On August 16, Councilwoman Jane Bonner attended the grand opening of Silver Dollar Pottery & Crafts at 569 Route 25A in Rocky Point. The new business, owned by Patricia Patten, received a $25,000 Main Street Revitalization Grant from PSEG Long Island to support its establishment. Representatives from PSEG, Assemblywoman Jodi Giglio’s office, and Legislator Chad Lennon’s office were also present at the event.
Councilwoman Bonner stated, “I want to wish Patricia and her staff the best of luck and say ‘thank you’ for opening Silver Dollar Pottery in Rocky Point. She has created a comfortable and creative environment where everyone is welcome to have fun and learn a new craft. Please stop by and say hello.”
Veronica Isaac, manager of Customer and Community Partnerships for PSEG Long Island, said, “PSEG Long Island has created financial incentive opportunities to help our customers, like Patricia, realize their entrepreneurial dreams. We are proud to provide Silver Dollar Pottery with a $25,000 Main Street Revitalization grant and wish Patricia much success as she opens her lovely new pottery studio.”
The Town of Brookhaven Town Council supports community development through various initiatives aimed at improving quality of life for residents. The council offers recreational sites and youth programs while focusing on resident needs and community improvements (https://limpar.locallabs.com/organizations/3e353b70-fe22-411b-8f57-9dd822464818;https://www.brookhavenny.gov/). As part of Suffolk County, Brookhaven provides accessible programs and facilities for its residents (https://www.brookhavenny.gov/).
Silver Dollar Pottery aims to inspire creativity among artists of all levels in the area.
