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COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FOR THE WEEKEND

A coastal flood warning has been issued for the area, as Tropical Storm Ophelia makes its way up the eastern coast. While the storm is expected to weaken as it moves towards Long Island, rain, strong winds and coastal flooding are expected to arrive on Sa...

Town of Smithtown Awarded $1,000,000 USDA Urban and Community Forestry Grant

Town of Smithtown Receives $1,000,000 in Grant Funds for Urban Tree Canopy Improvement Project

The Town of Smithtown has been selected to receive $1,000,000 in USDA Urban and Community Forestry Grant program funding. On Thursday, September 14th, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service announced awards for over $1 billion in gr...

Smithtown Pet of the Week

Barbie

Meet the Smithtown Animal Shelter’s Pet of the Week, Barbie!

Barbie is a female black and white rabbit who was found abandoned at Sunken Meadow State Park along with her male companion, Ken. Ken has since been adopted, and now it’s time...

Remembering September 11, 2001

Smithtown Elected Leaders, Community Organizations, Families, First Responders, Military & Veterans Gather for the Annual September 11th Remembrance Ceremony

On Monday, September 11th, 2023, the Town of Smithtown, in conjunction with the Smithtown Chamber of Commerce, hosted local friends and families of 9/11 victims, First Responders, U.S. Military and Veterans in an unforgettable prayer and reflection servic...

Smithtown Goes Gold for Childhood Cancer

Town of Smithtown Hosts Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony in Recognition of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

On Thursday, September 7th, 2023, local officials joined together with Smithtown Central School District, local parent advocate and Solving Kids' Cancer partner Amy Beach, families and friends to kick off Childhood Cancer Awareness Month with the...

Smithtown Pet of the Week

Smokey

Meet the Smithtown Animal Shelter’s Pet of the Week, Smokey! 

Smokey is a gentle fourteen year-old Male Domestic Shorthair who was initially adopted from the Animal Shelter as a kitten and sadly had to be returned once his owner moved. S...

Smithtown Pet of the Week

Hannibal

Meet the Smithtown Animal Shelter’s Pet of the Week, Hannibal!

Hannibal, also known as Hanni, is a five year-old Male Pit Mix who is bursting with energy. He is fun-loving, social, and very active. He loves to be outside and chase balls, but a fu...

Lanieri Park Dedication

Town of Smithtown Dedicates Lanieri Park

Local officials, community leaders, and a packed park filled with Lanieri family members and neighbors came together over Labor Day weekend to dedicate the playground and park at the former site of St. Anthony’s School (aka San Remo Park and Pla...

Over 550 Kids Enjoy the Annual Field of Heroes Youth Ball Clinic

Free Youth Baseball/Softball Clinic with Legendary Line-Up of Former Major League Baseball Stars at Daniel J. Flynn Memorial Park

Over 550 local youth athletes spent a sunny Sunday honing their crafts on the ball field at Flynn Memorial Park. On Sunday, August 27th, Smithtown Supervisor Ed Wehrheim and NYS Senator Mario Mattera teamed up again with Heros 4 Our Heroes for the second ...

Smithtown Pet of the Week

Nora

Meet the Smithtown Animal Shelter’s Pet of the Week, Nora! 

The beautiful Nora is a two year-old Female Domestic Shorthair who was found as a stray and never claimed. It’s hard to resist falling in love with Nora once you see h...

End of Summer Country Music Concert at Hoyt Farm

Nathan Dean and The Damn Band Return to Smithtown to Rock the Farm Under the Stars at the End of Summer Country Music Concert at Hoyt Farm Nature Preserve

Nathan Dean and The Damn Band returned to Smithtown for an unforgettable End of Summer Country Music concert at Hoyt Farm. On Saturday, August 26th, 2023, the grounds at Hoyt Farm Nature Preserve were transformed into an outdoor concert venue, as Nathan D...

Smithtown Pet of the Week

Tater

Meet the Smithtown Animal Shelter’s Pet of the Week, Tater! 

Tater is a five year-old Male Domestic Shorthair who was found as part of the Trap-Neuter-Release (TNR) program in 2018. Tater was initially adopted as a kitten, but he was sad...

Hoyt Family Homecoming

Hoyt Family Keeps Family Legacy Alive at the Nature Preserve

The team at Hoyt Farm Nature Preserve welcomed Tom and Mitch Stokes, the sons of Barbara Hoyt Stokes, as they delivered fieldstones adorned with memorial plaques, honoring the legacies of their Mother, Barbara Hoyt Stokes and Aunt, Rosalie Chase Hoyt. On ...

