Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Boy Scout Troop 25 Pancake Breakfast

The Concerned parents of Boy Scout Troop 25 is having an Applebees Pancake Fundraiser on Saturday November 22, 2014 at the Applebees located at 300 Motor Parkway in Brentwood, NY 11717 from 8-10 am. Tickets can be purchased at the door at $10 per person. The Concerned parents of Troop 25 is a Boy Scout Troop in Brentwood, NY. We are a boy run troop designed to build character, learn lifelong skills, reinforce positive social behaviors, develop leadership skills and teach responsible citizenship. We are encouraging our boys to take pride in their community and to become involved in neighborhood events. With your support, we hope to continue to provide outdoor experiences, camping, fun and much more to boys that live in and around the Brentwood area. On behalf of the scouts, parents and leaders of Boy Scout Troop 25, we thank you in advance for your support of the Scouts in our community. If you have any questions or concerns you can contact me at (631)291-9762 or donnaroytroop25@aol.com Thank you, Donna Ferrara, troop 25 Committee Chair

Brentwood Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting

Brentwood Chamber of Commerce cordially invites you to attend their Annual Meeting, members will vote for the new 2015 Board of Directors. They will be hosting a membership rally, join the Brentwood Chamber of Commerce and become an active part in our business community. Brentwood Public Library, WEDNESDAY November 19, 2014 7:00 p.m.

Sunday, November 2, 2014

Thanksgiving Pet Food Drive

Live.Love.Bark will be collecting pet food to donate to the animals waiting for their forever homes at the Islip Animal Shelter between November 1st and 21st. Donations will be delivered to the shelter on Saturday, the 22nd. Canned and dry dog and cat food, as well as rabbit food will be accepted. Donations can be dropped at with Venessa in the Communications office at Town Hall - 655 Main Street in Islip. Live.Love.Bark will also pick up donations. To schedule a drop off or pick up, email livelovebarkdogrescue@gmail.com

3rd Precinct First Tuesday Meeting

3rd Precinct First Tuesday meeting will be held November 4th, 7:00 PM at the Precinct

Monday, October 27, 2014

Brentwood Fire Depratment Halloween Party

Join Us For Meet The Candidates Luncheon Meeting Wednesday October 29, 2013 Bella Verde Restaurant 12:30 – 2:00 PMThe Candidates will have 5-7 Minutes to tell us their Plans for Brentwood and surrounded areas Please RSVP TODAY! rsvp@brentwoodchamber.org Phone: 631 609 9271 - Bruce Fabrizio 631 231 0131.

National Cat Day

October 29th is National Cat Day, and in honor of that, the Islip Animal Shelter and Adopt-a-Pet Center will be offering free cat adoptions. File an application for adoption on October 29th and Live.Love.Bark, the shelter's non-profit volunteer group, will pay the adoption fee. Adoption fee includes spay or neuter surgery, rabies shot, and micro-chip. For more information, please call (631) 224-5660.

Red Ribbon Week

The Islip Youth Bureau is participating in Red Ribbon Week, October 23rd-31st, in effort to unite and take a visible stand against drugs. Wear a red ribbon for that week to show your support.

Monday, October 6, 2014

Third Precinct Community Meeting

The 3rd Precinct will be hosting a meeting for Brentwood residents on Wed. 10/08/14 @ 7 PM at the Brentwood Public Library. Bilingual police personnel will be available.

Thursday, October 2, 2014

Monthly Precinct Meeting

THIRD PRECINCT FIRST TUESDAY MEETING WILL BE HELD OCTOBER 7TH, AT THE PRECINCT AT 7PM

Monday, September 22, 2014

Hispanic Heritage Celebration

The Town of Islip will hold its annual National Hispanic Heritage Celebration and award ceremony, on September 23, at 7:00 pm, held in the Town Board Room of Islip Town Hall. The Town Board will pay special recognition to individuals and organizations that have helped to advance Hispanic Americans living in Islip Town, while celebrating and sharing their heritage.

PRONTO Thanksgiving

Wednesday, September 10, 2014

Annual 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony

The Town of Islip will be holding its annual 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at Veteran's Memorial Park in front of Islip Town Hall (655 Main Street in Islip) on Thursday, September 11th at 5:00 pm. The Islip Town Board will be joined by other local government officials, fire departments, civic leaders, clergymen, veterans groups, sea cadet corps., and more. Residents are encouraged to come and participate.

SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Town of Islip Residents and Businesses Affected by Recent Flooding

The United States Small Business Administration (SBA) will be at Islip Town Hall West, 401 Main Street in Islip, from Monday, September 8th to Thursday, September 18th, to offer assistant to Suffolk County residents and businesses who suffered damage from the August 13th record-breaking rain storm through low-interest disaster loans made available by the SBA. SBA staff will be at this special Disaster Loan Outreach Center at Town Hall until September 18, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm and on Saturday, September 13th, from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. The center will be closed on Sunday, September 14th.

