Honored by Huntington Town Board

Several individuals and organizations were honored for their contributions to the community  Tuesday at the Huntington Town Board meeting.

Recognized for their contributions were:

The Huntington Manor Fire Department

The Town Board thanked members of the Huntington Manor Fire Department and Huntington Community First Aid Squad for their response to a huge industrial fire on Sept. 27 in Huntington Station.  Members of the department, along with firefighters from about 15 other companies, as well as town employees, worked together to respond to the fire at Four-Way Pallet Corp. on East Second Street.

Huntington Matters Help

Representatives of Huntington Matters, a Facebook community group, were honored for their work assisting the town with its Pink in the Park event last week, supporting awareness and prevention of breast cancer. June Margolin, Diane Schaber and Dana Elliott Richter received proclamations presented by Councilwoman Theresa Mari. Alyssa Gonzalez also received a certificate for her contributions.

Soke Joe Droual

Sōke Joe Droual, who received a certificate or recognition from Town Clerk Andrew Raia, for his 53 years teaching martial arts to students. Droual, a 10th-degree black belt, teaches self-defense and martial arts tactics at New York Martial Arts, and has taught members of the Guardian Angels. He is “passionate about helping people feel protected, self-confident and relaxed,” the proclamation reads.

Soke Joe Droual, left, with Town Clerk Andrew Raia and the Huntington Town Board.