Renovation of Wohseepee Park Cabin (LGAA 2018)

Village of Brightwaters
County: Suffolk County
Population: Less than 5,000
Village Hall: (631) 665-1280

The Village of Brightwaters has a population of just over 3,000. However, the Village displayed a strong sense of community to touch-up its beloved Wohseepee Park Cabin. The Cabin was created in Wohseepee Park in 1926 by volunteers as a meeting and recreational place for the village children. Serving as a testament for the Village’s sense of community, Mayor John J. Valdini launched another volunteer effort to renovate the Cabin. Consisting of volunteer contractors, electricians, and plumbers – supplemented by local donations – Brightwaters was able to renovate its treasured Cabin at no cost to the Village. The new Cabin is expected to be used considerably, with summer camps, community meetings, and veteran breakfast all scheduled as occupants. As remarked by Mayor Valdini on the success of generating a volunteer effort, it truly takes a village!