Mayor Paul Pontieri

04/01/2022

Read here about the recent federal appropriation for the village wastewater treatment plant expansion.

09/13/2020

A message from Mayor Paul Pontieri
WHEN YOU VOTE… CHOOSE EXPERIENCE YOU CAN TRUST!

When you vote in Tuesday’s Patchogue Village election, you will determine the course of action during the next four years. So much has changed, but there is one thing that you can be sure of, these difficult times demand strong leadership and experience you can trust. Trustees Jack Krieger, Lori Devlin and Thomas Ferb have helped to guide Patchogue through its revitalization, and they are now prepared to help me navigate the post-pandemic world. I admire and trust them all and I ask that you re-elect the Patchogue 2020 Team so we can continue to provide the leadership that you deserve now and in the future. Please share this with your Facebook friends and neighbors and encourage them to vote Row A all the way on Tuesday, September 15. Go to www.Patchogue2020.com/Vote to find your polling place. Thank you.
Deputy Mayor, Trustee Jack Krieger is a lifelong resident committed to improving the quality of life for everyone who calls Patchogue home. As liaison to the Patchogue Theatre, Jack helped to establish the performing arts on Main Street and was on the committee that brought ArtSpace to Patchogue. He modernized Public Safety and introduced a video monitoring program in our downtown and neighborhood parks. He increased the number of parking spaces and generated millions of dollars in revenue with “resident-free” metered parking that helps stabilize your taxes.
Trustee Lori Devlin is the person most responsible for establishing the thriving arts community in Patchogue. She played a critical role in bringing ArtSpace to our downtown and is a founding member and current President of the Patchogue Arts Council. Working with Trustees Krieger and Ferb, they turned Patchogue into the leading Arts and Entertainment center on Long Island. Her work with the Planning, Zoning and Architectural Review Board has turned Patchogue into a vibrant community that continues to attract young people and families to the village.
Trustee Thomas Ferb is liaison to the Budget/Finance Department and his extensive financial background has helped the Village maintain a strong AA Bond Rating from Standard & Poors. Under his guidance, our strong Fund Balance protects every resident from unmanageable yearly tax increases. As Commissioner for Budget and Economic Development he has worked with the Business Improvement District and Chamber of Commerce to make Patchogue a vibrant, business-friendly downtown. He also serves as the Treasurer of the Cemetery Restoration Committee, is on the board of the Patchogue Arts Council and is former President and current Treasurer of the Patchogue Lions Club.

Experience You Can Trust

09/13/2020

Remember to vote on Tuesday, Sept 15 in the Village Election. Here are the polling places for your information.

08/31/2020

The rescheduled village election will be taking place on Sept 15. Here is what you need to know:
If you are medically compromised, concerned about coronavirus transmission or self-quarantining, please apply for an absentee ballot. Download the Absentee Ballot at www.patchoguevillage.org request an application and mail it to the Village Clerk no later than September 8th . You can also stop by Village Hall no later than Monday, September 14th from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm to fill out the application and pick up your ballot. All completed ballots will be accepted up until 9:00 pm on Tuesday, September 15th at Village Hall.
On Election Day, there will be three “in-person” polling places conveniently located at Village Hall, 14 Baker Street; Village Recreation Center, 380 Bay Avenue and the Knights of Columbus Hall, 38 West 1st Street. Polls are open from 7:00 am to 9:00 pm. For more information, call Village Hall at 631-475-4300

05/11/2020

Check out this short video: Patchogue Theatre Intermission 2020

This video was produced for Patchogue Theatre by Benny Migs Photo and paid for by a Village of Patchogue Business Improvement District (BID) “Arts in Patchog...

05/04/2020

Pursuant to Executive Order 202.26, which was issued the evening of May 1, 2020, all village elections scheduled to take place in March, April, May, and June of 2020 have been postponed and rescheduled to September 15, 2020. This includes the Patchogue Village Election previously scheduled for March 18.

04/27/2020

Mary Pontieri, Vice Chair of the Patchogue Theatre Board and Mayor Paul Pontieri with Richard Margulis, LI Community Hospital President. Mrs. Pontieri and the Mayor were at the hospital to donate 5 large bags of snacks, to the staff, that were unused when the Patchogue Theatre was forced to close with the onset of the Coronavirus crisis

04/13/2020

The State of the Budget….Paul Pontieri, Mayor
The night before Village of Patchogue’s Budget Hearing on April 6th, I was working on my notes for the hearing …given the circumstances we are in today nothing sounded right…I stopped for an Oreo cookie and glass of milk in hopes of finding the right words…I am a member of the Patchogue Lions and have been for almost 40 years…I picked-up the most recent Lions newsletter and found the words…they were written by Lions President Bob Silver.
Hoping you, your families, friends and loved ones are healthy and safe.

