May 2007 is the end of the Civic’s fiscal year,
creating an appropriate opportunity to review this
past year’s accomplishments.
WARNING: ROAD CONSTRUCTION AHEAD
The Portion Road improvement project has been discussed and analyzed for over seven years and much progress has been made since we saw the first plans for the road. The Civic has worked diligently with Suffolk County Department of Public Works to create a road design that the community could support at the last public hearing in July 2006. While we have reached basic agreement on the road’s lane configuration, there are many features of the road that need to be refined to better meet the needs of the community. So the Portion Road renovation isn’t out of the woods yet, we still need your continued support and participation as we finalize the design. We still have a way to go until the renovation will be completed, probably sometime after 2010, but with your help the finished road will definitely be an asset to the community and will be well worth waiting for.
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OUR VISION IS 20/20
Who knew that for four days in October 2004 a community could come together and actually envision the future of our little corner of the world? It did happen, and every year since then your Civic has been working hard to turn that vision into reality. We’ve been working with Brookhaven’s Planning Department to develop goals, land use plans, design guidelines, and all the other necessary tools that will help our community grow toward our Vision. Is planning the long-term future of a community complicated work? Yes it is, but it’s also very rewarding and open to any member willing to participate.
IF WE BUILD IT, THEY WILL COME
When your Aunt Harriet comes to visit next month, will you be taking her for a little shopping and leisurely stroll through our local downtown? Probably not, when you could take her to Sayville or Port Jefferson. What do these places have that seems to be lacking here? That’s the very issue we explored at our workshops this past summer. Residents, property owners, and business owners came together at our Placemaking and Streetscape Workshops and gave us their ideas on how to create a downtown that has a sense of place; a place where we can gather to shop, browse, meet, and enjoy special events, and how we can design an appealing place for shoppers, investors, visitors, and business owners. All the suggestions we received are being incorporated into our community goals so maybe the next time Aunt Harriet comes to visit you won’t have to drive someplace else to have fun; you could just walk to our local downtown.
A CAPITAL IDEA
There’s nothing better than seeing your tax dollars reinvested in your own community. The Civic works hard to make sure we get our share of capital projects such as the new parking lot at Brookhaven Beach and the purchase and improvements to the triangle park at the end of Church Street. And forthcoming projects such as our new skateboard park and a new recharge basin to control stormwater, which will help keep our lake in swimming condition.
IT’S FALL, TIME FOR A BEACH PARTY!
There’s no better way to build community pride than through local traditions, and that’s exactly what our Annual Fall Festival has become. Situated right on the shore of Lake Ronkonkoma at Brookhaven’s Navy SEAL Lt. Michael P. Murphy Memorial Park, the Festival is a community event created and run by community members, neighborhood businesses and local organizations. Sure, the Civic puts it all together, but it’s individuals and families like you who volunteer and make it a success year after year.
RED IS DEFINITELY YOUR COLOR
Yes Ronkonkoma, there is a Santa Claus. And if you don’t believe us, just come to our “Breakfast with Santa” this December. We must be really good, because for four years in row the Civic has managed to get the man in the big red suit to pay us a visit.
AUNTIE LITTER IS HERE TO STAY
There are no heroes in the never-ending battle against litter, just volunteers who hit the streets every month removing the proof that there are people out there who didn’t pay attention when their mothers told them to pick up after themselves. But there is no better way to say, “I care about my neighborhood” than to help keep it clean. And the Civic is there for you; we’ve adopted Portion Road and Hawkins Avenue so you will have that opportunity to say, “I care!” Just remember to show up next month; we miss you.
YOU LOOK MAHVELOUS
For some of our members just picking up litter isn’t enough, they actually volunteer to decorate the streets and plant flowers where all can see. They even have a name; they call themselves the Beautification Committee. Now you may think they chose that name because they’re beautiful people, and it’s true, they are beautiful, but they also believe that a little touch of beauty here and there makes life more enjoyable. Imagine that! Now imagine what little touch of beauty you could provide.
