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SEPTEMBER
Our Town
S •T • J •A •M •E •S
& PEOPLE
2021
Volume 34
Number 11
Keeping you up to date on
SALES, HAPPENINGS
In Our Town - St. James
PUBLISHED MONTHLY
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Good luck
students
& teachers!
Have a great
school year!
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Our Town
S• T • J •A •M •E •S
I N T H I S I S S U E
MERCHANT SPOTLIGHT
Fresh Catch Seafood .................... 4
AROUND TOWN
Celebrate St. James:
STAFF The Time is Now
Ruth Garthe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Editor to Create Our Future............ 6 & 12
Deepwells Haunted Mansion ...................................... 14 & 88
Robin Clark . . . . . . Associate Editor
Zach Spiegel, Eagle Scout Candidate .............................. 16
Debbi Spiegel . . . . . Feature Writer Dr. Semente ReceiveS Prestigious Award ............................18
William Garthe . . . . . . . Advertising Eagle Scout Court of Honor ................................................ 20
Sales A Gift to Our Veterans ..........................................................22
Michael Brescia Joins Prestigious Financial Planning Firm 26
OUR TOWN IN THE NEWS
Blood Drive Set for September 22 ...................................... 28
– ST. JAMES – Three Village Garden Club Flower Show ...................... 30-31
is a monthly publication produced
Hazardous Household Waste Disposal Event ......................32
exclusively for the people of Smithtown Paper Shredding Event ...................................... 34
St. James, Nissequogue and Smithtown Library Budget Vote & Trustee Election ............34
Head of the Harbor, L.I., N.Y. HISTORICALLY SPEAKING ................................................ 36-42
Call 631-862-9849 for ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Advertising & Copy Deadline Gallery North Exhibition: Recent Work by Jeremy Dennis 44
On Stage at Smithtown Performing Arts Center ................46
OUR TOWN is mailed directly to The Atelier at Flowerfield Happenings .......................... 48-50
every residence & business in the Long Island Museum Calendar ...................................... 52-54
11780 zip code area The Jazz Loft Happenings ................................................ 55-56
(6559 total copies mailed) Programs Offered at Your Library.................................... 57-63
St. James Post Office Permit #10
SHORT STORY: Don’t Get My Goat ...................................... 64
St. James, NY 11780
FINANCIAL FOCUS:
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DESIGN IDEAS: A Summer of Change .................................. 68
631-862-9849 / Fax: 631-862-9839 NATURE PAGES: Fascinating Science & Nature ................ 70
email: ourtown@optonline.net HEALTH NOTES
website: www.ourtownstjames.com Return On Your Investment .................................................. 72
Not responsible for typographical errors.
Ask Ron Villano ...................................................................... 74
We reserve the right at our sole discretion to edit or Back to School Success.................................................... 76-77
refuse to print editorial or advertising material
deemed detrimental to Our Town’s public image CELEBRATIONS ........................................................................ 78
or unsuitable for its readers.
POET’S CORNER ...................................................................... 78
Copyright © 2021 ST. JAMES DAY INFORMATION ........................................ 80-81
Graphics du jour, Ltd.
OBITUARIES .............................................................................. 82
All Rights Reserved
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING ................................................ 84-85
DIRECTORY OF ADVERTISERS .......................................... 86-87
DEEPWELLS SANITARIUM HAUNTED HOUSE ...................... 88
PLEASE NOTE:
Advertising & Editorial Deadline
for the OCTOBER edition of OUR TOWN • ST. JAMES is
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2021 - 12 NOON.
Distribution takes place on Wednesday, October 20, 2021.
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M E R C H A N T S P O T L I G H T
Fresh Catch caught from our waters and goes
from the boats to your table the
Seafood same day. There is no artificial
American Legion Hall coloring or ice and re-ice
95 Lake Avenue, St. James methods here. Just the freshest
631-335-6439 caught seafood.
