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Smithtown’s Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony

On Wednesday, December 4th, 2019, the Town of Smithtown will hold its 4th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony from 5PM to 6:30PM at Smithtown Town Hall. The annual Tree Lighting Ceremony is a fantastic community based event that includes live music, performance...

Smithtown Pet of the Week

Cookie: The World’s Best ‘Honey I’m Home’ Doorway Greeter

The Smithtown Animal Shelter’s Pet of the Week is the token ‘Welcome Waggin’ Miss Cookie. This eight year old terrier mix is destined to bring happiness and laughter to one lucky family. Cookie is a favorite among volunteers ...

Building Resilience in Smithtown

Town of Smithtown to Participate in #ResilientInSmithtown Campaign for Mental Health Awareness

The Town of Smithtown is recognizing Mental Health Awareness Month in November by implementing a social media campaign to highlight simple activities to boost personal resilience. From November 18th to November 22nd, the Town of Smithtown Horizons Counsel...

Take the Smithtown Social Pledge

Local Youth and Parents are invited to take the Smithtown Social Pledge to promote and exhibit kindness online and in person

Local students and parents are encouraged to take the Smithtown Social pledge in an effort to promote healthy online habits and fight bullying by leading by example. The pledge is one of many activities taking place in conjunction with Smithtown&rsquo...

Tender Years Treasury

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Smithtown Pet of the Week

Butterscotch The Sweetie

The Smithtown Animal Shelter’s Pet of the Week is Butterscotch, an eleven year old Female Domestic Shorthair. Butterscotch was brought to the shelter after her old owner sadly passed away. With no extended family to take care of her, Butterscotc...

SUPERVISOR’S REPORT

Fall Clean Up, Gearing Up for the Giving Season and Finding Peace of Mind

We kicked off the weekend by volunteering at Deepwells Historical Farm at an impromptu Trunk of Treat event, thanks to Mr. Scott Posner who set the idea into motion. This event was sponsored by the Deepwells Farm Historical Society, St James Chamber of Co...

Smithtown Pet of the Week

Charlie, A Very Cool Cat

The Smithtown Animal Shelter’s Pet of the Week is Charlie, a seven year old Male Domestic Shorthair. Charlie was recently brought back to the shelter when his owner could sadly no longer provide him a home. He’s so sweet and affectiona...

Rededication of Whisper the Bull

Town of Smithtown Celebrates Smithtown History with Renovated Whisper the Bull Statue

State, County, and Town of Smithtown officials joined alongside members of the community, the Smithtown Historical Society, and the Kings Park Heritage Museum to rededicate the town’s landmark statue of Whisper the Bull. On Tuesday, October 29th...

Smithtown Pets of the Week

Posey and Ren, Two Peas in a Pod

The Smithtown Animal Shelter’s Pets of the Week are Posey and Ren, a pair of five month old Domestic Shorthair kittens who want to love an owner just as they love each other. Posey is a female Tabby cat with brown and white fur, and Ren is a mal...

Breaking Ground on Smart Growth Development

First Transit Oriented Development in the Hamlet of Smithtown Celebrates a Groundbreaking Day

State, County, and Town of Smithtown officials joined VEA 181st Realty Corp. and Zucaro Construction, Vision Long Island, the Smithtown Fire Department, and the Smithtown Chamber of Commerce in the groundbreaking ceremony for the Lofts at Maple and Main, ...

Supervisor's Report

Tree City USA Gets Hundreds More, Downtown Revitalization, and Renovation Unveiling Plans Set

This week we began with a groundbreaking ceremony, celebrating the Town of Smithtown’s First Transit Oriented Development in the hamlet. For those who have read the daily papers, this project will be a major boost for economic development and pr...

660 Homes Dispose of Hazardous Waste

Town of Smithtown Holds Biggest Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Event Yet

The Town of Smithtown Department of Environment and Waterways held its biggest bi-annual hazardous household waste event last Saturday, October 19, from 7AM to 3PM. Approximately 660 Smithtown households participated in the event, safely disposing toxic i...

Smithtown Pet of the Week

Hamilton the Happy Pup

Meet Hamilton, this week’s Smithtown Animal Shelter Pet of the Week. This 35 pound bundle of joy is a six-year-old Male Wirehaired Terrier Mix whose small size is the only thing little about him. Hamilton was found in St. James and brought to th...

Post Nor’Easter Cleanup Guide

In the wake of the “bomb cyclone” that affected the Township last night, many residents are dealing with the aftermath and cleanup of downed power lines, outages, and downed trees. The Highway Department will be out on brush pickup and...

