August 4th, 2020 – The Town of Islip is ready for possible high winds and rain caused by Hurricane Isaias, expected to hit the region Tuesday afternoon. The Town's department of Public Works began assessing Town equipment last week based on the long-range forecast and hurricane season.
August 5th, 2020 – Families turned out by the carload to enjoy an old-fashioned Drive-In Movie at Roberto Clemente Park in Brentwood Monday night. Monday's show was Lego Movie. The outdoor event is part of the ongoing Monday Night Drive-In Movie Night series presented by the Town of Islip Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs.
July 30th, 2020 – SUNY New Paltz student Meghan O’Reilly, who painted the oyster life cycle mural at the Islip Shellfish Hatchery in East Islip last year, is creating two murals for the new Town of Islip Animal Shelter.
July 29th, 2020 – Town of Islip Supervisor Angie Carpenter and Babylon Town and Village officials held a joint press conference Wednesday, calling attention to the dangers caused by the recent influx of jet skis (PWC) and inexperienced boat operators on the Great South Bay and surrounding waters.
July 24th, 2020 – Islip Supervisor Angie Carpenter along with Councilman James P. O’Connor recently met socially distanced with Brentwood senior Samantha Barbera to honor her for winning the Life’s WORC/The Family Center of Autism, Schneps Media and Claire Friedlander Family Foundation Essay Contest.
July 22nd, 2020 – Suffolk County began a comprehensive shellfish restoration program several years ago, covering thousands of acres in Peconic and Gardiner's Bays, in an effort to restore shellfish populations and improve water quality. Islip Town initiated a similar aquaculture program In 2011.
