Town Of Babylon To Host Career Fair For High School Students, Young Adults Event To Focus On Career Opportunities For Those Not Attending College Aimed At Filling Future Workforce Shortages
Town of Babylon Councilmen Anthony Manetta and Terence McSweeney are excited to announce their 2025 Career Fair, an invaluable opportunity for high school students, young adults, recent graduates, and families to explore potential career paths and connect with industry professionals. The event will take place on April 30th , from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM, at the Town Hall Annex Gym, located at 281 Phelps Lane, North Babylon.
North Babylon
High School Class Of 1985
A 40th reunion is planned for July, 19, 2025, at Captain Bill’s in Bay Shore. Visit our Facebook group “NBHS Class of ’85” or email pmiller1767@ gmail.com for invitation and other reunion events.
The Career Fair will focus on providing career guidance and job opportunities for students and young adults who may not be pursuing traditional college paths. Attendees will have the chance to meet representatives from trade unions, first responder agencies,
healthcare organizations, and a variety of local private sector companies offering promising career options.
Councilman Manetta, who also is Chairman of the Town of Babylon Small Business Committee, cites a 2023 survey conducted by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York that highlights the need to fill the pending workforce shortages across the region, “Worker shortages are a significant issue on Long Island, with nearly a third of businesses identifying hiring and compensation as top concerns in the 2023 Long Island Economic Survey. Factors driving worker shortages include an aging population, a lack of affordable housing, and a high cost of living. Business leaders noted
North Babylon School District Moves All Budget Voting Locations
With the safety of students and staff in mind, the North Babylon School District has made the decision to move the polling places for the annual budget and trustee vote to a centralized voting location. This relocation was also made to continue providing voters with an accessible voting location and increased parking options. As such, voting will no longer take place in the four elections districts and will now be held at North Babylon High School, 1 Phelps Lane | North Babylon, NY 11703. Voters are asked to park in the West parking lot on Phelps Lane and enter directly through the West Gym doors. Voting for the annual budget vote and trustee election will take place on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
difficulties in attracting workers to Long Island and recruiting employees with specialized or technical skills.” 1
“This event is an excellent resource for young people and their families to learn about career paths that do not require a four-year degree,” said Councilman Manetta. “We are bringing together local manufacturing companies, trade unions, and professionals to help connect our students to good-paying, stable jobs right here on Long Island.”
The Long Island Federation of Labor, AFLCIO, and the Building and Construction Trades Council of Nassau &
Suffolk Counties, AFLCIO, and the Town of Babylon Chamber of Commerce Collaborative are partnering to present this important event. Their collaboration ensures a wide range
of career options are available, including opportunities in skilled trades, emergency services, and healthcare. Students, families, recent graduates, and guidance counselors and presenting companies are all encouraged to attend. To RSVP or for additional information, please contact Councilman Manetta’s Office at AManetta@ TownofBabylonNY.gov or call 631-957-4482. https:// tellerwindow.newyorkfed. org/2024/04/04/ regional-visit-showshousing-affordabilityinfrastructure-as-topissues-for-businessesand-communities-onlong-island/
ANTHONY MANETTA COUNCILMAN
TERENCE MCSWEENEY COUNCILMAN
EASTER SPECIALTIES
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING, BUDGET VOTE AND ELECTION
NORTH BABYLON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
NORTH BABYLON, NEW YORK, 11703
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing of the qualified voters of the North Babylon Union Free School District, North Babylon, Suffolk County, New York, will be held at 1 Phelps Lane, North Babylon, NY 11703, in said District on May 6, 2025, 7:00 pm, prevailing time, for the transaction of such business as is authorized by the New York State Education Law, including the following items.
1. Presentation of the budget document.
2. To discuss all of the items herein set forth, to be voted upon by voting machine, at the election to be held on May 20, 2025 as hereinafter set forth.
3. To transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that said vote and election will be held on May 20, 2025 at 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM prevailing time, in the school building located in such district as enumerated below:
District No. 1: NORTH BABYLON HIGH SCHOOL
1 PHELPS LANE, NORTH BABYLON, NY
at which time the polls will be open from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM, prevailing time, to vote by voting machines upon the following items:
1. To adopt the annual budget of the School District for the fiscal year 2025-2026 and to authorize the requisite portion thereof to be raised by taxation on the taxable property of the District.
