Smithtown Awarded $5K Grant For 9/11 Memorial Park Waterfall From National Grid

SMITHTOWN, NY — The Town of Smithtown received a $5,000 National Grid Community Engagement Grant, the town announced.

The grant will support the reconstruction of the waterfall at the 9/11 Memorial Park, ensuring that the cherished landmark continues to serve as a place of remembrance and reflection for the community, according to the town.

“We are deeply grateful to National Grid for their generosity and dedication to supporting local projects that enrich our community," Smithtown Supervisor Edward Wehrheim said in a news release. "The restoration of the waterfall at 9/11 Memorial Park, on Main Street in Smithtown, is not just a necessary improvement — it is a meaningful tribute to the heroes, families, friends and neighbors we lost on that tragic day. In Smithtown, we made a promise nearly 24 years ago to never forget the lives lost and the extraordinary acts of bravery and selflessness witnessed. This waterfall is more than a peaceful sanctuary for remembrance; it stands as a powerful symbol of that promise. It represents our unwavering unity, faith, and resilience — the same spirit that guided us through our darkest hours and continues to inspire us today."

As part of the grant agreement, the Town of Smithtown and National Grid will collaborate to promote the project, highlighting the program and partnership. This initiative will include new public awareness, a ceremonial ribbon cutting, and employee engagement opportunities for National Grid staff to participate in the restoration efforts.

The 9/11 Memorial Park serves as a place of remembrance, honoring Smithtown residents who tragically died on Sept. 11, 2001. The waterfall has always been a "symbolic and tranquil feature of the memorial," providing a special place for reflection and healing, the town stated.

"The reconstruction efforts will ensure that future generations continue to have a dedicated space to honor and remember the fallen, keeping a promise to never forget," the town wrote.