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St. James NY
Permit No. 10
Our Town
MAY
2020
Volume 33
Number 7
Keeping you up to date on
SALES, HAPPENINGS
& PEOPLE
S •T • J •A •M •E •S In Our Town - St. James
PUBLISHED MONTHLY
The Front Porch Project Saint James, NY 11780 by Rob Cuni
Front Porch Project – St. James
by Robin Rosenberg caregivers make the best of this come a National movement, as
Countless spring-like sunny situation for children during the motivation to unite communities,
days, chirping birds, blooming coming months? St. James res- despite being sequestered during
flowers, families riding bikes, ident Morgan Walker had a plan the Covid-19 Pandemic. Profes-
staying in bed until 10 a.m. that would teach kids the impor- sional photographers across the
Sounds lovely, right? It would be tance of altruism, all while mak- Country have donated their skill-
amazing, if only there weren’t a ing memories together, framed set, taking photos of families on
contagious virus wreaking havoc and frozen in time for us to share front porches, while at a safe so-
across the world. Mandatory with the world. cial distance. Families then pay it
quarantine days are long, isolat- Several weeks ago Morgan forward by donating to local hos-
ing, surreal and filled with over- Walker had contacted me to col- pitals, small businesses, rotary
whelming fear and unknowns. laborate on the FRONT PORCH clubs, food banks etc.
Moreover, how do parents and PROJECT. The initiative has be- continued on page 6
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To the Amazing Residents of St. James
We are in unprecedented times. The entire
globe is involved in a fierce battle against
an invisible enemy. We must do our part
to help accelerate our victory. Social
distancing and proper hygiene are
critical. Professional after professional
prescribe a course of thorough hand
washing in order to avoid falling victim.
We know we will be victorious, we are not
sure when, but we will win! But at what
cost? The human cost of losing just one life is
far too severe. Our thoughts and prayers go out to
each person touched by this illness. We can make a significant difference
in reducing the number of victims by following the social distancing and
hand washing guidelines mentioned above.
There is another potential victim of this war that too can hit very close to
home. After we realize victory what will St. James look like? Our
businesses are under siege. This battle has put each of them on the front
lines struggling for their businesses' survival and WE NEED THEM.
Our local businesses are the ones that support our community is so many
ways. They hire our residents, they support our charitable and educational
causes year after year, they become our trusted sources of goods and
services, they are the friendly faces we begin to take for granted since
they are always there. THEY NEED OUR HELP!
We are asking our residents to SHOP LOCALLY! The businesses that
are still able to be open are making extraordinary accommodations from
outside pickups to delivery. Perhaps purchase gift cards for future use to
help them through a tough time. The Chamber has decided to do its part
and has purchased $5,000 of gift cards from local food establishments.
We believe in our businesses and we know how CRUCIAL their survival
is to our town. Please don't forget the businesses that are closed during
this unprecedented time. They too will need us to return in force once
their doors are opened.
Please follow us on Facebook at St. James Chamber of Commerce NY
https://www.facebook.com/St.JamesNYChamberOfCommerce/ where
we will be announcing business reopenings and be providing information
about businesses currently open. The world is at war against the Corona
Virus and we will win that battle. We must fight for our local businesses
in order to preserve our community and help those that have served us all
so loyally and for so long.
Sincerely,
St. James Chamber of Commerce
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Our Town
S• T • J •A •M •E •S
I N T H I S
AROUND TOWN
MERCHANT SPOTLIGHT
I S S U E
St. James Pizza & Pasta ........................4
Front Porch Project ........................1 & 6
STAFF Thank You Parade .............................. 6
Celebrating a Community ..................8
Ruth Garthe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Editor Courage is... A Poem .......................... 8
Robin Clark . . . . . .Associate Editor Suffolk Legislator Rob Trotta Salues War Hero ............................ 10
Debbi Spiegel . . . . . Feature Writer IN THE NEWS
A Message of Thanks From Supervisor Ed Wehrheim ............ 12-16
William Garthe . . . . . . . Advertising Smithtown Food Pantry Update ....................................................16
Sales Town of Smithtown Annual Global Youth Service Initiative .. 18-20
Smithtown Town Hall Offers Drive-Through Tax Collection ........ 46
OUR TOWN HISTORICALLY SPEAKING ........................................................ 22-26
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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YOU CAN HELP: Foster Homes Needed for Shelter Pets ............ 39
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M E R C H A N T S P O T L I G H T
St. James
Pizza & Pasta
348 Lake Avenue, St. James, NY
631-862-6161
HOURS:
Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m.
