Residents of Brookhaven Hamlet (as defined in the BVA bylaws) who are graduating from high school in June 2023 and going to college, are eligible to apply for the Virginia Brown Scholarship.
In support of the young adults in our community, the Brookhaven Hamlet Foundation (BHF) has continued the Scholarship Fund previously administered by the Brookhaven Village Association (BVA). This year the BHF will again be awarding two scholarships. One $3,000 award and one $2000 award will be announced at the June 5th 2023 Bellport HS Awards night. The awards will be presented to winners at the Brookhaven Village Association/ Brookhaven Hamlet Foundation Annual Meeting. The meeting is June 21st 2023 at 7pm on the grounds of Post-Morrow on Bay Road. If inclement weather, it will be indoors at the Post Morrow Annex.

All graduating, college-bound, high school seniors who reside in Brookhaven Hamlet are welcome to apply for the Virginia Brown Scholarship.  Applications are available here: 2023 Scholarship Application or you may pick up one at the Brookhaven Free Library.  Applications and essays must be postmarked by April 10th, 2023.

The VB Scholarship Committee had the pleasure this year of reading excellent essays. The committee awarded 2 scholarships in the amount of $3,000 and $2,000 at the Bellport High School awards ceremony in June. 

The winner of the $3,000 scholarship, Jake D’Esposito, is attending Clarkson University majoring in Computer Science. 

The winner of the $2,000 scholarship, Vivian Fritz, is attending Gettysburg College, Sunderman Conservatory of Music majoring in Music. 

Jake’s winning essay is included in the Fall 2021 Fireplace newsletter (official newsletter of the Brookhaven Village Association).

The winners of the Virginia Brown Scholarships were awarded on June 7 at Bellport HS. The winner of the $3,000 award was Jake D’Esposito and the winner of the $2,000 award is Vivan Fritz. You will hear more about the winners in the Fall newsletter.

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Due to the pandemic, the usual Fall clean-up has changed form. Thanks to the Brookhaven Free Library for this wonderful alternative. Click here for info.

The Hamlet Foundation was happy to award scholarships to three students graduating from Bellport HS this year.

Audrey Barry, who was awarded $2,000, will be attending SUNY Binghamton in the fall and has been accepted into the Watson Engineering school majoring in Biomedical Engineering.

Luca Scharpf, who was awarded $1,000, will be attending Baruch College in NYC majoring in Real Estate, Law.

David Bellante, who was awarded $1,000 will be attending SUNY Binghamton this fall.

The scholarship committee and the entire board wish the winners much success with their studies.

Due to the restrictions on gatherings during the pandemic, the BVA/BHF Annual meeting has been moved to outdoors.  The meeting will begin at 7PM on the front lawn of the Post-Morrow Foundation at 16 Bay Rd. 

To ensure everyone’s safety, all meeting attendees:

• Must wear face coverings
• Observe 6 feet social distancing
• Practice proper hand and respiratory hygiene.
• And, you also may elect to bring your own chair (BYOC)

Please note: 

• There will be NO restroom facilities available for use.
• There will be masks and hand sanitizer available to attendees.
• In the event of rain, the meeting will be Thursday 6/18 at the same time and place.

Thank you and hope to see you Wed at 7PM

Every day a new effect of the pandemic ripples through our nation, into our neighbor’s and into our own homes in unforeseen ways. Within our own community families are currently without income and it’s unknown when they’ll see it return as we wade through these uncharted waters. 

The Brookhaven Village Association has made donations to Island Harvest Food Bank and Lighthouse Mission to help those in our community struggling whether from financial challenges or for our isolated, at risk elderly. We believe we are all in this together and are called to action by sharing our resources. The BVA encourages all in our community that are able, to please donate. In these uncertain times, it may be your neighbor or the family down the street that is in need. 

Island Harvest Food Bank is a lifeline for those struggling to put food on the table during this unprecedented public health crisis. Your generosity will allow them to continue to provide critical food and support for homebound seniors, veterans, struggling families and children who are directly affected by the Coronavirus.

To donate please go to BVA supporting Island Harvest Covid-19 Response.  Please leave in the comments that you’d like your donation to serve the Brookhaven Hamlet area.  If you’d like to donate by phone, please call 516-294-8528  Please mention this will go towards the BVA fund.

If you’re struggling or you know of a struggling family, an at risk elderly neighbor or a veteran in need of food assistance please contact Island Harvest for pantry services. Island Harvest pantries have convenient grab and go bags pre-packed for families and individuals. Island Harvest Food Bank 516-294-8528 

Lighthouse Mission has been serving the Bellport community since 1992. They are working extra hard during this time of hardship continuing with their 10 weekly food outreaches. There are numerous ways to give to LightHouse with donations of food, monetary gifts and shopping their wish list of items on Amazon which are delivered directly to their headquarters.  All information on how to is available on their website.

To donate please go to  https://www.lighthousemission.com  Or call 631-758-7584.

We will get through this. Together as a community.

Thank you for your compassion and support. 

The Brookhaven Village Association

1. The April 11, 2020 Spring cleanup has been canceled.
2. The Spring Tree planting has been canceled. We hope to have a Fall planting.
3. The Squassux Landing Marina will not open as the boatyard is considered a non-essential business. We will reopen when the governor lifts the executive order banning non-essential businesses from conducting business.
4. Stay safe and be well!!!!

Please visit the BVA website post for information on the Buffer in a Bag program.