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Free Memory Screenings for Suffolk County Veterans

The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) has been awarded a Suffolk County Marathon grant to provide free memory screenings to Suffolk County veterans and their families. Memory screenings take place every Monday and Wednesday from 10AM to 4P...

Supervisor Wehrheim Addresses the State of the Town

This past year has been unprecedented on many fronts. Despite all we have endured, the Town of Smithtown continues to flourish as we continue to work together in service to the community. As we embark on a new year ahead, this administration remains optim...

Smithtown Pets of the Week

The Smithtown Super Kittens

Meet the Smithtown Animal Shelter’s Pets of the Week, Batman, Joker, Penguin, and Wonder Woman!

Batman, Joker, Penguin, and Wonder Woman are six month old super siblings named after some super characters. These kittens are shy when meeting strang...

Solid Waste Collection Information for 2021

The Town of Smithtown began its new seven year contracts for Residential Solid Waste Collection last Monday, January 4, 2021. The Town, which is divided into twelve collection districts, handles curbside waste pickups, scheduled for either Monday and Thur...

Draft Comprehensive Plan is Here

The Town of Smithtown, in collaboration with consultants H2M Engineers, has completed the draft Comprehensive Master Plan. An initial presentation will be given virtually by Smithtown’s Planning Department and H2M, featuring the recommendations ...

Smithtown Pet of the Week

Dean

Meet the Smithtown Animal Shelter’s Pet of the Week, Dean!

Dean is a two year-old Male Domestic Shorthair Mix that was found as a stray. He is affectionate and outgoing with people and other cats. He is large in his stature and large in his abili...

Smithtown Pet of the Week

Mia

Smithtown, NY: Meet the Smithtown Animal Shelter’s Pet of the Week, the playful Mia.

Mia is a loving and energetic two year-old Pit/Lab Mix. She is equal parts goofy and affectionate. Mia came to us as a stray after being hit by a car an...

Smithtown Pets of the Week

Meet the Smithtown Animal Shelter’s Pets of the Week, Matty, Motor, and Sid!

Matty, Motor, and Sid are all one year old Male cats that are overlooked for adoption time and again because they are shy. All three kitties grew up in the she...

Winter Water Rescue

Smithtown Public Safety Rescues Duck Hunters from Exposure to the Elements After Vessel Capsizes

Smithtown Bay Constables rescued a father and son from freezing water when their boat capsized Saturday afternoon on the Nissequogue River. On Saturday, December 19th, at approximately 1:07PM, Smithtown Department of Public Safety Park Rangers, Bay Consta...

Smithtown Pet of the Week

Cali

Meet the Smithtown Animal Shelter’s Pet of the Week, Cali.

Cali is a twelve-to-fourteen year old female Cattle Dog Mix. Cali and her siblings Rocky and Suzie were brought to the Animal Shelter when their dad sadly passed away. We would love for C...

Despite Pandemic, Smithtown Delivers Lowest Tax Increase in Suffolk County

Town of Smithtown Produces the Lowest Tax Increase (0.88%) in Suffolk County for the 2021 Operating Budget, Despite Worldwide Pandemic

On Tuesday, the Town of Smithtown adopted the 2021 operating budget, highlighting an overall tax increase of less than one percent* (.88%) for all operating funds, without utilizing fund balance. On Tuesday, November 3rd at approximately 2PM, Smithtown Su...

Smithtown Pet of the Week

Santa’s Favorite Cookie

Meet the Smithtown Animal Shelter’s Pet of the Week, Cookie.

Of all the dogs in all the shelters, there is no other who is more deserving of a loving family. Cookie is a loving and happy 9 years young pittie mix. This little girl adores ...

Smithtown Pet of the Week

Rockin' Rocky

Meet the Smithtown Animal Shelter’s Pet of the Week, Rocky.

Rocky is a twelve-to-fourteen year old Male German Shepherd mix. Sadly, Rocky and his two siblings (Cali and Suzie) found themselves orphaned when their dad passed away. This sweet old f...

Downtown Kings Park Gets the Whole Lot

State, County and Local Officials Commemorate the Completion of Pulaski Municipal Lot with “Jumpstart” Funding in Record Time

County Executive Steve Bellone joined State and Town Officials along with Kings Park Community Leaders and Vision Long Island to commemorate the completion of the Pulaski Road Municipal Parking Lot. The project was funded through a Jumpstart grant awarded...