Smithtown Pets of the Week

The Black Cats

The Smithtown Animal Shelter’s Pets of the Week are a few of our black cats in honor of Halloween. Meet Artemis, Bubble Wrap, and Stamp. Artemis is a five year old female Domestic Shorthair who has been in the shelter since she was three months ...

Smithtown Honors Historian Brad Harris

Smithtown Historian Brad Harris Receives Lifetime Achievement Award

Supervisor Ed Wehrheim joined with local elected officials, members of the Smithtown Historical Society, friends and family, to honor Smithtown Historian Brad Harris for his decades of service to the Town of Smithtown. During a Celebratory Golf & Lunc...

Supervisor's Report

Monumental Revitalization, Park Renovations, & Honoring a Historian

It
has been a busy news week for the Town of Smithtown. As many of you may haveread, we have been awarded $500,000 in Jumpstart Funding from the County for
economic development. In other big news, the Governor has officially signed theKings Park Ali...

Smithtown Pet of the Week

Harley, A Hound Who Needs a Home

The Smithtown Animal Shelter’s Pet of the Week is Harley, a
six-year-old male German Shepherd. This sweet boy lost his home when his ownerpassed away. He now needs a new home where he can put his troubles behind him
and live a happy furever ...

Smithtown Gets $500,000 Jumpstart

Town of Smithtown is Awarded $500,000 in County Jumpstart Funds to Build Kings Park Municipal Parking Lot

Town Officials and Kings Park Community Leaders joined Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone at Park Bake Shop in Kings Park to celebrate $500,000 in Jumpstart Funds, which has been awarded to the town. On October 3rd, the County Executive signed the bil...

Crafters Needed For Tender Years Treasury

Smithtown Senior Citizens Department Seeks Senior Residents to Craft Items for Tender Years Treasury Event

The Smithtown Senior Citizens Department is looking for crafters for
the Tender Years Treasury event on Saturday, December 7th from 10AM to 1PM atthe Senior Citizens Department. 

The Tender Years Treasury is an award-winning program for
childr...

Rockettes Honored by Smithtown

Supervisor Wehrheim Presents the Radio City Rockettes with a Proclamation for their Visit to the Town

Smithtown Supervisor Ed Wehrheim presented the Radio City
Rockettes with an honorary Proclamation on behalf of the town for their visitto the Smithtown Public Library. On Wednesday, September 25th, approximately
100 children & parents lined up at ...

Supervisor's Weekly Report

ROADWORK, RENOVATIONS, AND OTHER BIG NEWS

We’ve lucked out with great weather as our Town Employees are
hard at work performing routine Park & Beach maintenance, undertakingmajor renovations, and repairs to the roads, facilities, and public amenities.
Speaking of major operation...

Smithtown Pets of the Week

Kittens, Kittens, and More Kittens

Meet The Smithtown Animal Shelter’s Pets of the Week! These
adorable little toddlers are currently residing in our kitten nursery as theyawait the perfect Furr-ever Home. Sadly, these little tikes are often passed up
for the younger kittens ...

Smithtown Earns $50,000 Cybersecurity Grant

Town of Smithtown is Awarded Second New York State DHSES Grant

The New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) has awarded the Town of Smithtown $50,000 in grant funding for Cyber Security. This is the second year in a row that the town has received this award, intended to enhance and ...

Smithtown Hosts Biggest Paper Shredding Event to Date

Over 6 Tons of Personal Documents Collected in the Biggest Shred Event Turnout to Date

On Saturday, September 21st, over 300 households dropped by Town
Hall to safely shred over six tons of sensitive documents. Ten minutes beforethe official start, a line of cars formed, eagerly anticipating the bi-annual
shredding event, held courtesy ...

Hurricane Safety and Prepardness

Hurricane Safety

Hurricane Preparedness

Be Prepared for Hurricane Season

For the Atlantic, Hurricane Season begins June 1 and ends November 30. Historically, the greatest potential for hurricanes in New York occurs from August through October, however it is important to remain prepared at all times. Taking the time to have a p...

More Transportation for Residents with Disabilities

Smithtown Senior Citizens Department Acquires New Minivan to Assist Residents with Disabilities with Day to Day Travel

The Town of Smithtown Senior Citizens Department has acquired a new minivan to use as a transportation service for those with disabilities who have no other means of transportation. This new minivan, plus the existing bus, is available to serve residents ...