General Announcements
Next Civic Meeting: Thursday, September 9th
Aug 29, 2010
New Voting Machine Demonstration
Join us at our next Civic Meeting on Thursday, September 9th, 7:30 PM, at the American Legion Hall, 115 Church Street, Lake Ronkonkoma and see a demonstration of the new voting machines by the Suffolk County Board of Elections.
Click here to see a map and get directions.
Join us at our next Civic Meeting on Thursday, September 9th, 7:30 PM, at the American Legion Hall, 115 Church Street, Lake Ronkonkoma and see a demonstration of the new voting machines by the Suffolk County Board of Elections.
Click here to see a map and get directions.
Town of Brookhaven Country Fair
Aug 26, 2010
Saturday,
September 11 & Sunday, September 12 from 11AM-5PM
At Historic Longwood EstateRead
more...
Annual Fall Festival Volunteers Needed
Aug 25, 2010
It is time once again to plan our Annual Fall
Festival.Read
more...
Street Sign Spruce Up
Jul 04, 2010
The Lake Ronkonkoma Civic Organization is compiling a
list of street name signs and traffic control signs
that are missing, or vandalized or in generally bad
condition. We're asking our members to keep an eye
out for signs that are candidates for replacement and
to send us their list. We will verify all submissions
and compile them and send to the appropriate town
departments for review and possible replacement.
Members can share this information with the civic in
one of two ways:
➢ Mail the list to the civic at P.O. Box 2916, Lake Ronkonkoma, 11779
➢ E-mail the list to information@lakeronkonkomacivic.org
➢ Mail the list to the civic at P.O. Box 2916, Lake Ronkonkoma, 11779
➢ E-mail the list to information@lakeronkonkomacivic.org
A Reminder From the Membership Committee
Jul 04, 2010
Our fiscal year ends at the end of May and that means
it’s time once again to renew your membership.
Renewing your membership early helps to save the
Civic the cost of repeatedly mailing renewal forms.
So, if there is a blue membership renewal form inside your newsletter, then it’s time to pay your dues.Read more...
So, if there is a blue membership renewal form inside your newsletter, then it’s time to pay your dues.Read more...
Lake Association Proposed
May 17, 2010
Through the efforts of the Lake Ronkonkoma Civic
Organization, in March 2010 New York State Governor,
David Paterson, signed legislation sponsored by
Assemblywoman Ginny Fields and Senator Brian X. Foley
officially designating Lake Ronkonkoma as an inland
waterway.
Concurrently, Suffolk County Legislator, John Kennedy, reconvened the Lake Advisory Task Force, consisting of representatives from the three municipalities that border Lake Ronkonkoma (Suffolk County, the Towns of Brookhaven, Islip, and Smithtown), New York State, the Ronkonkoma Chamber of Commerce, and the Lake Ronkonkoma Civic Organization.
It was proposed at the May 2010 meeting of the Task Force that a non-profit lake association be created to apply for grants that would now be available through the State inland waterway program.
You can read and comment about the proposed lake association, including the proposed bylaws, at this website: http://www.ronkonkomalakeassociation.org
Concurrently, Suffolk County Legislator, John Kennedy, reconvened the Lake Advisory Task Force, consisting of representatives from the three municipalities that border Lake Ronkonkoma (Suffolk County, the Towns of Brookhaven, Islip, and Smithtown), New York State, the Ronkonkoma Chamber of Commerce, and the Lake Ronkonkoma Civic Organization.
It was proposed at the May 2010 meeting of the Task Force that a non-profit lake association be created to apply for grants that would now be available through the State inland waterway program.
You can read and comment about the proposed lake association, including the proposed bylaws, at this website: http://www.ronkonkomalakeassociation.org
2010 Scholarship Award Winner
May 10, 2010
The Lake Ronkonkoma Civic Organization is
pleased to announce that the winner of our annual
$500 Scholarship Award for this year is Janice
Guerra.
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Thank You Easter Bunny
May 10, 2010
The annual Bagels With Bunny was another fun
community success. Thanks to Jo and Bob Molinari for
their help with the food serving, as well as Ann
Zapata and her grandchildren for the help in setting
up the night before. Our special thanks go to the
Easter bunny for making an early appearance. His
visit was enjoyed by all.
Assemblywoman Fields' "Inland Waterway" Press Conference
Mar 17, 2010
Assemblywoman
Ginny Fields held a Press Conference today, March
19th, at the Islip Town Beach at Lake Ronkonkoma to
announce the recognition of Lake Ronkonkoma as a
state inland waterway.
You may see some of the press conference tonight on TV 10/55 News tonight at 11PM.
