Town Supervisor Discusses Future Of Islip During State Of Town Address

ISLIP, NY - Islip Town Supervisor Angie Carpenter laid out a vision for the future of the Town during the annual State of the Town address earlier this month.

Carpenter stressed the importance of teamwork and inclusiveness, and a willingness to embrace challenges that will ultimately lead to prosperity for Islip residents.

“I invite all in the Islip community, our residents, businesses, community and civic leaders, to become active participants in planning and shaping the future of our town, as we work together to build a better, more efficient and effective government for all the people living and working in the Town of Islip,” she said.

She also stressed that now is the time to invest in critical infrastructure improvements in the Town due to the Town's strong financial position as evident in the recent AAA rating from Moody's.

Such projects would help residents and businesses alike, and save taxpayer dollars in the long-term by creating economic opportunities for local businesses as well as providing additional streams of revenue for the Town.

Among the list of improvements to Town facilities included the revitalization of Roberto Clemente Park in Brentwood, which has been closed since 2014.

Carpenter mentioned that her administration has overseen the removal of all contaminated material, and has started restoring the park.

The Town, with the help of a $2 million grant secured by NYS Assemblyman Phil Ramos, plans to enhance the features of the park to include a Spray Park, and create a space for local families that rivals any local park in Suffolk County.

While committed to improving our parks, Carpenter's administration has also been alleviating troubling developments in residential neighborhoods, she said in her speech.

The Town’s Division of Code Enforcement has overseen the demolition of many neglected properties.

In continuing to address the problem, Carpenter said that the Town plans to increase enforcement procedures against these derelict parcels, all at the expense of the neglectful property owners.

At the end of her speech, Carpenter focused on harnessing the Town’s existing resources to create economic opportunity for Islip residents by continuing to promote and support Islip MacArthur Airport.

Recently, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced he will be putting $20 million in the budget to address connectivity between the LIRR and the airport terminal.

Carpenter also highlighted the work of the Islip Industrial Development Agency, which has enabled companies to retain and create close to 5,000 thousand jobs locally. The number of active projects handled at Islip’s IDA over the past two years has surpassed any previous two-year period in its 42-year history.

“We remain steadfast in our belief that Islip Town is one of the best places in the state to live, work, and raise a family,” she said. “I promise our residents that with every hour, we will work to make Town government more responsive to the needs of our residents, and to create a better future for Islip’s families.”

Watch Carpenter's full speech below: