“In This Together”—“Discover Farmingdale Village” And Updates
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The Nassau County IDA has placed Farmingdale Village in a small list of villages to visit this summer byDiscover Long Island. An app is being developed featuring day trips to several Long Island spots. This is a great idea; especially since many are doing staycations and vacationing close to home lately. Stay tuned and thanks to Discover Long Island, the IDA and especially Richard Kessel.
We are proud to say that the Flag Retirement Box proudly created and delivered from one Eagle Scout to another (me); is now full. For his Eagle Scout project,
Eagle Scout candidate, Cody Sapeta had made four collection boxes for American flags to be retired. The Scouts collect the flags and perform a flag-burning ceremony under the United States flag code. In March; Sapeta delivered the four collection boxes, one to Farmingdale Village Hall, and three other locations: Oyster Bay Town Hall, VFW Hall and another to the Farmingdale Public Library. Truly a splendid Eagle Scout project—on behalf of the Farmingdale Village Board of Trustees and myself—thanks again and congratulations Cody.
Reminder—the Farmers Market is “On The Village Green” on Sundays, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., shop and dine local while in town. Thanks to all for your continued support of the merchants throughout Farmingdale Village, there is a new Mayor on Main YouTube video clip: https://youtu.be/E6mg9dOtK9U. National Grid is finishing up work in the village and then re-paving will move ahead—on Main Street and on State Route 109/Fulton Street.
The Farmingdale Village Election has been postponed until Sept. 15, from noon to 9 p.m. and will be held at St. KILIAN Auditorium. This auditorium will provide a larger public space for social distancing. We await guidance from the New York State Board of Elections for ALL Election related matters.
As we continue to navigate through the COVID-19 pandemic, Farmingdale Village is Daler Strong as usual. We thank everyone for their patience and cooperation—as health and safety are of paramount importance.
Nassau County announced COVID-19 testing is available through a partnership with Long Island FQHC at several outdoor locations, by appointment only. The five locations are: Elmont Health Center, Hempstead Health Center, South Ocean Care Health Center (Freeport), Long Beach and Westbury Health Center. If you think you, or someone in your family has COVID-19, call 516-396-7500 for COVID-19 testing. All are welcome to call, regardless of insurance or immigration status. Also, just a reminder of Nassau County’s sprinkling restrictions: All water sprinkling for lawns, gardens and shrubbery is prohibited between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.. Even-numbered addresses should water on even-numbered days, and odd-numbered addresses should water on odd-numbered days, during prescribed hours. We appreciate your cooperation with water conservation efforts.
The village continues to communicate with and work with County Executive Laura Curran, Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino, Governor Cuomo, their staff and their public health advisors. Rest assured, the village continues to advise the public of information concerning the Corona Virus pandemic (via www.farmingdalevillage.com, telephone, constant contact), and the village shall immediately implement any additional orders and effectuate any additional public health actions intended to preserve the well-being of our residents and the public at large. Just a reminder to maintain social distancing and avoid gatherings.
On behalf of the Farmingdale Village Board of Trustees and myself, we thank everyone for their understanding and cooperation during this crisis, stay safe and healthy—brighter days are ahead. Www.farmingdalevillage.com is a great resource so check it often for information, news and bulletins.
