Brightwaters residents are united in their love for what makes their village feel like home—the picturesque lakes that beautify the community. While the lily pads that adorn the lakes add to …

This year is the 22nd anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, and as such, many towns and organizations are holding ceremonies and events to honor the lives lost. Below is a list of some local …

The Village of Brightwaters would like to invite everyone to come down and enjoy the view of the Great South Bay from their six new Adirondack chairs at Gilbert Park. Gilbert Park is a great place to …

Congratulations to this year’s Brightwaters beach volleyball champions, Full Service, and team captain, Sal Puccio. “It was a great night with perfect weather. We’d like to thank …

The Village of Brightwaters Board of Trustees meeting, held on Aug. 7, prompted discussion of the village code and the roles of the village code enforcement officers / parking attendants. During the …

The Snapper Derby was   was held on Wednesday, Aug. 16 and was the biggest turnout to date! About 185 people signed up to fish with many spectators. The village also issued a special thanks …

Wohseepee Park in Brightwaters was full of smiling faces, as Brightwaters residents caught up with neighbors and enjoyed a live concert at the Mayor Joseph McNulty Ice Cream Social and Band Concert …

The Village of Brightwaters will be hosting their annual Mayor Joseph McNulty Ice Cream Social and Band Concert on Sunday, Aug. 6. Hosted at Wohseepee Park in Brightwaters, guests will be enjoying a …

First named in 1927 after Gertrude Ederle, the first woman to swim across the English Channel, and later renamed in honor of Maggie Fischer in 1999, after her devastating death the day before she …

The third annual Brightwaters Cocktails on the Canal event was an enjoyable night for all who attended. Guests enjoyed live music, cold beer, light fare, and delectable wine on Friday, July 14, from …

Bring your poles and buckets to Gilbert Park for the annual Brightwaters Snapper Tournament! The tournament will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 16, from 4 to 8 p.m. There are plenty of fish caught, …

If you were to visit Walker Beach on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m., you would be greeted by a gentle breeze, the sound of waves lapping on the shore, and a group practicing the meditative art of …

The Village of Brightwaters Board of Trustees convened for an organizational meeting on Monday, July 10, at 7:30 p.m. The board discussed the issue of weeds in the village lakes. After the removal of …

This summer, take advantage of the wide variety of exciting programs at your local library! From wholesome family movie nights to line-dancing instruction classes, libraries in the greater Islip area …

Enjoy live music, cold beer, light fare, and delectable wine on Friday, July 14, at Cocktails on the Canal. The Village of Brightwaters invites you to the Head of the Canal at Ackerson Plaza, in …

The Brightwaters Village Board of Trustees monthly meeting was held on Monday, June 5, at Brightwaters Village Hall. The meeting began with an update of ongoing water cleanup efforts in the village. …

On Tuesday, June 20, an election was held for two of the four seats on the Village of Brightwaters Board of Trustees. Polls were open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Brightwaters Village Hall. Results …

A Memorial Day weekend ceremony was held on Saturday, May 27, at 10 a.m. at the top of the canal at Ackerson Plaza in Brightwaters. The village thanks the Bay Shore Lions Club for displaying the …

A streaming display of red, white, and blue clothing and billowing American flags were seen on either side of Main Street in Bay Shore on Memorial Day, Monday, May 29, to honor our servicemembers and …