August Draft

WELCOME TO OUR NEW FORMAT!

Starting August 2023 the communications department at the Village of Port Jefferson is proud to present a new easier (and fun) to read more 'magazine like' format for the eReport. Many people told us they never even realized that content existed below the first page of the old constant contact format. The village has followed the lead of many national newspapers and magazines in adopting this easy to read format and we hope you like it. We would like to credit the talent of our graphic artist for much of the design incorporated in the newly forma ed eReport.If you like the way it looks and feels - let us know! Send an email to: editor@portjeff.com We will be placing downloadable archives for you to reference as well at h ps://portjeff.com/theportereport/

PJ FIRE DEPT.

July

MEET THE TEAM

Sylvia Pirillo - Village Clerk

Mary Pelton - Deputy Clerk

Don Pearce - Village Treasurer

Village Deputy Treasurer - Michelle Ferrante

Assistant to Mayor - Maria Aubry

Interim Village Attorney - David J. Moran

Village Ethics Counsel - Steven G. Lenthal,

Village Prosecutor - Richard Harris

Receiver of Taxes - Donald Pearce

Deputy Tax Receiver - Kelly Reilly

Village Assessor - Paul D'Amato

Registrar - Marisa Lebron

DREW BIONDO Port Jefferson Village Trustee trustee-Biondo@portjeff.com

STAN LOUCKS Port Jefferson Village Trustee trustee-Loucks@portjeff.com

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REBECCA KASSAY PJ. Village Deputy Mayor Port Jefferson Village Trustee trustee-Kassay@portjeff.com

LAUREN SHEPROW Port Jefferson Mayor mayorsheprow@portjeff.com

BOB JULIANO Port Jefferson Village Trustee trustee-Juliano@portjeff.com

BUILDING Updates

DEVELOPING & MAINTAINING OUR VILLAGE

Building Department almost LIVE with new software

Municity 5 so ware will bring the Building & Planning Department process into a more modern environment and increase efficiency with advanced GIS capabilities and a map interface.

Building department to start employing Laserfiche

Laserfiche is the electronic virtual file cabinet for all of the historical documents previously stored in the Building Department that have been scanned off site and uploaded into a shared platform through Brookhaven Town.

Building department taking action on vacant properties

Our Village Investigator is actively patrolling our residential and commercial districts to identify vacant lots and buildings in need of property maintenance, advising absentee owners of their obligations under the Village Code to keep their properties clean and in good repair. This practice benefits all neighbors and owners by preventing garbage accumulation, overgrowth, invasion by wild animals and insects, squa ers, and thereby maintaining everyone’s property values. If you see a property in need of some TLC, give us a call at 631-473-4744, and we will make sure it is addressed. All calls will be kept anonymous.

BRIDGEPORT & PORT JEFFERSON FERRY COMPANY

To start construction of new offices near Village hall

The Bridgeport & Port Jefferson Ferry has successfully navigated the Village Planning Department process and is ready to start building their new office facility just opposite the Village Hall on West Barnum. Fred Hall, the Vice President and General Manager of the ferry company, confirms that the project is set to kick off the week of August 14th, with an expected construction timeline of 12 to 18 months. This expansion underlines the company's ongoing growth and unwavering dedication to the local community.

DPWUpdates

The Department of Public Work Superintendent, Steve Gallagher

The DPW has been busy maintaining our extensive roadways. Here is a small example of the projects that have been completed or are actively being worked on. Woodside Ave Road Repair - The roadway at the curb was repaired on Woodside Ave due to curbline erosion. DPW sawcut and milled the damaged asphalt, strip patched, and sealed the road.

We met with Bridgeport - Port Jefferson Ferry Co. to discuss safety options regarding East Broadway traffic. We provided traffic safety support for the recycling event on August 5th.

