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This is a paid political announcement Ray Fell Is Running For Mayor |
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Ray Fell is a leader, educator, and expert grant
writer. Ray and his wife Debbie have lived in Bellport Village for 40 years.
Ray is a member of the Bellport Country Club and has served as a member and
the chairperson of the Golf and Tennis Commission for 10 years. In his
professional life, Ray was an educator for 36 years—16 years as a teacher,
10 years as a middle school principal, and 10 years as a superintendent of
schools. He has been retired for 12 years, occasionally working as an
educational consultant. Ray conveys a passion for our community, and served
as a Village Trustee. |
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This is a paid political announcement Mike Ferrigno Is Running For Village Trustee |
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Mike Ferrigno is a veterinarian, entrepreneur, and
maritime activist. Mike is a retired veterinarian and co-founder of Bellport
Animal Hospital, president of Ferrigno Fishing Company and Spay-Today, Inc.,
Mike Ferrigno is a hard-working, civic-minded man with deep ties to this
community. Baptized at the Mary Immaculate Church on Brown's Lane, Mike has
caddied at the Bellport Golf Course, graduated from Patchogue High School,
and has been involved with the Bellport community for 50 years, including
stints as member and former trustee of the Bellport Bay Yacht Club, member
of the Waterfront Management Board, and board member of the Carmans River
Maritime Center. He is a life member of the Bellport Brookhaven Historical
Society and former trustee. Both of his children, Michael and Anna,
graduated from South Country Schools. |
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This is a paid political announcement Bob Rosenberg Is Running For Village Trustee |
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Bob Rosenberg is a business expert, attorney, and
mediator. Bob has been a resident of Bellport Village for 24 years. Bob is a
trustee of the Bellport Brookhaven Historical Society, a member of the
Resource Development Committee of the Boys and Girls Club, and past chair of
New Yorkers for Brookhaven Hospital. His grandchildren, like his children
before them, adore Bellport and its facilities, including the beach, tennis,
sailing lessons and day camp. Bob recently retired from a highly successful
40-year career as a restructuring attorney, working with some of the
nation's largest companies. He now has a mediation practice. |
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Candidates Announced For June Village Elections |
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The candidates for office in the upcoming June 18th
Village Elections have been announced. Ray Fell, Janine Tinsley-Roe, and Jim
Vaughan are running for Mayor. Ken Budny, Mike Ferrigno, Fred Hall, and Bob
Rosenberg are running for Village Trustee. |
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Portions of Station Road Closed on Monday |
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Station Road from North Street to South Street will be closed between 8:00am and 2:00pm on Monday, May 20th in order to remove trees damaged during Hurricane Sandy. Please plan accordingly. |
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South Country School District Budget and Trustee Vote- Tuesday, May 21st |
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The South Country School District will hold a Vote
for its 2013-2014 Budget, as well as an election for new Board Members
on
Tuesday, May 21st. Voting will take place at the Bellport Middle School (35 Kreamer Street, Bellport) from 7:00am-9:00pm. Click here
for more information. |
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Eileen Green Realty to Host Local Open House this Sunday |
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Eileen Green will hold an Open
House in Bellport Village this Sunday afternoon, May 26th. This extremely
well-built and updated Colonial features amazing
light throughout with an airy, flexible layout and
is situated on one acre of mature landscaping.
Click here
for more information. |
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New Letters to the Editor Posted |
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New Letters to the Editor have been posted. Click here to read the new letters. |
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Preschool & Toddler Summer Programs at the BUMC |
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Join
the Bellport United Methodist Church for their Summer Preschool and Toddler
Program! They provide a safe and nurturing environment in which children will
make new friends, explore new ideas, and listen to stories
that complement
the day’s activities. The summer program will run Monday, July 1st to
Friday, July 26th from 9:15am-11:45am. Register now, as they are filling up
fast! For more information call (631) 286-2498.
Click here
for the registration form. |
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Bellport Village Garbage Schedule Changes Next Week |
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In observance of Memorial Day,
the garbage pick-up schedule for Village of Bellport residents will change
next week. Garbage normally scheduled to be picked up on Monday, May 27th
will be picked up on Tuesday, May 28th. Garbage normally scheduled to be
picked up on Tuesday, May 28th will be picked up on Wednesday, May 29th.
Click here
for more information. |
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New Classified Ads Posted - Catboat and Furniture For Sale |
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Several new Classified Ads have
been posted, including ads for a Catboat and several pieces of furniture.
Click here
for more information. |
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Bellport Village Legal Notices Posted |
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New Bellport Village Legal Notices have been posted. Click here to read the new notices. |
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More New Items from the Village Silversmith Gallery - Sterling Silver Amber Jewelry And A Whole Lot More! |
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The Village Silversmith Gallery has added many new items that you are sure to love. Please stop by and see their new collection of amber jewelry along with the works of other fine craftsmen. Click here to see more of their newest items! |
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Bellport Village Voter Registration Day Time Change |
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Bellport Village has announced that a Village Voter Registration Day will be held on Saturday, June 8th from 12:00noon-5:00pm at Bellport Village Hall, for the upcoming Bellport Village Elections. Please note that this is a new time than what was originally planned. Click here for more information. |
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Village Selects New Tavern Concessionaire |
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The Bellport Village Board
has selected a new concessionaire for the golf course’s Tavern On The Green.
