Lindenhurst Community Dedicates New Centennial Bell

LINDENHURST, NY — The Village of Lindenhurst rang in its 100th birthday last year with a community celebration. Fast forward to summer 2024, and the village rang it in again (literally) with the dedication of the new Village of Lindenhurst Centennial Bell in honor of the big 100.

On Saturday, June 15, the community came together for the dedication of the new bell, which was forged in Holland by the Verdin Company. While it was ordered last year, it finally arived in Lindenhurst.

Lindenhurst Mayor Michael A. Lavorata, the Village Board of Trustees, historian Anna Jaeger, Suffolk County Legislature Presiding Officer Kevin J. McCaffrey, Town of Babylon Deputy Supervisor Antonio Martinez, Town Councilman Anthony Manetta and a crowd of residents all gathered to celebrate.

According to village officials, the bell is "a symbol of the Lindenhurst community’s enduring spirit and unity."

It is inscribed with the words “Celebrating 100 years of resiliency and strength in our Village – past, present, and future,” and is on display on the lawn of Village Hall at 430 South Wellwood Avenue.

After a brief ceremony, everyone in attendance was given the opportunity to ring the bell. One resident exclaimed before enthusiastically taking his turn, “God Bless Lindenhurst!”