In 2016, the E.O.C of Suffolk CEO Adrian Fassett donated funds to purchase the original 12-foot Village of Patchogue tree, located at the Capital One Plaza on Main Street, to be utilized during the annual tree lighting. Since then, the tree has become a feature of the nighttime parade, with Santa atop a firetruck lighting the tree on his way. This year, Fassett once again donated more funds to help the tree grow another 8 feet by adding another artificial ring to the base. The tree now stands in all its glory at a whopping 20 feet tall and was officially lit last weekend during the Christmas parade. The village Department of Public Works also helped by installing a new fence and expanding the base. Executive director of the Business Improvement District Dennis Smith thanked Fassett for his contribution and complemented him on his always-giving nature. Both Fassett and Smith stand in front of the newly installed and recently lit tree.