In a 3 to 2 vote, the Village Board has selected Daniel Pesce, owner and
operator of “Daniel Carmody’s Restaurant & Public House,” in Rocky Point as
the new concessionaire. |
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May and June Events at the South Country Library |
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The South Country Library has released its list of events for May and June. Registration for adult programs is immediate and ongoing unless otherwise noted. In-person or online registration for May children's programs starts Wednesday, May 1st at 9:30am. June program registration starts Saturday, June 1st at 9:30am. Registration is limited to two programs per child initially; unlimited beginning Wednesday, May 8th or Saturday, June 8th. Click here for descriptions of the upcoming programs. |
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A New Series of Classes at the Phoenix Gallery |
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The Phoenix Gallery held an Open House for a new
series of art classes which will be held at the Phoenix Gallery over the
next few months. The Open House and Registration for the new classes
introduced the artists and the classes to everyone. |
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Swan Realty Welcomes a New Licensed Real Estate Salesperson, Jessica Shreeve |
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Swan Realty is proud to welcome their newest Licensed Real Estate Salesperson, Jessica Shreeve. For the past twenty years Jessica has lived in New York and Los Angeles, working as a programming executive at numerous cable networks, including MTV, VH-1, AMC, and Court TV. Although working in television was exciting, over the years, her personal passion turned to real estate. A passion which has lead her to, buy, sell, and renovate numerous houses on Long Island, in Brooklyn and New Jersey. Last year, Jessica and her husband Jamie moved back to Bellport Village . It is a homecoming for them both. Jamie grew up in Bellport Village and Jessica's family has had a summer home here for over 50 years. She has lived in many different cities, and traveled extensively, but she has always considered this beautiful small town by the bay, her home. Now, as a full time resident, Jessica is combining her passion for this community with her love of homes and homeownership! Click here for more about Swan Realty. |
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The Bellport-Brookhaven Historical Society's Exchange Shop to Begin Accepting Consignments and Open for the Season |
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The Bellport-Brookhaven Historical Society announces the seasonal opening of The Exchange Shop, charmingly known as "The Barn Museum Shop." Consignments of Furniture, Antiques, Decorative Accessories and Collectibles will be received each Wednesday morning from 10:00am until 12:00 noon beginning May 1st. The Exchange Shop will open for regular business hours Thursday, May 23rd, and be open Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 11:00am-to 5:00pm until Christmas. Come and visit this old fashioned country store just east of the Bicycle Shop and across from the old Bellport Fire House and catch up on all the local news! 12 Bell Street, 286-0888. Click here to see just some of the types of wonderful items you'll find at the Shop! |
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Discount Tickets and Free Museum Passes from the South Country Library |
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Looking for something fun to do now that the weather is getting warmer? Want to save some money, too? The South Country Library has discount tickets available for the LI Aquarium and Splish Splash, as well as free museum passes for several museums on LI. Click here for more information. |
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2013 "Barrens to Bay" Summer Camp |
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Have fun at Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge and the NEW visitor center in Shirley this summer. Spend part of your day exploring the wildlife on the nature trails, see what lives in and on the Carmans River and experience your refuge in a fun, interactive way! You will be provided unique learning opportunities such as: Marine and environmental science, Animal tracking, Seining the Carmans River, Pine Barrens ecology, Microscope discovery, Hands-on time with live animals, and other specimens, and experience their state of the art exhibit hall! Camp runs Monday-Friday during select weeks this summer. Fore more information call 631-286-0485. Click here for a flyer with more information. |
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Spruce Up Your Home This Spring With The Help Of Local Businesses |
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Ahhhhh, Spring.... The cold makes way for warmer temperatures and we all thaw out a bit. Spring is also the time of year when we start to think about our lawns and landscaping, as well as the outsides of our homes, not to mention a little "Spring Cleaning" on the inside. Is your home ready for Spring? If not, there are plenty of terrific, local businesses ready to help you get ready for the season. Give them a call. You'll be glad you did! Click here for more information. |
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Supporting Our Troops - You Can Help! |
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Resident, Bonny Clark is again looking for donations
so she can purchase and send supplies to soldiers in Afghanistan. Several
years ago she did this while her daughter and son-in-law were in Kandahar.
In fact, you can read about
the last time she collected donations and some of the thank you notes that
she received here. |
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Bellport.com Supporters Now Receive Exclusive Services |
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As a way of thanking our Supporters, we’re now
providing them with three exclusive services. The list of exclusive services
will grow, but for now it includes: |