The Bay Area Friends of the Fine Arts (BAFFA) is thrilled to announce, "Meet the Composer Night" featuring an exclusive live interview with acclaimed composer and conductor Bradley S. Hartman. Hosted by BAFFA, this captivating event will also showcase a mesmerizing performance by Strings Attached, a dynamic chamber ensemble comprised of talented musicians from the BAFFA Symphony Orchestra.

Bradley S. Hartman, celebrated for his innovative compositions and extraordinary conducting prowess, will take center stage for an insightful interview. The audiences will have the unique opportunity to delve into Hartman's creative process, gain valuable insights into the world of classical music composition, and explore the inspiration behind his renowned works. Don’t miss this extraordinary evening of music and conversation. Join us for "Meet the Composer Night" on Friday, March 8th at 7:00 PM

The BAFFA Art Gallery is located in the Gillette House at 47 Gillette Avenue in Sayville. For further information: (631) 589-7343 or https://www.baffa.org/meetthecomposerevent.

NYS requires all watercraft operators to obtain Safety Boater Certification by January 1, 2025. Boaters born on or after January 1st, 1978, must be certified by 2024. Don't miss this opportunity to get your certification before the end of the year!

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The Town will host Walk-In interviews for Summer Job Roles on two dates: Saturday, March 9th from 11am - 3pm at Brookwood Hall, and Tuesday, April 16th from 3pm - 7pm at the Brentwood Recreation Center. Salaries start at $15.00/hr. See the flyer above for full details.

The BAFFA Symphony Orchestra invites you to join them in Dancing Into New Music. The orchestra will perform Faure’s Pavane, Opus 50, and the world premiere of Music Director, Bradley S. Hartman’s Symphony No. 2 in C Minor. The concert, on March 9, at the Sayville Middle School, begins at 2:00 PM and is free. Donations are appreciated. Sayville Middle School is located at 291 Johnson Avenue in Sayville

For further information: (631) 589-7343 or www.baffa.org.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Islip will hold a public hearing on March 12, 2024 at Town Hall, 655 Main Street, Islip, NY on the following applications at the times listed or as soon thereafter as they may be reached. At such time all interested parties will be given an opportunity to be heard. Any disabled person who needs a sign language interpreter or special accommodations to attend this meeting is asked to please contact Constituent Services at 631-224-5380 as early as possible in order for the Town to accommodate.

The meeting will also be streamed live over the Internet. Instructions on how to access the livestream will be available in the space below.

3/12/2024 - Zoning Board of Appeals Agenda

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Every Spring BAFFA showcases the artwork of the local area’s elementary, middle, and high schools. This year the exhibits begin on March 2 and 3 with artwork by Sayville and Bayport-Blue Point elementary schools. Artwork by Sayville and Bayport-Blue Point Middle School students will be featured on March 16 and 17. Both exhibits can be seen at the BAFFA Art Gallery from 1 to 4 PM on those weekends. The exhibits are open to the public and are free. We hope the young artists’ moms and dads, siblings, uncles and aunts, and grandparents will stop by the Gallery to view the children’s artwork.

The annual Juried Invitational High School Art Exhibition will take place on April 13 and 14 from 1 to 4 PM. Twelve area high schools will be represented in this year’s exhibition. They are Bayport-Blue Point, Bayshore, Bellport, Brentwood, Commack, Connetquot, Eastport-South Manor, Longwood, Patchogue-Medford, Sachem East, Sachem North, and Sayville. This is always an exciting show with some of the best artwork by local high school students. Among the prizes to be awarded will be the Jacqueline C. Palmer Award, the Olivia and Harlan Fischer Award, and two awards from Women Sharing Art. The award ceremony will take place on April 13 from 2-3 PM. The show is open to the public and is free.

The BAFFA Art Gallery is located in the Gillette House at 47 Gillette Avenue in Sayville. For further information: (631) 589-7343 or www.baffa.org.

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Every Spring BAFFA showcases the artwork of the local area’s elementary, middle, and high schools. This year the exhibits begin on March 2 and 3 with artwork by Sayville and Bayport-Blue Point elementary schools. Artwork by Sayville and Bayport-Blue Point Middle School students will be featured on March 16 and 17. Both exhibits can be seen at the BAFFA Art Gallery from 1 to 4 PM on those weekends. The exhibits are open to the public and are free. We hope the young artists’ moms and dads, siblings, uncles and aunts, and grandparents will stop by the Gallery to view the children’s artwork.

The annual Juried Invitational High School Art Exhibition will take place on April 13 and 14 from 1 to 4 PM. Twelve area high schools will be represented in this year’s exhibition. They are Bayport-Blue Point, Bayshore, Bellport, Brentwood, Commack, Connetquot, Eastport-South Manor, Longwood, Patchogue-Medford, Sachem East, Sachem North, and Sayville. This is always an exciting show with some of the best artwork by local high school students. Among the prizes to be awarded will be the Jacqueline C. Palmer Award, the Olivia and Harlan Fischer Award, and two awards from Women Sharing Art. The award ceremony will take place on April 13 from 2-3 PM. The show is open to the public and is free.

The BAFFA Art Gallery is located in the Gillette House at 47 Gillette Avenue in Sayville. For further information: (631) 589-7343 or www.baffa.org.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Islip Town Board will hold a meeting on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at Town Hall, 655 Main St., Islip, New York and will be streamed live over the internet. Information regarding how to access the live stream will be available in the space below.

• 3/19/2024 - Town Board Meeting Public Notice
• 3/19/2024 - Town Board Meeting Agenda
• 3/19/2024 - Town Board Meeting Resolutions

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Please be advised, this meeting has been Canceled.

NOTICE HEREBY IS GIVEN that there will be a Change of Zone hearing on Thursday, March 21, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. at Town Hall, 655 Main St., Islip, New York. The meeting will also be streamed live over the Internet.

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Join Keep Islip Clean for their monthly General Meeting at 50 Irish Lane, Brookwood Hall. Receive information and updates about Keep Islip Clean activities and learn about volunteer opportunities as KIC strives to end littering, beautify communities, increase recycling rates and educate youth.

For more information contact Keep Islip Clean at (631) 224-2627 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

The Bay Area Friends of the Fine Arts (BAFFA) presents an Ebru Art Workshop at the BAFFA Art Gallery on Saturday, March 23rd, from 11 AM to 1 PM. Mustafa Yasar from the Turkish Cultural Center in New York City will demonstrate the Turkish Art of Marbling.

The course includes the history and technique of the Art of Ebru painting, a live demonstration, and an opportunity for participants to create a piece of their own.

Cost is $20.00 for BAFFA members and $25.00 for non-members. Pre-registration is required. Register at: https://givebutter.com/BAFFAEbruWorkshop.

For further information: (631) 589-7343 or www.baffa.org.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Islip will hold a public hearing on March 26, 2024 at Town Hall, 655 Main Street, Islip, NY on the following applications at the times listed or as soon thereafter as they may be reached. At such time all interested parties will be given an opportunity to be heard. Any disabled person who needs a sign language interpreter or special accommodations to attend this meeting is asked to please contact Constituent Services at 631-224-5380 as early as possible in order for the Town to accommodate.

The meeting will also be streamed live over the Internet. Instructions on how to access the livestream will be available in the space below.

3/26/2024 - Zoning Board of Appeals Agenda

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town of Islip Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, March 27th at 6:00 p.m. at the Islip Town Hall, 655 Main Street, Islip, New York to consider the merits and to clarify the issues of the following land use applications and to review the associated environmental impacts. The meeting will also be streamed live over the Internet. Instructions on how to access the livestream will be available below.

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