Fresh Catch Seafood’s mission
by Debbi Spiegel is to provide the freshest seafood
Fresh Catch Seafood is the available backed by great cus-
brainchild of proprietor/ fisher- tomer service. Ryan says, “You
man Ryan Medwig. Fresh Catch can get low-quality fish any-
is stocked daily with the freshest, where, people deserve quality.” It
local restaurant-quality seafood is not worth it to him to sell any-
sourced from Long Island’s own thing else. He also shares recipe
fishermen including fluke, ideas and cooking instructions
striped bass, blackfish, porgies, with his customers. Call ahead if
ling, black sea bass, skate wings, you would like to order shucked
monkfish, bluefish, squid, sea platters or pre-order lobsters.
scallops, and more. This is water- Fresh Catch’s Facebook page is
to-plate seafood at its best. updated daily with availability.
Ryan is a fourth-generation Some of Fresh Catch’s pre-
bayman. His family has over 100 pared items include colossal gets its name from its color? It
years as commercial fishermen, shrimp cocktails with cocktail eats shrimp which makes it
harvesting fresh seafood from our sauce, baked clams and clams, beautiful and delicious.
local Long Island waters. Ryan and oysters on the half shell. His The Fresh Catch Seafood
has an inherited passion to bring scallops are affectionately called trailer has been inspected and li-
the absolute freshest seafood “sea candy.” They are shucked censed by the Town of Smith-
from the boat to our town. on the boat and are firm, sweet town and the Department of
Ryan takes great pride in giv- and delicious. The crabs that Agriculture and Markets. It took
ing customers fresh, locally come in on Fridays are caught by four months to build out the
sourced quality fish directly from a family member on the Great three-compartment sink, refrig-
the fishing vessels on Long Is- South Bay and are an hour old eration and freezers. Fresh Catch
land. He is happy to educate his when they arrive. has come a long way from sell-
customers about what is in his The Cornell Cooperative Ex- ing clams out of the back of
cases daily. tension Fisheries Team has re- Ryan’s pick-up truck with an um-
Rest assured that the fish you cently featured Fresh Catch brella.
get from Fresh Catch is just that – Seafood as part of their “Choose Fresh Catch is open Wednes-
Fresh. Supermarket seafood is Local FISH” initiative. It is very day to Friday from 12-6 p.m.;
often farm-raised and packaged healthy and environmentally Saturday 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. and
for shipment on ice – re-frozen friendly to eat wild-caught fish Sunday from 10:30 a.m-5 p.m.
and injected with dyes and so- really close to home. Shopping Hours subject to change. Ryan
dium solution to make the fish at an outdoor green market takes can be found in Stony Brook
look good and last longer in their this to the next level. Harbor on Mondays and Tues-
display cases. Did you know that rare Mon- days, doing what he loves –
Fresh Catch Seafood is locally tauk caught pumpkin swordfish catching fresh seafood.
OUR TOWN • SEPTEMBER 2021
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CELEBRATING 40 YEARS EDUCATING STUDENTS IN THE ART OF DANCE
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A R O U N D T O W N
The Time is Now to Create Our Future
by Patricia Clark Willie Collier vacationed
When I wrote the article here in St. James to escape
for the June 2021 edition of the summer heat in the
OUR TOWN, I included a New York City Broadway
sub-title that stated, “It’s be- theatres – and St. James
ginning to feel a lot like… was the happening place of
...normal.” But that was then the day.
