October 9, 2026

Dear Neighbors:

Important "Save the Fireworks Party" Survey
The Save the Fireworks Committee wants your input on this year's upcoming Asharoken party, which builds community spirit and raises money for the fireworks. We'd like to make the event appealing to more people, so please take a minute to share your preferences. Click here to take the survey. This is a great event, and we would like to make it even better. Your input is appreciated and critical to achieving this goal. The survey is anonymous unless you choose to enter your name and contact info at the end to volunteer. Thank you!

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Nearly everyone in the Village knows someone affected by this disease. The Village is flying a ceremonial awareness flag this month in solidarity with patients and their families.

Photo: Eric Flood

Treatment has advanced tremendously and survival rates have risen dramatically. I encourage you to donate to breast cancer research and help work toward eradicating this disease.

Congratulations to Eric Flood of Kew Court, who found a Yellow-billed Cuckoo on his porch bench yesterday. This is the Village Bird of the Year! The bird was briefly stunned after hitting a window but recovered and flew away. I happened to be walking by and saw it too. It's only the second Cuckoo I've seen in the Village.

To keep you updated on Village news, here is my report from the October 6th Board of Trustees meeting:

• Mayor's Report: October 6, 2026

Have a great weekend!
Mayor Dr. Gregory Letica

September 24, 2026

Dear Neighbors:

The weather forecast is calling for very windy conditions. The strong northeast/north winds, coupled with astronomically high tides, will result in higher tides today through Sunday. The Village strongly recommends removing all personal items from the beach as soon as possible to prevent potential damage or injury caused by items becoming airborne. The conditions at the seawall have resulted in overtopping during high tide and will continue through the weekend. The high tide schedule is as follows:

Thursday	10:17am	10:33pm
Friday	10:54am	11:13pm
Saturday	11:30am	11:54pm
Sunday	12:08pm
Monday	12:30am	12:47pm

Please consider not driving thru the seawall area at least two hours before and after high tide. In the unlikely event the road needs to be closed the Village will announce it here on asharoken.com and on X (formerly Twitter) at @asharokenny. Road reopenings will also be announced. If you do not have an X account you may want to download the app, set up your account and follow the Village. Other emergency and important messages are posted there as well.

If you have any emergency issues, please call the Asharoken Police Department at 631-261-7400.

Best Regards,
Mayor Dr. Gregory Letica

September 18, 2026

Linda and I wish everyone observing Yom Kippur a very meaningful holiday.

Please be aware that the Cow Harbor 10K Race will take place Saturday morning September 19. Ocean Avenue will be closed from 8am to 10:30am and no one will be able to leave or enter the Village of Asharoken during that time.

Best regards,
Mayor Dr. Gregory Letica

September 12, 2026

Dear Neighbors:

Linda and I would like to wish everyone celebrating Rosh Hashanah a very happy holiday and a great new year to follow.

Best regards,
Mayor Dr. Gregory Letica

September 10, 2026

Dear Neighbors:

Twenty-five years ago, our nation experienced a day of unimaginable loss and horror. Here in Asharoken, that loss was not distant — it touched our own community directly. Among the thousands who perished that morning were residents of our Village, neighbors whose absence is still felt by the families, friends, and community members who loved them. As we reflect each year to mark this solemn anniversary, we do so not only as Americans remembering a national tragedy, but as a Village remembering our own.

On this day, I ask that we take a moment to honor the lives that were lost — not just as names on a memorial, but as people who walked our streets, sat at our tables, and were woven into the fabric of this community. We remember their laughter, their contributions, and the futures that were taken from them far too soon. We also honor the extraordinary courage shown that day and in the days that followed: the first responders who ran toward danger, the neighbors who reached out to comfort one another, and the resilience that carried our community forward through grief.

As Mayor, I want every resident to know that Asharoken carries this memory with care and with purpose. We proudly fly the Flag of Honor at Village Hall to remember those who lost their lives. Let us continue to support one another, to teach our children about the significance of this day, and to ensure that those we lost are never forgotten. May we always find strength in unity, comfort in community, and hope in the enduring spirit that defines who we are. On behalf of the Village of Asharoken, we remember, we honor, and we will never forget.

Respectfully,
Mayor Dr. Gregory Letica