2023 Paving (see list below)

JEFFERSON LANDING CIRCLE

DEERFIELD CT

ELLEN DR EXTENSION

RED OAK CT EXTENSION

ROE LANE

STONY HILL RD

VILLAGE HALL

RANDALL AVE

HALLETT AVE

OAKES ST

BEACH ST-

From Tilcon to The Lipa Power Plant

NEW LIGHT INSTALLED AT MATHER

Statement from Mather Hospital about the new stoplight on North Country Road:

In 2022, the Village Planning Board required that Mather Hospital install sidewalks, make roadway improvements (ie turning lanes) and add a traffic light at its North Country Road entrance to improve the traffic flow. This was required by the Village in order for Mather to receive approval of our new Emergency Department building plan. Construction on the light started in June 2023. We are awaiting the arrival of a controller that will work in conjunction with the light at North Country Road and Belle Terre Road. Once we have this equipment and it is installed, there will be a period where the light will blink for several days. A er which the light will be put into full operation. The earliest this will happen is mid-August. We will keep the Village informed of our progress.

VILLAGE CODE

From Code Department Chief, Andy Owen:

TRAFFIC:

The traffic survey of Brook Rd is complete. The data from the speed trailer showed us that 192 vehicles traveled on Brook Road between July 24th to August 7th. One hundred thirty-nine of those vehicles were at or below the speed limit Fi y-three vehicles were above the speed limit, with the highest speed clocked in at 41 mph. The Average speed was 26.8 mph. Our next traffic survey will be on Scraggy Hill Rd. This survey will also be for a two-week period.

PATROLS:

Bike patrols and foot patrols have commenced in the downtown area with positive feedback from both the public and our officers.

VILLAGE EVENTS:

Recent village events, Port Paws and Port Palooza, were successful, with no major incidents to report.

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE:

I a ended the recent Chamber of Commerce meeting. It was very fruitful, with ideas and concerns shared among those in a endance.

STAFF:

Several interviews have been conducted for new hires to the Code Department, showing that individuals are interested in serving the community of Port Jefferson.

FERRY:

PARKING IN TOWNUpdates

CVS Parking Lot

We are in the heart of the summer, and the parking scene in Port Jeff is alive as ever. In addition to our residents parking in our lots, we see visitors parking at a rate of well over 1,000 cars daily. The addition of the spaces at the CVS lot for public use has helped immensely with businesses and events taking place in the south part of the C1 district.

PassPort

The parking department manages our micro-mobility service,"PASSPort." I presented information on the program at the 8-7-23 board of trustees meetingciting excellent service results but lower than anticipated usage. The program will be re-considered for continuance a er August 2023.

Approximately 80.5% of our paid-parking session transactions are paid by QR code. One advantage is that the PAY BY CELL option remembers your plate number for the next time you park and reminds you of your parking session expiring. The Barnum parking lot continues to be a free alternative and is heavily utilized by C1 district employees. Parking questions and comments are welcome at portjeff.com/parking

Kevin Wood Parking and Mobility Administrator

ALWAYS BUSY MAINTANING OUR VILLAGE

From Bob Julian Trustee Parks Dept - July 4th -

PARKS Updates

· clean up the parade route, weeding garden beds along the way, mowing, cleaning up the outside of village hall, bunting on the balcony, weeding garden beds.

· Set up and dismantle the Show-Mobile and the sound system for the Parade and the swearing in ceremony at the steps of Village Hall.

Everyday maintenance- garbage pick-up, watering hanging baskets and planters

· Joe Erland so ball field- mowing, prepping infield, laying chalk lines on infield, paint outfield lines.

· Rocket ship park public restrooms- cleaned every day, thorough check of playground equipment)

· Harbor front park- garbage pick-up, mowing, weeding of garden beds, vandalism repairs, graffiti clean up.

· Texaco park- garbage pick-up, maintenance check performed 2-3days a week. mowing, weeding.

· East and west beaches- garbage pickup mowing, weeding.

· West Beach - A handicap mat was added at the base of the stairs

Beaches

• September they will officially close the beach, which consists of taking 7 signs down and installing officiall beach closed signs,removing Lifeguard 7 stands, beach ropes will be removed as well shortly a er the beach is 7 closed.

• Beach restrooms will remain open till approximately 11/1/23.

• East Beach - A handicap mat was added at the end of the parking lot.

• Added a volleyball net at the beach for added resident recreation.

• The bathrooms at the beach have been updated and painted, with privacy extensions installed at the stalls.

• The kayak rack has been expanded, adding new spots. It can hold a 7total of 54 kayaks.

