E Each year, The Islip Bulletin recognizes the volunteer work of outstanding local residents and organizations. These are the folks who work diligently and passionately on community and …
It was a chilly, brisk day on Saturday, Nov. 19, but that didn’t prevent close to 100 people from coming out to enjoy the first annual Walker Beach Oyster Festival in Brightwaters. The …
On Saturday, Nov. 26, the Village of Brightwaters held their annual Christmas tree lighting at the top of the canal. Brightwaters mayor John Valdini said that the event drew a record crowd and that …
Over the next few weeks, there will be a myriad of holiday events and activities to attend in the area. The Islip Bulletin has put together a list of some of the events to check out with the …
The Board of Trustees of the Village of Brightwaters held their monthly meeting on Monday, Nov. 7, and discussed upcoming events in the village as well as if Lagoon Drive should be converted to a …
Thanksgiving is a time to reflect upon our blessings. It’s a time to remember what we have and what we’re thankful for. It’s also a time to remember those who are less fortunate. …
On Saturday, Oct. 29, the Village of Brightwaters hosted the fourth annual Witches Paddle down the canal. The spooky event features paddleboarders dressed as witches and warlocks launching from …
On Saturday, Oct. 15, the Village of Brightwaters held their village-wide tag sale. The all-day event featured live music from Tommy Duck and The Rhythm Kings as well as food trucks. Shoppers were …
On Monday, Oct. 3, the Brightwaters board of trustees held their monthly meeting at Village Hall. Guests Marshall Brown and Frank Piccininni spoke at the meeting about the proposal their company, …
On Sunday, Oct. 2, singer Joe Volturo brought the spirit of “ol’ blue eyes” to the Bay Shore-Brightwaters Library. The singer serenaded attendees with songs from throughout Frank …
It is officially autumn, which means there’s a ton of amazing events happening to get you and your family in the spooky, harvest, or cozy season. Put on a flannel, grab a pumpkin latte, and …
On Tuesday, Sept. 13, the Village of Brightwaters held an open discussion with the planning board and the community regarding Orinoco Corridor. The planning board held the open forum to get …
On Tuesday, Sept. 6, the board of trustees of the Village of Brightwaters held their monthly meeting, during which the company Trellus made a presentation regarding their same-day local delivery …
On Friday, Sept. 9, Boy Scout Troop 430 and the Village of Brightwaters came together to plant 2,977 flags at the top of the canal in the village. The number of flags represented each of the lives …
On Thursday, Aug. 25, the Village of Brightwaters held their annual Snapper Derby at Gilbert Park. The winners for biggest catch were Robbie Kohl (largest overall catch), Eric Aponick, Luca …
On Sunday, Aug. 7 the Village of Brightwaters hosted their annual Mayor Joseph McNulty Ice Cream Social and band concert. The event featured music from the West Islip Symphony Orchestra, conducted by …
On Monday, Aug. 1, the Brightwaters board of trustees held their monthly meeting at Brightwaters Village Hall. The board voted to approve authorization for the mayor to enter into a municipal …
On Friday, July 15, the Village of Brightwaters hosted their gazebo cocktail fundraiser to help raise money for the restoration of the gazebos at the top of the canal. The event, which began last …
It was a much shorter meeting than usual when the Brightwaters Board of Trustees met on Monday, July 11. Mayor John Valdini was away on business, so deputy mayor Thomas Zepf ran the meeting. The …
The Symphonic Band of Bay Shore-Brightwaters performed their first concert of the summer on Wednesday, July 6. This year marks the band’s 23rd year of serenading the Bay Shore-Brightwaters …
