The American Legion post in Farmingdale was formed in August of 2002. The post was named after lifelong resident Hugh C. Newman III. Mr. Newman worked at SUNY Farmingdale and was a life member of the Farmingdale Fire Department. The officers elected for this first post were: Commander Jim Cotwell, First Vice Commander Harry Newton, Third Vice Commander Daniel Gomez, Adjust Arthur Pirozzi Jr., Sergeant-at-Arms Marco A. Walker Sr., and Chaplin Joe Roche. The post had 61 members at the time of its formation.
At its inception, meetings were held the second Tuesday of the month at Village Hall. It had 61 members at its founding with John Cotwell as Commander. They now have a building on Main Street.
Source:
Kane, Marta E. “Farmingdale American Legion Post Formed.” Farmingdale Observer. August 9, 2002
The Farmingdale Baseball League was established in 1951. It became a certified not-for-profit corporation in 1964. The people named in that document include L. Norman Oakes, Robert Gibson, Thomas Torrance, Gene Leyendecker, Joan Musci, Frank Gelish, George Stecker, and Murray Tuck. At the time, the league rented out the Bethpage State Park ball field and the basement for their equipment.
Until the mid-1980s, the league was franchised through the Little League. It them to franchise its games through Pony Baseball. The equipment was moved to a shack behind Rosemarie’s Pizza before moving to its location on Hempstead Turnpike in the mid-1990s. The League now has its home on Motor Avenue.
The League provides baseball and softball programs for boys and girls ages 6 to 18. The League’s philosophy: have FUN, be positive, to provide a healthy environment, teach fundamentals, teach life lessons along the way, encourage participation, create a love of the game, promote teamwork, and create an environment of fair play and competitiveness.
Sources:
“Farmingdale Baseball League Philosophy.” Farmingdale Baseball League Inc, www.fdalebaseball.com/content/23080/FBLI-Philosophy. Accessed 29 Oct. 2024
Sabellico, Tom. “A Minute of History: Farmingdale Baseball League Celebrates 5oth Anniversary.” Farmingdale Observer. August 3, 2001
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The Farmingdale Breakfast Rotary was chartered on January 27, 1982. It was created for those who wanted to join Rotary, but could not attend the lunch meetings. The Breakfast Rotary awards scholarships to graduating high school students, sponsors the high school Interact Club, supports veterans, the local Rotary district, and supports the Farmingdale Community.
Source:
Farmingdale Breakfast Rotary Brochure
The Farmingdale Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit organization administered all by volunteers. It began as the Farmingdale Business Men’s Association. Its first meeting was held in April of 1938. The intention of the association was to make Farmingdale a better place to live and shop. A nominating committee was form in May with Judge Willis Carman serving as President until the official Board was named. In June 1938, Judge Carman was officially elected and the name of the Association was changed to the Board of Trade. Rounding out the Board was Sidney Jacobsen as Vice-President, William Rathgeber as Treasurer and Martin Rooney as Secretary. Some of the members at the time included Helling’s Bakery, Santini Beauty Salon, Farmingdale Hotel, and the Strand Theater.
It had disbanded by the late 1940’s and in 1951, an attempt was made to organize it once more. There was one meeting, but nothing occurred from it. In March 1962, Farmingdale Observer publisher Joseph Merendino sent out letters to merchants expressing his interest to re-start the Association, but re-named it the Chamber of Commerce.
By August 1960, letters had been sent to merchants and business people to become members. In September, there were 65 members and the first Board was elected to office. The Board members were Joseph Merendino as President, Sal Magro of Rappaport Pharmacy as Vice President, Larry Mabe of Norman’s Stationery as Treasurer, Murray Tuck of Murray Tuck Insurance as Corresponding Secretary, and Associate Editor of the Observer Edith Seaman as Recording Secretary. This iteration of the Chamber lasted until 1975. By 1977, it was defunct.
In 1983, Frank Bondietti, bank manager of the First National Bank was reviewing accounts as part of his job. He found accounts for the Merchants Association and got some people together to begin the Chamber once more. In September of that year, a meeting was held to formally establish the Chamber. The Board elected that year was President Bob Walsh, Vice-President Stig Pettersson, Treasurer Frank Bondietti, and Secretary John Luck.
In 1984, the enrollment grew from 38 to 61. A new logo was created at the time, designed by Paul Gatto, of Paul Gatto Galleries. Several committees were formed that year, including the Farmingdale Art Show.
