Environmental Advisory Board to meet April 19

The Environmental Advisory Board (“EAB”) will be meeting next Wednesday, April 19, at 7:30 p.m. at Garden City’s Village Hall. The Board will be co-chaired by new Mayor Mary Carter Flanagan and new Trustee Michele Beach Harrington. The EAB is made up of residents, including three high school students, who are active, dedicated leaders addressing environmental issues and trends affecting the Village.

The EAB is excited to welcome all residents who also have an interest in prioritizing environmental projects and topics that are helpful with improv- ing the quality of life in this beautiful village. Next week the EAB will begin to set up the 2023–2024 calendar and it is looking for feedback from residents about what to focus on. Some of the topics that could be of interest are:Earth Day, village tree planting programs, VGC Tree Data-base build out, student programs, sustainability initiatives, energy saving programs for homes, water treatment & conservation, replacement of lead service lines, contaminants in the sole source aquifer, recycling and reducing waste, and landscaping practices that impact the environment.