Sun.: 12 noon-9 p.m.
by Debbi Spiegel
St. James Pizza & Pasta is the
tastiest newcomer to Lake Ave-
nue. Owners Darren McKiernan
and Jenny DiPalma are married
and have married their careers
into this restaurant. Darren
started working in the pizza in-
dustry when he was 14. With al-
most 35 years of experience, he
is the quintessential pizza guy. bread with or without mozza-
Jenny has been in the hospitality rella, fried shrimp to name a few.
industry for over 15 years. Their Fresh house, Caesar or spinach
mission is to bring delicious food salads can be an appetizer or
with great customer service to meal with the addition of
our town. “Nothing brings chicken or shrimp. Penne or spa-
people together like a good ghetti can be topped with sauce
meal. Family smiles and conver- options – tomato, marinara,
sation over good food are what meat, vodka, Alfredo, garlic and
connects today’s busy families oil or broccoli. Parmesan entrees
every week and at St James Pizza are served with your choice of
& Pasta we want you to be part salad or pasta. The full menu can
of our family.” be found on their Facebook page
The phone rings often with or on www.stjamespizzaand-
these two questions. “Do you pasta.com
make Matt’s famous crispy The staff of St. James Pizza &
crust?” and “are you related to Pasta have been trained and are
the place that was on Middle complying with all of the current
Country Road?” The answers are Department of Health regula-
yes to the Panko “crispy crust” tions. The kitchen is immaculate
but the rest of the pizza is and as essential employees,
Darren’s secret recipe. Their they’re wearing masks. The refur-
name is a coincidence. It simply bished dining room is currently Darren McKiernan
says where they are and what closed. Call and place your order and Jenny DiPalma
they serve. by phone. Masked customers are you put the time in and truly
St. James Pizza & Pasta uses welcome to come in to pick up care the customers will see your
the highest quality and freshest their orders. Contactless curbside integrity and taste the consis-
ingredients. Pizzas are 18”. They pick-ups have become the trend. tency.”
serve regular, Sicilian, Grandma St. James Pizza & Pasta also St. James Pizza & Pasta is open
along with specialty pies like offers free delivery using their from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Mon-
chicken cutlet, buffalo, white, own drivers. This guarantees the day through Saturday and from
and chicken bacon ranch. A quality and handling of the food 12 noon to 9 p.m. on Sunday.
gluten free option is their 10” from their kitchen to your home. Treat your family to the specials
cauliflower crust personal pie. “Watching people enjoy my that are in this issue of Our
Delicious calzones and heros are recipes and developing relation- Town. Darren and Jenny are al-
popular menu items as well. ships with the customers is what ways behind the counter. They
Appetizers include fried ravi- we love about this business,” are friendly and warmer than
oli, mozzarella sticks, garlic said Darren. “I’ve learned that if their 550º oven.
OUR TOWN • MAY 2020
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A R O U N D T O W N
THANK YOU PARADE... by Carol
Our community at Fairfield at St. James decided we wanted to do something besides sitting in our living rooms
– that was still safe and yet gave thanks to all our essential workers who have been so good to us since this pan-
demic. With masks in place we gathered 15 cars and decorated them and proceeded to drive by our favorite
places with horns blasting, waving and yelling THANK YOU. We gave our thanks to O Sole Mio, Trader Joes,
Urgent Care, City MD, St. Catherine of Siena Medical Center, St. James Fire Department, St. James Post Office,
and King Kullen. By the looks on the faces of the employees – as they waved to us – it was a success. Thank you
to all the essential workers who we didn't have a chance to pass that day.
Front Porch Project – St. James
continued from page 1 porch portrait. Next we set up home, albeit through Cuni’s lens,
Intrigued with its potential, we access for families to donate to has been uplifting, inspiring and
immediately started planning. the Stony Brook Hospital a surprisingly positive experi-
We reached out to the acclaimed COVID-19 crisis fund. Before we ence.
local photographer, Rob Cuni for knew it, we were making it Thank you for your donations
his help. It was an easy sell to get happen. to Stony Brook Hospital. Mor-
Cuni on board. We didn’t anticipate that being gan, Rob and I can’t wait to eat,
First we set up a sign-up sys- apart could make us all feel so drink, be merry and celebrate life
tem for the free, socially-distant united. Seeing everyone at on the other side. Until then,
enjoy the gift of time. For more
information please connect via
Wake Up Lake on Facebook.