2. To elect TWO (2) members of the Board of Education for three (3) year terms commencing July 1, 2025 and expiring on June 30, 2028.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that petitions nominating candidates for the office of Member of the Board of Education of the North Babylon School District shall be filed with the District Clerk of said School District at the District Clerk’s office, 5 Jardine Pace, North Babylon, NY 11703 not later than April 21, 2025, between 8:00 AM5:00 PM, prevailing time. All nominating petitions must be signed by 25 (representing the greater of 25 or 2% of the number of voters who voted in the previous annual election); must state the name and residence of each signer, and must state the name and residence of the candidate. Two (2) vacancies on the Board of Education shall not be considered separate, specific offices; candidates
run at large.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that personal registration of voters is required either pursuant to New York Education Law §2014 or pursuant to Article 5 of the New York State Election Law. If a voter has heretofore registered pursuant to New York Education Law §2014 and has voted at any annual or special district meeting within the past four (4) calendar years, such voter is eligible to vote at this election; if a voter is registered and eligible to vote pursuant to Article 5 of the New York State Election Law, such voter is also eligible to vote at this election. All other persons who wish to vote must register. Voters may register on any school day prior to May 13, 2025, at the 5 Jardine Place, North Babylon NY 11703, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., prevailing time, to add any additional names to the registers to be used at the aforesaid election, at which time any person will be entitled to have her or his name placed on such registers provided that at the meeting of the Board of Registration he or she is known, or proven to the satisfaction of the Board of Registration to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at such public hearing or election for which such registers are prepared, and that the registers so prepared pursuant to New York Education Law §2014 and the registration list prepared by the Board of Elections of Suffolk County will be filed in the Office of the District Clerk of the School District, 5 Jardine Place, North Babylon, NY 11703, and will be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the District on weekdays between the hours of 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, prevailing time, on and after May 13, 2025, and Saturday by pre-arranged appointment, except Sunday;
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to New York Education Law §2014, the Board of Registration shall meet on May 20, 2025, at the North Babylon High School, 1 Phelps Lane, North Babylon, NY 11703, between the hours of 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM, prevailing time, to prepare the Register of the School District to be used at the annual meeting and election that is to be held in 2026, and any special meeting that may be held after the preparation of said Register, at which time any person will be entitled to have her or his name placed on such Register, provided that at such meeting of the Board of Registration he or she is known or proven to the satisfaction of such Board of Registration to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at the school meeting or election for which such Register is prepared.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that qualified
voters with disabilities who seek information about access to polling places may, in advance of the day of the vote, contact the District Clerk at 631-620-7011 for information about accessibility.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to Education Law §2017, the Board of Education has created ONE (1) election district, said district being bounded and described as follows:
District No. 1: North Babylon High School, 1 Phelps Lane, North Babylon, NY located at the corner of Deer Park Ave and Phelps Lane, North Babylon.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that beginning seven (7) days immediately preceding the May 6, 2025, public budget hearing, any resident in the District may request to review a copy of the proposed budget by appearing at the Office of the District Clerk, 5 Jardine Place, North Babylon, NY 11703. Additionally, a statement of the estimated expenses for the ensuing year may be obtained by any resident in the District during the fourteen (14) days immediately preceding said election on the school district website: www. northbabylonschools.net, at the North Babylon Public Library during its normal hours of operation, located at 815 Deer Park Ave. North Babylon, NY 11703, at the School District Administrative Office, 5 Jardine Place, North Babylon, NY 11703, and at each of the following school buildings in which school is maintained between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., prevailing time, except Saturdays, Sundays and holidays: North Babylon High School, Robert Moses Middle School, Marion G. Vedder Elementary, Belmont Elementary, Parliament Place Elementary, William E. DeLuca Elementary, and Woods Road Elementary.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to Real Property Tax Law Section 495, the School District is required to attach to its proposed budget an exemption report. Said exemption report, which will also become part of the final budget, will show how much of the total assessed value on the final assessment roll used in the budgetary process is exempt from taxation, list every type of exemption granted, identified by statutory authority, and show:
(a) the cumulative impact of each type of exemption expressed either as a dollar amount of assessed value or as a percentage of the total assessed value on the roll; (b) the cumulative amount expected to be received from recipients of each type of exemption as payments in lieu of taxes or other payments for municipal services; and (c) the cumulative impact of
all exemptions granted. The exemption report shall be posted on any bulletin board maintained by the District for public notices and on any website maintained by the District.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that applications for absentee and early mail ballots will be obtainable during school business hours at the office of the District Clerk beginning April 21, 2025. In accordance with Education Law §§ 2018a and 2018-e, completed absentee and early mail ballot applications may not be received by the District Clerk earlier than thirty (30) days prior to the election, and must be received by the District Clerk at least seven (7) days before the election if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or the day before the election, if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter or to the agent named in the absentee or early mail ballot application. Absentee and early mail ballots must be received by the District Clerk not later than 5:00 p.m., prevailing time, on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. A list of persons to whom absentee ballots shall have been issued, and a list of all persons to whom early mail voter’s ballots shall have been issued, will be available for inspection to qualified voters of the District in the office of the District Clerk on and after May 15, 2025, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on weekdays prior to the day set for the annual election and on May 17, 2025, by advanced appointment by contacting the District Clerk at 631-6207011 and on May 20, 2025, the day set for the election. Any qualified voter may, upon examination of such lists, file a written challenge of the qualifications as a voter of any person whose name appears on such lists, stating the reasons for such challenge. Any such written challenge shall be transmitted by the District Clerk or a designee of the Board of Education to the inspectors of election on election day.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that military voters who are not currently registered may apply to register as a qualified voter of the North Babylon Union Free School District by requesting and returning a registration application to the District Clerk in person, or by email to districtclerk@ northbabylonschools.net or fax sent to 631-321-3295. The request for the registration application may include the military voter’s preference for receipt of the registration application by either mail, fax or email. Military voter registration application forms must be received in the office of the District Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 14, 2025.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that military
voters who are qualified voters of the North Babylon Union Free School District may request an application for a military ballot from the District Clerk and return such military ballot application to the District Clerk in person, or by email to districtclerk@ northbabylonschools.net or fax sent to 631-321-3295. In order for a military voter to be issued a military ballot, a valid military ballot application must be received in the office of the District Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m., on April 14, 2025. Military ballot applications received in accordance with the foregoing will be processed in the same manner as a non-military ballot application under Section 2018-a of the Education Law. The application for military ballot may include the military voter’s preference for receipt of the military ballot by mail, fax, or email. A military voter’s original military ballot application and military ballot must be returned by mail or in person to the office of the District Clerk at 5 Jardine Place, North Babylon, NY 11703 along with the required signed affidavit by the voter.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that military ballots shall be canvassed if they are received by the District Clerk before the close of polls on May 20, 2025 showing a cancellation mark of the United States Postal Service or a foreign country’s postal service, or showing a dated endorsement of receipt by another agency of the United States Government; or received not later than 5:00 p.m. on May 20, 2025, and signed and dated by the military voter and one witness thereto, with a date which is ascertained to be not later than the day before the election.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a rule adopted by the Board of Education in accordance with New York Education Law §2035, any referenda or propositions to change the number of Board of Education members, or a bond issue for capital improvements, or any other petition required by law to be stated in the Notice of Annual Meeting and Election must be filed with the District Clerk at 5 Jardine Place, North Babylon, NY 11703, not later than 5:00 p.m., prevailing time, on March 20, 2025. Any other petition, except those petitions required by law to be stated in the Notice of Annual Meeting and Election, must be filed with the District Clerk at 5 Jardine Place, North Babylon, NY 117013, no later than 5:00 p.m., prevailing time on April 21, 2025. All such petitions must be typed or printed in the English language; must be directed to the Clerk of the School District; must be signed by at least Fifty-one (51) qualified voters of the District (representing the greater of 25 or 5% of the number of voters who voted in the previous annual election);
and must legibly state the name of each signer. However, the Board of Education will not entertain any petition to place before the voters any proposition the purpose of which is not within the powers of the voters to determine, nor any proposition or amendment which is contrary to law.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that those voters seeking information regarding this Budget Vote and Election in Spanish should contact the Office of the District Clerk at 631-620-7011.
