Shellfishing Closed in West Harbor for Holiday Week

West Harbor Closed to Shellfishing Through July 10

The West Harbor section of Oyster Bay Harbor will be closed to shellfishing through July 10. Town officials said the restriction stems from potential contamination of shellfish from the volume of boaters.

Affected areas include all water and tributaries in the West Harbor "lying east of a line extending northerly from the northwestern-most point of land approximately 600 yards north of Brickyard Point on Centre Island to the western-most point of the beach pavilion at Centre Island Beach and lying west of Centre Island," said the town.

"…during times of heavy boating use, the potential of contamination of shellfish from sewage discharges was greatly increased," Town Councilman Chris Coschignano said a State Department of Environmental Control study found.

For more information on when certain sections will be reopened, call the 24-hour hotline at (631) 444-0480. All other shellfish harvesting information is available at (631) 444-0475 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.

TOBAY Holiday Week Closings

• There will be no TOBAY board meeting this week.
• will be closed for Independence Day, Wednesday July 4.
• GAP Program will not run on Wednesday.
• TOBAY Ice Skating Center Closed: The town's rink will be closed for routine maintenance through Sun., July 8. Community rooms will be open, and all facilities will be reopened Mon., July 9.

Classic Car Cruise Nights Begin
When: Fri., July 6, 7-10 p.m.
Roadsters, hot rods, and classic favorites will be rolling through Massapequa Friday for the first TOBAY Classic Car Cruise Night. Head to the Massapequa LIRR station to watch the classics rumble by, or bring your own car. Registration begins at 6:15 p.m. Those wishing to participate must have valid registration and plates, own the car they are driving, and stay for the remainder of the event.

Summer Sports Programs Begin

• Monday
  GAP Summer Program
  Summer Recreation Program
  Session ONE Swim Lessons
• Thursday
  Session TWO Swim Lesson Registration Postmark Deadline
• Friday
  Outdoor Youth Baseball/Softball Skill Program
  Call Parks and Recreation at (516) 797-4125, ext. 5