On September 11, the Village of Islandia hosted the New York Police Department’s Transit Bureau K-9 Unit at its annex building to conduct a demonstration of how these police dogs search for explosives.
Officers brought in two explosive detection canines, “Devon” and “Simi.” Inside the building, the dogs went from room to room to find hidden “explosive odors.” The dogs undergo four to five months of training before going out into the field.
On September 11, the Village of Islandia held a special ceremony 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. Mayor Dorman was joined by Village elected officials, 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.
On July 20, over 1,000 residents attended the Village of Islandia’s 19th Annual BBQ at Memorial Recreational Field. Village employees and local Boy Scouts served hamburgers, hot dogs, ice cream, soda, and water. Children enjoyed hay rides, games, music, dancing, pony rides, a petting zoo, a water slide, and a blueberry pie eating contest. This was our biggest and most successful event ever, and we are grateful to our wonderful community for making it such a memorable day.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
VILLAGE OF ISLANDIA
Zoning Board of Appeals
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Village of Islandia will conduct a public meeting on August 5, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. at the Islandia Village Hall, 1100 Old Nichols Road, Islandia, New York 11749 to discuss and possibly take action on the following variance application:
Application of Islandia SC owner LLC
By BDG Islandia LLC and BDG Islandia Asset Management LLC
Veterans Memorial Highway and Sycamore Avenue
Islandia, New York 11749
(SCTM 0504-12-2-22.2)
For a variance allowing future outdoor sale and display for Tractor Supply Co., a proposed retail tenant.
Dated: August 2, 2024
Islandia, New York
Keith Kellner Chairman
Zoning Board of Appeals
Village of Islandia
Village of Islandia
Board of Trustees
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Islandia will hold a special public meeting of the Board of Trustees on Monday, July 8, 2024 at 5:00PM at the Islandia Village Hall, 1100 Old Nichols Road, Islandia, New York 11749.
Dated: July 8, 2024
Islandia, New York
Patricia Dorman
Village Clerk
Village of Islandia
We want to make you aware that English ivy has been found in the Village. Its vines can cause trees to die and damage residents’ properties. The invasive plant’s vines kill the trees by climbing up the tree trunks, making their way along the branches and twigs and preventing the trees from receiving sunlight. The dead trees, weighed down by the vines, can fall onto vehicles, homes or people.
To kill the vines, pull them up by hand when the soil is moist. You can also pull them out using a rake, or cut them from the bottom with pruning shears, a hand ax or other cutting tools. Work around the tree until all the vines are clipped. For the remaining vines that are on the ground, use a herbicide.
If you need assistance removing English ivy from your residence, call Village Hall at (631) 348-1133.
Mayor Dorman served up hamburgers and hot dogs for students from Andrew T. Morrow Elementary School during the school’s Field Day, which took place at Memorial Recreational Field on June 24.
Mayor Dorman hosted a special Memorial Day wreath laying ceremony at the Veterans Memorial Triangle on May 25. 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 Chaplain Tom Brauner of VFW Post #12144 and ended with a laying of the wreaths by members of the VFW and Village officials.
Mayor Dorman joined Village Board Members on May 23 to announce the demolition of a dilapidated five-family structure located at 59 South Bedford Avenue, as the Village launched its Neighborhood Redevelopment Program.
The Village acquired the property and is pleased to announce that it was sold to a developer who is constructing two new single-family homes on the property, which will help enhance local property values. The Village is currently looking to address and redevelop up to five more properties throughout the Village.
As part of the program, the Village seeks to improve available housing and local quality of life throughout the Village. The Village will take action to enforce the Village Code, prevent or remove squatters and find solutions to improve these properties.
On May 8, a Suffolk County park ranger alerted the Village of Islandia’s Code Enforcement Department to a situation involving a possum killed with an arrow in a trap near Sampson Avenue and S. Shafter Street. Code Enforcement Supervisor Kim Davis and Troy Weeks discovered baby possums in the mother’s pouch and quickly took action, rescuing a total of eight baby possums. The Sweetbriar Nature Center accepted all eight babies, confirming they were healthy.
The Village of Islandia expresses its gratitude to Kim and Troy for their exemplary efforts and commitment to wildlife rescue. Their actions reflect the values and spirit of our community.
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