Friday, October 26, 2018
Vol. 95, No.6
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Environmental Bd. member resigns over water contaminant
HOMECOMING SHUTOUT
BY MEG MORGAN NORRIS
Although the forecast for Saturdayâs Homecoming Parade and Football Game called for rain, the weather turned out to be perfectly aligned with GCâs sunny spirit. Leading from the first kickoff until the end, the Trojans ultimately scored a 34-0 victory for their second consecutive Homecoming game shut-out.
Board hires consultant to evaluate new St. Paul's sports proposals
BY RIKKI N. MASSAND
At its October 18 meeting, the Village Board of Trustees decided to make an off-the agenda hire, approving a two-phase contract with the Sports Facilities Advisory Company (SFA) for market analysis, financial analysis related to potential uses of St. Paulâs and research on the most desirable recreational programs the re-imagined facility
could host. One year after the village engaged three leading Manhattan architectural and engineering firms to deliver a concept plan that was ultimately unveiled last summer (the Centre at St. Paulâs sports and recreational facility) SFA will be under contract with Garden City âto assist with gathering public input, preparing use and programming information and financial projections,
potential retention of architects and structural engineers and construction management professionals as well as other matters related to continued development of the concept planâ as the meeting agenda stated. The contract amount for phase one of SFAâs consulting work is $45,000 while a second phase was estimated at $70,000. A transfer See page 46
Nicholas Rigano, a member of Garden City's Environmental Advisory Board, resigned on October 22nd in protest of the Village's response to contamination of its water wells by the contaminant 1, 4 dioxane. According to a posting on Facebook, Rigano said that all of the Village's wells are contaminated with the substance at rates between two and fourteen times the level that the Environmental Protection Agency says is safe. On Facebook, Rigano said, "Yesterday I learned that the Village does not intend to publicly comment on this. I believe residents should have the ability to make an informed decision." 1,4 dioxane is a containment that is found in wells throughout Long Island. It is used in numerous manufacturing processes, and is considered a likely human carcinogen by the EPA. The EPA set a health advisory level of 0.35 parts per billion, but New York State has not yet determined that it is a carcinogen, and sets the maximum level as 50 ppb, which means that Garden City's water is currently compliant with state law. However, New York State has been considering legislation that would greatly reduce the maximum allowed level of 1, 4 dioxane. According to the village's column in this week's newspaper, Garden City Update, the village has engaged an environmental law firm to create a plan of action. "The Village Water Department and the Board of Trustees have created this action plan to stay abreast of the issue and try to get ahead of any potential water issues. It is important to note that the Villageâs water supply is tested on a daily basis to ensure it meets all standards in regards to safety and quality. The Village has spent millions of dollars over the years, and continues to spend and invest in infrastructure to ensure the safety of our water." Rigano said, " "I understand that the Village has hired a consultant to develop a plan of attack. The Village is acting responsibly with respect to that. I would respectfully request that the Village immediately considers shutting down Well 12 if operationally feasible as that well has been found to be supplying 1,4 dioxane at 4.9 ppb. The reason for my resignation solely relates to the public being notified so residents could make an informed decision." He added, " The members of the EAB themselves have had nothing to do with this issue nor have they made these decisions. They are in no way to blame.â
Garden City HS JV Field Hockey finishes a great season PAGE 62 Sears to close; future of property under discussion PAGE 3