FLOPPY EARS AND A SHMEAR
Who would of thought that doughnut-shaped bread and a giant rabbit would go so well together? But the Civic’s annual “Bagels with the Bunny” has turned out to be a favorite way to hop into spring.
RUN, A MONSTER IS COMING!
Have you seen Ronky? He or she (we’re not quite sure) is the friendly monster who lives in Lake Ronkonkoma; at least according to last year’s April Fool’s edition of the Civic newsletter. For the true believers Ronky exists, so we promoted him to our spokes-monster for keeping Lake Ronkonkoma clean.
YOU’RE MY HERO
The Civic started a new tradition this year, we awarded our first “Citizen of the Year Award,” sponsored by Concerned Care Services, Inc. The citizen of the year for 2006 was Mrs. Emma Bruno, a steadfast pillar of the Lake Ronkonkoma community for over 50 years. Her generosity through philanthropy and volunteerism has set the standard for future citizens to be recognized.
VOTE FOR ME
This past fall the Civic hosted another “Meet the Candidates” night, giving our members the opportunity to meet their local elected officials, like Congressman Timothy Bishop, and ask the questions that matter the most to them.
TWO PIECES OF HISTORY
Maybe you can’t save time in a bottle, but you can protect the good parts for future generations to enjoy. The Civic’s Historic Preservation Committee worked for over two years to preserve two historically significant structures in Lake Ronkonkoma, the Agnew & Taylor store and Newton’s Garage. Both were granted Town landmark status in July 2006.
LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION
The Civic certainly has accomplished quite a bit this past year, but we think we can do even more this coming year by convincing you to help. Whether you’re a newcomer or a long-time resident, you probably have a significant investment in your home, and the Civic wants to help you maximize your return. Just a small investment of your time in any of our community-building activities will provide a wonderful return; not just because your participation in improving your commu¬nity will make your home seem more valuable to others, but because the feeling of pride you earn will make it more valuable to you. Like corks floating in a rain barrel, we rise and fall together; make this year the Civic’s best year yet and we can all rise to the top.
WARNING: ROAD CONSTRUCTION AHEAD
The Portion Road improvement project has been discussed and analyzed for over seven years and much progress has been made since we saw the first plans for the road. The Civic has worked diligently with Suffolk County Department of Public Works to create a road design that the community could support at the last public hearing in July 2006. While we have reached basic agreement on the road’s lane configuration, there are many features of the road that need to be refined to better meet the needs of the community. So the Portion Road renovation isn’t out of the woods yet, we still need your continued support and participation as we finalize the design. We still have a way to go until the renovation will be completed, probably sometime after 2010, but with your help the finished road will definitely be an asset to the community and will be well worth waiting for.
Read more...
OUR VISION IS 20/20
Who knew that for four days in October 2004 a community could come together and actually envision the future of our little corner of the world? It did happen, and every year since then your Civic has been working hard to turn that vision into reality. We’ve been working with Brookhaven’s Planning Department to develop goals, land use plans, design guidelines, and all the other necessary tools that will help our community grow toward our Vision. Is planning the long-term future of a community complicated work? Yes it is, but it’s also very rewarding and open to any member willing to participate.
IF WE BUILD IT, THEY WILL COME
When your Aunt Harriet comes to visit next month, will you be taking her for a little shopping and leisurely stroll through our local downtown? Probably not, when you could take her to Sayville or Port Jefferson. What do these places have that seems to be lacking here? That’s the very issue we explored at our workshops this past summer. Residents, property owners, and business owners came together at our Placemaking and Streetscape Workshops and gave us their ideas on how to create a downtown that has a sense of place; a place where we can gather to shop, browse, meet, and enjoy special events, and how we can design an appealing place for shoppers, investors, visitors, and business owners. All the suggestions we received are being incorporated into our community goals so maybe the next time Aunt Harriet comes to visit you won’t have to drive someplace else to have fun; you could just walk to our local downtown.
