April 15th, 2022 – Islip Town Supervisor Angie Carpenter and the Islip Town Board have partnered with Saints Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church in West Islip, to collect donations for the Ukrainian people affected by the ongoing conflict with Russia.
April 15th, 2022 – The West Islip Little League organization held its Opening Day ceremony recent. Hundreds of families turned out for the event, which had been halted in recently years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The kids enjoyed face painting, bouncers, and showcasing their banners during the parade.
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April 14th, 2022 – Islip Town Supervisor Angie Carpenter presented her annual State of the Town address Monday, echoing a theme of unity, inclusivity and the importance of partnerships. The 35-minute address highlighted new programs and initiatives on the horizon, those that have already been implemented Town-wide, while also commending town employees and residents for coming together and showing their strength and resolve during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
April 14th, 2022 – The Town of Islip Division of Public Safety recently graduated 5 park rangers from its Law Enforcement Academy. This marks the Town’s 5th class, making a total of 42 graduates to date since the in-house program began in November 2017.
April 6th, 2022 – Town Supervisor Angie Carpenter attended the Higbie Lane Senior Center in West Islip recently for a plaque dedication ceremony honoring longtime Senior Center member and Higbie Art Studio director, Joseph DiMola.
April 5th, 2022 – Islip Town officials called upon the US Department of Veterans Affairs to reconsider proposed cuts to services at the Northport VA Hospital, and to immediately restore their full funding.
