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		<title>WELCOME TO THE VILLAGE OF BELLPORT</title>
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<p>
<p>
<strong></center><font color="red">VILLAGE HALL WILL BE CLOSED ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2010 IN OBSERVANCE OF THE LABOR DAY HOLIDAY.</strong></center></font></p>
<p><p>
<a href="http://www.bellportvillage.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/press-conference-013.jpg"><img src="http://www.bellportvillage.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/press-conference-013-150x150.jpg" alt="" title="press conference 013" width="150" height="150" class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-975" /></a>
<p>
<font color="blue"><strong><center>VILLAGE RECEIVES STATE FUNDING</center></font><br />
New York State Senator Brian Foley recently held a press conference on the steps of the Bellport Community Center to announce that the Village of Bellport will receive $450,000 in funding from New York State for several projects in the Village.  Pictured left to right: Geoffrey Weber, Sherry Binnington, Ray Fell, Mayor David Pate, Senator Brian Foley, Superintendent of Highways Michael Costanzo, Trustee Alison Neumann, Trustee Dorothy Terwilliger, Trustee Scott Horsley.</strong></p>
<p>
<p>
<p><p>
<a href="http://www.bellportvillage.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/EVENTS-109.jpg"><img src="http://www.bellportvillage.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/EVENTS-109-150x150.jpg" alt="" title="EVENTS 109" width="150" height="150" class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-961" /></a>
<p>
<a href="http://www.bellportvillage.org/cms/village-directory/centennial-celebration/"><br />
<strong><font color="navy"><center>CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION</center></font></strong></a></p>
<p>
<strong>The Village of Bellport Centennial Celebration was held on August 6th &#038; 7th and a great time was had by all who attended. Click on the words &#8220;Centennial Celebration&#8221; to seee a photo gallery of events.<strong></p>
<p>
<center><font color="navy"><strong>SENIOR VAN NOW 2 DAYS A WEEK!!</center></font></strong><br />
<strong>The Senior Van is back! It will run on Mondays and Tuesdays to take Senior Reisdents to appointments, shopping and errands within a 10 mile radius of the Village. Call John Stephani at 631-559-8863 to make arrangements.</strong></p>
<p><center><strong><font color="red">PUBLIC NOTICES</center></font><br />
Village of Bellport Public Notices can be found on the Village Blotter Page.  Click on the words &#8220;VILLAGE BLOTTER&#8221; on the left side or at the top of this page to view the current public notices.</strong></font></p>
<p><strong><center><font color="navy">KREAMER STREET REPAVING</center></font><br />
Please note that Kreamer Street will be repaved during the week of August 20, 2010.  Contact Village Hall at 631-286-0327 with any questions.</strong></font></p>
<p><strong><center><font color="red">A MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR REGARDING THE PAVING OF STATION ROAD FROM THE VILLAGE TO THE RAILROAD STATION</center></font><br />
We have received numerous cmoplaints regarding the condition of Station Road north of the Village.  This is a Town of Brookhaven road and not within the Village&#8217;s jurisdiction.  We have asked the Town about it and have been informed that they will be doing significant patching within the next several weeks and will pave the entire road next year.</strong></p>
<p><strong><center><font color="blue">FROM THE MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 23, 2010 BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING</strong></center></font></p>
<ul>
<li>The Public Hearing for the Special Events Law will be continued at the September 27, 2010 Board of Trustees meeting. Interested parties are invited to attend.</li>
<li>A Certificate of Appreciation for Edward Bleser will be presented to Carol Bleser at the September 27 Board of Trustees meeting for his work with the Bellport Historic Preservation Commission.</li>
<li>Congratulations to Denise Mordente and Katie Mehrkens who were appointed Suffolk County Director and Secretary of the Long Island Village Clerk and Treasurers&#8217; Association.</li>
<li>The Phoenix Gallery/BAHC Request was approved for an outdoor display of Artwork on September 3, 2010.</li>
<li>Mayor Pate was authorized to sign a lease with the Town of Brookhaven for use of the Community Center for the Brookhaven Town Senior Programs.</strong></font></li>
</ul>
<p><strong><center><font color="maroon">BOARD OF TRUSTEES WORK SESSION</center></font><br />
There will be a Board of Trustees Work Session on Tuesday, September 7, 2010 at 7 pm to discuss the restaurant at the Golf Course and set the 2011 Membership Rates.  All interested residents are invited to attend.</strong></p>
<p>
<p>
<a href="http://www.bellportvillage.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/DSC00126.jpg"><img src="http://www.bellportvillage.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/DSC00126-150x150.jpg" alt="" title="DSC00126" width="150" height="150" class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-1009" /></a><strong><center><font color="green">2011 GOLF MEMBERSHIP SPECIAL PROMOTIONS</center></font><br />