and now is now. It seemed Celebrate St. James will
like we were all set to re- bring this iconic building
sume the lives we used to back to life as a modern-
know and love, Celebrate day cultural arts center and
St. James was in full swing small theatre for our com-
planning upcoming events, munity – and beyond. The
including summer concerts, new center will be an in-
art gallery shows, and a Roaring major fundraising campaign to door venue to perfectly comple-
20’s Gala that promised to be “Save The Theatre.” Celebrate St. ment the outdoor venue of
fabulous – when along came James is planning to purchase Celebrate Park, currently under
“delta.” Over these past few and undertake the renovation of construction in the heart of the
months, we have been busy the former St. James Calderone Lake Avenue business district. A
postponing many of the things Theatre located at 176 Second community cultural arts center is
we had hoped to accomplish Street, St. James. The building is a big dream and a lofty goal of
over the summer and into the over 100 years old and it’s an im- unprecedented proportion – and
fall, most notably the gala. portant part of our town’s history we will make it happen. Grant
The Roaring 20’s Gala was dating back to the days of vaude- applications have been
going to be the kick-off for a ville when friends of celebrity continued on page 12
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A R O U N D T O W N
The Time is Now to Create Our Future
continued from page 6 selected for recognition at the
submitted – fingers crossed as gala and we will schedule the
we anxiously await the results festivities when family, friends,
and a fundraising website has and colleagues – and everyone –
been created to present this vi- can feel comfortable once again
sion and to accept donations. to celebrate together. The honor-
The original tin ceiling, stage and ees, Suffolk County Executive
changing rooms are still there – Steven Bellone; Roseann Cousin
as well as the potential to create (In Memoriam) Founder of
a viable center – with a bit of recording studio. There will also Chorus Line Dance Studio;
planning and a lot of heart (we be an outdoor plaza and sculp- George Desmarais, Senior VP
have that!). A small theatre ture garden for gatherings as with H2M architects + engineers;
venue will host a variety of per- well. Ultimately, the center will Thomas Donohue, St. James Fire
formances including historic rec- bring to the community intergen- Commissioner; and New York
reations, live presentations and erational, diverse cultural enrich- State Senator Mario Mattera,
one-person shows, and classic ment as well as social and have all been strong supporters
movies. The cabaret style lobby emotional wellness through the of St. James and the cultural arts
will become the new home for cultural arts. and we will honor them at a
the Historic Movie Museum As stated earlier, the Roaring Roaring 20’s Save the Theatre
which is currently located up- 20’s Gala, originally planned for Gala at Flowerfield Celebrations
stairs. Plans for the upstairs of October 2020 and then for Oc- when the time is right. For now,
the center include rooms de- tober 2021, has been postponed though, we cannot sit back and
signed for both art and music once again by a unanimous vote rest.
therapy and classes, workshops, of our Executive Board. Five Please continue to support
community meetings, and a wonderful honorees have been continued on page 63
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A R O U N D T O W N
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A R O U N D T O W N
ZACH SPIEGEL
EAGLE SCOUT CANDIDATE...
St. James resident, Zach Spiegel, of Boy Scout Troop 7, while work-
ing towards the rank of Eagle Scout, has taken on the job of purchas-
ing the flagpole for Celebrate Park on Lake Avenue in St. James. Zach
took the initiative in planning the project, completing the paperwork
and raised almost $2,000 to purchase the materials for the project.
He showed great leadership skills and on August 13, 2021 the flag-
pole was set and the flag was raised with a well attended ceremony
by Town Officials. Zach’s proud parents are Debbi and Jon Spiegel.
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OUR TOWN • SEPTEMBER 2021– 18 –
A R O U N D T O W N
Dr. Semente Receives Prestigious
Back and Neck Pain Treatment Award
Local doctor, Dr. Raymond Se- certification and have demon-
mente, D.C., was recently recog- strated an exemplary level of ex-
nized by the International cellence in the diagnosis and
Medical Advisory Board on Spi- treatment of Spinal Disc Dis-
nal Decompression. This ad- orders.
vanced training and presentation This advanced certification is
took place at the National Spinal provided in conjunction with
Disc Disorders training facilities DISC Centers of America which
in North Palm Beach, Florida. sets the gold standard in training
The certification was presented and research of the latest and
by the co-chairman of the Inter- most effective options for the al-
national Medical Advisory Board leviation and treatment of Spinal
on Spinal Decompression Disc Disorders which often
{I.M.A.B.S.D.}, Dr. Eric Kaplan. cause low back pain, neck pain,
Dr. Kaplan is one of the lead- sciatica, numbness, tingling, pins
ing experts in the field of spinal & needles and more.
disc disorders and is the creator Dr. Semente continues to pro-
and lead instructor of the only vide the latest and most cost-ef-
university-based certification fective options for the treatment
program known as the National of Spinal Disc Disorders. His fa-
Spinal Decompression Certificat- cilities are considered state-of-
ion program held annually in Dr. Raymond Semente, D.C. (right) was the-art and Dr. Semente is
South Florida. recently recognized by Dr. Eric Kaplan, committed to providing first class
The International Medical Ad- Co-Chairman of the International Med- care to patients who often travel
visory Board on Spinal Decom- ical Advisory Board on Spinal Decom- from long distances to seek out
pression is constituted by 10 pression. doctors who have made a com-
medical physicians and 10 chiro- mitment to help their patients
practic physicians, including or- gists who have obtained Na- avoid narcotics, epidural injec-
thopedic surgeons, tional Non-Surgical Spinal De- tions and unnecessary surgeries.
neurosurgeons and neuroradiolo- compression University based Non-surgical spinal decompres-
sion provides safe, gentle and ef-
fective relief for upwards of 90%
of patients that qualify for care.
