Final draft ereport 8-10

NEW MAYOR NEW FORMAT!

Welcome

Starting this edition, August 2023, the Communications Department at the Village of Port Jefferson will launch our eReport in a captivating, more magazine-like format! We've taken to heart comments from our readers, many of whom expressed they weren't aware that the old Constant Contact format contained engaging content beyond the first page.

Inspired by the simplified and aesthetically pleasing styles of prominent national newspapers and magazines, we've embraced a fresh, easy-to-digest format that will keep you eager to discover every word of our content.

Our gratitude goes out to our skilled graphic artist, whose talents played a significant role in cra ing this compelling new design. If you're enjoying the revamped look and feel as much as we are, we'd love to hear from you! Please f eel free to share your feedback by sending an email to editor@portjeff.com. For your convenience, we will provide downloadable archives available for reference at h ps://portjeff.com/ThePortEReport

THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF PORT JEFFERSON

THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF PORT JEFFERSON

From left to right: Judge Tara Higgins, Trustee Drew Biondo, Trustee Bob Juliano, Mayor Lauren Sheprow, Deputy Mayor Rebecca Kassay, & Trustee Stan Loucks

Photos by Village photographer -

PHOTOS FROM THE 4TH OF JULY PARADE

THE PORT JEFFERSON EREPORT

THE MAYOR & TRUSTEES AT VILLAGE HALL AFTER THE PARADE

MEET THETeam

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, Esq

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

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

RICH HARRIS

Building Department almost LIVE with new so ware

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.

DPW Updates

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

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)

THE PORT JEFFERSON EREPORT

CODE Updates

WATCHING OVER PORT JEFFERSON 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 & MOBILITY Updates

PARKING HAS NEVER

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.

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

PJCC Updates

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

Come

PORT JEFF RECREATION OUTING IS OPEN TO RESIDENTS, PJ FIRE DEPARTMENT VOLUNTEERS AND PEOPLE WORKING IN BUSINESSES LOCATED IN 11777

PJCC Welcomes 11777 Community on Thursday, August 17; 11AM Shotgun; 9:30AM registration

Limited Spots Available!

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

COUNTRY CLUB NEWS!

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 Department Emergency (631) 473-3232

PJ Fire Depar tment Information (631) 473-8910

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

PARKS & RECREATION Updates

GREETINGS PARK LOVERS!

As the heart of summer beats on, our Parks Department has been hard at work ensuring our community spaces remain the vibrant and welcoming havens we all adore. Here's a peek into what's happening!

FOURTH of JULY

Our team got the festivities rolling by preparing the parade route-including mowing, weeding, and sprucing up the village hall. The setup and dismantling of the Show-Mobile sound system for the parade and the swearing-in ceremony went off without a hitch at Village Hall's steps.

DAILY LOVE and CARE ��

As always, regular maintenance like garbage pick-up, and watering our beautiful baskets and planters throughout town, keeps our parks pristine.

SPORTS FIELDS UPKEEP ⚾

At the Joe Erland so ball field, meticulous care goes into mowing, prepping the infield, chalking and painting lines.

ENSURING FUN, ENSURING SAFETY ��

Rocket Ship Park and public restrooms are cleaned and inspected daily. All playground equipment undergoes a thorough check for safety.

HARBORFRONT and TEXACO PARK ��

Regular garbage pick-up, mowing, weeding, and graffiti removal keep these parks inviting and clean. Routine maintenance checks at Texaco Park are performed 2-3 days a week.

BEACH UPDATES ��

East and West Beaches received some TLC with garbage pickup, mowing, and weeding. Notably, both beaches now sport handicap mats for improved accessibility. As we wave goodbye to summer in September, beach closure procedures involve safe removal of lifeguard stands and beach ropes.

ROOM for MORE RECREATION ��

Our beaches are more exciting than ever with the addition of a volleyball net for residents to enjoy. To top it off, the kayak rack capacity at the beach has been extended and can now hold 54 kayaks!

BEACH RESTROOM REFRESH ��

They remain open until 1st November 2023 and have seen a refreshing update with a new coat of paint and privacy extensions installed in the stalls.

As we venture together into the beauty of summer, we look forward to serving you in maintaining our gorgeous community spaces! Thanks!

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.

eWASTE EVENT

Great turn out this past Saturday!

The Village of Port Jefferson under the direction of Deputy Mayor , Rebecca Kassay held a very successful E-Waste event on Saturday August 5th. The event allows residents and businesses to dispose of any electronic waste. The waste was brought to the Perry Parking lot where E-Green Recycling representatives would empty the vehicle of items. The team made it very convenient as the driver never had to leave their car.

All told the team collected from some 30 cars and collected 2,300 plus pounds of unwanted electronic waste.

These events o en have the following goals:

1. Environmental Protection: By collecting and recycling e-waste, the events help prevent harmful substances from contaminating soil and water, and reduce the overall impact on the environment.

2. Resource Recovery: Valuable materials like metals, plastics, and glass can be recovered from e-waste through recycling, reducing the need for new raw materials and conserving natural resources.

3. Public Awareness: E-waste events raise awareness about the importance of responsible electronic waste disposal and educate the community about the potential hazards associated with improper disposal.

4. Compliance: Many jurisdictions have regulations in place to ensure proper e-waste disposal. E-waste events help individuals and businesses comply with these regulations.

5. Community Engagement: These events provide an opportunity for community members to actively participate in sustainable practices and support local environmental initiatives. The village intends on scheduling more of these events.

The Port Jefferson BID helps to brand their districts and market small businesses on their corridor. They facilitate networking among merchants, host community events, and advocate for improvements to the district. The BID also serves as a liaison between local businesses and stakeholders and the Village of Port Jefferson.

NEW BID PRESIDENT JAMES LUCIANO

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 Village 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

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!