In December 1987, the chamber purchased Christmas lights to decorate the downtown shopping area. The first website for the Chamber was created in 1999 and re-designed in 2003. In 2007, the membership was over 140 members. In 2015, there were 206 members.
Sources:
“Business Men Continue Plans for New Group.” Farmingdale Post. May 12, 1938
“Business Men Plan Local Organization for Merchants Here.” Farmingdale Post. April 21, 1938
“Carman Named 1st President of Trade Board.” Farmingdale Post. June 9, 1938
“Chamber Expands.” Farmingdale Observer. February 16, 1984
“Chamber of Commerce on Membership Drive.” Farmingdale Post. August 30, 1962
“Chamber of Commerce Re-Elects 62-63 Slate.” Farmingdale Post. September 13, 1962
“Farmingdale Merchants to Form Association.” Farmingdale Post. March 1, 1962
“Local Chamber of Commerce Begins.” Farmingdale Observer. September 15, 1983
“Merchants to Organize New Association.” Farmingdale Post. January 18, 1951
“A Minute of Farmingdale History.” Farmingdale Observer. July 27, 2007
The Colony Club of Farmingdale was organized in 1919 by Mrs. Alfred Parry. Its object was to bring together those who desired to promote social, civic, and literary welfare as well as fine arts activities. Meetings were held on the second Monday of each month.
Source:
Brochure produced by The Colony Club
The Farmingdale-Bethpage Historical Society, then called the Thomas Powell Historical Society, held its first meeting on April 12, 1964. They were given their official charter on September 25, 1964. At that meeting were guests such as the New York State historian, the Oyster Bay historian, Senators, Assemblymen, and more. The purpose would be writing and publishing articles about Farmingdale history. The initial meeting was to make plans for their goals as well as create a constitution, by-laws, and select a nominating committee for officers.
The Society serves the geographic area which once comprised the Bethpage Purchase; mainly Farmingdale and Bethpage. Its purpose is to promote Long Island’s past, foster a collection of items of historical value for exhibition and preservation, to promote the area’s heritage by encouraging the preservation of structures of historical or architectural significance, and to hold meetings for discussion of topics of historical interest. It established a permanent collection of historical resource material which includes manuscript materials, maps, photographs, books, artwork, realia, artifacts, and more. These are all housed at the Farmingdale Public Library.
Some of the accomplishments the society has done are: provided funding for the restoration of the LIRR Station in Farmingdale, contributed major funds for the completion of the gazebo on the Village Green, performed research and then raised funds for a Civil War memorial on the Village Green, and is co-sponsor of the Village Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony.
In 2002, the society dedicated two large exhibit cases to be permanently housed at the Farmingdale Public Library. The cases were handcrafted by trustee Eric Goldschrafe. The society used different themes throughout each year to display some of the artifacts and paraphernalia located in their archives.
Sources:
“50th Anniversary Installation Dinner.” Farmingdale-Bethpage Historical Society. 2014
Information from Farmingdale-Bethpage Historical Society
Kane, Marta E. “FBHS Dedicates Exhibit Cases.” Farmingdale Observer. October 18, 2002
“To Form Thomas Powell Historical Society.” Farmingdale Observer. March, 1964
The Homemaker’s Council of Nassau County is an organization of women interested in sharing social and educational experiences and involvement in community activities. This organization was a outgrowth of Cooperative Extension Services. Around 1965, Cooperative Extensions funding was cut and a committee was formed to determine the next steps. The committee voted to create separate units into chapters. Nassau County had about 4,000 members that were in 40 chapters in five districts. Farmingdale was part of district 5 along with Bellmore, North Bellmore, Seaford, Merrick, Wantagh, and Massapequa Park. Chapters could enroll in leadership training and program services. Cooperative Extension also donated clerical functions and office space.
By-laws were developed and the Farmingdale Chapter began in 1967. The first president was Mae Meyn. The beginnings of the club stems from Farmingdale joining a unit of the Home Bureau in 1929. Meetings were held at Main Street School and classes were taught at members homes. Classes included slip covers, picture framing, tailoring, millinery, and glove making to name a few. In the 1940s, meetings were held first at the Masonic Lodge and then at the Methodist Church.
