James L. Donahue Sr. April 26, 1929 - February 15, 2024
It is with much sadness that Mayor Richard B. Smith and The Board of Trustees of the Village of Nissequogue announce the passing of James L. Donahue Sr. on February 15, 2024. Jim served the Village of Nissequogue for many years as Mayor, Trustee and a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals. He was a driving force in the establishment of the Nissequogue Fire Department and was a charter member of the department. Among his many accomplishments, Jim was also instrumental in renovating the old Nissequogue school house into our Village Hall and the acquisition of the property on East Long Beach which became the Nissequogue Preserve.
Our deepest sympathies to the entire Donahue family.
James Donahue Obituary
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The Village Election was held on Tuesday June 20th. The results are as follows:
Mayor Richard B. Smith
Trustee Kurt J. Meyer
Trustee Maureen C. Potter.
Please congratulate our dedicated volunteers as they begin another two year term faithfully serving the residents of the Village of Nissequogue.
Copies of the proposed budget and the Mayor's annual budget letter are available at Village Hall during regular business hours on Tuesday and Thursday between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Incorporated in 1926, the Village of Nissequogue is located in Suffolk County on the North Shore of Long Island about 50 miles east of New York City. The geographic area of the Village is 3.6 square miles. It is bounded on the west by the Nissequogue River, on the north by the Long Island Sound, on the east by Stony Brook Harbor and on the south by the Village of Head-of-the- Harbor and the Town of Smithtown. The Village of Nissequogue is the site of the original settlement of the Town of Smithtown.
Richard Smith, the Patentee, founded the town in 1665 on land deeded to him by Lion Gardiner and Wyandanch, who was the Sachem of the Montauks.
Within the Village borders, there is Delafield Woods and Butler Huntington Woods Conservancy which contain many nature trails where residents and visitors can view many different native trees as well as other indigenous flora. Along the Nissequogue River Basin, Short Beach and Stony Brook Harbor are found many unique marshlands that are home to a host of native marsh grasses as well as a number of large and small seabirds.
Many species of birds nest within the Village. These include herons, egrets, ducks, ospreys, Canada geese, owls and red-tail hawks. Woodland animals such as the red fox, raccoon, opossum, cottontail and deer are common sightings.
The Village is entirely residential. Within the Village, there are no industrial or commercial installations or uses permitted except agricultural and horticultural uses or special uses which may be permitted and regulated by the Village.
Nissequogue Village Living Why it Works!
Most people's feelings that government is mired in outspending and inefficiency comes from what they see happening on the federal and state levels. But in a recent poll of Suffolk County villages, residents responded that they overwhelmingly believe that smaller governments-like villages-are more efficient than large governments. They were right! The main services that the Village provides: Police, Fire and Ambulance, Road Maintenance, and Code Enforcement. Are carefully overseen, administered and considered by your neighbors on the Nissequogue Village Board. Smaller governments like villages are more directly accountable to their residents. You probably can't get the president or the governor on the phone but you can always talk to the Mayor and the
our Trustees of the Village Board. We have to make sure every dollar counts and is wisely spent, because if we don't, you can and will tell us about it. When you think about it, that's exactly how the country's founders thought it should work!
Within the Village borders, there is Delafield Woods and Butler Huntington Woods Conservancy which contain many nature trails where residents and visitors can view many different native trees as well as other indigenous flora. Along the Nissequogue River Basin, Short Beach and Stony Brook Harbor are found many unique marshlands that are home to a host of native marsh grasses as well as a number of large and small seabirds.
Many species of birds nest within the Village. These include herons, egrets, ducks, ospreys, Canada geese, owls and red-tail hawks. Woodland animals such as the red fox, raccoon, opossum, cottontail and deer are common sightings.
The Village is entirely residential. Within the Village, here are no industrial or commercial installations or uses permitted except agricultural and horticultural uses or special uses which may be permitted and regulated by the Village.
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Mailing Address Village of Nissequogue
631 Moriches Road
Saint James, NY 11780
Phone and Fax
Phone: 631-862-7400 Fax: 631-862-7401