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Smithtown Youth Volunteers at Sweetbriar Nature Center

The Town of Smithtown Youth Bureau enlisted the help of fifteen young volunteers to participate in a beautification project at Sweetbriar Nature Center. On July 30th, staff members from the Nature Center joined forces with Youth Bureau Volunteers ranging ...

Virtual DIY Paint Night

Town of Smithtown Horizons Counseling & Education Center and Youth Bureau Team Up with AR Workshop to Host a Virtual DIY Paint Night

The Town of Smithtown Horizons Counseling and Education Center and the Youth Bureau, in partnership with AR Workshop in Smithtown, are pleased to present an Instructor-led virtual DIY Paint Kit Night. On August 13th at 7 pm, participants can log in via Zo...

Smithtown Pets of the Week

Kittens, Kittens, and More Kittens

Meet the Smithtown Animal Shelter’s Pets of the Week! These adorable little 10-16 week-old toddlers are currently residing in our kitten nursery as they await the perfect Furr-ever Home. Sadly, these little tikes are often passed up for the youn...

Supervisors Report

How Town Departments Are Making a Difference in the Community During the Pandemic

It’s been a long five months as we have endured an unimaginable global health crisis, civil unrest, economic turmoil and the stress of everything in between. In March, I created a communication matrix designed to get people the help they require...

Smithtown Pet of the Week

Mellow Morty

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

Morty is a ten and a half year-old Male Havanese senior pup. Morty unfortunately had a rough start to his life, and he’s looking for the right home to help him get ba...

Sweetbriar Nature Center Animal Food Drive

The Town of Smithtown Youth Bureau is in search of Smithtown’s Good Samaritans to participate in an Animal Food Drive, benefiting the wildlife residing at Sweetbriar Nature Center. The preserve is in need of donations of fresh fruits and vegetab...

Smithtown Pet of the Week

Lucky Huck

Meet the Smithtown Animal Shelter’s Pet of the Week, Huckleberry, otherwise known as “Huck”!

Huck is a purebred two-and-a-half year-old Male German Shepherd who loves to play and to learn! Huck is extremely loyal and a highly ...

Smithtown Horizons Boating Safety Awareness Campaign

The Town of Smithtown Horizons Counseling and Education Center, in partnership with the Town of Smithtown Youth Bureau and Public Safety Waterways and Navigation, is encouraging all Smithtown youth to participate in a new creative campaign to bring awaren...

431 Homes Dispose of Hazardous Waste

The Town of Smithtown Collects Over 22 Tons of Household Hazardous
Waste With COVID-19 Safety Guidelines Strictly Enforced

Town of Smithtown Department of Environment and Waterways collected the largest load to date during the first hazardous household waste event of 2020. Last Saturday, July 11th, approximately 431 Smithtown households participated in safely disposing 45,080...

Daisy Troop 575 Decorates Kindness Rocks for Essential Workers

As part of the ongoing #SmithtownStrong initiative, Daisy Troop 575 of St. James decorated and delivered kindness rocks in appreciation and support for essential workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Troop visited Smithtown Town Hall on June 30th to a...

Smithtown Pet of the Week

Uno the Number One Pup

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

Uno is a one and a half year-old Male Australian Cattle Dog/Shepherd Mix. This sweet and loving guy can play all day long and will never get bored. Uno is the perfect dog for ...

Town of Smithtown Live Music at Long Beach

As Suffolk County enters Stage 4 of reopening, The Town of Smithtown Recreation Department is pleased to present the community with a Summer lineup of outdoor live music. On Friday nights, residents can enjoy live music at Long Beach in Nissequogue starti...

Hoyt Farm Music Series 2020

As Suffolk County enters Stage 4 of reopening, The Town of Smithtown Recreation Department is pleased to present the community with a Summer lineup of outdoor live music. On Friday nights, residents can enjoy live music at Long Beach in Nissequogue starti...

Youth and Community Alliance to Hold Presentation on Current Drug Trends

The Town of Smithtown Youth and Community Alliance, in conjunction with the Town of Smithtown Youth Bureau and Smithtown Horizons Center, will host a Virtual Meeting on Current Drug Trends, presented by the New York National Guard Counter Drug Task Force....