Join during September and play the rest of the 2010 season as well as the entire 2011 season!</p>
<p>Any new member that joins during September or October and is referred by a current member will have their Initiation fee WAIVED!  A savings of $2000! To join now call 631.286.0327 and speak to Christa or email Ccook@BellportVillage.org.</strong></center></p>
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<span style="color: #000088;"><strong>MEETINGS SEPTEMBER 2010</strong></span><br />
</p>
<p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Architectural Review Board</strong></span><br />
Work Session &#8212; Thursday, September 9<br />
Meeting &#8212; Thursday, September 23<br />
7 pm<br />
Bellport Community Center</p>
<p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Zoning Board of Appeals</strong></span><br />
Thursday, October 21<br />
7 pm<br />
Bellport Community Center</p>
<p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Board of Trustees</strong></span><br />
Work Session &#8212; Tuesday, September 7<br />
Meeting &#8212; Monday, September 25<br />
7 pm<br />
Bellport Community Center</p>
<p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Village Court</strong></span><br />
Monday, September 13<br />
Monday, September 20<br />
7 pm<br />
Bellport Community Center</p>
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<p><span style="color: #000088;"><strong>EVENTS &amp; HAPPENINGS</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #112888;"><strong>Brookhaven Town Senior Citizens Meeting</strong></span><br />
Wednesday, September 8<br />
Wednesday, September 15<br />
Wednesday, September 22<br />
Wednesday, September 29<br />
9 am<br />
Bellport Community Center</p>
<p><span style="color: #112888;"><strong>Primary Election<strong></span><br />
Tuesday, September 14<br />
5 am to 10 pm<br />
Bellport Community Center</p>
<p><span style="color: #112888;"><strong>South Bay Art Association Sketch Class</strong></span><br />
Tuesday, September 21<br />
Tuesday, September 28<br />
10 am<br />
Bellport Community Center</p>
<p><span style="color: #112888;"><strong>Folk, Blues &#038; Old Timey Music Jam</strong></span><br />
Wednesday, September 1<br />
Fridayday, September 17<br />
6 pm<br />
Bellport Community Center<br />
All are welcome!</p>
<p><span style="color: #112888;"><strong>Eastern Suffolk Bonsai Society</strong></span><br />
Wednesday, September 15<br />
7 pm<br />
Bellport Community Center</p>
<p><span style="color: #112888;"><strong>Summer Band Concerts</strong></span><br />
All concerts start at 8 pm and are at the Bandshell at the Bellport Village Marina</p>
<p>September 3<br />
Atlantic Community Band</p>
<p>September 4<br />
Vagabond Garden</p>
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<p>
<p>
<strong></center><font color="red">VILLAGE HALL WILL BE CLOSED ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2010 IN OBSERVANCE OF THE LABOR DAY HOLIDAY.</strong></center></font></p>
<p><p>
<a href="http://www.bellportvillage.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/press-conference-013.jpg"><img src="http://www.bellportvillage.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/press-conference-013-150x150.jpg" alt="" title="press conference 013" width="150" height="150" class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-975" /></a>
<p>
<font color="blue"><strong><center>VILLAGE RECEIVES STATE FUNDING</center></font><br />
New York State Senator Brian Foley recently held a press conference on the steps of the Bellport Community Center to announce that the Village of Bellport will receive $450,000 in funding from New York State for several projects in the Village.  Pictured left to right: Geoffrey Weber, Sherry Binnington, Ray Fell, Mayor David Pate, Senator Brian Foley, Superintendent of Highways Michael Costanzo, Trustee Alison Neumann, Trustee Dorothy Terwilliger, Trustee Scott Horsley.</strong></p>
<p>
<p>
<p><p>
<a href="http://www.bellportvillage.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/EVENTS-109.jpg"><img src="http://www.bellportvillage.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/EVENTS-109-150x150.jpg" alt="" title="EVENTS 109" width="150" height="150" class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-961" /></a>
<p>
<a href="http://www.bellportvillage.org/cms/village-directory/centennial-celebration/"><br />
<strong><font color="navy"><center>CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION</center></font></strong></a></p>
<p>
<strong>The Village of Bellport Centennial Celebration was held on August 6th &#038; 7th and a great time was had by all who attended. Click on the words &#8220;Centennial Celebration&#8221; to seee a photo gallery of events.<strong></p>
<p>
<center><font color="navy"><strong>SENIOR VAN NOW 2 DAYS A WEEK!!</center></font></strong><br />
<strong>The Senior Van is back! It will run on Mondays and Tuesdays to take Senior Reisdents to appointments, shopping and errands within a 10 mile radius of the Village. Call John Stephani at 631-559-8863 to make arrangements.</strong></p>
<p><center><strong><font color="red">PUBLIC NOTICES</center></font><br />
Village of Bellport Public Notices can be found on the Village Blotter Page.  Click on the words &#8220;VILLAGE BLOTTER&#8221; on the left side or at the top of this page to view the current public notices.</strong></font></p>