You can also read about it and see photos and video at a new local online news service called Sachem.patch:
http://sachem.patch.com/articles/lake-ronkonkoma-is-first-long-island-lake-added-to-list-of-states-inland-waterways
You may see some of the press conference tonight on TV 10/55 News tonight at 11PM.
You can also read about it and see photos and video at a new local online news service called Sachem.patch:
http://sachem.patch.com/articles/lake-ronkonkoma-is-first-long-island-lake-added-to-list-of-states-inland-waterways
Lake Ronkonkoma Now Designated an "Inland Waterway"
Mar 17, 2010
New York State Governor, David Paterson,
signed legislation sponsored by Assemblywoman Ginny
Fields and Senator Brian X. Foley officially
designating Lake Ronkonkoma as an inland waterway.
Recognition as a state inland waterway will enable
Lake Ronkonkoma to receive new streams of funding and
expedite economic development in the surrounding
communities.
Keep Ronkonkoma Clean Every First Saturday
Mar 06, 2010
Every first Saturday of the month volunteers
like you help keep Lake Ronkonkoma clean.
Saturday, April 3, 9:00 AM will be our next Portion Road & Hawkins Avenue Clean Up, weather permitting.
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Saturday, April 3, 9:00 AM will be our next Portion Road & Hawkins Avenue Clean Up, weather permitting.
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Assemblywoman Fields' Bill to Designate Lake Ronkonkoma as an Inland Waterway Passes in the Assembly
Feb 23, 2010
The New York State Assembly passed legislation
sponsored by Assemblywoman Ginny Fields officially
designating Lake Ronkonkoma as an inland waterway.
The bill, which passed in the Senate earlier this
month, now goes to the Governor for signature.
Sen. Foley's Bill to Designate Lake Ronkonkoma as an Inland Waterway Passes in the Senate
Feb 12, 2010
The New York State Senate passed important
legislation sponsored by Senator Brian X. Foley (D –
Blue Point) officially designating Lake Ronkonkoma as
an inland waterway. The bill is a crucial step
towards cleaning up the lake and revitalizing the
lakefront area. Read
more...
Concerned About Local Crime?
Feb 07, 2010
A Neighborhood Watch program has proven to be a
successful method of reducing the risk of crime. But
don’t wait until your neighborhood has problems to
participate; establishing a Neighborhood Watch now
can prevent those problems from occurring.The Civic
can assist your neighborhood in establishing a
Neighborhood Watch.Read
more...
Carbon Monoxide Alarm Requirements to go into Effect February 22, 2010
Jan 24, 2010
As the result of legislation, Amanda’s Law will go
into effect on February 22, 2010. It requires
essentially all residences, both new and existing, to
have carbon monoxide alarms installed.Read
more...
Civic Vice-president Appointed to Suffolk County Parks Board of Trustees
Dec 01, 2009
Congratulations to Civic Vice-president, Dawn
Hopkins, who was appointed as Brookhaven Town’s
representative on the Suffolk County Parks Board of
Trustees. Read
more...
Arrowhead Park Flies the Red, White, and Blue
Dec 01, 2009
Thanks to donations by the AMVETS Post 48 and
American Legion William Merritt Hallock Post 155, and
some elbow grease from Civic volunteers, Arrowhead
Community Park has a new flagpole and flag.
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more...
Don’t Panic - Be Prepared for Hurricanes
Sep 01, 2009
Waiting until the day you may have to evacuate your
home, due to a power outage or a natural disaster, is
the worst time to discover that you are unprepared.
We encourage our members to take an hour one evening
to review the list below and plan ahead. It is up to
us to be prepared!
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Credit Cards Accepted Here.
Aug 15, 2009
Becoming a member of the Civic is now just a
click away, and renewing your membership couldn't get
any easier.
The Civic now accepts credit cards, so now you can pay your membership dues online, safely and securely.Read more...
The Civic now accepts credit cards, so now you can pay your membership dues online, safely and securely.Read more...
The New Arrowhead Community Park
Jun 08, 2009
Lake Ronkonkoma residents, community groups, and
Civic members participated in this year’s Great
Brookhaven Plant-In by planting flowers and trees in
the new Arrowhead Community Park.Read
more...
An Unexpected Open Space Purchase
Dec 28, 2008
During the summer of 2005, two board members of the
Lake Ronkonkoma Civic Organization made a
presentation to the Town of Brookhaven's Open Space
Committee. The civic organization wanted to ensure
that the communities that we represented would
benefit from the $100 Million Open Space Bond Act
that was strongly supported by local residents.
Although we do not have large tracts of open space to
be preserved, we wanted to highlight important
parcels that would benefit the community if they were
to remain "green". Read
more...