IKNSIDE, B-OUT Editor’s Note:
Robin Rosenberg resides in St. James.
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A R O U N D T O W N
Celebrating
A Community “Courage is………”
Bound by Courage clearly comes from within
At times when our world is in a spin
Strength and It faces up to unknown fear
When all we love and we hold dear…
Courage - is threatened
by Patricia Busby
Courage drives the bus and train
During this difficult time, It strives to bring folks home again
the St. James residents have It challenges what we’ve yet to know
raised their hands and rolled It faces the insurmountable foe…
up their sleeves to give their - fearful yet unafraid
time, talents, and dollars to
Courage in all ways large and small
help fight this battle together
Means caring to make that special call
as a community. Our local To say “I love you” or just say “Hi”
government leaders are work- Hope to see you by and by…
ing tirelessly. Our healthcare - for them
workers and first responders
continue to ensure the health Courage is thanking those who care
and safety for all. Our essen- In the supermarkets and everywhere!
To show we know how hard it must be
tial workforce helps to keep
To leave your home and family…
our pantries stocked, our gas - for us
tanks full, and our local busi-
nesses afloat. We all struggle Courage is being home alone
with our own personal chal- Connected only by text and phone
lenges, but we know how to While facing fear with our sisters and brothers
Yet finding ways for helping others…
be good neighbors, friends - to show you care
and business associates.
Celebrate St. James, has Courage is what shines every day
been a beacon for cheer, en- In our first responders in every way
couragement, and giving dur- We knew before our world became
This unknown place we cannot name…
ing this time of uncertainty.
- but now even more
We understand that what lies
ahead is unknown, and opti- Courage is showing our best through this terrible blight
mism feels like a privilege It’s finding a way to let in the light
that we just can’t grasp at this In the worst of times to see what is ahead
moment. We understand the Without giving in to fear and dread…
- in a new world
need to protect the ones that
we love, and to honor those Courage is all these things and more
we have lost. We’ve seen and It’s facing whatever life has in store
experienced COURAGE in With a mindset and heart and inner smile
ways that we never have be- That spurs us to go that extra mile…
- for ourselves and those we love
fore.
Natalie Weinstein, Pres- Courage today despite losses and sorrow
ident of Celebrate St. James, Will help us to face a new tomorrow
eloquently portrays the defi- To renew our faith and strength and trust
nition of courage in this new In all that is good and dear and just
paradigm in a poem she May we find courage in ways both large and small
Working and living – standing tall
wrote and dedicated to the
To fight this enemy of us all…
staff of St. Catherine of Siena - TOGETHER
Medical Center.
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A R O U N D T O W N
Suffolk County Legislator Rob Trotta Salutes War Hero
on his 95th Birthday
Recently, family, friends and volunteers from the
St. James Fire Department formed a parade to drive
by the St. James home of Howard Laderwager to
help him celebrate his 95th birthday during the co-
ronavirus crisis. Participants honked their horns and
waved to him. Legislator Trotta delivered a procla-
mation acknowledging his service to his country and
recognizing his other accomplishments during his
lifetime.
Howard Laderwager was born on May 1, 1925 in
Queens, NY. He enlisted in the United States Navy
on May 5, 1945, where he was a Pharmacist’s Mate,
and assigned to the US Haven hospital ship. It was
the first ship to enter Nagasaki Harbor after the
atomic bomb exploded in that city. They were there
to rescue American and allied POWs, who were in
serious condition and many who suffered horrible
side effects from the bombing. He was also exposed
to the radiation.
Mr. Laderwager married his wife Francis on June
9, 1945, and they raised three daughters, Kathy,
Judith and Christine. He worked for EAB, formerly Legislator Rob Trotta (left) offers a birthday greeting to
Franklin National Bank, for 35 years and has been St. James resident Howard Laderwager, who turned 95
continued on page 66 in May 2020.