Community Honors Young Hero

Community Surprise and Award Presentation for 15 Year Old Lifesaver Hailee Hurtado

On Monday, July 6th, Federal, State, County & Local Dignitaries celebrated the heroic actions of 15 year old Hailee Hurtado in front of friends, family and neighbors. Town Supervisor Ed Wehrheim, Smithtown FD Chief Kevin Fitzpatrick, Christine Fitzger...

July 4th Weekend Water Rescue

Town of Smithtown Department of Public Safety Marine Units Respond To Dangerous Holiday Weekend Water Rescue

On Sunday, July 6th, Smithtown Public Safety Bay Constables rescued two Port Jefferson boaters, when their kayak capsized. Upon arrival, Marine 4 Bay Constables Steven Bennett and Michael Grayson identified one individual in the water and the other on the...

Smithtown Pet of the Week

A Jewel Named Jade

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

Jade is a two year-old Female Domestic Shorthair Mix who is in need of a loving home. She was trapped along with her kittens as part of the Animal Shelter’s Trap/Neuter/Release ...

15 Year Old Hero to Be Honored for Saving Family

Town of Smithtown, Smithtown Fire Department & Smithtown Children’s Foundation to Honor 15 Year Old Hero, Who Saved Her Family from a House Fire.

On Monday July 6th at 5 PM, The Town of Smithtown, the Smithtown Fire Department and the Smithtown Children’s Foundation will present Hailee Hurtado with awards for her heroic actions which saved the entire family from a devastating house fire. ...

MGA Junior Championship Hosts Qualifier at Landing Country Club

Metropolitan Golf Association Picks Smithtown Landing Golf Course to Host Qualifier for LI Junior Championship Tournament

Talented young golfers ascended upon the recently renovated Golf Course at Landing Golf & Country Club to compete for a shot at the MGA Junior Championship Trophy. On Wednesday, June 24th, teenage competitors throughout the entire metropolitan area (b...

Smithtown Pet of the Week

Fantastic Mr. Smithers

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

Mr. Smithers is a ten year-old Male Domestic Shorthair senior cat who still has a lot of life in him and a lot of love ready to give. This little chatterbox will let you know when...

Town of Smithtown Premieres Surprise Graduation Message for Class of 2020

On Friday June 26th, at 5:30PM, the Town of Smithtown premiered a surprise graduation message for the Class of 2020. Viewers can tune in to the Town of Smithtown Facebook page, Smithtown GTV on YouTube, or on Instagram IGTV to watch.

“Back in Mar...

Smithtown Pet of the Week

A Beauty Named Betty Boop

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

Betty Boop, a medium sized eight year-old Female Pit Terrier Mix, was found wandering around a nearby train station, and was brought to the Animal Shelter by a Good Sama...

Anthony R. Cannone Memorial Service Award

The inaugural Anthony R. Cannone Memorial Service Award was presented to Smithtown High School West senior MaZhu Van Nostrand during a virtual scholarship awards ceremony hosted by the Smithtown Central School District on June 4th. This award was establis...

Daring Rescue Reunites Family With Lost Cat

Lost Cat is Rescued After Being Stranded 50 Feet Up for Three Days

One lucky feline is holding on to all of his nine lives at home this morning. Tiger, a domestic shorthair tabby cat, went missing about a week ago. On Friday, the Town of Smithtown Animal Shelter was called to dispatch Animal Control Officers to rescue th...

Virtual Premiere Draws a Crowd

Mental Health Documentary “Angst” Attracts Over 150 Viewers

The Town of Smithtown Horizons Counseling and Education Center hosted a virtual screening of the mental health documentary “Angst” on June 11th via Zoom. Over 150 parents, children, teens, and educators participated in this screening, ...

Smithtown Pets of the Week

Clam Chowder and Minestrone

Meet the Smithtown Animal Shelter’s Pets of the Week, Clam Chowder and Minestrone.

Clam Chowder and Minestrone are a pair of eleven month old Domestic Shorthair brothers who would love to be adopted together. Both kitties were originally adopted ...