When the Homemaker’s Council was organized, Farmingdale’s chapter had approximately 75 members. In order to help fund projects, the clubs held fund raisers such as cookbook sales and raffles. Elections were held every December and the officers installed in January. In the 1970s, they raised funds for the 4-H Clubs and Ronald McDonald House.
Source:
Ambrosiano, Marian; Petersen, Gloria; Kowalski, Lilliam. “A History of Farmingdale Day Chapter.” 1993
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The Junior League was founded in 1942 by Jean Manker, Virginia Simonson, and Hazel Seaman. It was originally part of the Women’s Club. In the 1940s, the club’s focus was on the war effort where members bought war bonds, planted victory gardens, and canned 3500 jars of fruits and vegetables for the home front. In the 1950s, fundraisers benefited the Red Cross, March of Dines, and Cerebral Palsy Foundation. In 1954, they began an annual Carnation Ball that highlighted the year and the members.
In the 1960s, the club contacted all local organizations and were able to send supplies, letters, and goodies to 680 men serving in Vietnam. They raised funds in the 1970s to Vietnamese refugee children, the American Cancer Society, and toward establishing special education classes in Farmingdale schools. In the 1980s, they were among the first supporters of Farmingdale Care, the before and after school program for children. An annual art and essay contest began in the 1990s.
Source:
“Village Pops Concert. August 7, 2002.”Sixty Years of Junior League” given by Lisa O’Neill, President. Farmingdale Observer. August 16, 2002
Farmingdale Kiwanis was founded in 1956. Its first meeting was held on May 16. The club’s first officers were: Bill Niles, President; Dr. Tony DeGiovanni, First Vice-President; and Tony Kaiser, Second Vice-President. Some of their projects include the sponsorship of a Key Club since 1961, sponsorship of an annual Rag-A-Muffin Parade since 1967, and a flag project which consists of Kiwanis posting flags along Main and Conklin Streets on national holidays, parades, and special occasions. They offer annual scholarships to high school students and send children to Kamp Kiwanis every year.
Sources:
“Farmingdale Kiwanis Celebrates Anniversary.” Farmingdale Observer. February 14, 2003
Kaiser, Anton. “Minute of Farmingdale History: The Kiwanis Club of Farmingdale.” Farmingdale Observer. July 30, 2004
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In 1952, the President of the Farmingdale Youth Council appointed a six-member committee to form a branch of the little league program in Farmingdale. Gene Leyendecker, a semi-pro manager was named Commissioner. The first four teams were organized in May of 1952 On June 28, 1952, opening ceremonies were held, starting with a parade.
The teams were organized into Major and Minor Leagues. About 200 boys signed up that year, with four teams in the Major League and four teams in the Minor League. Republic Aviation sponsored a team and lent the services of their recreation director Oscar Frowein.
The league caught on immediately and in the years 1962-1964, 2,400 boys enrolled in the program. In 1954, a second league was formed, known as the American league. The original group were known as the National league. Shortly after, both leagues were expanded from four teams each to six teams. A third league was formed in 1956. There were 18 teams total in the group. There were also 18 teams in the “AAA” group and Class A group.
By 1967, two programs were designated for specific age ranges. The Pony group consisted of 13 & 14 year olds, while the Colt group consisted of 15 &16 years olds. The group that controls the leagues was re-named the Farmingdale Baseball League Inc.
In 2019, there were the following groups:
Rookies for 5-6 year olds
“A” League for 7 year olds
“AA” League for 8 year olds
“AAA” for 9 & 10 year olds
Boys Juniors, Boys Seniors, and Boys Majors
There are 5 Softball Leagues starting with Farm for 5 & 6 and 7 & 8 year olds and then Girls Minors, Girls Majors, Girls Seniors, and Girls Inter-League. There is also a special league called the Greendogs. The Greendogs are comprised each year of a select group of ballplayers who not only excel on the baseball diamond, but have also shown outstanding sportsmanship, determination, and a true commitment to the Game. The Baseball groups range from 7-13 year olds and the Softball groups range from 8-16 year olds.
Sources:
“Little League Program Organized in 1952.” Farmingdale Observer. April 6, 1967.
“Farmingdale Baseball League.” https://fdalebaseball.com
The Farmingdale Police Activity League began in the 1950s as the Police Boys Club. Its mission is to provide activities that create a healthy recreational and social environment by establishing an atmosphere of positive learning through both instruction and participation.
