Due to concerns surrounding the spreading of the COVID-19 virus, the Village Board has decided to cancel the summer recreation program for this year.
Although this decision was not an easy one to make, it was made in the best interest of all. We are committed to taking all precautions that are necessary to prevent the spread of this virus.
We all look forward to brighter days ahead. Stay safe, be well and may God bless us all.
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Dear Friends and Neighbors,
As we deal with this pandemic that none of us could have imagined, it is important to remember that we all have an important role in mitigating the duration and severity of what we are going through.
Social distancing is imperative in reducing the amount of those afflicted with COVID-19. It is as important for children as it is for the rest of us. We have closed all Village parks as a precaution after observing people congregating at these locations. I encourage children to stay active while still observing social distancing. While this may be a difficult concept for the children, it shouldn’t be for parents and grandparents.
What we are witnessing is unprecedented. We must adapt and look out for one another. People are looking for answers and wondering just how bad this will get. While we can’t accurately answer that, we can help to control the outcome. Media coverage and our leadership have provided us with very good advice; most of which is just common sense. Wash your hands frequently and thoroughly and keep a distance of at least six feet from those we may be in contact with.
Each person that contracts the virus can infect dozens of others before actually knowing they are a carrier. That could mean a relative with a compromised immune system or our loved ones in their later stages of life. To them the virus can be very serious and life threatening.
Please help by doing your part and following the guidelines that we all should be aware of at this point.
Also, please remember our local businesses that faithfully serve us through better times. Take-out food is still available at most if not all of our local eateries. We want to help them stay solvent so they will still be there after we beat this nemesis that we are fighting. Authorities are telling us that we should discard the packaging and wash our hands before eating, but the food should pose no danger.
We will get through this if we work together. To those that have been seriously affected, we as neighbors will stand with you through this difficult time. Lean on us. You will be surprised at just how strong we can be together and we will come out of this even stronger.
God Bless us all.
Robert (Bob) Scottaline, Mayor
Overview
Infectious disease experts say most cases of COVID-19 are mild to moderate, like the common cold. But it can be more severe in older adults and people with chronic health conditions.
Most cases are likely to be spread from person to person by droplets when coughing. Since this virus is very new, health authorities continue to carefully watch how this virus spreads. There are simple steps you can take to help protect yourself and your family.
Symptoms
Coronavirus (COVID-19) may cause mild to severe respiratory symptoms like:
CDC believes at this time that symptoms may appear in as few as 2 days or as long as 14 days after exposure to the virus.
Prevention
Everyone should:
For people who are sick:
Suffolk County residents can now dial 3-1-1 for non-emergency inquiries or government service requests. The Suffolk 311 Call Center is open Monday through Friday 9 a.m.to 4:30 p.m.
New York State has launched a new email system to provide daily updates about COVID19. https://now.ny.gov/page/s/coronavirus-updates
Whereas Village Mayors do not have the authority to cancel local elections in their districts, we have urged the Governor to postpone elections to a later date. At 6:36PM on the 16th we received an email allowing us to do just that until the 28th of April.
Please be advised that the Village election originally scheduled for the 18th of this month for two Trustees is in fact delayed until the 28th of April by the Governor of the State of New York. He alone has that authority.
We believe now and have believed for many days that the decision is the prudent and cautious thing to do.
I want to thank the Governor for hearing us and responding appropriately.
Robert Scottaline
Mayor
Dear Friends and Neighbors,
I want to wish everyone a happy holiday season.
While 2019 was another successful year for the Village of Lake Grove, I am very confident that 2020 will bring even more reasons for us to be proud of our community.
We are working closely with all of our retail outlets and developers to bring into the Village only those retailers that we feel will enhance our area. Meetings with Smith Haven Mall management have been very productive. The executives view this mall as one of their high-end centers and agree that we need to provide retailers that offer the best shopping experience for our diverse community.
We have been communicating with other retail centers to work in harmony to bring in quality stores that will not only provide a positive shopping experience, but also be a good reflection of our Village to those that come to Lake Grove to shop. While we do not have a true downtown area, it is important that we provide a quality perspective of our Village not only in the quality of the retailers, but also in the architecture and signage that they provide.
I, along with the Village Board and staff, continue to monitor existing retailers and developers for compliance with our local laws. We take our codes very seriously. Those that put out illegal signage and eye-catching devices that create a blight within the Village find themselves in our Village court paying fines for their transgressions and noncompliance.
I am extremely proud of how we are progressing as a Village but admit that I am only one of numerous people making it happen. We operate as a team and work together to provide the highest standard of living for our families and yours.
Please feel free to contact us with any comments and suggestions, as we are all part of the team. Many helpful suggestions have come from those attending meetings, calling Village Hall, commenting on our web page, or just through casual conversations during chance meetings.
Once again; I wish you all a very safe and wonderful holiday season and a Happy New Year!
Sincerely,
Robert (Bob) Scottaline
Mayor
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