News Flash

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...

Local Law 10-2020, amendment to the Town Code Chapter 221 – Property Maintenance

The Public Hearing scheduled for Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at 2:00 P.M. regarding Local Law 10-2020,  amendment to the Town Code Chapter 221 – Property Maintenance, has been cancelled.

Smithtown Pet of the Week

Parker the Playful Pal

Meet the Smithtown Animal Shelter’s Pet of the Week, the snuggly and sweet Parker.

Parker is an eight-to-nine year-old Male Chihuahua Mix who’s had a bad run of luck, losing his mom to the COVID-19 virus. He was well loved and over-indu...

Smithtown Pets of the Week

Dale and Brennan, Double the Love

Meet the Smithtown Animal Shelter’s Pets of the Week, a pair of bonded brothers named Dale and Brennan!

Dale and Brennan are a pair of six month-old Male Domestic Shorthair bonded siblings. These handsome boys arrived at the shelter two months ag...

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...

Smithtown Pet of the Week

All About Angel

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

Angel is a six year-old Blue Nosed Pit Bull that has been waiting for her furrever home for over two years. She is always eager to be around people and get some belly rubs....

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...

Drinking and Boating Awareness Campaign

Smithtown Youth Get Creative to Highlight the Dangers of Boating while Intoxicated

The Town of Smithtown Horizons Counseling and Education Center, in partnership with the Town of Smithtown Youth Bureau and Public Safety Waterways and Navigation, conducted a Drinking and Boating Awareness campaign to spread the word regarding the dangers...

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...

Smithtown Pets of the Week

Just Kitten Around

Meet the Smithtown Animal Shelter’s Pets of the Week, a clowder of kittens! These adorable little 3-6 month-old toddlers are awaiting their purr-fect home. Most of these kitties are rescues from the Animal Shelter’s Trap-Neuter-Release...

Complete the 2020 Census

The economic fallout from COVID 19 requires us all to do our part to ensure that our federal tax dollars come back to Smithtown. Suffolk County has informed the Town of Smithtown of a low response from our citizens in the 2020 census survey. The deadline ...

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...

Smithtown Pet of the Week

Terrific Tyson

Meet the Smithtown Animal Shelter’s Pet of the Week, fun-loving Tyson.

Tyson is a three year-old male Labrador mix. Sadly, his dad, a 9/11 first responder and hero, has fallen too ill to properly care for this sweet boy. We’re hoping to...

Lake Avenue Revitalization Construction Update

The Lake Avenue Revitalization Project is nearing completion of the road work, six to seven months ahead of schedule. The final piece of the sewer line and water main, which shoots underneath the railroad tracks, has been tested and completed. Due to the ...

Bipartisan Federal, State, County, & Local Officials Push for Direct to Local Coronavirus Funding

On Monday, September 14th, a bipartisan group of Elected Officials at all levels of government took to the steps of Smithtown Town Hall with a message of unity for local relief as Congress returned to session. Congressman Lee Zeldin joined with Suffolk Co...

Town of Smithtown to Host Paper Shredding Event

Safely Shred Sensitive Documents at the Shredding Event on September 26th

The Town of Smithtown Department of Environment and Waterways, in partnership with the Municipal Services Facility and the Department of Public Safety, will host a Paper Shredding Event on Saturday, September 26th. This free event will be held at the Smit...

Smithtown Pet of the Week

Miss Mia

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

Mia is a beautiful two year old Mastiff and Lab Mix who has been through a lot in her young life. Originally this sweet girl was brought to the Animal Shelter after being hit b...

Smithtown Pet of the Week

Sweet Little Ducky

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

Ducky is a Male Domestic Short Hair mix who is estimated to be around one year old. He was brought into the shelter as a stray by a Good Samaritan, and he’s ready to live in a ...

Smithtown Pet of the Week

Kobe, The World's Greatest Cuddle Monster

Meet the Smithtown Animal Shelter’s Pet of the Week, a loving and happy fella who goes by the name Kobe.

Kobe, a three year-old Male English Bulldog and Pittie mix, is an adorable pup with a face that makes him impossible to resist. This total go...

Horizons and Youth Bureau Kick-off “Pizza Box Top” Campaign to Combat Underage Drinking

The Town of Smithtown Horizons Counseling and Education Center and Smithtown Youth Bureau, in conjunction with the 4th Precinct of the Suffolk County Police Department, launched the 4th Annual “Pizza Box Top Project” on August 20th. Th...

Smithtown Pet of the Week

Bailey the Snuggle Buddy

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

Bailey is a 10 year-old Male Domestic Shorthair Mix. Bailey was brought to the Animal Shelter after he was sadly left behind when his owner had to move. He is a total sweetheart who is ...

Life Saving Rescue A Mile Out to Sea

Smithtown Public Safety Bay Constables Rescue Two Distressed
Fishermen Drifting a Mile Off Shore in the Long Island Sound

Two friends are lucky to be alive after a fun day of fishing in the Long Island Sound went terribly wrong. On Tuesday, August 18th, at approximately 7PM, Smithtown Public Safety Bay Constables David Rosenberg, Blake Gifford, and Carmine Aro were on patrol...

Smithtown Pets of the Week

Cali, Rocky, and Suzie

Meet the Smithtown Animal Shelter’s Pets of the Week, a trio of senior siblings who are looking for a new home; Cali, Rocky, and Suzie.

All three pups, each twelve years old, came to the Shelter after their owner sadly passed away. The Animal She...

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...

Smithtown Pet of the Week

The Sweetest: Cookie

Meet the Smithtown Animal Shelter’s Pet of the Week, a loving eight year-old Female Terrier Mix named Cookie. 

Cookie came to the Animal Shelter after her previous owner sadly passed away. She was well cared for, trained, and learned how...

Tropical Storm Isaias Post Storm Damage & Cleanup Update

Tropical Storm Isaias left copious damage in its wake to the Town of Smithtown, comparable to the devastation of Hurricane Gloria in 1985. The Town of Smithtown has compiled a detailed assessment of the destruction in addition to important information reg...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

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. ...

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...

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...