Suffolk County Homemakers Now Meet in Lake Ronkonkoma
Sep 10, 2008
Suffolk County Homemakers, Unit 38, will be meeting
every Friday, from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM, at the
Ronkonkoma Fire District Building, on the corner of
Portion Road and Hawkins Avenue, in Lake Ronkonkoma.
Suffolk County Homemakers is an organization that hosts local community service projects, donates to scholarships, worthwhile charities and organizations, and provides a social atmosphere where members can share talents and skills.
New members, and those who are interested in finding out more, are welcome to attend.
Suffolk County Homemakers is an organization that hosts local community service projects, donates to scholarships, worthwhile charities and organizations, and provides a social atmosphere where members can share talents and skills.
New members, and those who are interested in finding out more, are welcome to attend.
Lake Ronkonkoma Means Fish
Sep 06, 2008
Lake Ronkonkoma is stocked and ready. Are you ready
for the challenge of largemouth and
smallmouth bass, Walleye, Chain Pickerel,
Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Black Crappie, Yellow Perch,
White Perch, Carp, and Brown Bullhead?Read
more...
WS Commerdinger, Jr. County Park
Aug 25, 2008
The WS Commerdinger, Jr. County Park is
open.Read
more...
Why We Drive the Way We Do
Aug 20, 2008
"Traffic does not yield to simple, appealing
solutions. Adding lanes or roads is a short-lived
fix. Widen one highway, and drivers from another will
defect. Soon that road is worse than it was before."
- Tom Vanderbilt, in his new book, "Traffic: Why We
Drive the Way We Do (And What It Says About
Us)."Read
more...
Cenacle To Build New Retreat House
Jun 08, 2008
Members of the Civic Board recently attended an
informational meeting at the Cenacle regarding the
fate of the existing Retreat House. After the
meeting, we invited James Rennert, Province Director
of Development for The Cenacle Sisters, to prepare an
article for our newsletter.Read
more...
Navy SEAL Lt. Michael Murphy Honored at Lake Ronkonkoma
May 13, 2008
Navy Names New Ship and Town Dedicates
“Serenity Plaza” for “Medal of Honor” Recipient Navy
SEAL Lt. Michael Murphy
On Wednesday afternoon, May 7th, on the shore of Lake Ronkonkoma, U.S. Navy Secretary Dr. Donald C. Winter, Brookhaven Supervisor Brian X. Foley, 5th District Councilman Timothy P. Mazzei, and 1st Congressional District Representative Tim Bishop today joined the Murphy family to honor Navy SEAL Lt. Michael Murphy of Patchogue. Lt. Murphy, who was killed in action in Afghanistan June 28, 2005, received the nation’s highest military medal, The Congressional Medal of Honor, for his courage, sacrifice, and heroic efforts to save the Navy SEALs under his command.Read more...
On Wednesday afternoon, May 7th, on the shore of Lake Ronkonkoma, U.S. Navy Secretary Dr. Donald C. Winter, Brookhaven Supervisor Brian X. Foley, 5th District Councilman Timothy P. Mazzei, and 1st Congressional District Representative Tim Bishop today joined the Murphy family to honor Navy SEAL Lt. Michael Murphy of Patchogue. Lt. Murphy, who was killed in action in Afghanistan June 28, 2005, received the nation’s highest military medal, The Congressional Medal of Honor, for his courage, sacrifice, and heroic efforts to save the Navy SEALs under his command.Read more...
Newsletters Available Online
Apr 04, 2008
Past copies of our newsletter, The Fourth Wave, are
available to download and view online on our
Downloads page.
Join our Email List and Stay Informed
Jan 28, 2008
The Civic Board can keep you informed with periodic
email updates about what's happening in our
community.
Just send us an email at information@lakeronkonkomacivic.org and we’ll add you to our emailing list.
Just send us an email at information@lakeronkonkomacivic.org and we’ll add you to our emailing list.
Brookhaven’s “One Call:” 451-TOWN
Oct 05, 2007
Brookhaven has unveiled its new Constituent Response
System “451-TOWN.” This new system uses a single
phone number to provide Brookhaven residents with
direct access to all town services and information.
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more...
The Civic Online Gift Shop is now open!
Aug 15, 2007
You can support your Civic and buy get some great
stuff at the same time.
We have hats, shirts, mugs, tote bags, and more with the Civic logo and other neat Lake Ronkonkoma artwork.Read more...
We have hats, shirts, mugs, tote bags, and more with the Civic logo and other neat Lake Ronkonkoma artwork.Read more...
Neighborhood Enhancement Projects for Local Service Organizations
Aug 02, 2007
If you know of any local service organizations, such
as the Boy/Girl Scouts of America, that would like to
accomplish local beautification and neighborhood
enhancement projects to earn merit badges or to
become an Eagle Scout, the Civic can
help.Read
more...