Michael Chad Sworn In For First Term As Plainview Water District Commissioner

The Plainview Water District (PWD) recently held its swearing-in ceremony to celebrate Commissioner Michael Chad’s election to serve on the Board of Commissioners for the next three years.

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Town & Police Dedicate Street

In Honor Of Fallen NYPD Officer Terence Connelly Of Hicksville

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino (seventh from right) and his colleagues in Town government, including Councilman Tom Hand (right), Councilwoman Vicki Walsh (third from right), Councilwoman Laura Maier (fifth from right), joined by New York State Senator Steve Rhoads (second from right), Nassau County Legislator Rose Marie Walker (sixth from left) and officials from the New York City Police Department (NYPD) in a ceremonious street dedication to honor fallen NYPD Officer Terence P. Connelly, who died in the line of duty as a result of cancer he developed after being exposed to toxins while working at Ground Zero after the 9/11 attacks on America. A ‘Terence P. Connelly Way’ street sign was unveiled by Officer Connelly’s family at the corner of Blueberry Lane and Elmira Street in Hicksville, which is situated on the block where he grew up and his parents, Mary and Henry Connelly, still reside. Officer Connelly, a rookie cop with the 112th Precinct at the time, responded when the Towers fell and worked at Ground Zero with others searching for survivors in the days and weeks following the 9/11 attacks. Terence was just 47 when he passed away on February 8, 2021.

“Terence responded into danger when his fellow Americans needed help,” said Supervisor Saladino. “Officer Connelly is a true American Hero, but also as a kind and warm-hearted person who was a loving husband and a fantastic father.”

Supervisor Saladino noted that when people pass by this block, they will remember NYPD Police Officer Terence P. Connelly as an exemplary first responder who did not hesitate to act, even if the situation was perilous, and as someone who always put the safety of residents, ahead of his own.

“This street, in the community where he lived for many years, will forever serve as a reminder of his sacrifice and his extraordinary life,” added Supervisor Saladino.

—Submitted by Marta Kane, Town of Oyster Bay

Commissioner Chad, a long-time resident of Plainview, brings to the Plainview Water District a strong background in finance. As he enters his first term, Commissioner Chad will work alongside current commissioners Marc Laykind and Andrew Bader as well as the PWD’s staff to continue providing quality water and service to the residents of the POB community.

“I am truly humbled and thankful to have the support of the Plainview-Old Bethpage residents as I join the Plainview Water District Board of Commissioners,” said Commissioner Chad. “It will be an honor to serve on this Board and begin to work together to continue the District’s role as an industry leader here on Long Island.”

Commissioner Chad has been an accountant in private practice since 1988, after earning his BA in Accounting at the City University of New York’s Brooklyn College. His business expertise encompasses all aspects of general accounting, with a focus on corporate and personal income taxes.

Commissioner Chad has also been a proud resident of Plainview since 1994, where he raised his two children and currently lives with his wife.

“Michael Chad is a proud member of this community, and we are fortunate to have his years of expertise in finance as we continue our mission of providing POB residents with the highest quality water possible,” said PWD Chairman Marc Laykind. “His background will make him a very effective member of the District’s Board of Commissioners, and we look forward to the insights and guidance he’ll provide throughout his term.”

Since 2014, Commissioner Chad has held several prominent roles in the Plainview-Old Bethpage Chamber of Commerce, initially serving as the organization’s Treasurer and then on its Board of Directors. Commissioner Chad is also a long-time member of the Plainview Jewish Center, where he also serves on the Board of Directors of the Men’s Club.

Plainview Water District provides our consumers with a high-quality and bountiful supply of public drinking water that meets or exceeds all health department regulations. We are committed to achieving environmental excellence and providing unparalleled service while maintaining reasonable rates that are some of the lowest in the country. We place a high priority on proactively maintaining the District’s infrastructure. Potable water is furnished to more than 10,500 accounts through approximately 130 miles of water main serving approximately 34,000 residents. We have provided over 90 years of dedicated service to the communities of Plainview, Old Bethpage and Syosset.

If you have general inquiries about your water service, please call 516-931-6469 or send an email to info@plainviewwater. org. Customers of the Plainview Water District are also encouraged to sign up to receive District updates by visiting www. plainviewwater.org and also follow the Plainview Water District on Facebook at www.facebook.com/plainviewwater.

—Submitted by the Plainview Water District

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