It is amazing how our lives and livelihoods have changed in such a short time. The coronavirus has directly and indirectly impacted nearly every facet of our lives and it is no doubt causing anxiety and fear for each of us and our global community. We have learned more about “social distancing” and personal hygiene practices than we thought could be possible, but we all hope that they will help us “flatten the curve” and quickly put this pandemic in our rear-view mirror. Please join me and many of us in following these principles, and if you aren’t-please start NOW!

We have started some new routines to deal with these social distancing practices and have successfully initiated video and audio conference Board meetings. We held our first “virtual” Board Meeting and the minutes are available on line. This forum will help us stay connected and conduct business.

I have served in Village government for over 26yrs…the last 16yrs,as Mayor, have been result of hard, but exciting work and have created vibrant community. I believe the work to be done over next four will match the last 16ys to get us back both financially and emotionally.

Upon taking office 16ys ago, one of my primary goals ago was to strengthen the Villages financial position. That meant managing and controlling taxes while building a surplus…Remember when your mother said…”you need to save for a rainy day”…we have and the money we have saved over the years has protected the Village from those rainy days…Hurricane Irene, Super Storm Sandy, and many other things. It was the surplus that kept us from borrowing or raising taxes to cover the cost to rebuild or purchase. Today it is the Coronavirus…

Next year’s tax rate will be 1.71% or an average increase $33.75 per average household or $2.81 per month. With a revenue shortfall, caused by the Coronavirus: we have a projected $200,000 shortfall this year and a projected shortfall of more than $750,000 for next year, we will be managing adjusting the budget on a weekly basis.

These shortfalls are from decreased revenue from parking meter and parking violations, a projected decrease in NYS State aid the Village receives, and double digit increases in retirement and medical insurance costs to name a few.

The strong surplus allows to have the matching funds need for grants, to take on large infrastructure projects without having to take on debt and when we do borrow is at a very low interest rate, under 2%.

This doesn’t happen on its own, it happens because of the hard work of the Village Board and through the oversight and direction of a number of people: Treasurer Ron Krawczyk and Deputy Treasurer Anne Marie Monte they both say NO on a regular basis and Trustee Thomas Ferb whose oversight on behalf of the Village Board is critical.

This years and for the next two years at least are going to be challenging at best, but we are prepared financially for this rainy day…

MAYOR PONTIERI & THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES SAY...
STAY HOME….STAY SAFE
STAY INFORMED

03/30/2020

From our legislator Rob Calarco and the county's COVID-19 information site which is update regularly.

COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus) Updates

03/27/2020

A MESSAGE FROM DEPUTY MAYOR KRIEGER:
While most people are at home, many Village of Patchogue employees are working to provide the services necessary to keep the government running. Like you, they are concerned about their health and the health of their families. So, let’s keep them in mind as we navigate through these challenging times.
Village of Patchogue Public Safety officers are working closely with the Suffolk County Police Department to increase patrols in our neighborhoods, downtown streets and parking lots. If you see something, say something by calling our 24-hour-a-day Public Safety Dispatch at 631-475-1225. To report criminal activity, call 911 for police.

Mayor Pontieri and the Village Board of Trustees urge residents, especially the elderly and parents with children, to maintain a “stay at home” policy. If you must go out, please practice “social distancing” at all times. Visit www.SuffolkCountyNY.gov for Coronavirus news, information and resources. For more Village of Patchogue information please visit www.PatchogueVillage.org or call Village Hall at 631-475-4300 if you have any questions or concerns.

03/21/2020

March 21, 2020
Statement by Patchogue Village Mayor Paul Pontieri:
Emergency Services officials have advised me that there are confirmed coronavirus cases in the Incorporated Village of Patchogue and that a number of people have been quarantined. The Federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) prevents disclosure of the names and addresses without patient consent. I am working closely with all levels of government and the medical community to do whatever I can to help bring the pandemic under control in our community. I ask that everyone follow the recommendations set forth by health officials and avoid social gatherings and trips outside of your home unless absolutely necessary. By following the guidelines, you can protect the health and safety of your family, friends and neighbors. Please go to www.SuffolkCountyNY.gov or the New York State Department of Health website at www.health.ny.gov to stay up to date with news, information and health-related resources