News Flash Home
The original item was published from 10/10/2019 2:31:37 PM to 12/19/2019 9:05:01 PM.

News Flash

Home Page News and Announcements

Posted on: October 10, 2019

[ARCHIVED] Smithtown Honors Historian Brad Harris

Brad Harris Receives Lifetime Achievement Award

Smithtown Historian Brad Harris Receives Lifetime Achievement Award

Supervisor Ed Wehrheim joined with local elected officials, members of the Smithtown Historical Society, friends and family, to honor Smithtown Historian Brad Harris for his decades of service to the Town of Smithtown. During a Celebratory Golf & Lunch event on September 25th, the town presented Brad Harris with a Lifetime Achievement Award. The award was given to honor the “Keeper of Smithtown History” for a life dedicated to public service. 

“This is an honor that is long overdue… Brad Harris has worn every hat in the betterment of our community. He’s an educator, a former town councilman, a published writer, and our town historian. Brad Harris has literally devoted his lifetime to our great town and its children and that is truly extraordinary.” - Supervisor Ed Wehrheim

Brad Harris was a Social Studies teacher for the Commack School District for over 30 years. He was appointed the Town Historian by former Supervisor Patrick Vecchio in 1978, and he maintained that position for almost 40 years, retiring in July of 2017. In 1980, he was elected as a Smithtown Councilman, and served on the Town Board for 12 years. He was instrumental in organizing the 350th Anniversary of Smithtown’s Founding by Richard Smith. Brad Harris has penned 3 books about the history of Smithtown; Then & Now: Smithtown, Images of America: Smithtown, and Images of America: Kings Park.

Facebook Twitter Email

Other News in Home Page News and Announcements

Chrissy and Janet

Smithtown Pets of the Week

Posted on: March 21, 2023
Senior Tax Break

Senior Tax Break

Posted on: March 13, 2023
Susie Q

Smithtown Pet of the Week

Posted on: March 13, 2023
Abby

Smithtown Pet of the Week

Posted on: March 7, 2023
Sweet Tea

Smithtown Pet of the Week

Posted on: March 1, 2023
Chewy

Smithtown Pet of the Week

Posted on: February 22, 2023
Residential Repair

Home Repair Services for Senior Citizens

Posted on: February 22, 2023
Princeton and Johnny Knoxville

Smithtown Pets of the Week

Posted on: February 15, 2023
Meow and Minion

Smithtown Pets of the Week

Posted on: February 8, 2023
SMITHTOWN_SCOREKEEPER_FLYER_2022(JPG)

Scorekeepers Wanted

Posted on: February 3, 2023
Coco Puff and Squidward

Smithtown Pets of the Week

Posted on: February 1, 2023
Tomathena and Donatello

Smithtown Pets of the Week

Posted on: January 25, 2023
Summer Jobs 2023

Seasonal Job Opportunities for 2023

Posted on: January 17, 2023
Rocco

Smithtown Pet of the Week

Posted on: January 17, 2023
Mia

Smithtown Pet of the Week

Posted on: January 11, 2023
Doc

Smithtown Pet of the Week

Posted on: December 21, 2022
LandingPoolDrone

Smithtown Landing Country Club Catering

Posted on: October 28, 2022
811 Call Before You Dig Photo

National Safe Digging Day

Posted on: August 11, 2022