Hicksville Water District Celebrates 95 Years of Serving the Community

The Hicksville Water District is proud to announce the launch of a history exhibit, “A Tradition of Service and Professionalism: A Look Back on the Hicksville Water District's 95 Years in the Community” on display at the Hicksville Public Library. The exhibit commemorates 95 years of the Hicksville Water District serving the community, and it will be on display from March 15 through May 1. The exhibition showcases photos and media clippings from the 20th century when early settlers faced an enormous challenge of obtaining a sufficient water supply.

Hicksville community members in the 1920’s suffered from badly rusted water mains, which led to stained clothing and cooking utensils. The water conditions inspired 700 residents to petition to have its own water system, establishing the Hicksville Water District on August 30, 1921.

“We’re grateful for this opportunity to have the Hicksville Public Library host this exhibit,” said Chairman Nicholas J. Brigandi. “It’s remarkable to see how our District has grown steadily to meet the needs of the community. We hope our fellow community members enjoy taking a look back through the years with us.”

The Hicksville Water District has faced many trials, from a growing population putting increasing pressure on the water system, to several devastating fires which left the water system nearly dry. The collection of photos and archived news the Commissioners have compiled will touch on the timeline of all events which have influenced the evolution of the water district’s present facilities.

“The Hicksville Library is thrilled to be hosting a historical exhibit to commemorate the Hicksville Water District’s 95th anniversary,” added Elizabeth Goldfrank, Library Director. “We encourage community members and history lovers to visit our display featuring photographs and historical clippings which demonstrate the significant impact that the Water District has had on our community over the past 95 years.”

(L-R) Nicholas J. Brigandi, Board of Commissioners Chairman, Hicksville Water District; William Schuckmann, Commissioner, Hicksville Water District; Elizabeth Goldfrank, Director of the Hicksville Public Library; James Janis, Hicksville Historian;
Roseann Acosta, Public Relations and Programming at the Hicksville Public Library.