Adventures in Animal Rescue: Fawning over Babies

The town of Smithtown Animal Control Officers (ACO) and the Smithtown Animal Shelter were stork raving busy, coming to the rescue of three fawns over a 36 hour period. Each fawn, or baby deer was recovered from imminent danger, given the necessar...

Smithtown Pet of the Week

Super Sweet Sonic

Meet the Smithtown Animal Shelter’s Pet of the Week, a former stray named Sonic.

Sonic is a two year-old Female Domestic Shorthair Mix. Sonic was found as a stray scavenging for scraps of food at a local Sonic restaurant. She can be very shy, but...

Temporary Outdoor Dining

The Town of Smithtown Issues Temporary Outdoor Dining Permits

In collaboration with the County, Towns and Villages throughout Suffolk, the Town of Smithtown has launched an online system for dining establishments to file for temporary outdoor accommodations. The one page application is designed to assist existing re...

Smithtown Pet of the Week

Parker the Petite Pup

Meet the Smithtown Animal Shelter’s Pet of the Week, a little guy who has been through the ringer, Parker.

Parker is a 8-9 year old Male Chihuahua Mix. Sadly, he is a COVID-19 orphan who lost his owner to the disease 2 months ago. His 2 geriatric...

Local Family Man Honored

James Cotgreave is Honored by the Town of Smithtown for his Personal Donation of PPE for Front Line Workers

James Cotgreave, a lifelong resident of the Town of Smithtown and founder of Cotgreave Insurance Agency, was presented a proclamation by the Town of Smithtown for donating over $10,000 worth of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to local law enforcement ...

A Message Of Thanks From Supervisor Ed Wehrheim

It’s been approximately two months since our lives were changed forever by an invisible enemy. At the very beginning, the Town of Smithtown implemented a number of safety measures and actions to protect the health and safety of our residents, la...

Local Youth, Community Leaders & Small Businesses Join Town of Smithtown in Helping the Community

As a part of the Town of Smithtown’s ‘No One Forgotten’ collaborative during the COVID-19 pandemic, a number of community leaders, organizations and small business owners have come forward to offer assistance. Most recently, ...

Smithtown Pet of the Week

Cira the Love Bug

Meet the Smithtown Animal Shelter’s Pet of the Week, a little lady named Cira.

Cira is a one year old Female Domestic Shorthair Mix. Cira was brought in to the Animal Shelter as a stray. An injury from her life as a stray caused her to lose some ...

Town of Smithtown Annual Global Youth Service Initiative

The Town of Smithtown Youth Bureau will join more than 135 countries across the globe in celebration of Global Youth Service Day, adapting for social distancing amidst the worldwide coronavirus pandemic. In the past, the Youth Bureau has coordinated one l...

Smithtown Town Hall Offers Drive-Through Tax Collection

In an effort to protect the health and wellbeing of both the residents and town staff during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Town of Smithtown has orchestrated a Drive Through Tax Collection Operation. Beginning on Monday, May 11th through June 1st, residents ...

Smithtown Pet of the Week

The Ball of Love, Betty Boop

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

Betty Boop is an eight year-old Female Pit Bull Terrier Mix. Named after the iconic cartoon diva (who was originally designed as a dog), Miss Boop can’t get en...

Smithtown Pet of the Week

Cookie, the World's Best Doorway Greeter

Meet the Smithtown Animal Shelter’s Pet of the Week, a fun and goofy gal named Cookie.

Cookie is an eight year old Female Terrier Mix who is destined to bring love and happiness to one lucky family. With a puppy-like demeanor, a lapdog mentality ...

COVID-19 Update: Social Distancing Actions

In an effort to operate as a functional government, based on New York State’s executive orders (to limit our workforce to only essential employees) the town of Smithtown has taken measures to limit in-person services, restricting public...

COVID-19 Update: Cancellations and Postponements

Due to the state of emergency declared by Suffolk County yesterday, the Town of Smithtown and Smithtown Central School District have enacted a number of closures, adjournments and scheduling adjustments out of an abundance of caution to further prevent th...

Updated Information on Solid Waste Collection

As a result of the recent changes to the carters for residential curbside pickup in Districts #4 and #7, the Solid Waste Collection Districts Map has been updated. Districts #4 and #7 will now be serviced by Brothers Waste. Residents can view their Carter...