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OUR TOWN • MAY 2020– 11 –
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I N T H E N E W S
A Message of Thanks From Supervisor Ed Wehrheim
It has been almost two months
since our lives were changed
forever by an invisible enemy. To
protect the health and safety of
our residents, labor force and
those most vulnerable to the ef-
fects of COVID-19, the Town of
Smithtown implemented a
number of safety measures and
actions. We restricted public ac-
cess to town buildings and
grounds, reduced our workforce
by more than half, and sanitized
our facilities nightly. We have
produced daily updates that are
available online and on GTV re-
garding important changes in
town policy, closures, Social Dis-
tancing and how to protect your-
self. We are in direct contact, to coordinate a meal delivery working tirelessly with local es-
participating in daily briefings program for homebound seniors tablishments like Legends Grill
with county, state and federal of- who have no safe way to get out in Kings Park to deliver between
ficials. However, when this all to the stores. Thanks to a dona- 50-200 meals a day to various
began, we set out with one mis- tion from my old friend, Ray Cas- Nursing Homes, Fire & EMS sta-
sion that has grown strength tronovo, we were able to deliver tions, quarantined or grief-
thanks to our unique community. meals to an additional 190 sen- stricken families, local shelters
That objective was simple; no ior citizens. Additionally, my fel- and Hospital staff. I would like to
one left behind. low town officials all chipped in send my personal thanks to La
The first thing we did was to to send bags of essential supplies Familgia, Panico’s Market, Man-
set up a unique central com- (non-perishable groceries, clean- nino’s Pizza, Legends Grill and
munications matrix, consisting of ing products, toilet paper etc.) to Villa Sorrento. These businesses
local food banks, shelters, school our most vulnerable population. each gave away thousands of
districts, charitable organizations We began working with LI dollars’ worth of food to the
and non-profits, first responders, Cares to orchestrate mobile food community and continue to do
local chambers, volunteers, local deliveries to residents who have so on a daily basis. They are yet
church groups and food estab- no one else to care for them or they continue to give.
lishments and everyone in be- those who recently became un- Thanks to help from local vol-
tween. Our main objective was employed. We have been in di- unteers, we have been able to
to ensure no one person went rect contact with LI Cares CEO provide personal protection
without the care, supplies or Mr. Paule Pachter on a regular equipment (PPE) to thousands of
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became so much more. Thanks to the generosity of thanks to two young profes-
Every day of this worldwide local restaurants and charitable sionals, Katelyn Savasta and
pandemic, this group of residents individuals, the town has been Elaina Kilfoyle. Together with my
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nerable and those in quarantine. local shelters. Additionally, we liver 430 disposable gowns for
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matrix became a fast outlet to local restaurants, who are in turn units at St Catherine’s Hospital.
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Our Senior Citizens department workers. The Smithtown Chil- West student, Jensen Hurst
and their volunteer drivers began dren’s Foundation has been continued on page 14
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I N T H E N E W S
A Message of Thanks From Supervisor Ed Wehrheim
continued from page 12 Carol Mazurek and Susan Ander-
recently donated 50 face shields, son (Historical Society vol-
made using her 3d printer, which unteers) to make masks for
we delivered to food bank vol- children in daycare. These are
unteers at LI Cares. the children of healthcare
With the help of Celebrate St workers and first responders
James and the Smithtown His- whose parents are out there
torical Society, supplies were do- fighting the virus daily
nated at a drop off location at I would like to send my heart-
Town Hall. Hand sewn masks felt gratitude to the many res-
were then made with love by a idents who have donated
number of local seamstresses. cleaning supplies and cotton fab-
Volunteers from the Smithtown ric for face masks. Thank you to
Historical Society, St James res- Celebrate St James for posting
idents, local college students, weekly updates to members re-
Stitched Together LI and Dimi- garding the different ways to
trios Furs in St. James all helped help the community. Thank you
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imately 2,500 hand sewn masks and front-line caregivers since Commerce and Wake Up Lake!
to St Catherine’s hospital and St this all began. The town has de- for working diligently to help our
Johnland Nursing Home. Dimi- livered donated fabric to his small businesses with govern-
trios Lettas has kept his employ- shop weekly so he can continue ment funding options in addition
ees on the payroll, by turning the his good work. Smithtown His- to promoting those essential
shop into a face mask operation. torical Society’s Priya Kapoor en- businesses that are open during
He has offered masks to those in listed the help of seamstresses continued on page 66
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I N T H E N E W S
Smithtown Food Pantry Update
631-265-7676 members of the Smithtown curity give them our information.