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OUR TOWN • SEPTEMBER 2021– 20 –
A R O U N D T O W N
Court of Honor Held for Four Eagle Scouts from Troop 7
Legislator Rob Trotta recently
recognized four Eagle Scouts at a
group Eagle Scout Court of
Honor. They all earned this dis-
tinguished rank through their
consistent commitment and ded-
ication to scouting, and the suc-
cessful completion of their Eagle
Scout Leadership Project.
Legislator Trotta said, “I con-
gratulate these young men for
their preservation and landscap-
ing efforts to restore and main-
tain some of our wonderful
community institutions, which
will benefit so many people for
years to come.” Pictured at the Eagle Scout Court of Honor are Suffolk County Legislator
The following scouts earned Rob Trotta (center) and the Eagle Scouts Matthew Schepis, Skyler Bazer,
the rank of Eagle: Braden Condon and Aidan Giordano.
Matthew J. Schepis of St. did a total restoration of the in Smithtown.
James, refurbished the flow- bathroom at Caleb Smith State Aiden R. Giordan of Lake
erbeds and enhanced the ap- Park in Smithtown. Grove, constructed an outdoor
pearance of the area at Sts. Philip Braden M. Condon of Smith- classroom at the Sweetbriar Na-
and James Bethany Center. town, built and stained a fence at ture Center in Smithtown.
Skyler M. Bazer of St. James, the Smithtown Historical Society
OUR TOWN • SEPTEMBER 2021– 21 –
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OUR TOWN • SEPTEMBER 2021– 22 –
I N T H E N E W S
A Gift to Our Veterans
“The Maher family and the St. James Funeral Home
are fortunate and deeply thankful to be given this
opportunity to gather with the Commander and
members of the St. James Sgt. John W. Cook VFW
Post #395. We are happy to present a donation both
in recognition of the members and as a loving me-
morial to Deacon Kenneth J. Maher, attesting to
Ken’s and the Maher family’s unwavering devotion
to the Post. This donation is given in recognition of
the past sacrifices of these American Veterans and
of their continuing presence in, and service to, our
St. James Hamlet and our “Grateful Nation.” These
members are walking reminders of the sacrifices of
all our Veterans! The Maher family always considers
it a deep privilege to be in the presence of these
great, inspirational members and their stories
which are valuable and precious to us all.”
Thank you, Veterans;
You are APPRECIATED!
God bless all our Veterans
and God bless America!
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Exceptional homes.
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Licensed Associate RE Broker
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OUR TOWN • SEPTEMBER 2021– 24 –
12 Spring Hollow Road, Nissequogue
5 BD • 4 BA • 1 HB • $1,199,000
Spectacular 5,300 SF colonial perched on top of a
hill in a private, secluded and natural setting in the
gorgeous hidden gem of Nissequogue Village.
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M: 631.697.0474
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OUR TOWN • SEPTEMBER 2021– 25 –
10 Mu ns Meadow Road,
Head of Harbor
8 BD • 5 BA • 2 HB • $1,849,000
PENDING
Palatial Historical Manor Estate encompasses
the grand elegance of the Gatsby Era with large
principal rooms, 9 wood burning 昀replaces, library,
private gardens and fountains.
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Licensed Associate RE Broker
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OUR TOWN • SEPTEMBER 2021– 26 –
A R O U N D T O W N
St. James Resident Joins Prestigious Financial Planning Firm
Michael J. Brescia, J.D. has joined contests, accounting and kinship pro-
Branch Financial Services, Inc., a reg- ceedings, discovery and turnover pro-
istered investment advisor, located in ceedings, trust invalidation
Setauket, NY. proceedings, and guardianship pro-
Michael graduated from Providence ceedings.