PJ COUNTRY CLUBUpdates

From The General Manager Of The Port Jefferson Country Club, Tom Natola

We are thrilled to see an incredible amount of golf being played this season. Our course is averaging over 5,000 rounds of golf per month and shows no sign of slowing down. In addition, we are also offering beginner and intermediate clinics to cater to all skill levels.

Membership numbers are at their highest in the past few years, with members from other private clubs expressing interest in joining our exceptional facilities. We have received multiple positive comments from our members who are thoroughly satisfied with the course conditions and our fantastic food and beverage vendor, TPG.

Rest assured that we are dedicated to bringing back our Racquets Facility, and we hope to share exciting news with you very soon. The facility will feature both Har-Tru tennis courts and paddle ball courts, ensuring a wide range of activities for our valued members. Stay tuned for future updates.

THE ANNUAL GOLF OUTING 2023

The Incorporated Village of Port Jefferson Recreation Department is once again opening its annual golf outing at the Port Jefferson Country Club to the entire 11777 community. Joining members and residents for this annual celebration of golf include volunteers of the Port Jefferson Fire Department, and all who live and work for businesses located in the 11777-zip code/Village of Port Jefferson including Port Jefferson Village employees. The $75 registration fee includes greens fees, cart fee, hat, a sleeve of golf balls and tees, post-golf barbeque dinner, awards, and logoed prizes from the Port Jeff Country Club Pro Shop for various achievements including closest to the pin on the par threes, longest drive, closest to the line, low gross, and low net scores. Men, women, and children 13 and over are welcome to play. Registration is limited to 144 individuals, so participation will be on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Proof of residence, volunteer status with PJFD, and/or employment in a business located in Port Jefferson Village (11777) is required with registration. Register online on the Port Jefferson Village Golf Outing event page.

For more information and to register click here:h ps://portjeff.com/golfouting2023/ Or contact the Port Jefferson Village Recreation Department at: 631.802.2160

PORT PAWS A SUCCESS

Despite the rain canceling 2nd day!

The 2023 Port Paws Dog Festival event took place from July 14th through 16th, and both Friday and Saturday were exceptional days. Unfortunately, Sunday's events were canceled due to the dangerous rainfall. In prioritizing the safety of everyone involved, the Village made the tough call to halt the event.

More than 70 canines took part in Friday evening's 'TRY IT' segment. Saturday's event drew a crowd of over 800 a endees and had nearly 30 exhibitors, including SCPD and Suffolk County Sheriff canine units.

We are thankful to our presenting sponsor, King O'Rourke, as well as our volunteers, parks, DPW, and code departments.

The event once again will benefit to the Port Jefferson Harbor Education and Arts Conservancy 501 (c)3.

For further glimpses into the festival, check out: h ps://greaterlongisland.com/great-photos-scenes-from-port-jeffs-second-annual-port-paws-dog-festival/

PORT PALOOZA

A Hot day in so many ways!

The live mini music festival took place July 29th, noon to dusk - on two stages with a total of 10 LIVE musical acts ranging from middle schoolers playing live for the first time - to Port Jeff's own Cole Fortier Band - to a new addition to the lineup South Bay Soul (Pictured). The day was filled with relaxation and musical bliss accented with Kilwin's ice cream in the park!

The new stage added this year at the Eagle statue (25a and main) featured four talented musical acts, including "Allie Sandt" (Pictured), which received rave reviews. The band features a Port Jeff resident on bass, and many members are music industry majors at the State University of Oneonta.

The weather held out perfectly until around 7:53 pm when the Keenan Zach Sunset Jazz Trio was cut slightly short by the event chair, Kevin Wood, who helped safely get everyone out of the area.

We thank all the sponsors listed at www.portpalooza.com as well as the support of the Port Jefferson Harbor Education

RECYLE

Great turn out this past Saturday!

VILLAGE CUP REGATTA

2023 Village Cup Regatta Sail, Celebrate & Support

WE NEED SAILORS!

Port Jefferson, NY – The 14th annual Village Cup Rega a, a friendly competition between Mather Hospital and the Village of Port Jefferson, will sail on Saturday, September 9, 2023.