<p><strong><center><font color="navy">KREAMER STREET REPAVING</center></font><br />
Please note that Kreamer Street will be repaved during the week of August 20, 2010.  Contact Village Hall at 631-286-0327 with any questions.</strong></font></p>
<p><strong><center><font color="red">A MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR REGARDING THE PAVING OF STATION ROAD FROM THE VILLAGE TO THE RAILROAD STATION</center></font><br />
We have received numerous cmoplaints regarding the condition of Station Road north of the Village.  This is a Town of Brookhaven road and not within the Village&#8217;s jurisdiction.  We have asked the Town about it and have been informed that they will be doing significant patching within the next several weeks and will pave the entire road next year.</strong></p>
<p><strong><center><font color="blue">FROM THE MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 23, 2010 BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING</strong></center></font></p>
<ul>
<li>The Public Hearing for the Special Events Law will be continued at the September 27, 2010 Board of Trustees meeting. Interested parties are invited to attend.</li>
<li>A Certificate of Appreciation for Edward Bleser will be presented to Carol Bleser at the September 27 Board of Trustees meeting for his work with the Bellport Historic Preservation Commission.</li>
<li>Congratulations to Denise Mordente and Katie Mehrkens who were appointed Suffolk County Director and Secretary of the Long Island Village Clerk and Treasurers&#8217; Association.</li>
<li>The Phoenix Gallery/BAHC Request was approved for an outdoor display of Artwork on September 3, 2010.</li>
<li>Mayor Pate was authorized to sign a lease with the Town of Brookhaven for use of the Community Center for the Brookhaven Town Senior Programs.</strong></font></li>
</ul>
<p><strong><center><font color="maroon">BOARD OF TRUSTEES WORK SESSION</center></font><br />
There will be a Board of Trustees Work Session on Tuesday, September 7, 2010 at 7 pm to discuss the restaurant at the Golf Course and set the 2011 Membership Rates.  All interested residents are invited to attend.</strong></p>
<p>
<p>
<a href="http://www.bellportvillage.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/DSC00126.jpg"><img src="http://www.bellportvillage.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/DSC00126-150x150.jpg" alt="" title="DSC00126" width="150" height="150" class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-1009" /></a><strong><center><font color="green">2011 GOLF MEMBERSHIP SPECIAL PROMOTIONS</center></font><br />
Join during September and play the rest of the 2010 season as well as the entire 2011 season!</p>
<p>Any new member that joins during September or October and is referred by a current member will have their Initiation fee WAIVED!  A savings of $2000! To join now call 631.286.0327 and speak to Christa or email Ccook@BellportVillage.org.</strong></center></p>
<p>&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;..<br />
<span style="color: #000088;"><strong>MEETINGS SEPTEMBER 2010</strong></span><br />
</p>
<p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Architectural Review Board</strong></span><br />
Work Session &#8212; Thursday, September 9<br />
Meeting &#8212; Thursday, September 23<br />
7 pm<br />
Bellport Community Center</p>
<p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Zoning Board of Appeals</strong></span><br />
Thursday, October 21<br />
7 pm<br />
Bellport Community Center</p>
<p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Board of Trustees</strong></span><br />
Work Session &#8212; Tuesday, September 7<br />
Meeting &#8212; Monday, September 25<br />
7 pm<br />
Bellport Community Center</p>
<p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Village Court</strong></span><br />
Monday, September 13<br />
Monday, September 20<br />
7 pm<br />
Bellport Community Center</p>
<p>&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.</p>
<p><span style="color: #000088;"><strong>EVENTS &amp; HAPPENINGS</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #112888;"><strong>Brookhaven Town Senior Citizens Meeting</strong></span><br />
Wednesday, September 8<br />
Wednesday, September 15<br />
Wednesday, September 22<br />
Wednesday, September 29<br />
9 am<br />
Bellport Community Center</p>
<p><span style="color: #112888;"><strong>Primary Election<strong></span><br />
Tuesday, September 14<br />
5 am to 10 pm<br />
Bellport Community Center</p>
<p><span style="color: #112888;"><strong>South Bay Art Association Sketch Class</strong></span><br />
Tuesday, September 21<br />
Tuesday, September 28<br />
10 am<br />
Bellport Community Center</p>
<p><span style="color: #112888;"><strong>Folk, Blues &#038; Old Timey Music Jam</strong></span><br />
Wednesday, September 1<br />
Fridayday, September 17<br />
6 pm<br />
Bellport Community Center<br />
All are welcome!</p>
<p><span style="color: #112888;"><strong>Eastern Suffolk Bonsai Society</strong></span><br />
Wednesday, September 15<br />
7 pm<br />
Bellport Community Center</p>
<p><span style="color: #112888;"><strong>Summer Band Concerts</strong></span><br />
All concerts start at 8 pm and are at the Bandshell at the Bellport Village Marina</p>
<p>September 3<br />
Atlantic Community Band</p>
<p>September 4<br />
Vagabond Garden</p>
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