Smithtown Rotary Gets A Preview of Town's 350 Celebration Events

L-R Joann Elar Betts and Lillian MunroRotarian Richard SmithSmithtown 350 Foundation members Kathleen Albrecht, Tony Tanzi, JoAnn Elar Betts and Lillian Munro brought history to the Smithtown Rotary Club on Wednesday, January 21.

Rotarian Richard Smith (also a member of 350 Foundation), a direct descendent of the original Smythes, introduced  Kathleen Albrect and Tony Tanzi, who then spoke about events planned for the Town’s year long 350 Anniversary celebration.  They stressed the importance of everyone enjoying as well as actively participating in the historic celebrations. For a list of scheduled events visit Smithtown350foundation.org. 

Rotarians learned that the time capsule buried in 1965 has been removed from the ground, is safely secured and ready for the big reveal.Kathleen Albrecht The time capsule will Tony Tanzibe opened at the March 3rd Town Board meeting where its contents will be divulged by Town Board members dressed in historic garb. The March 3rd Town Board Meeting is open to the public.

The celebration events begin with a presentation at the Smithtown Library on February 25, the Bull Smythe Relay on March 1, Town Board meeting on March 3 and a celebratory Gala on March 5.

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