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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

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.

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.

“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.

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 and Arts Conservancy.