December 2025
Volume 2 Issue 12

We know you’re busy, so rather than sending you a newsletter with a lot of text, please take a look at our latest ‘Photo-Letter’ – a ‘snapshot’ of happenings to keep you informed and up-to-date on the Trust.

The Trust wishes you and your family the happiest of holidays, and a joyous New Year.

Mrs. Claus is Coming to Town

The Third Annual Holiday Art Installation at the Stony Brook Train Station

It doesn’t matter if you’ve been naughty or nice …. Everyone is Invited.

Saturday, November 29th 1pm-2pm

Sweet Treats and Hot Beverages

Direct from the North Pole, Mrs. Claus is bringing her Holiday Treat Cart to the Stony Brook Train Station on Saturday, November 29th. There will be treats for little boys and girls of all ages at this very special art installation created by local artist and photographer Michael Rosengard. The outdoor art installation is part of the Stony Brook Train Station Beautification Train Project, spearheaded over the years, by the Three Village Community Trust.

There will be candied apples, warm pretzels, light bites, sweet treats and hot beverages – all sponsored by Dave Prestia and Bagel Express. A special thanks to Olde Town Gardens for donating the greenery to the project.

Date and Time: Saturday, November 29th from 1pm-2pm at the Stony Brook Train Station.

Bring the kids and grandkids.

Meet the artist! Take photos with Mrs. Claus before she has to get back to the North Pole! And celebrate the Holiday Season!

The Three Village Community Trust held its 21st Annual Fall Gala on Wednesday, November 12th at the Old Field Club. More than one hundred leaders and representatives from government, business, cultural organizations, educational institutions, and civic groups attended to support the Trust’s work to “Protect the Places You Love.” Your sponsorship made our event possible!

The special guest of honor for the evening was Noel Gish, the popular Long Island historian, teacher, author, researcher and lecturer. Noel spoke on the subject of “Forever Proud to be a Long Islander,” highlighting the outsized role Long Islanders have played throughout our nation’s history.

During the event, three Long Islanders were recognized for their special contributions to the Three Village community: Northville Industry and its general manager Peter St. Germaine for their commitment to the Setauket to Port Jefferson Station Greenway; Emily Riley for her establishment of pollinator gardens at numerous public sites; and Dave Prestia of Bagel Express for his generous contributions to groups and institutions.

Above: Emily Riley, Peter St. Germaine, Trust president Peter Legakis, County Legislator Steve Englebright, Noel Gish, Town Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich, Dave Prestia, and Trust secretary Herb Mones

The Trust’s Fifth Annual Coat Drive Kicks off Monday, December 1st

The Three Village Community Trust 5th Annual Winter Coat Drive kicks off on Monday, December 1st and runs to Monday, December 15th.

This is a wonderful opportunity for you to help those in need by dropping off clean, wearable winter coats, gloves, and hats at the Trust’s Bruce House headquarters, which is conveniently located at 148 Main Street, Setauket.

Simply place your donation of winter coats, gloves and hats on the front porch. We will package and delivered the items to locally run centers helping those in need of warm outerwear.

In this time of giving, it is the hope of both the Trust that donation will bring warmth and joy to members of our local families.

The Three Village Community Trust

A community of volunteers working to “Protect the Places You Love.”

Trust properties and stewardships include: The Setauket to Port Jefferson Station Greenway, Patriots Rock Historic Site, The Immigrant Factory Worker Houses, the Hawkins Homestead, the Smith/de Zafra House, the Bruce House, the Steven D. Mathews Preserve, The Little Red House, the Drs. Robert and Julia de Zafra Estate, and the Tyler House.

Trust programs and outreaches include: The Trail Steward Program, The Little Food Pantry, Chicken Hill Country Picnic, Annual Winter Coat Drive, Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive, Patriots Rock Program – Culper Spy Day, Maria’s No Mow May, Simply De-Vine Awareness Program, Annual Ukrainian Relief Drive, The Trail Mix Newsletter, monthly Greenway Cleanups, Earth Day Celebration, The Trust’s Photo Letter, and the Stony Brook Train Station Beautification Project

The Trust is a 501(c) (3) not-for-profit organization of all volunteers dedicated to Protecting the Places You Love.
PO Box 2596, Setauket, New York 11733