Friday, August 29, 2014

Suffolk County Police - 3rd Precinct

Advisory: Central American Parade and Festival Street Closures: On Sunday, September 7th, the Central American Parade and Festival will be held in the Bay Shore and Brentwood areas. The motoring public should expect road closures and diversions, particularly during the hours of 10 AM - 2 PM. Fifth Avenue in Bay Shore will be closed between Spur Drive North and Candlewood Road during these hours. There will be other ancillary detours in the area. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays.

ROBERTO CLEMENTE REMEDIAL WORK PLAN

The team is currently reviewing a DRAFT clean-up plan for final submission to the NYSDEC which should take place within the next few weeks. In an effort to help move along the process, the team has, in advance, submitted the Groundwater Monitoring Well Installation plan to the NYSDEC, which is a component of the overall clean-up plan. Yesterday the NYSDEC approved our Groundwater Monitoring Well plan with comments. These wells must be installed PRIOR to any disturbance of materials. The Town is preparing to engage the services of an environmental firm to begin this work. Commencement of well installation will begin shortly. Simultaneously, the team is actively working to develop the procurement documents for removal of illegally placed material from the soccer field and recharge basin. The goal is to have the procurement documents ready for issuance upon approval of the cleanup plan from NYSDEC.

Third Precinct First Tuesday Meeting

Third Precinct First Tuesday Meeting will be held September 2nd, at the Islip Public Library, 71 Monell Ave, @ 7 PM.

Tuesday, August 19, 2014

Brentwood Chamber of Commerce 9th Annual Gala

Thursday, September 18, 2014 from 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM On Thursday, September 18, 2014 The Brentwood Chamber of Commerce will host its Annual Gala, enjoy a night of celebration, dinner and dance. The event will start promptly at 7:00PM at the Brentwood Country Club located at 100 Pennsylvania Ave, Brentwood, NY 11717. Come dance and dine with us. Enjoy an open bar, a great meal, gift bags, prizes, entertainment, and opportunity to network with Elected Officials, community leaders, business professionals and executives, business owners and entrepreneurs. Tickets are $100 per person Honoring Distinguished Member of the Year Jay Satenstein - Harel Jewelers GALA INFORMATION Journal Advertising and Sponsorship Opportunities To RSVP, call 631-231-0131 or send an email to brucefabriziocpa@yahoo.com

Town of Islip Beach Closures

As of now, please be advised that the following beaches are closed due to high bacteria levels: Bayport Beach Benji Beach Sayville Marina Park All Town of Islip beaches are being tested this morning. Please keep checking the Town of Islip website for additional closures and re-openings. For more information anyone can call the Beach Closure hotline at 631-852-5822 or visit the website.

Town of Islip Disaster Recovery Center

The NYS Department of Financial Services' Mobile Command Center is available at Islip Town Hall West, 401 Main Street, Tuesday, August 19, 9am to 7pm, to provide insurance assistance to homeowners, renters, and businesses affected by flooding caused by Wednesday's heavy rainfall. The Disaster Recovery Center established by the NYS Office of Emergency Management, is also available at 401 Main Street today, from 9am-7pm.

Monday, August 4, 2014

Brown Bag Lunch Concerts

This year's Brown Bag Lunch Concerts begins on July 8th. They take place on Tuesdays until August 26th, at the Bay Shore Band Shell in Dr. King Park on Main Street in Bay Shore. They are sponsored by the Bay Shore Chamber of Commerce and BID. August 5th - JK Hodge - Contemporary Classical

A Taste of El Salvador

August 2014 First Tuesday Meeting

3rd Precinct "First Tuesday" meeting will be held August 5, 2014, 7 PM at the Precinct. local.nixle.com

Friday, July 25, 2014

Adopt-a-thon and Micro-chip Fundraiser

The Islip Animal Shelter and Adopt-a-Pet Center is hosting an Adopt-a-thon on August 9th from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm. This event is sponsored by Live.Love.Bark Dog Rescue Inc. There will be over 100 animals for adoption, a doggie run way show, vendors, raffles, and more! The shelter will also be offering micro-chipping for a $25.00 fee. For more information, call (631) 224-5485.

2014 Hispanic Heritage Celebration Award Nominations Due

The Town of Islip is currently accepting nominations for its annual Celebration of Hispanic Heritage. The ceremony will be held on September 23rd and honor individuals who have made significant contributions to the Islip community through their professional or volunteer activity. Nomination forms can be found on the Town website - www.townofislip-ny.gov.Nominations are due by August 15th. For more information, please call (631) 224-5310.

Thursday, July 10, 2014

Caesar Trunzo Senior Center Ice Cream Social

Ice Cream Social Tuesday, July 15th at 1:00pm. Cool down your hot summer day at the Caesar Trunzo Senior Center with a special ice cream treat. Fee: $1.50 per senior.