The house on Front Street was acquired in 1973 with the assistance of the Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development. The entire structure was moved from the other side of the railroad tracks. It eventually outgrew its space and had to use outside storage pace for equipment. In 1997, a house committee was formed to find another space, but it was eventually decided to rebuild on the existing space.
On June 21, 1999, they built a new building that included four large storage closets, two large meeting rooms, two bathrooms, and a kitchen. The club offered activities such as boxing, basketball, and baseball.
Today the Farmingdale PAL is one of the largest in the country and offers baseball, basketball, bowling, football, hockey-dek, lacrosse, rec programs, track, and wrestling. In the past, it has offered karate, kickline, and twirling.
Meetings are held the first Monday of every month at 7:30pm at the clubhouse.
Sources:
Elie, Jeffrey. “Minute of History: Farmingdale PAL, Then and Now.” Farmingdale Observer. August 25, 2000
“NCPAL Farmingdale.” Nassau County PAL, 30 June 2022, nassaucountypal.org/units/ncpal-farmingale
“PAL to Unveil New Clubhouse June 19.” Farmingdale Observer. June 18, 1999
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Twenty-five businessmen met on May 16, 1928 to form the Rotary Club. The organization committee consisted of Charles C. O. Schmidt, Ernest Hackwitz, Norman Sullivan, Dr. George McMurray, and Russell Kincaid. At their next meeting on May 23, they elected their first officers: President: C. O. Schmidt; First Vice President Dr. George McMurray; Second Vice President Russell Kincaid; Treasurer William Rathgeber; and Sergeant at Arms John O. Wagner.
William Rathgeber was the founder of the Farmingdale Laundry. Ernest Hackwitz was president of the First National Bank of Farmingdale. Norman Sullivan founded the Norman Sullivan Insurance Agency. John O. Wagner was the founder of Wagner Farmingdale Feed.
Sources:
Callahan, Robert M. “A Minute of Farmingdale History: The Farmingdale Rotary Club.” Farmingdale Observer. July 15, 2005
“C. O. Schmidt Heads Farmingdale Rotary.” Farmingdale Post. May 25, 1928
“Rotary Club to be Organized Here.” Farmingdale Post. May 18, 1928
In April, 1974, the Sociedad Hispanos Unidos de Farmingdale (United Hispanic Society of Farmingdale) was formed. Its goal was to reflect the cultural and social aspirations of the Spanish community in the town. They debuted with a book at the Hardscrabble Fair that year.
Their goal was to have lectures in a variety of topics, teaching young children to speak Spanish, and an annual institute. Their first meeting was held in May of that year at the Farmingdale Public Library.
The committee included President Natalio Rodriguez, Vice President Dogoberto Gonzalez, Treasurer Hortensia Stoyan, Secretary Rosaura Rodriguez, Felix Subervi, Simona Gumpel, J. Fugueroa, Luis G. Colon, and Ulises Feliciano.
Source:
“Spanish Society Being Formed.” Farmingdale Observer. April 18, 1974
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St. Killian Council #2204 Knight of Columbus had its beginnings in spring of 1920. Three local residents: Charles MacPherson, Lewis Garrity, and Gerard Leonard spoke about organizing a council in Farmingdale. Lewis Garrity was elected the chairman of a committee to look into the issue of creating a formal council. It was not an easy task; a representative from the Supreme Council required that there must be 65 membership applications within two weeks. The Committee were able to get 67 applications and a charter was granted. The first Grand Knight was Robert DeCormier. His fellow officers were: Lew Garrity, Deputy Grand Knight; Bill Wentzein, Warden; Fred Wendt, Advocate; Tony Schneider, Chancellor; Gerry Leonard, Financial Secretary; Tony Weiden, Recorder; and John Scholl, Treasurer.
On October 11, 1920, the first and second degrees were exemplified on nearly 100 candidates for the new council following the 10 am Mass at St. Kilian Church. A parade follows at 2 pm, led by the boys' band from the Nazareth Trade School under the tutelage of Fr. Joseph. The third degree is exemplified after the parade.
St. Kilian's Council began holding meetings on the first and third Tuesdays of the month at a building on Main Street in December, 1920.
In the winter of 1921, the council members' wives form an organization affiliated with the Ladies Catholic Benevolent Association (LCBA), volunteering their time to support the Knights and holding card parties and other functions to benefit the council.