Township Community. At this time we are NOT ac-
smithtownpantry@optonline.net Every person who leaves a cepting any donations of food or
phone message or sends an supplies. Please call us at 631-
The doors of the Pantry may be email is contacted and each has 265-7676, to receive updates.
closed – BUT WE ARE STILL received assistance. We are also This time of trouble will be
ABLE TO ASSIST ALL WHO working with teachers and social with us for a long while – our
CONTACT US ASKING FOR workers to give assistance to mission is to help all who come
HELP. families in crisis. to us and ask for assistance
We can do this because of the If you know of someone who We pledge to continue to be
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A Message of Thanks
continued from page 14 in our hearts and minds. Thank 360-7600. We are here to help.
the pandemic. Our local you for going above and beyond WE STAND WITH YOU…
Chambers and Celebrate St. to serve your community in the SIX FEET APART.
James also helped us to produce darkest of times. We are going to –SUPERVISOR ED WEHRHEIM
a list of all local businesses oper- come through this stronger than Note:
ating under essential services ever because of each and every For regular updates during the
guidelines, which is available to one of you. COVID-19 pandemic, please visit
residents online. And to everyone May you and yours remain SmithtownNY.gov, Facebook, In-
who raised money or gave their healthy… And if you need assis- stagram or the Town Mobile App
own nest eggs to donate PPE for tance or someone you know for free. Smithtown GTV is avail-
our front-line professionals and might need a little help; please able on Cablevision at channel
volunteers… you are all heroes contact my office directly at 631- 18 or Verizon Fios on channel 27.
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I N T H E N E W S
Town of Smithtown Annual Global Youth Service Initiative
The Town of Smithtown Youth a little expression of gratitude…
Bureau will join more than 135 The Youth Bureau has always
countries across the globe in done extraordinary community
celebration of Global Youth Serv- service work. I have no doubt
ice Day, adapting for social dis- that this year will be a mem-
tancing amidst the worldwide orable experience that brings
coronavirus pandemic. In the hope and good will to our com-
past, the Youth Bureau has co- munity.” - SUPERVISOR ED WEHR-
ordinated one large event, where HEIM
students and families join to-
gether for a fun community serv- Example Ideas for Global Youth
ice based project. This year, the Service Initiatives:
Town of Smithtown Youth Bureau • Thank Our Health Heroes
is encouraging all community who are struggling to keep the Photo Campaign - Create a
members to participate in Global lights on, give away all they have special Thank You Message to
Youth Service Day throughout to feed the community. We’ve local health workers. This can
the month of May. observed essential workers, from be a poster, banner, or any
“This is a fantastic opportunity grocery and convenience store other type of artwork. Take a
to teach our younger generations employees to truckers and postal photo, and email it to the
about giving back to the com- service members, wake up every Youth Bureau at
munity in trying times. We’ve day and put themselves in harm’s youthb@smithtownny.gov.
been witness to acts of bravery way so we can enjoy some form • Help Struggling Families - Long
by our medical professionals and of normalcy. Island Cares, Island Harvest,
nursing home caregivers. We’ve There are so many people to and the Smithtown Food Pantry
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Annual Global Youth Service Initiative
continued from page 18
are all accepting monetary do-
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to local heroes during this pan-
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H I S T O R I C A L L Y S P E A K I N G
LIVES, LOVES, AND LAMENTS OF THE PEOPLE OF ST. JAMES
Charles Stewart Butler’s Moment in the Sun
as Smithtown Supervisor, 1924-25
by Bradley Harris,
Smithtown Historian
I have been writing of the large
estates that once existed in the
St. James area and of the
people who owned them. This
article is about Charles Stewart
Butler, the lawyer and gentle-
man farmer, who owned the
400-acre Branglebrink Farm on
Moriches Road in St. James,
and was elected Smithtown Su-
pervisor in 1923.