Presented by the Port Jefferson Yacht Club, the Rega a raises funds for Mather’s Palliative Medicine Program and the Lustgarten Foundation, which funds pancreatic cancer research. Last year’s Rega a raised more than $109,000 – a record sum - which was divided between Mather Hospital and the Lustgarten Foundation. The event has raised almost $860,000 over the past 13 years.

The Rega a consists of Yacht Club-skippered sailboats divided into two teams representing Mather Hospital and the Village of Port Jefferson. Employees from the Hospital and Village help crew the boats, which race in one of three classes based on boat size. The festivities begin in Harborfront Park in Port Jefferson Village at 10 am, where you can purchase shirts, , commemorative hats, nautical bags and mugs. The Memorial Parade of Boats begins at 11 am at the Port Jefferson Village dock. All sailboats participating in the Rega a will pass by the park dressed in banners and nautical flags on their way out to the racecourse on Long Island Sound.

Following the Rega a, a celebratory Skipper’s Reception and presentation of the Village Cup will take place in a restored 1917 shipyard building that today serves as the Port Jefferson Village Center.

To sign up as a crew member for the Port Jefferson Village team, contact Sylvia at 631-473-4724 Ext. 219 or email clerk@portjeff.com.

Businesses, organizations and individuals can support the Rega a and the programs it funds by making a donation or purchasing tickets to a end the Skipper’s Reception or view the Rega a on a spectator boat. For more information and to purchase tickets please visit h p://portjeffersonyachtclub.com/community/village-cup/ or www.facebook.com/villagecuprega a. Sponsorships also are available.

The Yacht Club initiated the Rega a primarily to call a ention to and to support efforts to combat pancreatic cancer, which had claimed the lives of two of its members. The event also promotes a closer relationship between the Club and the Village in the wonderful maritime se ing we share.

VILLAGE CUP REGATTA

Please fill out all information as this will be shared with your boat Captain.

*Name: _____________________________________________________________________

*Hospital Name: _____________________________

*Dept: ____________________________ Work Phone:___________________

*Home Address: __________

*City: *State________ * Zip ______________

*Home Phone:

*Cell Phone:

*Home Email:

*Required Fields

Do you have any sailing experience: Yes No Sailing experience is not necessary

SEE YOU THERE! Mark your calendar

AUG 17 - PJ Village Annual Golf Outing, PJCC

AUG 19 - Sea Shanty Festival, Harborfront park

AUG 19-20 - 12th Lisec Skiaflex Boat Build, Village Center

SEPT 9 - 2023 Viallge cup Regatta Harborfront park

SEPT 9 - 9th Annual Culper Spy Day Drowned Meadow Museum

SEPT 16 - Annual Dragon Boat Race Harborfront park

SEPT 17 - Mustang Show Village Center

SEPT 23 - Hill Climb Village Center

Click Here!

For more information about any of the events listed, click the link below or call the Port Jefferson Village Center 631-801-2160

PROGRAMS STARTING SOON

SENIORS CLUB

Senior Programs

WALKING CLUB

BUS TRIPS

PICKLEBALL

TENNIS

Adult Programs

DOG TRAINING

CORNHOLE

WRITERS JOURNEY

DISCOVERY CAMP

SWIM LESSONS

Youth Programs

BASKETBALL

ART CLASSES

BEFORE & AFTER CARE

and so much more!

GOOD TO KNOW!

Contacts

Village Hall Main Number (631) 473-4724

Building/Planning (631) 473-4744

Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals (631) 473-4744

Constable/Code Enforcement Dispatcher (631) 774-0066

Village Center/Recreation Depar tment (631) 802-2160

Parks Depar tment (631) 473-4724

PJ Country Club/ Membership Services (631) 828-5029

Public Works/Highway (631) 473-4733

Justice Cour t (631) 473-8287

Tax Assessor (631) 473-4724

PJ Fire Depar tment Emergency (631) 473-3232

PJ Fire Depar tment Information (631) 473-891

PJ Fire Marshall (631) 473-4744 Ext. 316

Parking Depar tment (631) 331-7275

Village Chandler y Building (631) 474-4725

Harbormaster (631) 473-3052

Depar tment of Environmental Conser vation (DEC) (631) 444-0200

Port Jeff Library (631) 473-0022

Animal Control (631) 286-4940

Jaegars Animal Rescue (631) 828-9630