Click HERE to view the activities packet.

February 12th, 2019 – February school break is almost here! Our Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs department has put together a list of fun-filled activities to keep your young ones busy during the winter downtime. Programs are available for children in a variety of age and grade ranges, and include cooking, crafts, painting, gym activities and more. See the packet (linked above) for more details!

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February 12th, 2019 – On February 22nd, 2019, stop by your local Town of Islip recreation center for an open house tour, and learn all about the numerous events and activities they have to offer. If you're unable to attend, call the rec center from the numbers listed below, and a private tour will be scheduled just for you! Please see the flyer below for a list of our Town recreation centers, their phone numbers and location.

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February 7th, 2019 – Please be advised: The Long Island Rail Road track safety testing on the Montauk Branch between Babylon and Montauk, previously scheduled to end today, Thursday, February 7th, has been extended one day. The program will continue tomorrow, Friday, February 8, 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. in order to complete the work.

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Click HERE to View/Download the 2019 Nomination Packet.

Nominations open through Wednesday, February 20th.

January 10th, 2019 – The Town of Islip is currently accepting nominations for the 2019 Women’s History Celebration. The Town of Islip will recognize individuals who live and/or work in the Town of Islip, and who have made significant contributions to the Islip community. The celebration will take place at the afternoon Town Board Meeting on Tuesday, March 19th.

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February 6th, 2019 – P.S. I Love You Day is held every second Friday of February, making it February 8th, 2019 this year. On this day, Islip Town employees will wear purple to stand up against bullying, help end depression, and ultimately prevent suicide.

Town officials are asking residents to join in, and wear purple in the hope that as you walk around your community, school, or work office you see a sea of purple.

"We hope that you hear nothing but positive messages that make you feel special, loved, and remind you, that you are never alone-" PS I Love You Mission Statement.

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January 31st, 2019 – Islip Town Supervisor Angie Carpenter joined Suffolk County officials today to announce that the Suffolk County Department of Health Services will be offering free cardiopulmonary-resuscitation training classes for residents during the month of February in the Town of Islip. The trainings will focus on chest-compression-only CPR, which, according to the American Heart Association, has the same statistical odds of saving a person's life as traditional CPR. Classes are open to teenagers and adults.

“February is Heart Health Month, and serves as an important reminder to make intelligent lifestyle choices, including exercise and eating right,” said Supervisor Angie Carpenter. “Enrolling in a life-saving training course however, could be one of the most important decisions you’ll ever make, and we’re proud to be a part of this invaluable program.”

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January 30th, 2019 – Please be advised, strong winter weather is expected to begin in our area around 4:00 pm today, consisting of strong winds and gusts around 49 mph. Snow accumulation is being predicated at approximately 1/2 inch.

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Community Workshop Set for February 4th

January 25th, 2019 – Downtown Central Islip was selected as the winner of the $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) in the Long Island region. New York State’s DRI seeks to “transform communities ripe for development into vibrant neighborhoods where the next generation of New Yorkers will want to live, work, and raise a family.”

Join us at the Central Islip Senior High School Cafeteria on Monday, February 4th, 2019 for a second Community Workshop detailing more about this planning effort. Come tell us what you think about potential project proposals to spark economic vitality and generate growth in downtown. Your input will help identify the selected projects that will be recommended for state funding as part of the DRI Strategic Plan. See the flyers below for full details.

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