New 13 Foot Clock Tower at Blumenfeld Park in Port Washington

By Thomas Nothel

The Town of North Hempstead has dedicated a new 13 Foot clock tower at Blumenfeld Family Park in Port Washington, with dozens of local residents and the Town leadership present for the dedication.

The four-faced street clock is located on Main Street as is the Park.  The Clock is an elegant addition to the town park and enhances aesthetic appeal of the Park.

The clock is strategically located to serve as a central meeting point for visitors to the Park.

The clock is inscribed with "Settled in 1644," the year that 18 English families purchased land from the Matinecock Indians to settle what is now Port Washington, which they originally named "Cow Neck."

The clock has four lighted clock faces, so that they are visual from all approaches to the park.

“The Town is dedicated to revitalizing our parks, and we were delighted to install this in one of Port Washington’s most beloved green spaces," stated North Hempstead Supervisor Jennifer DeSena. "This is  already a popular gathering place, and this charming clock enhances the park's beauty and appeal."

"Our community deserves a beautiful clock like this,” added DeSena. “This park is the result of so many generous, dedicated people in Port Washington.”

Blumenfeld Family Park is a Town of North Hempstead park, and provides gardens to stroll through and relaxing places to sit.  Also a playground and water spray pads for children to enjoy.

“We are so lucky to have people working together — whether it’s the little things, the big things, everything all together — just to make sure that we bring back a community here that wants to bring in businesses and let everybody thrive,” added NYS Assemblyman David Norber, who noted that the project has been in the works since early last year, as part of the goal of revitalizing the Port Washington downtown.

"The installation of this street clock is more than just a beautification project; it is a testament to our community's collective spirit and dedication to creating vibrant public spaces," stated Holly Byrne, the Executive Director of the Greater Port Washington Business Improvement District (BID). "We are deeply grateful to PSEG Long Island for their generous grant and to the Town of North Hempstead for their unwavering support."

The $10,000 cost of the project was funded by PSEG Long Island with support from the Town of North Hempstead.