Friday, May 20, 2022
Vol. 82, No. 20
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SERVING BETHPAGE, OLD BETHPAGE, AND PLAINVIEW
Water district cuts ribbon on new treatment plant
Hicksville Water District Chairman Nicholas Brigandi (center), Commissioner William Schuckmann (left of center), Commissioner Karl Schweitzer (above center), Treasurer Vincent Abbatiello (far left), and Superintendent Paul Granger (far right), were joined by numerous elected officials and civic association members in cutting the ribbon to the HWD’s Plant 5 treatment facility. The Hicksville Water District (HWD) opened its Plant 5 Treatment Facility with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 7. Many of the area’s elected officials and members of local civic associations were on hand to join in the festivities, which signified the implementation of another tool for the District to use in treating emerging contaminants in the community’s water. “Plant 5 represents yet another great step forward in the Hicksville Water District’s
mission to rid our water of emerging contaminants,” said HWD Chairman Nicholas Brigandi. “The District has worked incredibly hard to make sure that our residents never have to worry about the quality of their water. It was fantastic to see so many public officials come out in recognition of our dedication to the community, and we thank all those who attended for their support.” See page 13
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New assistant superintendent named in Levittown
Beth Zirogiannis was announced as the next assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction for the Levittown Public School District at the May 4 board of education meeting. She will fill the role currently occupied by Todd Winch, who will be the next superintendent of schools. Dr. Zirogiannis will return to her hometown of Levittown after serving as the director of English, reading and library media services for the Oceanside School District since 2010, where she had a significant impact at the administrative and educational levels. She helped guide the district into 21st century learning by supporting the implementation of iPads and Chromebooks for students in grades 6-12 and developed the district’s administrative mentoring program and served as the program’s coordinator. She also recently served on Oceanside’s district wide Culturally Responsive Education and Equity Committee and on the high school’s Race and Equity Committee. “I could not be more excited to return to my hometown of Levittown,” Dr. Zirogiannis said. “The Levittown School District has an outstanding reputation, and I am humbled by this incredible opportunity to get to know everyone and continue the good work.” In addition to her position as
director, Dr. Zirogiannis was a teacher of English Language Arts at Oceanside Middle School and began her educational career as a teacher of English Language Arts and biology at J. Pulitzer Intermediate School in Jackson Heights. She received her doctorate at Concordia Lutheran University in Chicago, IL, and holds a master’s degree in science and a master’s and bachelor’s degree in arts.
Beth Zirogiannis was announced as the next assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction for the Levittown Public School District.
Photo courtesy of Levittown Public Schools
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