Erin Aristy District Clerk of the Board of Education North Babylon Union Free School District 5 Jardine Place, North Babylon, NY 11703
Approved: March 13, 2025
AVISO DE AUDIENCIA PÚBLICA, VOTACIÓN PRESUPUESTARIA Y ELECCIÓN
DISTRITO ESCOLAR LIBRE DE LA UNIÓN DE BABILONIA DEL NORTE
BABILONIA DEL NORTE, NUEVA YORK, 11703
POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA que se llevará a cabo una audiencia pública de los votantes calificados del Distrito Escolar Libre de North Babylon Union, North Babylon, Suffolk County, Nueva York, en 1 Phelps Lane, North Babylon, NY 11703, en dicho Distrito el 6 de mayo de 2025, a las 7:00 pm, hora prevaleciente, para la transacción de dichos negocios según lo autorizado por la Ley de Educación del Estado de Nueva York, incluyendo los siguientes elementos.
1. Presentación del documento de presupuesto.
2. Discutir todos los puntos aquí expuestos, para ser votados por máquina de votación, en la elección que se llevará a cabo el 20 de mayo de 2025 como se establece a continuación.
3. Para tratar cualquier otro asunto que pueda presentarse adecuadamente antes de la reunión
Y POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA que dicha votación y elección se llevarán a cabo el 20 de mayo de 2025 a las 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m., hora prevaleciente, en el edificio escolar ubicado en el distrito que se enumera a continuación:
Distrito Nº 1: ESCUELA SECUNDARIA DEL NORTE DE BABILONIA 1 PHELPS LANE, NORTE DE BABILONIA, NY
momento en el cual las urnas estarán abiertas de 7:00 a.m. a 9:00 p.m., hora prevaleciente, para votar por las máquinas de votación
Recipe Of The Week: Beetroot Soup With Mixed Seeds
Certainfoods tend to hit the spot a little more convincingly during particular times of year. For instance, it’s hard to resist a hearty comfort food when the weather outside is cold and the winter winds are howling. Come springtime, lighter fare regains its place in the spotlight. As spring blooms return, foodies looking for something that won’t bust their belts can try this recipe for “Beetroot Soup with Mixed Seeds” courtesy of Lines+Angles.
Makes 4 servings
For the soup:
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion
1 finely chopped garlic clove
3 chopped celeries
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/2 teaspoon dried dill
5 cups vegetable stock, plus extra as needed
1 1/4 lb. pickled beets, cubed, juice reserved
Directions:
2 tablespoons plain yogurt
Salt
Freshly ground black peppercorns
To serve:
4 tablespoons plain yogurt
2 tablespoons chopped pistachio nuts, shelled
2 tablespoons black chia seeds
2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds
2 tablespoons golden linseeds or linseeds
1 handful mint leaves
1. For the soup: Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan set over medium heat until hot.
2. Add the onion, garlic, celery, and a generous pinch of salt, cooking for 6 to 7 minutes until softened.
3. Stir in the dried herbs and vegetable stock. Bring to a simmer before stirring in the beets.
4. Simmer gently for 20 to 25 minutes until the beetroot is very tender to the tip of a knife.
5. Purée with an immersion blender, adding in some of the reserved beetroot juice to thin out the consistency to your liking; you can also thin it out with more stock or some water.
6. Return the soup to a simmer and stir in the yogurt and some salt and pepper to taste. Keep warm over a very low heat, making sure the soup does not boil.
