Friday, October 18, 2019
Vol. 79, No. 42
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SERVING PLAINVIEW, HICKSVILLE, AND LEVITTOWN
Water district to hear resident concerns on contaminants
LEARNING ABOUT HEROES
Fifth graders from Gardiner’s Avenue School participated in thoughtful discussions about the events of September 11th, 2001. Above, students work together to find words to describe a hero. See page 15.
Photo courtesy of the Levittown Public Schools.
Mega Job fair at Skating Center A Mega Job Fair will take place on Wednesday, October 30 at the Town of Oyster Bay Ice Skating Center, located at 1001 Stewart Avenue in Bethpage. There is no charge for admission and parking is free. Veterans’ admission begins an hour earlier, at 9:00 a.m., while doors for General Admission open at 10:00 a.m. The event runs until 2:00 p.m. The event is sponsored by the Town of Oyster Bay and the Workforce Partnership.
Employers from across Long Island will be seeking candidates for positions including entry and middle management level, licensed professional, hospitality and food service industries, banking, staffing and individuals with technical and IT experience. Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino stated, “The Workforce Partnership and Town of Oyster Bay are committed to helping residents find
meaningful employment opportunities as well as assisting local businesses in recruiting qualified employees. This Mega Job Fair will connect private and public sector employers with job seekers, while also providing attendees with employability workshops onsite.” The Town of Oyster Bay serves as administrator of The Workforce Partnership, a conSee page 11
The Hicksville Water District (HWD) is holding a community meeting to keep residents informed about plans to address emerging contaminants, as well as address any concerns surrounding water quality within the community. The event—which will be held at the Hicksville Community Center, located at 28 W. Carl St. off Route 107, on October 22—will enable members of the Hicksville community to ask questions and learn about water quality, water conservation, new programs, infrastructure upgrades, emerging contaminants, and . “It’s long been a priority of this board and the entire Hicksville Water District community to be fully transparent and foster an open and easy line of communication,” said Hicksville Water District Chairman Nicholas Brigandi. “This community meeting is a wonderful opportunity for residents to learn essential information about the water they drink and the efforts we are undertaking to protect it.” The meeting will include a detailed presentation regarding HWD’s ongoing pilot programs, state-of-the-art treatment technology, ongoing District operations and facilities, infrastructure and water conservation needs. Furthermore,
the community meeting will address concerns and mitigation plans regarding emerging contaminants, specifically 1,4-dioxane, which in recent months has been the subject of much discussion. Following the presentation, residents will have an opportunity to ask questions and have their concerns addressed by the District’s experts. “Water providers across Long Island are facing some serious issues with regards to implementing treatment for 1,4-dioxane and unfortunately we are one of them,” said the Hicksville Water District Chairman Nicholas Brigandi. The board of commissioners is asking residents to message them on Facebook or send an email to info@hicksvillewater.org with any comments they may have. “We want to do everything we can to guarantee that all Hicksville residents have their voices heard and have their questions answered,” said HWD Treasurer William Schuckman. “If you can’t attend this meeting, send us an email or a Facebook message. We want everyone in Hicksville to learn all they can about our most precious natural resource.”
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