Greek Food, Live Show, and Village Events!

In This Issue of Patchogue Live Local

🥙A Taste of Greece

🎶LIVE IN THE LOBBY!

🏛️Patchogue Village Board of Trustees

🏃 Pat Griskus Triathlon

💲Deal of the Day 
 
 📆 Event Calendar - Be In the Know-Click Here✏️

Local Festival

A Taste of Greece Comes to Blue Point

From June 28 to June 30, 2024, the St. John’s Greek Orthodox Church in Blue Point will transform into a vibrant celebration of Greek culture. This annual festival is a tradition, attracting families and food enthusiasts with its enticing aromas, authentic dishes, and lively atmosphere.

The festival promises a culinary journey through Greece, featuring favorites such as gyros, souvlaki, moussaka, and roasted leg of lamb. Guests can also enjoy tiropita, spanakopita, and a variety of Greek salads. For those with a sweet tooth, the Pastry Booth, run by the Ladies Philoptochos, offers a selection of homemade delights including baklava, galaktoboureko, and the unique Baklava Cheesecake paired with an Iced Greek Frappe Coffee. Loukoumades, fresh fried dough pastries topped with honey syrup, are a must-try.

Beyond the food, the festival offers entertainment for all ages. There will be rides and games for children and families, as well as a marketplace featuring vendors with clothing, jewelry, and other Greek-themed items.

The festival will be held at St. John’s Greek Orthodox Church, located at 77 Montauk Highway, Blue Point, NY. Hours are Friday from 5 PM to 10 PM, Saturday from 12 noon to 10 PM, and Sunday from 12 noon to 8 PM. For more information, call 631-363-6450 or email [email protected].

Alive After 5

LIVE IN THE LOBBY!

Join us for Alive After Five this summer as we present LIVE IN THE LOBBY!

The A/C will be pumping and the drinks will be flowing!

All AA5 performances are FREE

Thursday, June 27

Bear The Bell: A Long Island, NY-based trio of singer-songwriters known for their tight three-part vocal harmonies and wide variety of music.

Lobby/Bar Opens: 5:30 PM

Government

Here's a summary of the Patchogue Village Board of Trustees meeting held on June 10, 2024:

1. Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes:

- The board approved the minutes from the May 28, 2024, meeting with minor corrections.

2. Project Updates:

- Pioneer Sewer Project: Ongoing work with some change orders pending.

- Special Projects:

- Hanging baskets and planters were installed around the village.

- True Green completed annual defoliation and weed control treatments.

- Sunday Market saw a slow start but had committed vendors.

- Johnson Controls Phase Two for the railroad station solar array is expected to begin soon, aiming to offset 56% of wastewater treatment electrical usage.

3. Public Hearings:

- A public hearing regarding the condition of the premises at 16 Grant Place was adjourned to July 22.

4. Resolutions and Amendments:

- Amendments to resolutions were made for contract adjustments and salary corrections.

- Approval to hire new public safety officers and set public hearings for parking regulations and vehicle removal procedures.

5. Reports and Announcements:

- Special projects report included updates on hanging baskets, Sunday Market, and the Johnson Controls project.

- Recreation report highlighted a successful registration period for summer programs, with significant revenue generation.

- Upcoming events include a flag retirement ceremony on June 15, a dedication for an Eagle Scout project on June 28, and the beach club and splash pad opening on June 29.

6. - Chamber of Commerce Report:

- The recent pride parade was well-received, and the Chamber is preparing for upcoming Live After Five events.

- The Chamber is also continuing the centennial anniversary celebration and planing a family Olympics event.

7- DPW Report:

- Street paving, equipment upgrades, and sidewalk repairs were highlighted.

- The DPW is preparing for future upgrades to the yard and expanding office space.

8. Building and Housing:

- Reported 13 summonses, 16 plumbing permits, six building permits, 20 rental permits, and two illegal dwellings identified.

- The landlord at 21 Church Street is cooperating with building permits to rectify issues.

9. Community Notices:

- The new Medford library branch opening was announced.

- Condolences were extended for Richard Mayor of Mayor Flowers.

- Recognition of local businesses featured in Newsday for their historic contributions.

10. Public Comments:

- Discussion on Carriage House application and its upcoming review by the IDA.

- Queries about noise violations and the village's handling of such complaints.

The meeting concluded with approval requests for various community events and personnel hires. The next meeting is scheduled for July 22, 2024.

You can view the full meeting here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zscJovUJZQY

Local Sports

Patchogue's Tim Steiskal Triumphs at Pat Griskus Triathlon

On a bright and clear day in Middlebury, CT, Patchogue’s Tim Steiskal displayed prowess at the Pat Griskus Triathlon Series. The event, held on June 15, 2024, drew athletes from all over to compete in the demanding Olympic race, featuring a 1-mile swim, 24-mile bike ride, and 6.2-mile run.

Steiskal's impressive performance saw him finishing first with a time of 2:01:06.09. His victory against a field of highly skilled competitors. Close competitors included William Schumann from West Hartford and Greg Stewart from Norwalk, who completed the race in 2:02:11.33 and 2:02:14.99, respectively.

Deal of the Day

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