A CAPITAL IDEA
There’s nothing better than seeing your tax dollars reinvested in your own community. The Civic works hard to make sure we get our share of capital projects such as the new parking lot at Brookhaven Beach and the purchase and improvements to the triangle park at the end of Church Street. And forthcoming projects such as our new skateboard park and a new recharge basin to control stormwater, which will help keep our lake in swimming condition.
IT’S FALL, TIME FOR A BEACH PARTY!
There’s no better way to build community pride than through local traditions, and that’s exactly what our Annual Fall Festival has become. Situated right on the shore of Lake Ronkonkoma at Brookhaven’s Navy SEAL Lt. Michael P. Murphy Memorial Park, the Festival is a community event created and run by community members, neighborhood businesses and local organizations. Sure, the Civic puts it all together, but it’s individuals and families like you who volunteer and make it a success year after year.
RED IS DEFINITELY YOUR COLOR
Yes Ronkonkoma, there is a Santa Claus. And if you don’t believe us, just come to our “Breakfast with Santa” this December. We must be really good, because for four years in row the Civic has managed to get the man in the big red suit to pay us a visit.
AUNTIE LITTER IS HERE TO STAY
There are no heroes in the never-ending battle against litter, just volunteers who hit the streets every month removing the proof that there are people out there who didn’t pay attention when their mothers told them to pick up after themselves. But there is no better way to say, “I care about my neighborhood” than to help keep it clean. And the Civic is there for you; we’ve adopted Portion Road and Hawkins Avenue so you will have that opportunity to say, “I care!” Just remember to show up next month; we miss you.
YOU LOOK MAHVELOUS
For some of our members just picking up litter isn’t enough, they actually volunteer to decorate the streets and plant flowers where all can see. They even have a name; they call themselves the Beautification Committee. Now you may think they chose that name because they’re beautiful people, and it’s true, they are beautiful, but they also believe that a little touch of beauty here and there makes life more enjoyable. Imagine that! Now imagine what little touch of beauty you could provide.
FLOPPY EARS AND A SHMEAR
Who would of thought that doughnut-shaped bread and a giant rabbit would go so well together? But the Civic’s annual “Bagels with the Bunny” has turned out to be a favorite way to hop into spring.
RUN, A MONSTER IS COMING!
Have you seen Ronky? He or she (we’re not quite sure) is the friendly monster who lives in Lake Ronkonkoma; at least according to last year’s April Fool’s edition of the Civic newsletter. For the true believers Ronky exists, so we promoted him to our spokes-monster for keeping Lake Ronkonkoma clean.
YOU’RE MY HERO
The Civic started a new tradition this year, we awarded our first “Citizen of the Year Award,” sponsored by Concerned Care Services, Inc. The citizen of the year for 2006 was Mrs. Emma Bruno, a steadfast pillar of the Lake Ronkonkoma community for over 50 years. Her generosity through philanthropy and volunteerism has set the standard for future citizens to be recognized.
VOTE FOR ME
This past fall the Civic hosted another “Meet the Candidates” night, giving our members the opportunity to meet their local elected officials, like Congressman Timothy Bishop, and ask the questions that matter the most to them.
TWO PIECES OF HISTORY
Maybe you can’t save time in a bottle, but you can protect the good parts for future generations to enjoy. The Civic’s Historic Preservation Committee worked for over two years to preserve two historically significant structures in Lake Ronkonkoma, the Agnew & Taylor store and Newton’s Garage. Both were granted Town landmark status in July 2006.
LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION
The Civic certainly has accomplished quite a bit this past year, but we think we can do even more this coming year by convincing you to help. Whether you’re a newcomer or a long-time resident, you probably have a significant investment in your home, and the Civic wants to help you maximize your return. Just a small investment of your time in any of our community-building activities will provide a wonderful return; not just because your participation in improving your commu¬nity will make your home seem more valuable to others, but because the feeling of pride you earn will make it more valuable to you. Like corks floating in a rain barrel, we rise and fall together; make this year the Civic’s best year yet and we can all rise to the top.