Preserve, Restore and Enhance Huntington’s Parks & Public Spaces
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1653 Foundation Receives State (WQIP) and County (WQPRP) Grant Awards for Halesite Park Improvements
This “Living Shoreline” design approach will protect and restore our natural infrastructure and improve marine habitats. The project includes – removing structures and fill, improving the site’s stormwater management, planting salt marsh/high vegetation and installing natural stone to halt ongoing erosion and deliver water quality benefits to Huntington Harbor.
1653 Foundation Sponsors Three Nights of Stunning Ice Carvings
“We are incredibly proud to continue our support of the Huntington Holiday Spectacular for the third consecutive year,” said Robert Bontempi, Chairman of the 1653 Foundation. “This event is a cherished tradition that not only brings our community together, but also embodies the spirit of joy, unity, and togetherness.”
1653 Foundation joins Committee for St. John’s Pond Conservation & Restoration Plan
The 1653 Foundation will lend project support for the development of a conservation and restoration plan for St. John’s Church Marsh and Pond, located at the southernmost end of the Inner Cold Spring Harbor. The contractor GEI Consultants will develop a Marsh and Pond Conservation Plan and create conceptual designs for one or more priority projects.
The joy of the game: Kennedy Court ribbon cutting a true community event
The basketball court, project organizers say, symbolizes the optimism, perseverance and positivity of the local community. The 1653 Foundation recognized for support…
1653 Foundation Supports Town of Huntington LIREDC Presentation 2024
Vice Chairman, Mark McAteer supports Town of Huntington with Long Island Regional Economic Development Council (LIREDC) funding presentation for Harborwalk project to connect and enhance Huntington’s waterfront public and commercial space.
Huntington Directional Kiosks – Gateway to Places in Town
The 1653 Foundation supports Town of Huntington with directional kiosks at main municipal parking lots in the village. The Foundation will provide kiosk content administration services with support of Huntington Village Business Improvement District (BID)
Beautification Efforts Continue at Breezy Park with Tree Plantings
An anonymous donor has generously offered to work with the 1653 Foundation in donating six flowering trees to Breezy Park. This donation continues the effort to enhance open space in Town and integration of flowering trees throughout our community,
1653 Member Receives Honor for Public Service
“In a time when the Town is challenged to find funding to acquire, improve or enhance open space. It’s a privilege to work with the 1653 Foundation team on projects that will benefit all residents and visitors to the Town of Huntington” – Vice Chairman, Mark McAteer.
1653 Foundation Sponsors Town Of Huntington Family Earth Day Celebration
The 2024 Town of Huntington Family Earth Celebration was a great success! The 1653 Foundation continues its community awareness campaign speaking with residents to Preserve, Restore & Enhance Parks and Public Spaces.
The 1653 Foundation Names First Executive Director
The announcement comes on the Town of Huntington Founder’s Day. April 2nd will be a day that the 1653 Foundation will promote at an annual Founder’s Day event and throughout various upcoming initiatives.
1653 Foundation Secures Additional Grant Funding for Huntington Downtown Artist Alley Project
1653 Foundation grant-writing efforts undertaken in 2022/23 resulted in securing additional funds for the Huntington Downtown “Artists Alley” project ($250,000 – JumpSMART).
1653 Foundation Explores West Neck Beach “Open Water Swim Center” Park Enhancements
The 1653 Foundation is in preliminary discovery stages of Design and Funding Options for West Neck Beach “Open Water Swim Center” Park Enhancements.
1653 Foundation continues support of Huntington Holiday Spectacular on Wall Street with Three Nights of Ice Carvings
The streets come alive with lights, mesmerizing ice carving, and the anticipation of Santa’s visit. The community unites, and the air is filled with the joy of the season.
1653 Foundation and National Grid Volunteers Help Clean Up Huntington Downtown Alley Way
We would like to thank all of the volunteers that contributed to our public service event on Friday, 9/15/23 in the Huntington downtown entertainment district on New York Ave. This project was a collaboration with National Grid…
News 12: Anonymous donor helps save Peter Crippen House from demolition
A piece of Huntington’s Black history was set to be demolished but is now being preserved. An anonymous donor is matching up to $10,000 in donations…
Newsday: Put It In The Parks
A Huntington-based nonprofit is set to give a financial assist to spruce up the town’s open spaces with ideas from the public. The mission of the 1653 Foundation is to restore, manage and enhance the parks and public spaces…
Huntington Beautification Council
As part of our mission, we believe a community speaks through public art. The 1653 foundation, through a community grant, partnered with the Huntington Beautification Council and Con Artist, a local artist, to add to the character of Huntington Station through colorful designs on utility poles.
Long Islander News: 1653 Foundation Aims to Improve Public Spaces
A new non-profit entity has been launched to raise the quality of life for Huntington residents without raising taxes. The Town of Huntington’s newest resident is the 1653 Foundation…
