Dear BLCA Family,

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We pray all is well with you and your loved ones. Our community continues to grow stronger together, and we’re proud to highlight several recent accomplishments:​​

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• Youth Support
  Launched a $5,000 multi-year scholarship fund to support outstanding local High School seniors through the Belmont Lake Estates Foundation.

• Community Beautification
  Enhanced the Belmont Avenue & Essex Street Welcome Sign with accent landscape lighting, decorative boulders, and perennial plantings creating a more inviting gateway into our community in partnership with PSEGLI and the Belmont Lake Estates Foundation. 

• Engaging Community Events
  Brought together over 600 neighbors through our Summer Concert Series and Fall Festival, fostering unity, fellowship, and community pride.

• Giving Back
  Collected and donated 550+ food items to local food pantries and 300+ toys to local charities and children’s hospitals, supporting families in need during critical times.

• Strategic Funding & Investment 

• Secured approximately $275,000 in New York State funding through the Office of NYS Senator Monica Martinez to support the development of a new playground at Brennan High School, advancing safe, modern recreational spaces for local youth.

• Secured approximately $13,000 in Suffolk County funding through the Downtown Revitalization Program for the installation of a new Welcome Sign and landscaped garden at the Southeast Corner of Straight Path and Edison Avenue, enhancing neighborhood identity and streetscape appeal through the Belmont Lake Estates Foundation. 

 

Looking Ahead

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Several exciting initiatives are currently underway as we continue investing in our community’s future:

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• Advocacy for School Athletics & Wellness: Advancing efforts to enhance the Basketball Courts and Track at Brennan High School, supporting community health, teamwork, and school pride.

• Youth Recreation Investment: Moving forward with the installation of a new playground at Brennan High School, creating a safe, inclusive, and modern recreational space for students and community members.

• Community Beautification: Installing a new Welcome Sign and landscaped garden at Straight Path and Edison Avenue, strengthening neighborhood identity and enhancing another community gateway.

• Honoring Legacy: Expanding the Memorial Brick Walk at the Mount Avenue Triangle, preserving community history while creating a meaningful space for remembrance.

• Celebrating 67 Years of Service: Hosting our 67th Anniversary Luncheon, recognizing past leadership, celebrating progress, and reaffirming our commitment to the future.

• Strengthening Community Care: Expanding and enhancing our Thanksgiving Food Drive and Christmas Toy Drive to more directly meet the needs of families within our community.

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Here’s how you can make an impact:

• Pay your Annual Membership Dues

• Donate to BLCA

• Purchase an Engraved Memorial Brick

• Join a Committee

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Blessings Always,

Travis Steward
President, Belmont Lake Civic Association

Founding Chairman, Belmont Lake Estates Foundation

📞 631-572-8838 | ✉️ belmontlakecivic@gmail.com
📬 P.O. Box 2033, North Babylon, NY 11703
🌐 www.belmontlakecivic.org