Smithtown Pet of the Week

Starling

Meet the Smithtown Animal Shelter’s Pet of the Week, Starling! 

Stunning Starling is a three year-old Female Domestic Shorthair who was adopted from the Animal Shelter as a kitten and was sadly returned due to allergies. Starli...

Smithtown Pet of the Week

Alabama

Meet the Smithtown Animal Shelter’s Pet of the Week, the beautiful Alabama! 

Alabama is an outgoing five year-old Female Domestic Shorthair who was found living in a wheel well. Alabama is a ball of constant affection and is very vocal. ...

Smithtown Pets of the Week

Hoyt, King Charles and Chanticleer

Meet the Smithtown Animal Shelter’s Pets of the Week, Hoyt, King Charles and Chanticleer!

The boom in chicken ownership the past few years has created a problem for the males.  Roosters are often a source of complaint for neighbors and p...

Smithtown Pet of the Week

Zendaya

Meet the Smithtown Animal Shelter’s Pet of the Week, Zendaya! 

Zendaya is a two year-old Female Domestic Shorthair who is an absolutely purrfect companion! She is a gentle, playful and affectionate sweetheart who enjoys spending time wit...

State Little League Tournament Comes to Smithtown

Smithtown Hosts 2023 Little League NYS Softball Tournament

This year’s Little League NYS Softball Tournament will take place in the Town of Smithtown, hosted by the St. James-Smithtown Little League (SJSLL.) The State Tournament will open on Thursday, July 13th at 12:00pm at Gaynor Park, home of the hos...

Smithtown Disposes of Hazardous Household Waste

Town of Smithtown Collects Over 11 Tons of Waste from 351 Homes

The Town of Smithtown Department of Environment and Waterways and Municipal Services Facility collected over 11 tons of waste at the Hazardous Household Waste event this weekend. On Saturday, July 8th, 351 Smithtown households participated in safely dispo...

Smithtown Pets of the Week

Frenchy and Rizzo

Meet the Smithtown Animal Shelter’s Pets of the Week, Frenchy and Rizzo! 

Frenchy (Calico) and Rizzo (Black) are a pair of one year-old Domestic Short Hair sisters who were found abandoned in cat carriers on the side of the Long Island Expressway....

Smithtown Pet of the Week

Mia

Meet the Smithtown Animal Shelter’s Pet of the Week, Mia!

Mia is a four year-old Female Mastiff Mix who has been a resident of the Animal Shelter for over three years, arriving after she was hit by a car. Fortunately, she made it out of that inci...

Smithtown Pet of the Week

Chevy

Meet the Smithtown Animal Shelter’s Pet of the Week, Chevy!

Chevy, AKA Bo, is a two year-old Male Pit Mix who had a very difficult start to his young life. It’s hard to imagine that this happy pup was once found on the side of the road,...

Touring Smithtown for Federal Infrastructure Funds

State and Town Leaders Tour Smithtown’s Downtown Business Districts to Discuss Increased Federal Funding Support from the US Senate

Long Island Regional Director for Senator Chuck Schumer Mike Iannelli joined NYS Senator Mario Mattera, Assemblyman Michael Fitzpatrick, Supervisor Ed Wehrheim, and Smithtown Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Barbara Franco in a tour and in-depth dis...

Affordable Medical Alert Services for Senior Citizens

Smithtown Senior Citizens Department Provides Low Cost Medical Alert Monitoring Services

The Smithtown Senior Citizens Department offers in-home medical alert monitoring services to senior residents aged 62 and older. Medical alert clients simply wear an easy-touch activator that can be worn as a pendant or on the wrist. When activated, profe...

Smithtown Pet of the Week

Ufee

Meet the Smithtown Animal Shelter’s Pet of the Week, Ufee!

Ufee is a fourteen year-old Male Pomeranian Mix who was found abandoned in a local park. Don’t let his age fool you, he looks and acts just like a young pup! Ufee is a happy and...

Smithtown Pet of the Week

Sweet Tea

Meet the Smithtown Animal Shelter’s Pet of the Week, Sweet Tea!

Sweet Tea is a wonderful one year-old Female Pit Mix who arrived at the Animal Shelter as a stray and was never claimed. She was found wandering around busy roads and trying to get i...