Suffolk County's Summer Youth Connection

Saturday, June 28, 2014

Brown Bag Lunch Concerts

This year's Brown Bag Lunch Concerts begins on July 8th. They take place on Tuesdays until August 26th, at the Bay Shore Band Shell in Dr. King Park on Main Street in Bay Shore. They are sponsored by the Bay Shore Chamber of Commerce and BID. July 8th features Jimmy Pirone Trio,Jazz,12:30 pm.

First Tuesday Meeting

Community: 3rd Precinct
will be held on July 1st, 7PM at the Precinct

Saturday, June 21, 2014

Recycle a Bicycle

The Town of Islip Adopt a Bike Program gives residents an opportunity to drop off or pick up unwanted bicycles at the Multi-Purpose Recycling Facility (1155 Lincoln Ave. in Holbrook.) Drop off unwanted bikes and make a difference in the life of someone else. Bikes are FREE to Town residents. The Facility is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 2:45 pm. For more information, please call (631) 595-3630.

Bellone, Krupski Announce Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic

In an effort to prevent the spread of rabies, Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone and Legislator Al Krupski announced today that the Department of Health Services and the North Fork Animal Welfare League will offer free rabies vaccinations for dogs, cats and ferrets. The clinic will take place on Sunday, June 22, 2014, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Riverhead Animal Shelter located at 532 Young’s Ave., Calverton, New York, and it is open to all county residents.

Tuesday, June 17, 2014

NAACP

Brentwood Chamber of Commerce Networking Night

We will be discussing… · What financials are needed • When is the best time to borrow • How to best position your business for lending • How to finance growth RSVP Please call the Brentwood Office at 631.299.2500 opt. 6 or carlos.herrera@peoples.com. Hablamos Español. WHEN: Tuesday, June 17, 2014 at 7:00pm. WHERE: People's United Bank located at 1820 Brentwood Rd, Brentwood, NY, 11717.

Monday, June 2, 2014

Fight Foreclosures in Our Community

First Tuesday Meeting

Third Precinct First Tuesday Meeting will be held June 3rd at the Brentwood Public Library, 34 2nd Ave, at 7 PM.

Friday, May 23, 2014

Brentwood Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament

2nd. ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP DINNER & MINIATURE GOLF TOURNAMENT Thursday, June 12, 2014 from 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM For a number of years the Brentwood Chamber of Commerce has hosted an annual Scholarship Dinner. This important event funds the scholarships the Brentwood Chamber provides to students in the Brentwood School District. For the second consecutive year, we will be having a Miniature Golf tournament immediately before the dinner, whose proceeds will also be added to the scholarship fund. The Mini-Golf tournament will be at the Heartland Miniature Golf Course while the dinner will be held next door at the beautiful Bella Verde Restaurant. Please know your support will make a difference in the lives of some Brentwood High School students. All proceeds will be directed to our scholarship fund. We truly hope that you will be able to join us for our second annual miniature golf classic and scholarship dinner. For information and sponsorship opportunities please contact us info@brentwoodchamber.org or call 631-609-9271 or 631-231-0131

Free Compost

The MacArthur Composting Facility, located at 1101 Railroad Avenue in Ronkonkoma, is now open on Saturdays, from 7:00 a.m. to 2:45 p.m., to both Islip Town residents and landscapers, in addition to its weekday hours of 7:00 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. The compost facility will keep these weekend hours through the fall. For more information, visit the Town’s website at www.TownofIslip-ny.gov, or call (631) 595-3630.
The Brentwood Memorial Day Parade begins at the Brentwood Cemetery, on the corner of Madison Ave. and Jackson St., with a service at 9:30am. The parade will end at Ross Park.

Thursday, May 15, 2014

Hotline for up-to-date information about Roberto Clemente Park

A toll-free, bilingual hotline has been established that will give callers the most up-to-date information about any developments concerning the investigation into illegal activities at Roberto Clemente Park in Brentwood. By calling 1-888-674-7501 residents can obtain important information about the status of the investigation, the level of health risks involved with the illegal dumping, and the steps the Town is taking to remedy the situation

Monday, May 12, 2014

48th Annual Puerto Rican Hispanic Day Parade

Save the Date

Save the date for the Brentwood Memorial Day Parade. May 26 at 9:30 am, Brentwood Cemetery, Madison Avenue to Ross Park, Washington Ave.

Monday, May 5, 2014

Memorial Sloan Kettering

Memorial Sloan Kettering

Pet Food Drive

On May 17th Live.Love.Bark Dog Rescue Inc. will be at the Pathmark in Bay Shore ( 2060 Sunrise Hwy) collecting pet food for Islip Animal Shelter and Adopt-a-Pet Center between 3:00 pm and 7:00 pm. Help fill the food bowls of over a hundred homeless animals. Dry and canned food will be collected, as well as treats, toys, and cleaning supplies.