Fairfield Properties Invests $1M Into Farmingdale Plaza: Mayor

FARMINGDALE, NY — As we welcome spring weather, Farmingdale Mayor Ralph Ekstrand gave updates on several infrastructure projects in the village.

Fairfield Properties has plans to invest approximately $1 million for the upgrade to the plaza, which will include a fountain, brickwork, trees, shrubs, seating area, an elevated seating area for people to watch for trains, and other improvements, according to Ekstrand. Work is progressing at Fairfield Plaza, which is at Secatogue Avenue and S. Front Street, next to the Farmingdale Village LIRR station.

"We thank Fairfield Properties for their investment in Farmingdale Village," Ekstrand said.

The planned burial of the electric wires downtown by National Grid was postponed until the fall because of spring and summer events, according to Ekstrand.

Work on the new 500,000-gallon water tower on Eastern Parkway is underway, and completion is expected later this year, the mayor said. Additionally, upgrades are underway at the DPW garage, located at Ketchum Lane and Ridge Road, and construction of the new DPW garage is scheduled to start in June.

The 12-hour employee parking permits for Farmingdale Village parking expire May 31. To renew permits, visit Village Hall along with proof of employment, vehicle registration, driver's license and a check for $50 payable to Inc. Village of Farmingdale. Visit the permit department for parking permit renewals; the second door in the hallway on the left at Village Hall. The department can also provide the form required for the permit renewal.

The Village received additional COVID-19 test kits from the Farmingdale School District.

"Thank you to the School District for providing the kits for distribution in the community," Ekstrand said.

Residents can stop by Village Hall to pick up free test kits during regular business hours: Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., while supplies last.

Below is a list of upcoming community events:

• Friday, May 20 - Youth Open Mic Night, 7 p.m. at Village Hall.
• Saturday, May 21 - The Farmingdale School District hosts The Long Island Region of Special Olympics New York Spring Games North at the Farmingdale Athletic Complex, Howitt Middle School.
• Sunday, May 22 - Ikebana Workshops at Village Hall (pre-registration required).
• Monday, May 30 - Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony, 10 a.m.
• Saturday, June 4 - Farmingdale Fire Department Spring Street Fair.
• Sundays, June - November - Farmers Market On the Village Green, by Schneider's Farm, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. (weather permitting).
• Farmingdale Village Pops - 40th Year - On the Village Green, Wednesdays @ 7:30 p.m.: June 29, July 6, July 13, July 20, July 27, and Aug. 3.
• Movies On The Green - Tuesdays @ Dusk: July 5, July 12, July 19, July 26, Aug. 2, Aug. 9, and Aug. 16.
• Farmingdale Music On Main - Along Main Street downtown: Thursdays: July 7, July 21, Aug. 4, and Aug. 18. (Rain date Aug. 25).

Outdoor Events are weather permitting. In addition to municipal parking lots throughout the village, weekend parking is permitted at the Farmingdale Village LIRR parking lots, from 4 p.m. on Fridays through Sunday nights.

"The Long Island Pride Parade and Festival is returning after two years and will be held in downtown Farmingdale!!" Ekstrand said.

The parade is set to start at 12:30 p.m. and the festivities will conclude at 6:30 pm. on June 12.

"We are thrilled to welcome the Long Island Pride Festival in Farmingdale Village and look forward to a successful event on June 12th," Ekstrand said.

"With warmer weather, we can enjoy more outside activities / community events, and dining alfresco!!" Ekstrand continued. "Just a reminder to shop and dine local, support the local merchants.