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Dog park debate delayed
MEMORIAL DAY 2022
BY RIKKI MASSAND
Nearly one hour into the June 2 Village Board of Trustees’ meeting, dozens of residents who attended in-person were disappointed to learn that the Board would not be discussing a proposal to establish Garden City’s first dog park, which had been proposed for a village property in the Central section, at Second Street and Hilton Avenue. The item had appeared on the Board’s agenda for June 2nd, but was removed when Trustees requested more information. It has not appeared on the board’s meeting agenda for June 16, and the next village trustees meeting is not scheduled to take place until July 21. When Mayor Cosmo Veneziale announced that the item would not be considered, “because the board of trustees has requested more information” a few disgruntled residents See page 42
Members of the American Legion Post 265 and American Legion Auxiliary attended the Memorial Day ceremony at the Cathedral of the Incarnation as part of their Memorial Day remembrances. See pages 54-55.
Final meeting for school board Pres., VP BY KASSARA MCELROY
During the final Board of Education meeting of the school year on June 14th, the District began with a goodbye dedicated to its President and Vice President before diving into student and faculty achievement of an award-winning year for the District. “Bill Holub has been serving on the Board since 2015, and for the past two years as our President. He’s served on numerous committees, and his financial background has certainly
served our District. And Stefanie Granville has served on the board for the past four years and again has been on several committees. Her education background has helped push our District goals forward,” said Superintendent of Schools Dr. Sinha. “Thank you for your expertise, serving our community and always making yourselves available 24/7.” Trustee Pinou also prepared a tribute to his close colleague, neighbor and the Board’s now former President. “I thought about the top five things I appreciated most about Bill Holub
Board hires firm to study street flooding BY RIKKI MASSAND
as President of the Board over the last two years. Number five: He did most of the speaking at the meetings, some may say too much. Fortunately, it allowed the rest of us the time to do our online shopping. Just Kidding. Number 4: While it’s no secret we don’t always agree, I do respect that Bill did not hesitate to admit to any mistakes. It points out an important leadership quality. Number three: Bill is a CFO, a numbers guy. Therefore, I never had to pull out my calculator.
Residents of Meadow Street were enthused that the Village plans to study the stormwater drainage in their area because they say that they experience flooding during major storms. At its meeting on June 2nd the Garden City Board of Trustees authorized an expenditure of $42,800 to engage consultants L.K. McLean Associates, P.C. of Hicksville. The firm will evaluate the existing catchment area, and design drainage improvements for a portion of Meadow Street. McLean Associates will also create a comprehensive assessment that will include various strategic plans for improving the drainage, so no ponding or flooding occurs on Meadow Street or in its nearby area. Village Administrator Ralph Suozzi explained that the area in questions is Meadow Street east of Clinton Road up
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GCHS Boys Lacrosse team best in state PAGE 70-71 Belmont Festival poster contest winners PAGE 56