College in 1998 with a degree in Fi- Michael has lectured professionals,
nance. While completing his studies, as well as the general public, on var-
he was employed at PaineWebber & ious aspects of trust and estate plan-
Co., an investment bank and broker- ning. Aside from his passion for the
age firm where he worked to develop practice of law and providing finan-
and implement financial and invest- cial planning and investment advisory
ment strategies for high-net-worth services, he currently serves on the
clients. board of directors of the Suffolk
Michael chose to further his educa- County Columbian Lawyers’ Associa-
tion and attended the New England tion, Inc. Michael is also actively en-
School of Law in Boston, Massachu- gaged in his community and currently
setts, where he graduated in 2001 with Michael J. Brescia serves on the board of directors of the
a Juris Doctorate. He is admitted to practice in the Laurel Hill Property Owners Association.
State of New York, the District of Columbia, and the Michael is a Registered Representative and Invest-
United States District Court for the Southern and ment Advisor Representative of Cetera Advisor Net-
Eastern Districts of New York. Michael is also an ac- works, LLC and holds FINRA Series 7 and Series 66
tive member of the Nassau County, Suffolk County, licenses. He is also an Investment Advisor Represen-
and New York State Bar Associations. tative of Branch Financial Services, Inc. Michael is a
As an attorney, Michael is also able to provide principled professional who exhibits true commit-
legal services to his clients. He is the founding ment, loyalty, and devotion to his family, partners,
member of the Setauket, New York based Law Firm, co-workers, and clients.
Michael J. Brescia, P.C., where he focuses his prac- Michael, his wife Jennifer, and their children,
tice on a broad range of trusts and estate matters, in- Samantha, and Michael Jr., reside in the Village of
cluding, trust and estate planning, elder law, probate Nissequogue, New York. Michael also enjoys
and administration of trusts and estates, real estate, golfing, skiing, woodworking, and fly fishing.
guardianships and trust and estate litigation. As a Contact Michael at
litigator, Michael has vast experience in probate mbrescia@branchfinancialsrvcs.com.
Sons of Norway – Loyal Lodge #252 Viking Auction
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Auction on Friday, September 17, cards are $10. Save money – buy Bring a friend. Complimentary
2021 at the Parish Hall of St. ticket bundles of yellow, blue coffee and cake. For additional
James Lutheran Church, 230 Sec- and red tickets for $50 (a $76 information call Kirsten at
ond Avenue in St. James. value). There will be a 50/50 raf- 229-395-1036.
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OUR TOWN • SEPTEMBER 2021– 28 –
I N T H E N E W S
Blood Drive to be Held at Smithtown Landing Country Club
The Town of Smithtown Per- “Where to Donate”, then “Spon- parent’s permission; over 75
sonnel Department, in collabo- sor Name Search” and type in with doctor’s permission
ration with the New York Blood “Town of Smithtown”. Appoint- • Donor Card or ID required
Center, will host a Blood Drive at ments are preferred but not re-
the Smithtown Landing Country quired.
Club on September 22, 2021
Donors Presenting:
from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Must wear a mask or face cov-
“Donating blood is literally a
ering
life saving gift… ask anyone who Did You Know:
• Will have their temperature
has been a recipient. Our com- Only 2% of the local eligible
taken
munity has a proud reputation of population donates blood each
• Must be 14 days symptom free
coming together to help one year, and if only 1% more of
if recovered from COVID-19
another in times of need. After Americans donated, blood short-
• May NOT donate if they have
speaking with our friends at St. ages would disappear.
a positive diagnostic test or ex-
Catherine of Siena Medical 1 in 3 people will need a
perienced symptoms of
Center last week, and learning of blood product in their lifetime.
COVID-19 in the last 14 days
the blood shortage that is im- The donation process will take
• May NOT donate if they are
pacting the area, I am confident an average of 10 minutes.
currently on self-quarantine re-
that our notably selfless residents For more information on this
quirements
will again step up to help.” event and how to register, con-
- SUPERVISOR ED WEHRHEIM Eligibility Criteria: tact Dineen Szczepanski at
Anyone wishing to help make • Minimum Weight: 110 lbs DSzczepanski@smithtownny.gov,
a difference can schedule an ap- • No new tattoos for the past 12 or at 631-360-7626. Refresh-
pointment at www.nybc.org, months ments and snacks will be pro-
click on “Donate Blood”, • Ages 16-75 - Under 16 with vided to all donors at the event.