7. To serve: When ready to serve, ladle into warm bowls and top with some yogurt.
8. Garnish with a scattering of chopped pistachios, mixed seeds and some mint leaves before serving.
North Babylon Students Attend LILIA’s Women’s Conference
North Babylon School District was one of 14 schools to attend the Long Island Latino Teachers Association’s Women’s Conference on March 13 at Stony Brook University. North Babylon High School Spanish teacher Doris Arango chaperoned 20 English Language Learners and
World Language students. The event is designed to inspire and motivate students to graduate from high school and pursue a college degree by listening and speaking with professionals in the fields of education, social work, law, politics, arts, journalism, medicine, and science and technology. In addition, information on the college application process was provided to familiarize students with the college experience. Seniors Megan Mego and Aleeha Mustafa represented North Babylon to speak about their experiences at the end of the event. Photo courtesy of North Babylon School District
APRIL HAPPENINGS
FRI., APRIL 4th
7:00PM
DAVE PETTIGREW
LIVE IN CONCERT
This is a benefit show to bring awareness to liver disease and living donors. An offering will be taken. Grace United Methodist Church, 515 S. Wellwood Ave. in Lindenhurst. For more information, please call 631-226-8690
SAT., APRIL 5th
10:00AM-1:00PM
BOOK SALE
Friends of the Lindenhurst Memorial Library Book Sale. The Friends of the Lindenhurst Memorial Library will sponsor a Book Sale. The hours of the Book Sale will be 10:00am - 1:00pm, with a preview for current Friends of the Lindenhurst Library from 9:00am - 10:00am. Anyone may sign up for membership at the Sale. Applications are also available in The Wave library newsletter. The address is One Lee Avenue in Lindenhurst.
10:00AM-4:00PM FUNDRAISER
AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary #18, located at 141 Carleton Avenue, East Islip, is having a Craft and Vendor Sale as a FUND RAISER to support our many projects... come on down and bring a friend, browse our table find Easter and/ or Mother's Day gifts.Inside Event Admission: For more information, please call Gloria Morck, 631-277-9842 or 516.885.1410
HOLIDAYS
12th - PASSOVER BEGINS
15th - TAXES DUE
20th - EASTER
22nd - EARTH DAY
MAKE A SUBMISSION!
Events must be submitted at least two weeks prior to the event date and will run free of charge on a space available basis. For more info, call 631.226.2636 x275 or send events to editorial@longislandmediagroup.com
TUES., APRIL 8th
2:30PM-4:45PM HELPING HANDS EASTER GIFT DRIVE
944 W. Baydrive, W. Islip BBEA, (Babylon Beach Estate Association) Contact info: https://www.facebook.com/ share/1FSMFWJDCp/ or jennifergallozzi@gmail.com
7:00PM
REPUBLIC AIRPORT COMMISSION MEETING
7150 Republic Airport, Room 201 in Farmingdale. For more information, please call 631-7527707 x6109 or email: contactus@ republicairport.net
THURS., APRIL 10th
7:00PM THE HISTORY OF MASSAPEQUA
On Thursday April 10, at 7PM, at the museum, the Historical Society will host Mr. Bill Colfer who will talk about the history of Massapequa with focus on their historical complex at the Old Grace Church. The presentation is free to members, others $5. Refreshments will be served. Raffles and 50/50 will be held. Seaford merchandise will be available for sale. For more information, please call Judy Bongiovi at 516-783-8629
SAT., APRIL 12th
11:00AM-3:00PM FUNDRAISER
The Giovanni Caboto Lodge is holding a Brunch Fundraiser, along with a Comedian/Psychic Medium, at the Seaford American
Lenten Season In The Orthodox Church
Legion, 2301 Penatiquit Avenue, Seaford, includes open bar, dessert and coffee. Please contact Rosemarie DiChiara at 516-4580097 for a reservation or any questions.
THURS., APRIL 17th
7:00PM
VOICES AT THE TABLE
Farmingdale United Methodist Church Presents "Voices At The Table", 407 Main Street, invites the community to a live retelling of the story of the Last Supper on Maundy. For information please contact the church at office@ farmingdaleumc.org or call 516 694-3424
SAT., APRIL 19th
10:00AM-2:00PM FOOD DRIVE
N. Babylon Lions Club Food Drive at ShopRite 1960 Deer Park Ave. in Deer Park. For more information, please contact donnaquarant@gmail.com
11:00AM-2:00PM PHOTOS WITH THE EASTER BUNNY
Costello's Ace Hardware of Farmingdale presents photos with the Easter Bunny. Free for everyone! The Easter Bunny will take pictures with your family, kids, and pets on Saturday, April 19th. Make sure to bring your camera. 242 Broadhollow Road in Farmingdale. For more information, please call 631-694-1100
We invite you to worship with us during Great Lent at Holy Trinity Orthodox Church, 369 Green Avenue, East Meadow. The more ancient form of the liturgy, the Divine Liturgy of Saint Basil the Great, is celebrated at 9:30 AM (Hours at 9:00 AM) every Lenten Sunday (from March 9 to April 6 this year). Each of the Sundays of Great Lent has its own special theme, which is reflected in the New Testament readings and hymns of
that day, as well as the sermon. All services are conducted in English. A vegan coffee hour follows the Sunday Divine Liturgy during Great Lent. Services are also streamed on https://www. facebook.com/htocem.
The full liturgical schedule for Great Lent can be found on the parish website’s calendar at www.htocem.org.
For more information, contact us at 516-4833649 or htocem@gmail. com.
• Mozzarella Caprese Platter
SMALL GATHERING
DESSERT (Choose one)
• Assorted Fresh Fruit Bowl
• Homemade Apple Pie (10 inch)
• Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail Platter
• Imported Italian Colomba
FIRST COURSE (Choose one half tray)
• Traditional Meat or Cheese Lasagna
MAIN COURSE (Choose one)
• All Natural Hormone Free Stuffed Pork Roast
• Traditional Baked Ziti
ANTIPASTO (Choose one)
• Penne alla Vodka
• Traditional Antipasto Platter
• Mozzarella Caprese Platter
• Manicotti
• Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail Platter
• Stuffed Shells
FIRST COURSE (Choose one half tray)
• Traditional Meat or Cheese Lasagna
• Traditional Baked Ziti
• Penne alla Vodka
• Manicotti
• Stuffed Shells
ANTIPASTO (Choose one)
• Traditional Antipasto Platter
• Mozzarella Caprese Platter
• Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail Platter
SALAD (Choose one)
• Crispy Green Garden Salad
• Traditional Caesar Salad
• USDA Prime Stuffed Flank Steak Roast
• Boar’s Head Brown Sugar, Sweet Sliced Holiday Ham
*4-5lb. avg.
