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Dog Waste Stations

I am asking everyone in our Village who owns a dog to help us in “Keeping Islandia Clean”. In the interest of helping everyone, we have installed special Dog Waste Stations for your convenience. If you haven’t seen them, please look by the front of the sumps and near sidewalks. They will not be installed in front of anyone’s home.

The waste stations are supplied with small bags and a receptacle to put the pet waste in. Each Station will be cleaned out every Monday and Friday by the Village. This will help our pet owners, and will also provide a cleaner path for our residents to walk freely.

It would be a good idea for all pet owners to plan their walking routine daily. If you are walking your pet and you don’t carry something with you to pick up the waste, you can plan your walk to include a walk by a Village of Islandia Dog Waste Station. I believe this will help to keep the sidewalks and streets clean from pet waste.

Picking up after your pet is not only the right thing to do, it’s the Law. Fines range from $200.00 and up. So please join me in ”Keeping Islandia Clean” and protecting our property values. Our Dog Waste Stations are designed to make life a little easier for all of us. Thank you for your time.

Sincerely,
Allan M Dorman
Mayor

Islandia is Now a Weight Watchers Center

Meetings are held every Tuesday at 5:45 pm in Islandia Village Hall. (Weigh in begins 1/2 hour prior.)

Pay as you go—or purchase a monthly pass and save. Find out today how weight watchers can help you successfully reach your weight-loss goals with all the practical strategies, life skills and tools you need to get there.

Don’t let hungry get the best of you! We are a friendly group and you will feel right at home. Stop by and have a cup of coffee with us and take that first step. You won’t be sorry. Stop in or call the Village Hall for all information.

Begin a New Healthy Lifestyle. All are invited to attend.

Islandia Village Staff Serves BBQ Lunch for Arbors Assisted Living Residents

Pictured (left to right): Tony Church, Village of Islandia's Commissioner of Highways; Barbara Tate, The Arbors Assisted Living's Recreation Director; and Allan M. Dorman, Village of Islandia's Mayor. — Pictured (left to right): Tony Church, Village of Islandia’s Commissioner of Highways; Barbara Tate, The Arbors Assisted Living’s Recreation Director; and Allan M. Dorman, Village of Islandia’s Mayor.

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.

Ye Olde Fashioned Tag Sale

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.

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Village of Islandia Celebrates Summer with 5th Annual BBQ

Allan M. Dorman (back row, right), Mayor, Village of Islandia, poses with the children who participated in the face painting contest, and the two clowns who entertained the children at the village's 5th annual Bar-B-Que. — Allan M. Dorman (back row, right), Mayor, Village of Islandia, poses with the children who participated in the face painting contest, and the two clowns who entertained the children at the village’s 5th annual Bar-B-Que.

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.

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Islandia Village Honors its Veterans at Memorial Day Dedication

Allan Dorman (center, right), Mayor, Islandia Village, is joined in front of local war veterans and elected officials in front of the memorial after the village’s Memorial Day ceremony. Pictured with the mayor are (left to right): Leo Romeu, Joe Horton, Barney Dykes, Bob Auletti and Sal Scarlato, Korean War Veterans Association, Central Long Island Chapter; Gina Lekstutis, Co-Owner, Gina’s Enchanted Flower Shoppe in Islandia; New York State Senator Brian Foley; Suffolk County Legislator John Kennedy; Randy Schnittger, Vietnam Veterans of America, Suffolk County Chapter; Lee Zeldin, former Senior Vice Commander, VFW Post 8651 of New York and Iraqi War veteran; Frank D’Aversa, Vietnam Veterans of America, Suffolk County Chapter; and Suffolk County Legislator Tom Muratore.

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.

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Islandia Village Celebrates 25th Anniversary

Allan M. Dorman (left), Mayor, Village of Islandia, and Paul Pontieri (right), Mayor, Village of Patchogue, at the Village of Islandia's 25th anniversary celebration. — Allan M. Dorman (left), Mayor, Village of Islandia, and Paul Pontieri (right), Mayor, Village of Patchogue, at the Village of Islandia’s 25th anniversary celebration.

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.

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The Easter Bunny Visits Islandia Village

Two children pose with the Easter Bunny at the 5th Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Islandia Village Hall on March 27.

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.

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Easter Coloring Contest Winners

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.

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Village Resident Recognized in News

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