Message from the Mayor

For five months, we have been in the midst of an unprecedented health crisis. Sadly, Long Island had been the epicenter of the Covid-19 pandemic, trailing only New York City in the numbers. However, our village and all New Yorkers responded with gritty determination and unwavering resiliency. As a village, we are taking every precaution to keep residents safe and healthy. We thank you for heeding expert advice by practicing social distancing and wearing masks in public.

I have been incredibly inspired and humbled by the response of our health-care professionals, first-responders such as police officers, firefighters and paramedics, as well as the individuals who kept our world functioning as normally as possible during the stay-at-home orders. We are forever in your debt. I am also proud of our dedicated village employees who have worked throughout the pandemic to ensure our residents have the services they expect through these challenging times. Our Department of Public Works, Electric Department, Water Department, Building Department and support personnel have exemplified all that is good about our great community, selflessness and sacrifice. Thank you for all you do on behalf of every resident.

The 66th annual Summer Playground program is under way at the Recreation Center, and our baseball school is in full swing, with several session options for our youngsters. Our highly trained staff is following new protocols, as well as an extended disinfection schedule. Our Sandel Senior Center has worked hard to ensure our older residents stay mentally and physically safe. An exercise class and a variety show filled with music, art and interviews are being aired on the village television station. In addition, Sandel employees have been checking in with members weekly. The village has worked hard to get programs back up and running while keep ing our residents safe.

We pride ourselves on being available to you because we believe that a responsive and responsible village government is an important reason why Rockville Centre continues to be such a desirable community in which to live. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Village Hall at (516) 678-9300. I encourage you to log onto our website at www.rvcny.us and follow the village on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

I wish you all a safe, enjoyable and fun-filled summer.

Francis X. Murray, Mayor Village of Rockville Centre

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