In November 2020, Samantha Hillkewicz opened Boulevard Florist, in Center Moriches on Main Street, in the middle of COVID. “We all wore masks, left stuff on porches, and did contactless …
Tall and majestic or short and wide, trees are such a part of our daily lives that we mostly ignore them. That is, until we can’t. Two recent cases involving trees have made headlines and …
The spotted lanternfly is an invasive species and if the public sees them, they should kill them. According to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, the spotted lanternfly …
Before “farm to table” promoted restaurant and hospitality offerings and Center Moriches became CMO, Wilcox Farms raised Peking ducks and Thee’s Dairy delivered fresh milk to our …
On Thursday, July 18, the Moriches Bay Garden Club held their meeting at the Peconic River Herb Farm on River Road in Calverton. We were greeted by Chris Spindler, who is the owner of the herb …
The Town of Brookhaven and Suffolk County recently partnered to acquire just under 12 acres of undeveloped woodlands along North Street on the Manorville/East Yaphank border. The site, according …
The Moriches Bay Garden Club met on Thursday, June 20, the day of the summer solstice. We gathered in the gazebo at the Rose Garden behind the Southampton Library. This beautiful garden …
A Hauppauge-based developer is proposing to build 70 luxury apartments in East Moriches for people ages 55 and older. The $25 million project, called Preserve at East Moriches, would be built on …
Master gardeners are anyone who loves to garden, usually neighbors teaching neighbors about gardening practices who are also active at public sites, helping at schools and/or community gardens …
On Friday, May 17, our garden club enjoyed not only an interesting presentation on irises by Debbie Cannarelli, but a delicious progressive lunch. First, we met at Bay Gardens, in East …
You’ve lost your home or you’re about to lose it. What do you do now? For most people, the answer is contact the Suffolk County Department of Social Services, which oversees …
An early spring, and homeowners eager to celebrate it, has landscapers and their equipment out in force, waking the cicadas. To better serve its citizens and preserve our …
On May 18, Rotary District 7255 held their annual Day of Service. Each Rotary Club in the district picked a project that would benefit their community. The Rotary Clubs of The Moriches, …
For more than 27 years, GP Landscape Design has been servicing the local community and beyond with custom tailored property care as well as unique design/ build installations. Install work …
Twelve-year-old Moriches farmer Matt Gartelman recently celebrated his season opener in late April. His farm stand is now open this May at 87 Bernstein Boulevard with an official schedule on his …
Hometown Heroes Project The Chamber of the Moriches was proud to help support a Hometown Heroes Program started by three eighth-grade students from Center Moriches Middle School. …
“Blij dat je hier bent!” is Dutch for “Glad you are here!” It’s a greeting you will hear at the 2024 Long Island Tulip Fest at Waterdrinker Farms. …
“Every day I run and walk in our beautiful hamlet, but my heart sinks at the sight of garbage along our streets—everywhere!” said East Moriches resident Doug DeFeo. To combat …
The Moriches Bay Garden Club currently has about 30 active members, with plans to expand. It’s not just about flowers, but also about fun and friendship—while also learning and growing, …
An approach to landscaping that’s taken root in Suffolk County has established a home at the Havens Homestead in Center Moriches. Its team of master gardeners work to recreate garden beds with …