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OUR TOWN • SEPTEMBER 2021– 29 – OUR TOWN • SEPTEMBER 2021
– 30 –
I N T H E N E W S
You’re Invited to the Three Village Garden Club Flower Show
by Martina Matkovic, Award-winning designs from “June Celebrations” 2017
member T.V.G.C.
The Three Village Garden Club
will welcome you as their guest
on Friday, September 17, 2021,
when members will have an op-
portunity to display their creative
talents in floral design and horti-
culture.
Many hours of careful prepara-
tion and planning will culminate
in a Small Standard Flower Show
at the Neighborhood House,
Main Street, Setauket. No charge
to the public, doors will be open
from 2-6 p.m.
The following quotation from
Sandra H. Robinson, past Pres-
ident of the National Garden
Club, eloquently states the pur- “At the Beach,”
pose of executing a flower show: a multi-rhythmic design
“One of the basic urges of
mankind is the desire to create. opportunity for floral designers,
Creative flower arranging is an horticulturists, judges and the
art form in which the artist’s vi- viewing public to become an in-
sion is expressed through the use tegral part of the creative pro-
of plant materials. Using the ele- cess.” “Wedding" Bride,” a duo design
ments and principles of design, The show promises to be a
the artist strives to achieve the spectacular visual experience. It sis on the importance of the use
following attributes – beauty, har- is an opportunity to find out of native plantings and gardening
mony, distinction and expression. about the club’s contributions to techniques that help to protect
Flower shows provide a unique the community, with its empha- continued on page page
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We appreciate your continued support
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FORMERLY PAT’S PLACE 532 North Country Rd.
230 Lake ave., St. JameS, NY 11780 St. James, NY 11780
631.862.7023
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I N T H E N E W S
continued judged for their entries, receive Please come and enjoy the
the environment. Guests are en- points and be awarded ribbons beauty of the show, see what
couraged to take a short walk to according to the National Gar- your neighbors and friends in the
The Frank Melville Memorial den Club System of Awarding. garden club are doing, and per-
Park where they may access the The judging will be done in ad- haps be inspired to join us.
Arboretum, acquired by the gar- vance of the opening to the pub- Membership is open to all.
den club in 1985 and main- lic and ribbons will be on For additional information call
tained for the past 36 years. A display. Martina at 631-751-2743.
map of the Arboretum will be
available.
As guests arrive they will re-
ceive a printed guide to help EDDIE MAC’S
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of the show.
• Division 1, Horticulture, will
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OUR TOWN • SEPTEMBER 2021– 32 –
I N T H E N E W S
Hazardous Household Waste Disposal Event
Set for Saturday, October 2, 2021
The Town of Smithtown is
holding a Household Hazardous
Waste Event on Saturday, Oc-
tober 2, 2021 from 7 a.m. to 3
p.m. at the Municipal Services
Facility, 85 Old Northport Road
in Kings Park, 631-269-6600
(rain or shine).
Many common household
products have hazardous or even
toxic ingredients. If used or dis-
posed of improperly, they can be
harmful to your family and the
environment. materials in their original con- port Road). Electronic Waste
Adhesives, alcohols, anti- tainers to the Municipal Services such as computers, printers, TV’s,
freeze, brake fluid, lighter fluid, Facility in Kings Park. You must monitors, automotive and house-
cleaning solvent, degreasers, her- be a Town of Smithtown resident hold batteries can be dropped off
bicides, paint remover, pesti- to participate and residency will during regular hours: Tuesday
cides, photo chemicals, insect be strictly enforced. through Saturday from 7 a.m.-
spray, pool chemicals, solvents, Residents can also dispose of 11:45 a.m. and 12:45 p.m.-3:15
stain or varnish and wood preser- Electronic waste, free of charge, p.m. for proper recycling. This is
vatives can be disposed of prop- at the Town Recycling Center a FREE service. Proof of res-
erly by bringing these unwanted (also located at 85 Old North- idency is required.
SERVICES:
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c Security Cameras
c Fire Alarms
c Automation Systems
c Audio/Video
c Landscape Lighting
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OUR TOWN • SEPTEMBER 2021– 33 –
P. DeBlasio Builders, Inc.
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OUR TOWN • SEPTEMBER 2021– 34 –
I N T H E N E W S
Smithtown Smithtown Library 2022
Paper Shredding Event Budget Vote and Trustee Election
Set for September 25 Tuesday, October 12, 2021 • 9:30 a.m.-9:00 p.m.