Horizons Counseling and Education Center Certified to Offer Vivitrol

Horizons Counseling and Education Center Certified to Offer Vivitrol to Clients to Treat Alcohol Use Disorder and Prevent Relapse of Opioid Use Disorder After Opioid Detoxification

Horizons Counseling and Education Center, a leading provider of substance use treatment services in Suffolk County, has announced that clients will now have access to Vivitrol, an extended-release injectable. The medication is administered monthly to trea...

Smithtown Pet of the Week

Joey Biscuits

Meet the Smithtown Animal Shelter’s Pet of the Week, Joey Biscuits! 

Joey Biscuits is a playful two and a half year-old Male Domestic Shorthair cat who is full of love and energy. He ended up in the Animal Shelter due to his af...

Smithtown Public Safety Awards Ceremony

Smithtown Department of Public Safety Welcomes New Members and Honors Outstanding Officers in Annual Ceremony

On Thursday, May 18th, the Town of Smithtown Department of Public Safety, together with Elected Officials, presented awards to ten of its members for exceptional acts and commitment to the job. Additionally, Supervisor Ed Wehrheim swore in new recruits to...

Smithtown Shreds 9.64 Tons of Paper

Over 19,000 Pounds of Personal Documents Successfully Shredded

On Saturday, May 6th, over 400 residents delivered more than 9.64 tons (19,280 pounds) of paper documents to the Town of Smithtown Municipal Services Facility during the first shredding event of 2023. The bi-annual event is hosted free of charge for resid...

Celebrating Arbor Day 2023

The Town of Smithtown, a Tree City USA For Over 36 Years, Recognizes Arbor Day

The Town of Smithtown Department of Environment and Waterways (DEW) is celebrating Arbor Day 2023 by planting 200 spring street trees all across the Town of Smithtown. This is part of the Town’s committed investment towards maintaining a healthy environme...

Nissequogue River Stream Cleaning

Smithtown Stream Team Holds Annual Stream Cleanup of Northeast Branch of the Nissequogue River

This spring, the Town of Smithtown Stream Team kicked off an annual stream cleaning of the Northeast Branch of the Nissequogue River. This project began on the morning of Tuesday, April 11th, and continued through Friday, April 14th. Multiple levels of go...

Guest Speakers Wanted For Smithtown Senior Center Garden Club

Senior Center Garden Club Seeks Speakers to Talk About Their Area of Expertise

The Town of Smithtown Senior Citizens Department is looking for guest speakers to address the Garden Club about special topics in the world of gardening. Any individual or group who has interest in talking about their area of gardening prowess is encourag...

Smithtown Maintains AAA Bond Rating for 2023

Town of Smithtown Receives AAA Bond Rating Status, Investing in Substantial Capital Projects While Keeping Strong Reserves and Structurally Sound Budgets

The Town of Smithtown will maintain its AAA bond rating with a stable outlook from Moody’s Investors Service. The annual report cited a growing tax base, strong economic wealth metrics, consistent operating results and robust fiscal position. Hi...

Senior Tax Break

Smithtown Town Board Unanimously Approves Tax Exemption for Seniors Living on a Limited Income

The Town of Smithtown Town Board voted unanimously to expand a partial real property tax exemption for senior citizens living on a limited income. The amendment, passed during the February 16th, 2023 Town Board meeting, removed outdated information and in...

Home Repair Services for Senior Citizens

Smithtown Senior Citizens Department Residential Repair Program Provided to Residents Over the Age of 60

Smithtown’s seniors in need of minor household repairs can contact the Town of Smithtown Senior Citizens Department to take advantage of the Residential Repair Program. In addition to a series of other household assistance services available to ...

Supervisor Wehrheim Presents the State of the Town Part One

We embark on a new year together with exciting plans to improve services and facilities, equipped with the financial strength to do so. Throughout this fiscal year, the Town of Smithtown will continue to complete a number of initiatives, which include imp...

Seasonal Job Opportunities for 2023

The Town of Smithtown offers a variety of seasonal job opportunities for high school and college students. Employment opportunities are available in a variety of departments for responsible and reliable individuals in search of a rewarding summer job. Pay...

Smithtown Landing Country Club Catering

The Town of Smithtown, acting in accordance with local procurement and competitive sealed bidding laws, has unanimously voted to select a new vendor to handle all future events and manage concession areas at Smithtown Landing Country Club, effective Janua...