In 1923, the chamber was moved to the Royal Arcanum Hall on Main Street. Shortly after, they purchased property on Fulton Street and they moved in spring of 1924. The hall was enlarged and the dedication took place in 1925. To raise funds, they held an annual minstrel show, which ran for seven consecutive years. They also joined with the American Athletic Union to stage boxing matches each month. This never caught on and they stopped the matches in 1928.
1925 - The new council hall is dedicated at a banquet attended by Council officials and local politicians.
1933 - The council holds a celebration honoring Fr. Joseph's 30th anniversary as a priest. Council meetings are moved to St. Kilian's school basement after the Bank of Farmingdale forecloses on the hall's mortgage. With members struggling to find work, the council dips into its own money to cover members' dues. This leads to the council being unable to pay its per capita assessment to Supreme and the council charter is suspended several times.
1938 - With Communism becoming a threat, the council forms an Americanism Committee to promote patriotism and ensure members' safety. Council members concerned about the persecution of Jews in Germany and Catholics in Spain, Mexico, and Russia include the groups in their meeting prayers. An investigation in November 1938 finds no Communists in Farmingdale schools.
June 1940 - The Knights of Columbus are honored with "Knights' Day" at the New York City World's Fair. St. Kilian Council members attend.
Late 1940 - Faced with economic and membership problems, the ladies' auxiliary disbands.
Mid-1941 - With attendance falling, members vote to have the incumbent officers remain on for an extra four months past the scheduled end of their terms.
1942 - 1945 - World War II. Council activities become war-oriented. A War Activities Committee is formed to keep a strict accounting of members in the service. Friday night bingo is started in January 1942 to support the church but is canceled soon afterward due to blackout restrictions.
1945 - The council begins its annual essay contest for the children of St. Kilian's parish school. Supreme establishes a $1-million scholarship fund for the children of servicemen killed in the war. The council celebrates its 25th anniversary and is finally out of debt, having paid off the 1928 bank loan.
1949 - The council drafts its first official by-laws. They are adopted in 1950.
1951 - The ladies' auxiliary is reorganized, with membership restricted to wives and sisters of council members.
January 1955 - A new property is purchased on Morton Street for $1,500.
July 25, 1956 - By a vote of 30 to 27, members vote to change the council name from St. Kilian Council to Farmingdale Council.
1956 - Farmingdale Council establishes Squires Circle #950, named after Fr. Haldemeyer. It will be intermittently active for the next 50-plus years.
1958 - The Mariner, the official newsletter of Farmingdale Council, is established. The council purchases an additional property on the corner of Morton and Smith Streets for $1,200. This property will become the site of the current council hall.
July 1959 - The council requests that its charter be moved from Suffolk County to Nassau County in order to more accurately reflect its membership. The State Deputy refuses on the grounds that the districts are already arranged for the year.
1964 - The Ladies' Auxiliary votes to become the Farmingdale Columbiettes.
May 1965 - A groundbreaking ceremony is held for the new council home on the Smith Street property.
November 7, 1965 - The new council hall is dedicated.
Early 1966 - The council obtains a liquor license allowing it to sell spirits. A television is installed at the bar, with an antenna installed so that guests can watch New York Giants home games being telecast from Connecticut on Channel 3.
October 1970 - The council celebrates its 50th anniversary with a formal gala ball at the Huntington Towne House.
1970s - The council begins volunteering at the village's annual Hardscrabble Fair. Members and Columbiettes work to upgrade the hall by purchasing wallpaper, repainting the outside walls, and installing new air-conditioning and stereo systems.
December 1984 - With membership declining and the cost of maintaining the hall growing, the council sells the Morton Street hall building for $295,000.
1993 - With membership increasing again and investments producing good returns, the council purchases back the hall building for substantially less than the 1984 sale price.
2006 - 2008 - The interior of the hall is completely renovated, including new wall sconces, lighting, carpets, chairs, and painting.
2008 - The new Farmingdale Council website is launched at www.KofC2204.com.
July 1, 2010 - Farmingdale Council inaugurates Joe Tumminello as its 50th Grand Knight.
Currently, the Council has meetings every first and third Tuesday of the month.
Source:
Fenwick, Geoff. The History of the St. Kilian Council #2204, Knights of Columbus 1920 to 2014
The Women’s Club of Farmingdale was founded by Abigail Leonard on March 7, 1913. One week later, they created a constitution. The following officers were elected: Addie Walker as President, Mabel Kilquist as Vice-President, Florence Nostrand as Secretary, and Anna Williams as Treasurer. At their third meeting, Abigail Leonard was named Treasure pro tem. The club colors were voted on as black and yellow. Badges were made and sold for five cents to interested members. In 1926, they voted on looking into creating a Junior Auxiliary part of the club.
