Commack Round-Up: Roads & Flynn Memorial Park Demolition Update

COMMACK, NY — It has been a busy week in the Town of Smithtown, according to the Supervisor's Office.

Here's what residents of Commack should know.

The Highway Department began road work along Roosevelt Avenue from Wichard Boulevard to Fulton Boulevard and Washington Court. In addition, Highway has planned to pave Sommers Lane pending weather outlook for the week.

The Town's Traffic Department is out completing bicycle logos along newly paved Old Commack Road and Old Northport Road. In addition to this work, traffic teams are painting STOP lines around the Ledgewood Drive neighborhood.

Demolition work on the buildings, removal of electric, plumbing fixtures, asphalt, backstops and cesspools is underway at Flynn Memorial Park this month.

For those who are unfamiliar with the project, the Town has planned to build a new state-of-the-art ballpark over the course of two years. Plans are to have two completed ball fields ready for the spring season for the residents and local leagues to enjoy.

The renovations include new synthetic (and environmentally friendly) fields with built-in drainage, LED Energy efficient sports lighting, air conditioned concession stand/pro shop, handicapped-accessible bathrooms, covered bleachers, protective fencing along the outfield and backstops, and a more centralized playground area. Additional parking and storage along the grounds are planned, too. The reconstruction will serve as an economic engine while providing Town youth with in-demand, state-of-the-art ball fields to play and compete on.