Town of Huntington

The Huntington Historical Society has worked tirelessly for over 120 years to preserve the rich history and ongoing heritage of the Town of Huntington. Through educational programs, museum maintenance, and exhibit curation, residents and visitors alike can learn about Huntington's history and significant events.

In celebration of the upcoming 250th anniversary of American independence, the Historical Society is displaying an exhibit at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Building (228 Main Street, Huntington) entitled "Revolutionary Incidents in Huntington: Occupation & Resistance". The exhibit features local stories of heroism and resistance, accompanied by art and historic documents and artifacts drawn from the Society’s archives and collections.

Please visit https://huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org/ to learn more about the exhibit and the Historical Society's important work.

This week, Huntington UFSD, in coordination with Town Historian Robert Hughes and the Town of Huntington, hosted a rededication ceremony for the historical marker commemorating President Theodore Roosevelt's visit to Huntington and speech given before its residents on July 4, 1903.

The marker was originally installed adjacent to the Chase Bank parking lot in September of 2018 through the efforts of students from Huntington High School. After its removal for safekeeping, it has been relocated closer to the place where President Roosevelt delivered his speech. The Town of Huntington extends our sincere gratitude to those whose efforts made this project possible in 2018 and today.

As part of the Greenlawn Broadway Pedestrian and Traffic Safety Improvement Project, there will be area road closures along Broadway as we complete necessary road work and striping. During the length of the project, the work area will move south to north along Broadway between the LIRR tracks and East/West Maple Street. Please note that the involved work area will be closed to vehicular traffic.

Parking will be restricted along Broadway during the periods of the road closures. Vehicles in violation of the parking restrictions will be subject to being towed.

The area road closures will be in effect beginning on Monday, June 1 and last for an approximate 2-week period. Road closures will only be in effect during weekdays (Monday – Friday) starting at approximately 7:00 am and be reopened to traffic by 4:00 pm – weather permitting.

We thank you for your cooperation and understanding during this phase of the project.

On Sunday, May 31, BAPS Charities will host their annual Walkathon. From 11:00am-1:30pm, the following roadways in Melville will be closed to vehicular traffic:

Participants will assemble at 2 Deshon Drive. Deshon Drive, Republic Road, Court North Drive, Ruland Road, Maxess Road, Duryea Road, Baylis Road, and Victoria Place will be closed.

We thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

The Town of Huntington Trail Challenge, which began on Family Earth Day, is a self-guided challenge to complete approximately 30 miles on any Town trails. To encourage resident participation, Supervisor Ed Smyth and the Town Board are highlighting Huntington's many walking, biking, and hiking trails.

Manor Farm Park was the Town's first EOSPA acquisition and serves as a trailhead to link the adjoining 20-acre Town Manor Road Park and 100-acre County Berkeley Jackson Park. Starflower Experiences, Inc. provides educational programs at the park, many of which utilize its trails. Manor Farm Park is home to a wide array of flora and fauna, which may be viewed along the trails.

Please visit huntingtonny.gov/trails-guide for more information on Huntington's trails.

Crab Meadow is the largest contiguous salt marsh ecosystem on the North Shore of Long Island, serving as a nursery and feeding area for an incredible variety of wildlife. Sadly, it has begun to deteriorate as a result of pressure from development, pollution, human modifications, and accelerated sea level rise.

The restoration project aims to utilize a collaborative design plan created by the project partners and hired engineers. Guided by that plan, they will conduct on-the-ground restoration that improves wildlife habitat and helps the marsh thrive into the future. When the project is complete, Crab Meadow will provide ecosystem services like flood protection, water filtration, and carbon storage. Fish, birds, and other wildlife will benefit from a healthier habitat.

To learn more about the restoration project, please visit audubon.org/new-york/projects/crab-meadow-marsh-restoration or scan the QR code.

On Saturday, May 30, John Glenn High School will host their annual Color Run. From 9:30am-11:30am, the following route will be closed to vehicular traffic:

The run will begin at John Glenn High School and head north on Elwood Road to Clay Pitts Road. From there, it will head west to Kenneth Avenue, then south to Cuba Hill Road. It will then turn left and head east to Elwood Road and proceed north to end at the high school.

We thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Councilwoman Theresa Mari and the All Abilities Committee present the second annual All Abilities Expo, a community event empowering all ages and abilities in an inclusive and fun environment.

Discover resources, activities, and services designed for individuals of all abilities. This event brings together local businesses, organizations, and professionals who specialize in adaptive equipment, therapy and medical services, legal advocacy and support, and more. Join us at Heckscher Park tomorrow, Saturday, May 30 for this one-of-a-kind community event.

For more information, please call (631) 351-3173.

This week, in celebration of the upcoming 250th anniversary of American independence, Supervisor Ed Smyth and other local officials took part in filming a segment for the Huntington Historical Society detailing what liberty means to them.

As the celebration of Liberty 250 approaches, please visit https://huntingtonny.gov/liberty250 for more information and a calendar of events throughout Huntington.

Save the date! The Juneteenth Committee, in partnership with the Town of Huntington, invite you to celebrate Juneteenth on Saturday, June 20. From 3:00pm-6:00pm, come to Heckscher Park (2 Prime Avenue, Huntington) for an afternoon of historic reflections, music, food, giveaways, cultural experiences, and much more. Be sure to bring a lawn chair and come celebrate freedom.

In case of rain, the program will be relocated to Huntington Town Hall.