The following is an update from Farmingdale Mayor Ralph Ekstrand.
We hope everyone is well and staying safe. Governor Cuomo’s New York Pause is shifting into a phased opening by region in New York State, and Nassau County is close to meeting the criteria (5 of the 7 goals) to move into phase 1 for re-opening.
We are pleased to announce that Servpro of Farmingdale/Massapequa has volunteered to clean/disinfect Farmingdale Village Hall, providing a safe work environment – safe public space for when we re-open. Servpro also volunteered to clean/disinfect the Village Fire House! Thank you Servpro of Farmingdale Massapequa for your generosity during this unprecedented crisis – your services are truly appreciated.
As Main Streets throughout Long Island get ready and plan to re-open according to the phased-in protocols, Farmingdale Village will be ready to open, the Board of Trustees and I are working with the downtown merchants on a re-opening plan within the requirements set forth by Governor Cuomo. The Village is planning additional outdoor dining capacity for Fridays and Saturdays for the summer to add outdoor dining space downtown while also meeting the 6-foot distancing requirements at eateries (due to anticipated decreased capacity guidelines from New York State). More details to follow.
Everyone in town has been asking for a bakery and … Farmingdale finally has a bakery – Le Petit Café / Bakery – Market, complements of Kristina Grimes. Thyme On Your Side was re-branded/relaunched as Le Petit Café, a French-style bakery, café, market located in the heart of downtown, at 314 Main Street. While we are sorry about the timing of the cafe re-launch, we are happy to announce this wonderful cafe! Le Petit Cafe has an amazing array of all-natural, delectable food items, such as fresh baked french pastries, Italian / American items, breads, cookies, cupcakes, croissants, pound cakes as well as breakfast, lunch and more! Additionally, Le Petit Cafe is also a market, selling its own products, local and national items such as olive oils, coffee, teas and more. Congratulations Kristina, we wish you much success!!
Some spring flowers are planted throughout the Village, and we are happy to announce that the Farmers Market run by Schneider’s Farm, will return to the Farmingdale Village Green on Sundays, starting June 7, from 10 am-3 pm, weather permitting with social distancing.
Re-construction work is progressing at Parking Lot 4, the last lot downtown to be revitalized as part of the parking lot upgrade project in the Village. This parking lot is located behind the Fire Department/317 Main Street/Dark Horse). Lot 4 will get a top coat of paving on Friday then striping on Saturday or Monday, depending upon rainfall. However, due to the coronavirus the manufacturing and thus the supply of many of the light poles will not be able to be installed until mid to late June. The resurfacing and upgrades will provide enhanced safety, walkability, new led lighting, self-watering planters and signage.
