Friday, March 26, 2021
Vol. 81, No. 13
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SERVING BETHPAGE, OLD BETHPAGE, AND PLAINVIEW
Town seeks nominations for Women of Distinction
BETHPAGE SENIOR HONORED
Samantha Scelta, a senior at Bethpage High School, was awarded the Giuseppe Verdi Lodge 2163 Italian Language Scholarship Award for her academic success, extracurricular involvement and dedication to preserving her Italian heritage. She is pictured with Principal Nicholas Jantz and Giuseppe Verdi Lodge President Marie Suriano. Photo courtesy of the Bethpage Union Free School District
Moorings available for TOB boat owners
The Town of Oyster Bay reminds residents interested in mooring their boats on the beautiful north shore to contact the Town’s Department of Environmental Resources to obtain one of the 700 moorings offered just off the shore of the marina, located at Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park in Oyster Bay.
“Our beautiful Town boasts water on both its north and south shores, making boating a popular activity for our residents,” said Councilwoman Walsh. “Our pristine harbor has convenient moorings for boating enthusiasts who are looking to access the waters of Oyster Bay Harbor and beyond.”
Mooring permits are $50 for Town residents and $75 for non-residents. Permits are effective from March 1 through the end of the year. For more information, contact the Department of Environmental Resources at (516) 677-5811.
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In recognition of Women’s History Month, Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Councilwoman Michele Johnson announced that nominations are now being accepted for the 2021 Women of Distinction Awards Program. Residents are encouraged to nominate extraordinary women who have made a difference in their communities. “The Women of Distinction Program was created to recognize extraordinary women who go above and beyond to improve the lives of those around them and our community,” said Councilwoman Johnson, who serves as Chairwoman of the Women of Distinction Committee. “If you know a special woman who helps make our community a better place to live, we invite you to nominate her to be a 2021 Town of Oyster Bay Woman of Distinction.” Supervisor Saladino added, “We are proud to recognize extraordinary women in our Town and invite residents to submit nominations of those who make a difference and enrich the lives of others. We look forward to sharing their stories and recognizing their efforts to make our community, families and Town a better place to live, work and raise a family.” Those nominated as Women of Distinction will be recognized at a special awards ceremony hosted by the Town Board in May. Nominations may be submitted for any achievement or honorable cause performed by the nominee. The Town seeks to recognize individuals for their contributions to the arts, education, environment, athletics, community or civic service, volunteerism or business. Honorees must live or work in the Town of Oyster Bay. To submit a nomination for the Women of Distinction Awards Program, please visit www.oysterbaytown. com/nominate or call (516) 624-6380 for an application.
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