(Huntington NY) – Over fifty civic-minded Huntingtonians clad in lime green t-shirts joined Huntington Town Councilwoman Susan A. Berland, Village of Northport Mayor George Doll and Village of Northport Trustee Tom Kehoe on a sunny Saturday morning to participate in the 8th Annual Clean Beaches Day. Volunteers picked up debris at Crab Meadow Beach, Gold Star Battalion Beach and Centerport Beach. The 8th Annual Clean Beaches Day also featured the Clean Beaches Bus Tour, which took volunteers to Hobart Beach and Steers Beach in Asharoken.
Participants included Town of Huntington and Village of Northport residents, many of whom are neighbors of these beaches, Cub Scout Pack 238, Daisy Troop 84 and members of the “Young Leaders.” Following the cleanup, attendees enjoyed a luncheon under the pavilion at the Centerport Beach, where Denis Morrissey from the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Unit spoke with volunteers on the importance of keeping our waters clear of waste.
“It was a pleasure to host the 8th Annual Clean Beaches Day with the Village of Northport Mayor Doll and Trustee Kehoe,” commented Councilwoman Berland. “Our towns and villages here in Huntington have such beautiful beaches and coastlines and it is crucial that we continue to care for and nurture them. I would like to thank all the volunteers and our sponsors: the Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce, the Northport Chamber of Commerce, The Paramount, Blu Chip Marketing, Dunkin Donuts, Huntington Coach Corp., K&B Seafood, the Huntington Lighthouse Preservation Society, the Sagamore Rowing Association and Viewpoint Photography for supporting this event.”
“It was a wonderful experience and very one who helped was very enthusiastic,” commented Mayor George Doll. “A special thank you to Tim’s Shipwreck Diner for breakfast and to the Boy Scouts who spent three hours cleaning Scudder Park.”
“Our beaches on Long Island are one of great natural resources,” commented Trustee Kehoe. “We have taken steps to ensure that our beaches will be pristine for generations to come.”