The two years that Charles
Butler served as Supervisor of
Smithtown were marked by a
number of progressive changes
in the operation of Smithtown’s
government. Harry D. Sleight,
the historian who compiled the
Town Records of the Town of
Smithtown for the years 1835 to
1929, described the years 1924 The plank road on Long Beach. Built in 1925 connected the end of Long
and 1925, when Charles Butler Beach Road with the town park of Little Africa. The Thompson sisters (Helen
served as Supervisor, as “a busy Thompson is to the left in the photo) were walking barefoot on the wooden
two years.” He noted that Smith- plank road when this picture was taken in the 1930’s. It was the building of
town in the preceding 25 years this plank roadway that led to the end of Charles Butler’s political career.
of its history had been “like a
snowball accumulating snow as visor’s leadership when it came use and even agreed to purchase
it progressed” and had “rolled up to dealing with controversial is- a new car for the Highway Su-
in that period, a greater pop- sues. The proposal of purchasing perintendent’s use. Traffic prob-
ulation, and greater financial re- land for a town dump had been lems were first addressed and
sources, than possible in the past submitted by the previous Super- beacon lights and silent po-
centuries of slow plodding pro- visor, Charles Miller, and it came licemen were installed on Main
gress.” And when Charles Butler to fruition during Charles Butler’s Street at several intersections. At
came into the office of Supervi- administration. Five acres of land the busiest intersections, electric
sor, he resolved he was going to were purchased from Mrs. Ade- traffic signals were installed to
use those resources to build on line B. Nooy for $1,000 and a handle the flow of traffic. Parking
the changes that Charles Miller dump site was established in St. regulations were created, traffic
had initiated when he was Super- James. The Town Board then signs were erected, and part-time
visor from 1921 to 1923. Many legislated controls on the dis- police officers on motorcycles
of these changes were needed, posal of garbage. The Superin- were employed to enforce the
but they did not meet universal tendent of Highways was given laws. Sidewalks and paths were
approval, and when the changes new status, an improved salary, a built, street lights were installed
were made, voters were alien- new office with office furniture, in Smithtown Branch, and even-
ated, and this ultimately led to and a Roads Department that tually St. James and Kings Park
the demise of Charles Butler’s was provided with new motor- had street lights installed as well.
political career. ized equipment so that town Smithtown Branch was trans-
During Charles Butler’s term as roads could be improved and formed from a little rural village
Supervisor, Republicans enjoyed paved. The Town Board even ap- into a real town that even
a majority on the Town Board proved the purchase of new boasted a brand new public
and they followed the Super- “motor cars” for Town Officers to continued on facing page
OUR TOWN • MAY 2020– 23 –
H I S T O R I C A L L Y S P E A K I N G
continued cepted donations “from private wrought that residents didn’t like
school building on New York individuals” to pay for the cost of and it had them kicking and
Avenue that housed an elemen- constructing a “five foot” wide screaming. The straw that broke
tary school and a secondary “passenger bridge” that was the taxpayers’ backs seems to
school, grades K-12, all under erected “across the meadows to have come when the Town Board
one roof. (Harry D. Sleight, Town Sunkenmeadow Beach.” In ad- authorized the construction of a
Records of the Town of Smith- dition to all these changes, the plank road on Long Beach. The
town, published by authority of Town authorized the creation of Smithtown Country and Beach
the Town Board, 1939, “Minutes the Kings Park Water Company Club, an association of estate
of the Town Board of the Town of and granted a “permit to apply owners who had houses that sur-
Smithtown, 1924-1925,” pp. for papers of incorporation.” All rounded St. James Harbor, had
657-659.) of this happened in the short beach front rights on Long
The Town Board turned its at- span of two years. (Harry D. Beach. Their beach front proper-
tention to improving its beaches Sleight, op. cit., pp. 657-659,) ties were located between the
and parks, and improvements This flurry of activity by the town parks of Long Beach and
and repairs were made to the Town Board must have had a Little Africa. The Country and
beach buildings. The town dramatic impact upon the com- Beach Club members were in-
beaches were so attractive and munity. Many of the changes censed by the flagrant disregard
appealing that non-residents were highly visible. They were of their property rights by Smith-
wanted to use them, and the also visible in the tax bills that town residents who tramped ac-
Town Board allowed non-res- the residents of the town now ross their property to get from
idents to use them if they paid a had to pay. It must have seemed Long Beach to Little Africa. Cars
$10 fee. The fees collected to many that Smithtown had sud- kept getting stuck in the sand,
helped finance other improve- denly been dragged into the 20th and people kept interrupting the
ments. The Town Board also ac- century and changes had been contined on page 24
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Charles Stewart Butler’s Moment in the Sun
continued from page 23
estate owners’ private beach
parties. The Country and Beach
Club asked that the Town Board
construct a plank road across
their properties to connect the
two parks and so stop the des-
ecration of their beach front. The
Town Board decided to construct
a plank road and accepted a
$2,000 donation from the Club
to begin the construction of this
road. The Town Board added
$1,000 from the Beach Fund and
appointed Justice George Hodg-
kinson to oversee the construc-
tion of the plank road. (Harry D.
