Volume 4, Issue 12
December 2024
The Trail Mix is the monthly newsletter of The Friends of the Greenway. We established this bulletin to keep you current on some of the “goings- on” regarding our Trail and to dispense a mix of bits and bytes of flavorful information. Hopefully, The Trail Mix will help to enlighten, inform, and entertain our readers. The Friends of the Greenway is part of The Three Village Community Trust. The Trust was established more than twenty years ago to “Protect the Places You Love.” Support the Greenway today by joining the Trust today!
Happy Holidays to All!
The Friends of the Greenway and the Three Village Community Trust wish you a joyous Holiday Season. In a sometimes topsy-turvy world, it is good to know you can visit the Greenway to get some quiet exercise and fresh air. Thank you for your support and help throughout 2024 – so many of you pick up litter, make repairs, and complete ‘trail tasks’ with little or no recognition. To all of you – well done!
Making Everyone Smile !
Does it get better than this? Cub Scout Pack 354 was out on the trail clearing leaves on a beautiful, brisk Fall day in November. They did some amazing work. A salute to Tara Robertson – the Chair of Pack 354, and the parents/guardians of the Scouts. Look at those smiles of the Scouts! The results, as you’ll see in the photos, will make you smile, too.
The Trust’s Fourth Annual Winter Coat Drive is Now in Progress.
Got a gently used winter coat taking up space in your closet? We’ll find it a new home – and wearer! Just bring the coat over to the front porch of the Trust’s Headquarters at 148 Main Street, Setauket. We’ll take it from there!! Let’s keep everyone warm!
The Trust’s Annual Fall Gala – An Amazing Success
Yes, the Three Village Community Trust, the parent organization of the Friends of the Greenway, hosted its 20th Annual Fall Fundraiser on Wednesday, November 13th at the Old Field Club.
The special guest for the evening was Dr. Heather Lynch of Stony Brook University – the internationally renowned author, researcher and lecturer, who was recently named the Inaugural Director of the Collaboration for the Earth at Stony Brook University.
Here are just a few snapshots from the event. The Trust website has more!
The Trust’s Board with our Greenway Chairman Charlie McAteer – standing to the left.
The Decor!
The Food!
The Raffle Baskets!
Music – All that Jazz!
The Venue!
Our Special Friends
Keep in mind, these special friends of the Greenway who support our efforts throughout the year! Please consider giving them your business, and mention you saw them in The Trail Mix.
Shown above is Dave Prestia, owner/operator, of Bagel Express
Bagel Express at 15-5 Bennetts Road in Setauket. Owned and operated by David Prestia, Bagel Express generously donates the catering of our Trail Steward breakfasts. Delicious bagels, hot, steaming coffee – sooo good! For the third year in a row, The Trail Mix has voted Bagel Express #1 for breakfast and lunch, and all of your catering needs. Call 631-675-2770 or check website at Bagel Express – New York | View our menu, reviews & Order food online (bagelexpressli.com)
Emily Riley Design631-512-3330 emilyrileydesign.com
Emily Riley of Emily Riley Design knows plants and landscaping. Using the latest understanding of natural, native and sustainable landscaping methods, Emily can transform your yard into a magical setting that lasts for years and years. As a landscape designer, Emily has been a generous donor of both time, energy and materials to a host of Trust projects!
A Big Friend of the Trust is Swan Cove Landscaping. Swan Cove does a whole line of services – lawn maintenance, pruning, stone walls, firewood. Dave Fortuna has recently retired, but his longtime employee Wander Aleman is now the new and capable owner/operator. Swan Cove donates many, many of services to the Trust. The result – our properties always look great! Thank you, Dave! Call 631-689-8089.
Emerald Magic Lawn Care’s horticultural consultant, Craig den Hartog has been providing flower bulbs for the Greenway over many years at “no cost.” We planted a big bulk of these bulbs at the kiosk on Gnarled Hollow Road, Setauket. Craig generosity is part of his beautification effort known as Old Town Blooms.Why not support Emerald Magic, who supports us! Call 631-286-4600, 631-804-9205.
For your yard’s beautification look to Setauket Landscape and Design. Steve Antos can help you plan and design the unique surroundings to make your property the envy of your neighborhood. His company has helped us with many large and small projects on the Trust’s historic properties. Call 631-882-7190.
And lots of thanks to Bove Industries and Skyline Industries for their generous support of the Trust’s projects – they have been instrumental in our grounds restorations at the Smith/deZafra House! Bove Industries and Skyline Industries are leaders in producing materials for roads and construction products.
Randall Brothers Tree Service is always a big help and big hearted in helping the Trust! Call 631-862-9291. Marty is the Man!
Jos. M. Troffa Materials Corporation at 70 Comsewogue Road in Setauket is a very special friend. The company has every conceivable item to beautify your yard. Mulch – they got it. Grass seed – yes! Soil, gravel, shovel, – everything. Forget the big box stores – You gotta go to Troffa!
Maeder Landscaping and Snow, Ltd. is a really great choice for your all of your yard’s needs. Rest your back, spend more time with your friends and family – give them a call at 631-988-9211.
Editor in Chief – Herb Mones