These are some of the accomplishments since their founding:
Initiated plans for a community Christmas tree in 1916
Funded the Village’s first signs in 1917
During World War I, the Women’s Club helped found the Farmingdale Red Cross
Ordered 23 street posts in 1917-1918
Formed the high school’s Business Education Department in 1920
Helped with Americanization classes in 1920
Began the Abigail Leonard Scholarship Fund in 1920, given every year to a Farmingdale High School senior
Requested relief work for the needy from local organizations during the 1929 crash
Helped elect the first woman to the school board in 1931
Sent a resolution to the school board in 1934 to ask for adult evening classes
Helped form the youth council in 1951
Established Abigail Leonard’s home as a National Landmark in 2017
Sources:
Information from William Johnston
Junior Historical Society of Farmingdale. Farmingdale's Story: Farms to Flight. The Society, 1956
Scrapbook created by Fran Rotondo
Women’s Club Meeting Minutes
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The Farmingdale Youth Board was established in 1959 by the Farmingdale Youth Council. Its objectives were to work with schools and other agencies in assisting trouble-prone youth, preventing delinquent behavior, assist youth experience behavioral difficulties, assist youth needing rehabilitation, and create programs to help these youth.
It had as part of its organization an educational psychologist, child guidance counselor, representatives of the clergy, director of recreation, adolescent guidance counselor, an attorney, and a doctor.
It opened an office on Main Street in 1963. Its programs included a Teenage Employment Center, a Big-Brother/Big-Sister Program, Counseling, emergency assistance, and referrals.
Sources:
“Board of Education Received CAC Report.” Farmingdale Post. January 29, 1959
Farmingdale Youth Board. Year-End Report. June 30, 1965
“F’dale Youth Board Now in Full Operation.” Farmingdale Post. February 26, 1959
“Fdale Youth Board ‘Open for Business’.” Farmingdale Post. November 14, 1963
In the late 1950s, the Farmingdale School Board requested that School Board Advisory Committee Chair Frederick K. Hackett form a committee to survey the needs for a year-round recreational program for youth. He contacted various church and civic organizations that sponsored youth activities locally and together, they formulated a blueprint for the council. In 1951, he proposed the following at a Board meeting: a six-week summer program run by professional staff that held eight winter canteens and fifteen supervised Saturday gym programs. The Board agreed immediately and a recommendation was made to add it to the 1951-1952 school budget. The list of people who created the Council were Martha Sansom, John Finnessy, Jessie Christie, Joseph Holzman, Audrey Lucas, Joseph Stern, William Can Arnam, Edna Tilgner, Sophie Hencken, Frank Duffy, and Frank Manker.
In March of 1951, the Council elected their first officers. They were: Fred Hackett as President, Mrs. Walter Christie as Vice-President, William L. Van Arnam as Secretary, and William Wesche as Treasurer. The school board appropriated $2,000 as part of the first summer program’s budget. In the spring of 1951, a playground set was purchased from the St. Rose Industrial School and moved to behind Main Street School.
An outdoor pool was renovated and operated throughout the summer; a playground and basketball course were built; and a regular summer recreational program for children began. Some activities included: music, swimming, tennis, arts and crafts, and sports. At the end of each week, a special event was held. Some events were: a pet show, costume party, and amateur show to name a few. What began as a summer only program grew in 1956 with the addition of winter recreational activities.
The Youth Council is a community organization; looking for representatives and support from all residents and organizations in Farmingdale. Its goal is to reinforce continuing education through structured exercise and organized extracurricular activities.
Sources:
“About Us.” FYC, farmingdaleyouthcouncil.org/about-us
Garofalo, Frank. “Minute of History: Youth Council Celebrates 50 Years of Serving Community’s Children.” Farmingdale Observer. August 18, 2000
Junior Historical Society of Farmingdale. Farmingdale’s Story: Farms to Flight. Weldon E. Howitt High School, 1956
“School Board Discuss Youth Program Here.” Farmingdale Post. January 18, 1951
“Youth Council Elected New Officers Here.” Farmingdale Post. March 15, 1951
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