July 9th, 2021 – As news broke that the New York State mass vaccination site at Suffolk Community College in Brentwood would close, Good Samaritan Hospital, a member of Catholic Health, and the Town of Islip announced plans to convert the current testing site at the Brentwood Recreation Center to provide FREE drive-thru Moderna vaccinations for all residents.
July 7th, 2021 – Islip Town Supervisor Angie Carpenter met with members of Central Islip Connect for Change to present them with Town of Islip Certificates of Appreciation on behalf of the Town Board, for their efforts to beautify the grounds of the Central Islip Recreation Center. The group constructed planter boxes, and planted flowers around the Recreation Center welcome sign.
July 2nd, 2021 – Islip Town Supervisor Angie Carpenter and Veteran Navy Captain Councilman John Cochrane attended the annual Fourth of July Barbecue hosted by the United Veterans Beacon House in Bay Shore. The event honors veterans for their service and provides an opportunity for socializing.
July 2nd, 2021 – Islip Town Supervisor Angie Carpenter, Councilman John Cochrane and Councilman James O’Connor recently joined members of the American Legion Rusy-Bohm Post 411 to commemorate the restoration and rededication of the Vietnam Memorial Garden located outside Islip Town Hall West.
July 2nd, 2021 – Islip Town Supervisor Angie Carpenter and Councilman John Cochrane recently visited the Central Islip Community Garden to commemorate its 10th Anniversary. Dedicated community garden members from Central Islip plant and grow a variety of flowers and organic vegetables in the garden.
This year, garden members plan to implement a Grow and Give program dedicated to fighting food insecurity within the Town, by donating produce to local food pantries that has been grown within the garden.
July 1st 2021 – Town of Islip residents are taking full advantage of the Town’s many bay and ocean beaches, now open and in full swing for the summer of 2021.
For more information about hours of operation and locations of Town of Islip parks, bay and ocean beaches, visit the Town’s website at www.islipny.gov/parks-search.
June 30th, 2021 – Islip Town Supervisor Angie Carpenter recently joined with Keep Islip Clean (KIC) Director Nancy Cochrane to accept a donation of safety vests from Northwell Health. The vests will be worn by KIC volunteers during clean-ups.