VEGETABLE (Choose two quarter trays)
• Sautéed Broccoli Garlic & Oil
• Lemon Herb Roasted Potatoes
LARGE GATHERING
• Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes
• String Bean Casserole
• String Bean Almondine
• Oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts
• Candied Sweet Potatoes
DESSERT (Choose one)
• Assorted Fresh Fruit Bowl
• Traditional Meat or Cheese Lasagna
• Traditional Antipasto Platter
• Mozzarella Caprese Platter
DESSERT (Choose one)
• Assorted Fresh Fruit Bowl
• Imported Italian Colomba
• Homemade Apple Pie (10 inch)
• Imported Italian Colomba
• Traditional Baked Ziti
• Baby Spinach & Goat Cheese with Fresh Berries
• Fresh Baked Italian Cookie Tray (2 lbs.)
SALAD (Choose one)
• Crispy Green Garden Salad
• Traditional Caesar Salad
•
FIRST COURSE (Choose one full tray)
• Penne alla Vodka
• Manicotti
GOURMET EASTER DINNER
ANTIPASTO (Choose one)
• Stuffed Shells
DESSERT (Choose one)
• Assorted Fresh Fruit Bowl
MAIN COURSE (Choose one)
VEGETABLE (Choose two quarter trays)
• Sautéed Broccoli Garlic & Oil
• Lemon Herb Roasted Potatoes
• Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes
• String Bean Casserole
• String Bean Almondine
• Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail Platter
• Candied Sweet Potatoes
+TAX $42999 ORDERS
• Oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts
• Baby Spinach & Goat Cheese with Fresh Berries
• Stuffed Shells
• Fresh Baked Italian Cookie Tray (2 lbs.)
• Imported Italian Colomba
• American Spring Leg of Lamb
• Black Angus Filet Mignon Roast
• All Natural Hormone Free Stuffed Pork Roast
MAIN COURSE (Choose one)
• American Spring Leg of Lamb
• Black Angus Filet Mignon Roast
• All Natural Hormone Free Stuffed Pork Roast
• Boar’s Head Brown Sugar, Sweet Sliced Holiday Ham *8-10lb. avg. All meat comes raw, must be cooked.
VEGETABLE (Choose two half trays)
• Sautéed Broccoli Garlic & Oil
• Lemon Herb Roasted Potatoes
• Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes
• String Bean Casserole
• String Bean Almondine
• Oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts
• Candied Sweet Potatoes
VEGETABLE (Choose two half trays)
• Sautéed Broccoli Garlic & Oil
• Lemon Herb Roasted Potatoes
• Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes
• String Bean Casserole
• Boar’s Head Brown Sugar, Sweet Sliced Holiday Ham
*8-10lb. avg. All meat comes raw, must be cooked.
• String Bean Almondine
• Oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts
• Candied Sweet Potatoes
sobre los siguientes puntos:
1. Adoptar el presupuesto anual del Distrito Escolar para el año fiscal 2025-2026 y autorizar que la porción requerida del mismo se aumente mediante impuestos sobre la propiedad imponible del Distrito.
2. Elegir a DOS (2) miembros de la Junta de Educación por períodos de tres (3) años a partir del 1 de julio de 2025 y hasta el 30 de junio de 2028.
Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL de que las peticiones de nominación de candidatos para el cargo de Miembro de la Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar de North Babylon se presentarán ante el Secretario del Distrito de dicho Distrito en la oficina del Secretario del Distrito, 5 Jardine Pace, North Babylon, NY 11703 a más tardar el 21 de abril de 2025, entre las 8:00 a.m. y las 5:00 p.m., tiempo prevaleciente. Todas las peticiones de nominación deben ser firmadas por 25 (que representen el 25 o el 2% del número de votantes que votaron en la elección anual anterior), lo que sea mayor; deben indicar el nombre y la residencia de cada firmante, y deben indicar el nombre y la residencia del candidato. Dos (2) vacantes en la Junta de Educación no se considerarán cargos separados y específicos; Los candidatos se postulan en general.
