Mulching of Play Areas

Mulching of play areas began today. I had asked because I have seen a lot of broken glass.

Town workers started the task but did not complete it due to some "drizzling rain"....I hope they will be back to complete it this week. I will call if they do not return in a timely manor.

Observing and Reporting

I urge everyone to keep observing and reporting any "goings-on in the community, and as well at Dorchester Park. Please keep the motto in mind, "If you don't report it...then it didn't happen"!!

Many thanks,

Your Neighborhood Watch Captain

Park Rangers

Please be aware that as of Nov.17th 2011, the eight(8) Park Rangers in Brookhaven Town are being most likely "laid off", as well as Code Enforcement (Park Police) cut-backs. This is not good. If anyone has the time to call and voice a complaint, please do so. Call our Councilwoman Kathleen Walsh's office at 631-451-6647 0r by e-mail at councilwomanwalsh@brookhaven.org

Many thanks,

Your Neighborhood Watch Captain

Gates

I am still pressing the town for the gates that were approved in July at all four (4) entrances to Dorchester Park. Last conversation was that a contract was in the works. I am trying to find out what is taking so long and to have what we were promised installed!

The Great Rake

I am planning to have another Beautification Event in November. This time it will be just raking and leaf bagging. I will let you know the date shortly. I hope that many can attend...we need all the help we can get...

Thank you,

Your Neighborhood Watch Captain

Sticks and debris and general park clean-up

I have expressed to the Deputy Commissioner that Dorchester Park once again needs a clean-up. Sticks and debris from the storm at the end of August are all over and the grass needs to cut as well as the weeds around play areas. I also asked for re-mulching of play areas. I was told that the Parks Maintenance Department is still assisting the Highway Department with tree removal from the storm and that they will get to Dorchester Park as soon as possible. They did come to mow the grass yesterday though at least.

Gates

Spoke to Deputy Commissioner several times asking when gates that were approved back in July were going to be installed. Latest conversation was that a "contract" is in the works. I will keep asking and checking on this until they are installed! I want what we were promised....