Smithtown Pet of the Week

Sweet Suzie

Meet the Smithtown Animal Shelter’s Pet of the Week, Suzie.

Suzie is a twelve to fourteen year-old Female Border Collie. Suzie and her two siblings Cali and Rocky came to the Animal Shelter when their owner sadly passed away, and they want to liv...

Town Officials Unveil Eagle Scout Project at Gibbs Pond Park

On Wednesday, November 4th, local and state officials joined with family, friends, and the Nesconset Chamber of Commerce to unveil the Eagle Scout Project of Boy Scout Nicolas “Niko” Maldonado-Molina of Troop 566. Niko chose t...

A Step Up at the Nesconset Gazebo

Local Officials Join the Nesconset Chamber of Commerce in a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Celebrating a Custom Built Walkway Adjoining Nesconset Gazebo to Armory Park

Smithtown officials joined the Nesconset Chamber of Commerce in celebrating the completion of a new custom built walkway last Tuesday. On November 10th, members of the Nesconset Chamber of Commerce commended the town for the finished project which joins t...

Smithtown Pet of the Week

Betty Boop

Meet the Smithtown Animal Shelter’s Pet of the Week, Betty Boop.

Betty Boop is an approximately nine year old Female Pittie Mix, found wandering around a local train station and brought to the Animal Shelter by a Good Samaritan. This sweet girl i...

Deceased Endangered Atlantic Sturgeon Uncovered

Town of Smithtown Bay Constable Coordinates Recovery Efforts with NYS Department of Environmental Conservation

The Town of Smithtown’s Department of Public Safety’s Bay Constable Unit was contacted by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) in response to a possible sighting of a deceased Atlantic Sturgeon Tuesday afternoo...

Smithtown Public Safety Bay Constables Rescue Capsized Boater on Nissequogue River

The Smithtown Department of Public Safety coordinated rescue efforts for a boater in distress last week. On Wednesday, October 21st, at approximately 3:15PM, members of the Smithtown Public Safety Waterways and Navigation Division were dispatched to a rep...

Five New Public Safety Officers Sworn In as Four are Promoted

The Town of Smithtown welcomed five new officers to the Department of Public Safety on Tuesday, October 20th in a swearing in ceremony. Supervisor Ed Wehrheim administered the oath of office for five new members and four promoted officers, in the Victor T...

490 Homes Participate in Hazardous Waste Collection

Town of Smithtown Residents Safely Dispose of 22 Tons of Household Hazardous Waste

The Town of Smithtown Department of Environment and Waterways collected 22 tons of waste during the most recent hazardous household waste event. Last Saturday, October 3rd, approximately 490 Smithtown households participated in safely disposing 43,900 pou...

Lake Avenue Construction Update

The demolition of the road bed from 5th Street to 2nd Street is underway this week along Lake Avenue. Paving is slated for Sunday morning, weather permitting. Patrons should use alternate routes and observe the construction speed limit: 20mph. Use Washing...

Smithtown Holds Largest Shred Event to Date

More than Sixteen Tons of Personal Documents Successfully Shredded in Smithtown’s Largest Event Yet

On Saturday, September 26th, over 440 households dropped by the Town of Smithtown Municipal Services Facility to safely shred over sixteen tons of sensitive documents. The turnout was three times the normal volume at the bi-annual shredding event, held co...

Outdoor Dining Heats Up

Town Supervisor Announces Extended Outdoor Dining As The Kings Park Chamber of Commerce Distributes Outdoor Heat Lamps Awarded By PSEG-LI

Town of Smithtown Supervisor Ed Wehrheim made a surprise announcement last Thursday, extending temporary outdoor dining to December 31st, 2020. The proclamation was made as the Kings Park Chamber of Commerce distributed 15 outdoor heat lamps and fuel to l...

Suffolk County Hazard Mitigation Story Map

Invest in your personal safety and protect your property. Visit the Suffolk County Hazard Mitigation Story Map to learn more.

Suffolk County is updating the Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan

Now Residents can use the ‘Hazard Mapping Tool’ tab to learn more and download reports about what hazards impact your property. The Hazard Mapping Tool allows re...