters in person. Children also participated in the coloring contest, and the jellybean counting contest. Islandia’s own “Singing School Bus Driver” Joe Guida came down to entertain the kids.
The village of Islandia has announced its winners of the Coloring Contest that took place at the village’s annual Easter Egg Hunt. Five winners were named. All the winning entries are posted below.
Village resident, Sonia Murdock, appeared in Newsday, February 28, 2010, recognized for being inducted into the Suffolk County Women’s Hall of Fame. View Press Clip
The weather outside was frightful, but that did not scare away Islandia Village residents who came to the 4th annual Christmas tree lighting on December 5. Residents stayed dry and warm with cookies and hot cocoa as “Joe The Singing Bus Driver” entertained the residents, playing his guitar and singing Christmas 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 Claus also posed for pictures with the participants and village board members.
The Village of Islandia honored its war veterans at a special veterans memorial dedication ceremony on November 7. 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. They also asked those in attendance to remember the soldiers that were killed in the massacre at Fort Hood, Texas on November 5.
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, as well as residents of The Arbors Assisted Living facility and members of the Ghost Ryderz Motorcycle Club.
The Central Islip and the West Islip Fire Departments brought out their ladder trucks to proudly raise the American flag. The ceremony opened up with a musical performance from the Central Islip High School marching band.
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