Sleight, op. cit., pp. 718-719.)
Almost as an afterthought, the
Town Board decided to ask the Charles Butler owned and operated a dairy known as Branglebrink Farm.
voters for approval of this project Charles Butler’s dairy had a herd of 50 milk cows and two bulls. Charles
through a special proposition is pictured on one of his bulls commemorating Richard Smythe’s legen-
they placed on the fall election dary ride.
ballot of 1925. This proposition in the elections of 1925. Charles Supervisor and faced a
became a hotly contested issue Butler sought a second term as continued on page 26
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H I S T O R I C A L L Y S P E A K I N G
Charles Stewart Butler’s Moment in the Sun
continued from page 24 the proposition on the ballot cal- and the plank road was com-
formidable opponent in E.H.L. ling for the authorization to pleted with most of the cost of
Smith, a popular Democrat who spend $4,000 on the construc- construction paid for by private
had previously served a total of tion of 2,300’ of plank road from donations. But the public per-
eighteen years as Supervisor of “the end of the present road at ception that Supervisor Butler
Smithtown. In addition to field- Long Beach to the Town Park on was spending tax dollars to have
ing a strong candidate, the Dem- said Long Beach” was once the road built for wealthy
ocrats lambasted the Republican again defeated. The hotly con- members of the Country and
Town Board for its spending and tested issue spilled over into Beach Club led many people to
focused in on the issue of the other election races and Demo- vote against him in the 1925
plank road then under construc- crats were swept into office in election. (Harry D. Sleight, op.
tion on Long Beach. The plank practically every elected position cit., p. 729 and p. 732.)
road became an election issue in Smithtown. Charles S. Butler His defeat in the 1925 election
because Charles Butler and his had been given the gate by res- must have soured Charles Butler
brother Lawrence Butler were idents of Smithtown who were on politics. As far as I know, he
members of the Smithtown ranting and raving about the ar- never ran for office again. When
Country and Beach Club. In fact, rogance of wealthy estate owners he left office, Charles Butler
their father had been the founder who seemed determined to have went back to work as a lawyer in
of this association, and as estate a plank road built on Long New York City, but continued to
owners, the Butlers had property Beach, at taxpayers’ expense, live at Branglebrink Farm watch-
rights on Long Beach. Democrats with or without the approval of ing over the operation of the
began to question the Town the little people in town. (Harry dairy which supplied milk to
Board’s action in authorizing the D. Sleight, op. cit., pp. 726-727.) households throughout St. James,
construction of the plank road, It’s interesting to note that at Stony Brook, Smithtown Branch,
especially in light of the fact that one of the last meetings Charles and Nesconset. He continued to
the question of building the Butler presided over as Supervi- play an active part in the life of
plank road at taxpayer’s expense sor on November 12, 1925, the the community, but that is a story
had been proposed in 1923, and Town Board authorized that “an that will have to wait until next
the proposition suggesting that additional $1,000 be appropri- month.
taxpayers spend $5,000 to con- ated from beach funds to con-
struct a plank road at Long tinue on with the plank road at Editor’s Note:
Brad Harris is the Town of Smithtown’s
Beach had been soundly de- Long Beach.” And at his last official Historian. Brad was a High School
feated. (Harry D. Sleight, op. cit., meeting as Town Supervisor on Social Studies teacher who spent
pp. 649-650.) December 22, 1925, a letter was 30 years teaching in Commack. As
The outcome of the election in received by the Town Board from Historian he has written many newspaper
1925 was predictable. On No- “Messrs. Martin Taylor and articles on the history of our town,
he has published pamphlets and written
vember 5, 1925, when the votes Henry A. Stickney, in which they histories of Commack, Nesconset,
were counted, Charles S. Butler contribute Five Hundred Dollars St. James, Kings Park, Hauppauge and
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The Long Island Museum (LIM) manship lesson teaches students
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Home at Stony Brook University the veterans in the LISVH by
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projects, a series of online family asking them what school was
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on the Museum's collection, his- “In the 1800s there was no
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invited to participate and are “During these difficult times, the
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from the printable activity guide arts to unite us. The Student/ pen pal at the Long Island State Vet-
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