North Massapequa Community Center Reopens After Fire

MASSAPEQUA, NY - From the Town of Oyster Bay: After a fire caused the closure of the original building last winter, Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino, Councilwoman Michele Johnson and Councilman Tom Hand this week joined with senior citizens in celebrating the grand re-opening of the Town community center in North Massapequa. The building, which is home to more than 20 Town-operated programs, is welcoming back recreational programs, senior groups, performing arts workshops, exercise programs, Knights of Pythias and Knights of Columbus, children’s programs, and many more.

“The interior of the North Massapequa Community Center was destroyed by fire and many community organizations were forced to find a temporary home,” said Supervisor Saladino. “After obtaining community input, I'm proud that a major renovation of the North Massapequa Community Center is now complete and the costs of construction were covered by the Town’s insurance policy. We invite community groups to come home and welcome all residents to utilize this wonderful community center.”

Over the past several months, the facility had a complete interior refinishing, with reconstruction of all walls and utilities. The two-story structure once again houses meeting rooms, a kitchen and bathroom facilities, as well as office space.

“This location proved to be a convenient location for our residents, particularly the hundreds of senior
citizens who enjoy programs here on a weekly basis,” Councilwoman Johnson added. “We are delighted to welcome everyone home to the North Massapequa Community Center.”

Councilman Hand added, “Thanks to the diligence of our local fire departments, the exterior structure of this facility remained intact and damage was restricted to the interior. I thank the men and women of the North Massapequa and assisting community fire departments for protecting our residents each and every day.”

Photo courtesy of The Town of Oyster Bay