Friday, May 27, 2022
Vol. 82, No. 21
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SERVING PLAINVIEW, HICKSVILLE, AND LEVITTOWN
Field upgrades unveiled at park rededication
Water district receives $19 million for treatment plant
The Plainview Water District (PWD) was recently awarded an additional $19.2 million in funding as part of New York State’s Water Infrastructure Improvement Act (WIIA). To date, these awards are the largest round of WIIA grant funding since the program was created in 2017 with a total of more than $638 million statewide and more than $250 million to Long Island alone. The Plainview Water
Town of Oyster Bay officials and local residents at the unveiling of improvements at Walker Park in Hicksville. Officials from the Town of Oyster Bay recently unveiled safety upgrades and other improvements at John Walker Park in Hicksville. The improvements included replacement of an existing 120,000 sq. ft. multi-purpose field that hosts local football, soccer and lacrosse games. The synthetic field was beyond its useful life and worn out from years of playtime. Additionally, the park was reconfigured to include a new 60-foot baseball diamond, allowing for expanded play opportunities for little
leaguers. “To protect the well-being of young athletes as they return to our fields, we made upgrades to John Walker Park with an emphasis on safety and cost-efficiency,” said Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino. “Whether you and your family enjoy bicycle, baseball, football, lacrosse or soccer, John Walker Park serves as a premier athletic destination in the Town of Oyster Bay.” Town officials were joined by the family of John Walker, including his widow -
Nassau County Legislator Rose Walker – their children and grandchildren. John Walker was a man beloved by the community, and dedicated to children and youth athletics. From coaching to involvement in CYO, PAL, the Baseball Association and many others organizations, John was the heartbeat of Hicksville athletics. “John Walker Park is enjoyed by so many young people and is a great recreational feature of this community,” said CouncilwomSee page 15
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District has now secured in excess of $28 million in grants from New York State over the past five years to help alleviate costs associated with constructing state-of-the-art water treatment facilities to remove emerging contaminants. “We are thankful to Governor Hochul and the state representatives that have made this funding available so we can continue our See page 15
School budgets pass, Board of Ed elections Hicksville
Voters in Hicksville passed the 2022-23 budget by a vote of 808 to 389. The $153,247,749 budget contains an increase of 5.18% For seats on the Board of Education, Annette Beiner beat with 750 votes, to Denis Becker's 300 votes. Linda Imbriale (incumbent) won with 720 versus Joseph Matz, who got 320 votes For the unexpired term vacated by Chris Amato , Danielle Fotopoulos won with 500, against Sandra Lamb 168, and Lisa Reinhardt 383. Voters also authorized a proposition funding $2.165 million for
improvements to facilities, and $60,000 for educational programs at the Gregory Museum.
Bethpage
Residents of Bethpage approved the school budget of $94,755,332 by a vote of 1,218 to 278. The budget has a 4.88% increase. Marie Swierkowski was re-elected with 1,944 votes; John Lonardo was re-elected with 882 votes; Christina Scelta was elected with 1,244 votes. Jennifer Wodicka finished with 399 votes; Michelle Devine finished with 230 votes; Joseph Catanese finSee page 15
Drive collects baby formula for families Hicksville Library goes "fine-free" PAGE 4
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