Hauppauge Round-Up: Traffic Signal Rebuild & Roadwork

HAUPPAUGE, NY — With spring around the corner, this week, the Town of Smithtown labor force is taking advantage of the mild weather, conducting roadside and green-space spring cleaning, and its service-based departments have a lineup of opportunities to mark on the calendar.

The senior center is hosting an Antiques Roadshow Trash to Treasure Event from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 11. Smithtown seniors wishing to participate can register at the Senior Center during regular business hours.

The Town's Recreation Department is about to begin the third semester of the Mommy and Me preschool readiness program. The one-hour classes are offered weekly in a four-week series at Smithtown Landing Country Club. Registration is currently open for the Fourth Semester online. Activities include music, movement, fine and gross motor development, storytelling and arts and crafts.

New family pet owners looking to take advantage of affordable spay and neuter services can do so at the Smithtown Animal Shelter on March 11 & 25, as well as April 8 22. The low cost service is provided by the Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation via its mobile clinic. To book appointments, call 631-566-8870.

Here's what residents of Hauppauge specifically should know:

The traffic signal rebuild on Marcus Boulevard and New Highway is complete, with the exception of the loop detection in the pavement. This technology can detect vehicles passing or approaching a traffic light, for example. The existing loops at the intersection are operating. However, improvements to the detection are currently being installed. The next steps involve the Highway Department moving the drainage systems and then widening the road at Adams Avenue. Utility agencies have completed the relocation of poles, so the Highway Department can plan for this portion of the project in spring.

The Town's "amazing group of professionals" at Horizons Counseling and Education Center had their mid-year update with Hauppauge High School Administration to discuss clinical and prevention objectives. This month, the Horizons Prevention staff will be participating in the Hauppauge Alliance Youth Summit event.