Y POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA ADICIONALMENTE que se requiere el registro personal de los votantes de conformidad con la Ley de Educación de Nueva York §2014 o de conformidad con el Artículo 5 de la Ley Electoral del Estado de Nueva York. Si un votante se ha registrado hasta ahora de conformidad con la Ley de Educación de Nueva York §2014 y ha votado en cualquier reunión anual o especial del distrito dentro de los últimos cuatro (4) años calendario, dicho votante es elegible para votar en esta elección; si un votante está registrado y es elegible para votar de conformidad con el Artículo 5 de la Ley Electoral del Estado de Nueva York, dicho votante también es elegible para votar en esta elección. Todas las demás personas que deseen votar deben registrarse. Los votantes pueden registrarse en cualquier día escolar antes del 13 de mayo de 2025, en 5 Jardine Place, North Babylon NY 11703, entre las 9:00 a.m. y las 4:00 p.m., hora prevaleciente, para agregar
cualquier nombre adicional a los registros que se utilizarán en la elección antes mencionada, momento en el cual cualquier persona tendrá derecho a que su nombre se coloque en dichos registros siempre que en la reunión de la Junta de Registro se sabe, o se demuestra a satisfacción de la Junta de Registro, que tiene derecho a votar en dicha audiencia pública o elección para la cual se preparan dichos registros, y que los registros así preparados de conformidad con la Ley de Educación de Nueva York §2014 y la lista de registro preparada por la Junta Electoral del Condado de Suffolk se presentarán en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito Escolar, 5 Jardine Place, North Babylon, NY 11703, y estará abierto para inspección por parte de cualquier votante calificado del Distrito los días de semana entre las 8:00 a.m. y las 4:00 p.m., hora prevaleciente, a partir del 13 de mayo de 2025, y los sábados con cita previa, excepto los domingos;
Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL de que, de conformidad con la Ley de Educación de Nueva York §2014, la Junta de Registro se reunirá el 20 de mayo de 2025 en North Babylon High School, 1 Phelps Lane, North Babylon, NY 11703, entre las 7:00 a.m. y las 9:00 p.m., hora prevaleciente, para preparar el Registro del Distrito Escolar que se utilizará en la reunión anual y la elección que se llevará a cabo en 2026, y cualquier reunión especial que pueda celebrarse después de la preparación de dicho Registro, en la que cualquier persona tendrá derecho a que su nombre se coloque en dicho Registro, siempre que en dicha reunión de la Junta de Registro se sepa o se demuestre a satisfacción de dicha Junta de Registro que tiene derecho a votar en la reunión escolar o elección para la cual se encuentra dicho Registro está preparado.
Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL de que los votantes calificados con discapacidades que buscan información sobre el acceso a los lugares de votación pueden, antes del día de la votación, comunicarse con el Secretario del Distrito al 631-620-7011 para obtener información sobre la accesibilidad.
Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL de que, de conformidad con la Ley de Educación §2017, la Junta de Educación ha creado UN (1) distrito electoral, dicho distrito está delimitado y descrito de
la siguiente manera: Distrito No. 1: North Babylon High School, 1 Phelps Lane, North Babylon, NY ubicada en la esquina de Deer Park Ave y Phelps Lane, North Babylon.
Y POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA que a partir de los siete (7) días inmediatamente anteriores a la audiencia de presupuesto público del 6 de mayo de 2025, cualquier residente del Distrito puede solicitar revisar una copia del presupuesto propuesto presentándose en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito, 5 Jardine Place, North Babylon, NY 11703. Además, cualquier residente del Distrito puede obtener una declaración de los gastos estimados para el año siguiente durante los catorce (14) días inmediatamente anteriores a dicha elección en el sitio web del distrito escolar: www.northbabylonschools. net, en la Biblioteca Pública de North Babylon durante su horario normal de operación, ubicada en 815 Deer Park Ave. North Babylon, NY 11703, en la Oficina Administrativa del Distrito Escolar, 5 Jardine Place, North Babylon, NY 11703, y en cada uno de los siguientes edificios escolares en los que se mantienen clases entre las 9 a.m. y las 4 p.m., hora prevaleciente, excepto sábados, domingos y feriados: Escuela Secundaria North Babylon, Escuela Secundaria Robert Moses, Escuela Primaria Marion G. Vedder, Escuela Primaria Belmont, Escuela Primaria Parliament Place, Escuela Primaria William E. DeLuca y Escuela Primaria Woods Road.
Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL de que, de conformidad con la Sección 495 de la Ley de Impuestos sobre Bienes Inmuebles, se requiere que el Distrito Escolar adjunte a su presupuesto propuesto un informe de exención. Dicho informe de exención, que también formará parte del presupuesto final, mostrará qué parte del valor total de la tasación en la lista de liquidación final utilizada en el proceso presupuestario está exenta de impuestos, enumerará cada tipo de exención otorgada, identificada por la autoridad legal, y mostrará: (a) el impacto acumulativo de cada tipo de exención expresado como un monto en dólares del valor tasado o como un porcentaje del valor tasado total en el rollo; (b) el monto acumulado que se espera recibir de los beneficiarios de cada tipo de exención como pagos en lugar de impuestos u otros pagos por servicios municipales; y c) el efecto acumulativo de todas las exenciones concedidas.
El informe de exención se publicará en cualquier tablón de anuncios mantenido por el Distrito para avisos públicos y en cualquier sitio web mantenido por el Distrito.
Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL de que las solicitudes de boletas de voto en ausencia y por correo anticipado se podrán obtener durante el horario escolar en la oficina del Secretario del Distrito a partir del 21 de abril de 2025. De acuerdo con la Ley de Educación §§ 2018a y 2018-e, el Secretario del Distrito no puede recibir las solicitudes completadas de boletas de voto en ausencia y por correo anticipado antes de treinta (30) días antes de la elección, y el Secretario del Distrito debe recibirlas al menos siete (7) días antes de la elección si la boleta se va a enviar por correo al votante, o el día antes de la elección, si la boleta se va a entregar personalmente al votante o al agente nombrado en la solicitud de boleta de voto en ausencia o por correo anticipado. Las boletas de voto en ausencia y por correo anticipado deben ser recibidas por el Secretario del Distrito a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m., hora prevaleciente, el martes 20 de mayo de 2025. Una lista de las personas a las que se les habrán emitido boletas de voto en ausencia, y una lista de todas las personas a las que se les habrán emitido boletas de voto anticipado por correo, estará disponible para inspección para los votantes calificados del Distrito en la oficina del Secretario del Distrito a partir del 15 de mayo de 2025, entre las 9:00 a.m. y las 4:00 p.m. en días laborables anteriores al día establecido para la elección anual y en mayo 17 de mayo de 2025, con cita previa comunicándose con el Secretario del Distrito al 631620-7011 y el 20 de mayo de 2025, día fijado para la elección. Cualquier votante calificado puede, después de examinar dichas listas, presentar una impugnación por escrito de las calificaciones como votante de cualquier persona cuyo nombre aparezca en dichas listas, exponiendo las razones de dicha impugnación. Cualquier impugnación por escrito será transmitida por el Secretario del Distrito o una persona designada por la Junta de Educación a los inspectores electorales el día de las elecciones.
Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL, de que los votantes militares que no están registrados actualmente pueden solicitar registrarse como votantes calificados del Distrito Escolar
Libre de North Babylon Union solicitando y devolviendo una solicitud de registro al Secretario del Distrito en persona, o por correo electrónico a districtclerk@ northbabylonschools.net o fax enviado al 631-321-3295. La solicitud de la solicitud de registro puede incluir la preferencia del votante militar para recibir la solicitud de registro por correo, fax o correo electrónico. Los formularios de solicitud de registro de votantes militares deben recibirse en la oficina del Secretario del Distrito a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m. del 14 de abril de 2025.
Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL, que los votantes militares que son votantes calificados del Distrito Escolar Libre de North Babylon Union pueden solicitar una solicitud para una boleta militar del Secretario del Distrito y devolver dicha solicitud de boleta militar al Secretario del Distrito en persona, o por correo electrónico a districtclerk@ northbabylonschools.net o por fax enviado al 631-321-3295. Para que un votante militar reciba una boleta militar, se debe recibir una solicitud de boleta militar válida en la oficina del Secretario del Distrito a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m., el 14 de abril de 2025. Las solicitudes de boletas militares recibidas de acuerdo con lo anterior se procesarán de la misma manera que una solicitud de boleta no militar bajo la Sección 2018-a de la Ley de Educación. La solicitud de boleta militar puede incluir la preferencia del votante militar para recibir la boleta militar por correo, fax o correo electrónico. La solicitud original de boleta militar y la boleta militar de un votante militar deben devolverse por correo o en persona a la oficina del Secretario del Distrito en 5 Jardine Place, North Babylon, NY 11703 junto con la declaración jurada firmada requerida por el votante.
Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL de que las boletas militares serán escrutadas si son recibidas por el Secretario del Distrito antes del cierre de las urnas el 20 de mayo de 2025 que muestren una marca de cancelación del Servicio Postal de los Estados Unidos o del servicio postal de un país extranjero, o que muestren un endoso fechado de recibo por otra agencia del Gobierno de los Estados Unidos; o recibidas a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m. del 20 de mayo, 2025, y firmada y fechada por el votante militar y un testigo del mismo, con una fecha que se determina
que no será posterior al día anterior a la elección.
Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL de que de conformidad con una regla adoptada por la Junta de Educación de acuerdo con la Ley de Educación de Nueva York §2035, cualquier referéndum o proposición para cambiar el número de miembros de la Junta de Educación, o una emisión de bonos para mejoras de capital, o cualquier otra petición requerida por la ley para ser declarada en el Aviso de Reunión Anual y Elección debe presentarse ante el Secretario del Distrito en 5 Jardine Place, North Babylon, NY 11703, a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m., hora prevaleciente, el 20 de marzo de 2025. Cualquier otra petición, excepto aquellas peticiones que la ley requiere que se indiquen en el Aviso de Reunión Anual y Elección, debe presentarse ante el Secretario del Distrito en 5 Jardine Place, North Babylon, NY 117013, a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m., hora prevaleciente el 21 de abril de 2025. Todas estas peticiones deben ser mecanografiadas o impresas en el idioma inglés; debe dirigirse al Secretario del Distrito Escolar; debe estar firmada por al menos cincuenta y un (51) votantes calificados del Distrito (que representen el 25 o el 5% del número de votantes que votaron en la elección anual anterior, lo que sea mayor); y debe indicar de manera legible el nombre de cada firmante. Sin embargo, la Junta de Educación no admitirá ninguna petición para presentar a los votantes cualquier proposición cuyo propósito no esté dentro de los poderes de los votantes para determinar, ni ninguna proposición o enmienda que sea contraria a la ley.
Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL de que aquellos votantes que buscan información sobre este Presupuesto, Voto y Elección en español deben comunicarse con la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito al 631-620-7011.
Erin Aristy Secretario de Distrito de la Junta de Educación Distrito Escolar Libre de la Unión de Babilonia del Norte 5 Jardine Place, Babilonia del Norte, NY 11703
Approved: March 13, 2025
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Public Notice of Special District Meeting Of the North Babylon Public Library Suffolk County, New York
Budget Vote and Trustee Election Tuesday, April 8, 2025
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the qualified voters of the North Babylon Union Free School District that a Special District Meeting will be held in the North Babylon Public Library, 815 Deer Park Avenue, North Babylon, New York 11703 on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 from 12:00 Noon through 8:00 PM, prevailing time, for the purpose of voting upon the following items:
1. To elect one (1) trustee to the North Babylon Public Library Board. The candidate with the most votes will serve a five-year term beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2030. The incumbent position is currently held by Laurie Atlas.