The 2022 Budget Library Building.
The Town of Smithtown Department of
The Library Board is review- Absentee Voting
Environment and Waterways, in partner-
ing several budget proposals. Smithtown Library Absentee
ship with the Municipal Services Facility
Their goal is to adopt a Ballot Applications are avail-
and the Department of Public Safety, will
budget that is balanced with able at all Smithtown Library
host a Paper Shredding Event on Sat-
an emphasis on service, re- Buildings.
urday, September 25, 2021. This FREE
sources and fiscal prudence. Library Trustee
event will be held at the Smithtown Mu-
As details become available, Candidate Info
nicipal Services Facility, located at 85
they will be posted on the Li- If interested in running for a
Old Northport Road in Kings Park, from
brary’s website. Library Trustee position, con-
9 a.m. through 3 p.m.
Residents will be asked to wear face Who Can Vote? tact the Administration Of-
masks and not to leave their cars, to pro- Smithtown Special Library fice at 631-360-2489 for
tect everyone’s wellbeing amid the coro- District residents who are details. Petitions are avail-
navirus. Proof of residency is required. registered to vote with the able in the Administration
There is a limit of three file boxes per ve- Suffolk County Board of Office Monday through Fri-
hicle. Papers, boxes, folders and bags are Elections. day between 9:30 a.m. and 5
OK. No large metal clips please. Voter Registration p.m.
All personal documents are safely de- Voter registration forms and Please visit the Library’s
stroyed by Data Shredding Service, Inc., information can be obtained website at www.smithlib.org
a full-service confidential shredding serv- through the Suffolk County or call the Administration of-
ice located on Corporate Drive in Haup- Board of Elections, the post fice at 631-360-2489 for
pauge. office or any Smithtown more details.
Architecture P.C.
Architecture Planning Design
St. James, NY 11780
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Joseph M. Neitzel, RA (516) 672-2089
Principal j.neitzel@jmn-architecture.com
OUR TOWN • SEPTEMBER 2021– 35 –
DeBarbieri Associates, Inc.
Your Real Estate Professionals Since 1960
406 NO. COUNTRY RD.
ST. JAMES, NY 11780 631-862-7447
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ST. JAMES “CIRCA 1840s”
North of 25A. This Farm Colonial originally built in 1840s has been renovated & updated. The Interior consists of 3 BRs, office, 1.5 baths, wood
burning frplc in LR, formal dining room, EIK, wide plank hardwood floors through out. Approx. 2.2 parklike acres. Large rocking chair front porch &
rear deck. Detached 3 car garage. Portion of home is gutted and ready to be finished. Full basement. Convenient to all. Must see! $739,000.
SMITHTOWN ST. JAMES
“NEW TO MARKET” “NEW TO MARKET”
Totally updated 2 BR Cute 2 BR, 1 bath
Ranch. Shaker style Ranch home on over-
cabinets w/granite tops sized level .86 acre
in EIK. Formal LR & level lot. Hardwood
DR, maple hardwood floors, living room, EIK,
floors, new skylights, & 16’ x 24’ rear extension
arch. roof. Andersen unfinished with 9’ ceil-
thermopane windows, ings. Updated Oil HW
lower level walk out boiler & HW tank, 200
basement. Attached 1/2 amp electric, New cess-
garage. BB lined blacktop driveway, .44 acre property zoned RM-7 pool 1998.
(legal 2 family). Convenient to town. $449,000. $409,000.
ST. JAMES ST. JAMES
“OUR NEW LISTING” “OPEN CONCEPT COLONIAL”
Diamond 4 BR Colonial Open airy floor plan in
totally updated. 2 full this 3 BR, 3 full bath
baths. Custom EIK cab- Colonial. Granite tops in
inets w/epoxy counter- EIK with breakfast bar.
tops & SS appliances. Great room, den with
Formal LR & DR, den vaulted ceilings, oak
with pellet stove. Archi- floors & w/w carpeting.
tectural roof, full base- Lovely private rear yard,
ment, 1 car attached large deck. .43 level
garage. Patio, fruit acre. 1 car detached garage. $567,000.
trees, gardner’s delight.
Convenient to all. $589,000. SMITHTOWN
RONKONKOMA “IDEAL FOR INVESTOR/USER”
Zoned Office Business
“TOTALLY UPDATED” (OB). 9,000 sq. ft. of of-
Diamond fully, updated fice buildings. Three
Ranch features 2 BRs, (3,000) sq. ft. buildings,
1 full bath, EIK with 54 parking spaces.
marble tops, living Prime Rte. 111 expo-
room. (great room) sure. Ideal for Inves-
CAC, thermopane win- tor/User. Gas heat. 222
dows, detached 1 car ft. road frontage.
garage. .57 level acre. $1,600,000.
Must see! $385,000. or 2 separate units for rent starting at $2,300 mo. + utils.
CALL FOR A FREE MARKET ANALYSIS
OUR TOWN • SEPTEMBER 2021– 36 –
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
Deepwells: A Crown Jewel in St. James
by Bradley Harris,
Smithtown Historian
With this article, I am focusing
on the history of the “Great Es-
tates of St. James.” From its in-
ception, St. James always had a
number of large estates within
its boundaries. That is still true
today, especially when you re-
member that the incorporated
villages of Head of the Harbor
and Nissequogue are within
the postal district of St.James.
The first of these large estates
were located along North
Country Road, and for that rea-
son, I have chosen to write
about Deepwells, a Smith
family home that was built in
1845. This article first appeared Deepwells, the Georgian mansion built by George Curtis in 1845 for Joel
in the Long Island Historical L.G. Smith. The house stands on the north side of North Country Road, just
Journal, Vol. 19, Nos.1-2, Fall of west of Moriches Road. It is owned today by Suffolk County.
2006/Spring of 2007.
“came to Smithtown from New of land that Smith purchased
In 1992, the house today Jersey before 1810, the year he from Gamaliel Taylor, another
known as Deepwells and thir- married Elizabeth, a daughter of descendant of Richard Smythe.
teen acres of open land sur- Charles Smith.” He lived on The house was built on the north
rounding it, were purchased by Three Sisters Road in St. James. side of North Country Road on
Suffolk County and added to the By the time Smith commissioned the crest of a small hill that
Suffolk County parks system. him, Curtis had become a makes the house even more im-
Back in 1987, when the pur- master-builder having built the posing. The home that Curtis
chase of the property was a hotly Presbyterian Church (1823-1825) built for Smith is fancier and
contested issue in the Suffolk and the Presbyterian Manse more elegant than the Mills Pond
County Legislature, Legislator (1835) in Smithtown Branch. Ac- House, a fact that is easily seen
Steven Englebright suggested that cording to local tradition, Smith when the two houses are com-
the estate would become “a asked that Curtis build “a fancier, pared.
crown jewel” of Suffolk County’s more elegant home than his The differences between the
parks. Deepwells has always cousin, William Wickham Mills,” two houses can be found in the
been a gem because of its spar- built in 1838 at Mills Pond in St. finishing touches. The Smith
kling classic beauty and architec- James. That house was designed house has a one story veranda
tural style. It is a “crown jewel” by a New York City architect that runs completely across the
because of its rich history and named Calvin Pollard and was face of the house. The veranda
the fascinating story of the lives built on a Georgian, five bay, roof is supported by six fluted
of the people who made Deep- center hall plan, with Greek re- columns with “carved capitals”
wells their home. vival detailing. At the time it was that rest on a “granite foundation
Built between 1845 and 1847, built in 1838, the Mills Pond with flagstone flooring,” while
the house is a classic example of House was the grandest house in the Mills Pond House has only a
Greek Revival architecture. The Smithtown. It was this house that portico. The Smith house has a
house was built for Joel Louis Smith wanted Curtis to emulate. service wing that is set at right
Griffing Smith, a sixth generation (Barbara Van Liew, “Deepwells,” angles to the main house while
descendant of Richard Smythe, Preservation Notes, Fall/Winter, the Mills house has the wing ex-
the founder of Smithtown. In 1979, p. 9.) tending parallel to the main
1845, Joel L.G. Smith commis- Construction of the Smith block of the house. The place-
sioned the artisan George Curtis house that we know as Deep- ment of the service wing
to build a house for him. Curtis wells began in 1845 on ten acres continued on page 38
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