2. To adopt the Annual Library District Budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, and to authorize the requisite portion thereof to be raised by taxation on the taxable property of the Library District.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the petitions nominating candidates for the Office of Trustee of the North Babylon Public Library must be filed with the Office of the District Clerk of the North Babylon Public Library, 815 Deer Park Avenue, North Babylon, New York 11703, between the hours of 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM, prevailing time, not later than 5:00 PM, prevailing time, on Monday March 10, 2025. Each candidate must be a qualified voter and must reside in the area served by the North Babylon Public Library. The Petitions shall be directed to the District Clerk, shall be signed by at least twenty five (25) qualified voters of the School District or two percent (2%) of the voters who voted in the previous election, whichever is greater, shall state the residence of each signer and shall state the name and residence of the candidate being nominated for the Office of Trustee of the North Babylon Public Library. Candidates must sign an Affirmation of Compliance of the Conflict of Interest policy.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Board of Trustees of the North Babylon Public Library will hold a Special Budget Hearing on March 18, 2025 at the North Babylon Public Library, 815 Deer Park Avenue, North Babylon, New York at 6:00 PM, prevailing time. Residents of the North Babylon Public Library District are invited to attend.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that in accordance with NY Education Law Section 1716(b), the proposed budget will be available 7 days prior to the Special Budget Hearing on March 18, 2025. Copies of the annual estimated expenditures of the North Babylon Public Library to be voted upon shall be available at the North Babylon Public Library and at each schoolhouse in the district between the hours of 9:00 o’clock AM and 5:00 o’clock PM, prevailing time, commencing on March 1, 2025 and each weekday thereafter through April 8, 2025.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law, personal registration of voters is required and no person shall be entitled to vote at said meeting and election whose name does not already appear on the register of the said School District, or who does not register as hereinafter provided or who is not registered to vote at any general election pursuant to Section 5-210 of the Election law of the State of New York. The register so prepared includes all persons who have presented themselves personally for registration in accordance herewith, and all persons who shall have been registered at any Annual Meeting or Election held or conducted at any time within four (4) years prior to the preparation of the register.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that in lieu of the Board of Registration meeting prior to such Special District Meeting solely for the purpose of registering voters, the registration of voters, the registration of voters shall be conducted by the School District Clerk (“walk- in registration”) at such District Clerk’s office located at 5 Jardine Place, North Babylon, New York, from 9:00 o’clock AM to 3:00 o’clock PM prevailing time, on any business day up to and including April 7, 2025, and any person shall be entitled to have his or her name placed upon such register provided that he or she is known
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is pleased to announce the 2025 Spring Egg Hunt at Belmont Lake State Park in North Babylon.
This event, happening on Saturday, April 12, from 12pm to 2pm, features an egg hunt for children up to nine years old, photos with the Spring Bunny, a princess meet and greet, pony rides, a petting zoo, children’s games, and family entertainment.
Food and refreshments will be available for purchase. A rain date for the event is scheduled for Sunday, April 13, 12pm to 2pm. An $8 parking fee will be in effect for the event date and rain date.
The 2025 Spring Egg Hunt is made possible by Natural Heritage Trust, a 501(c)(3) public benefit corporation supporting the New York State Parks, as well as corporate sponsors such as Cox Media Group Long Island, New York Life, Renewal by Andersen, and Zwanger Pesiri Radiology.
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation oversees more than 250 parks, historic sites, recreational trails, golf courses, boat launches and more, and welcomes over 88 million visitors annually.
and can prove to the satisfaction of such School District Clerk to be entitled to vote at said Special District Meeting. The register so prepared by said School District Clerk will be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the District at the office of the School District Clerk on each of the five days prior to the date set for such Special District Meeting between the hours of 9:00 o’clock AM and 3:00 o’clock PM, prevailing time, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that pursuant to the provisions of Section 2018-a of the Education Law, early mail or absentee ballots for the election of a Library Trustee and voting on the budget may be applied for at the Office of the North Babylon Public Library during regular business hours. Such applications must be received by the Office of the North Babylon Public Library at least seven (7) days prior to the vote if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter or by 5:00 PM, prevailing time, or the day prior to the vote if the ballot is to be personally delivered to the voter. No early mail or absentee voter’s ballot shall be canvassed, unless it shall have been received in the Office of the District Clerk no later than 5:00 PM, prevailing time, on the day of the election. A list to whom early mail or absentee ballots shall have been issued will be available in the Office of the District Clerk on each of the five (5) days prior to the date of the vote, except Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.
FURTHER NOTICE IS GIVEN, that a qualified voter whose ability to appear personally at the polling place is substantially impaired by reasons of permanent illness or physical disability and whose registration record has been marked “permanently disabled” by the Board of Elections pursuant to the provisions of the Education Law shall be entitled to receive an absentee ballot pursuant to the provisions of the Education Law without making separate applications for such absentee ballot.
FURTHER NOTICE IS GIVEN that military voters who are not currently registered may apply to register as a qualified voter of the Library District. Military voters who are qualified voters of the Library District may submit an application for a military ballot. Military voters may designate a preference to receive a military voter registration, military ballot application or military ballot by mail, facsimile transmission or electronic mail in their request for such registration, ballot application or ballot. Military voter registration forms and military ballot applications must be received in the Office of the District Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 14, 2025. No military ballot will be canvassed unless it is received by the Office of the District Clerk by no later than 5:00 p.m. on the day of the election.
Dated: January 21, 2025
North Babylon, New York
By Order of the Board of Trustees of the
North Babylon Public Library, North Babylon School District, Town of Babylon, Suffolk County, New York
The question of the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly put to a vote on roll call which resulted as follows:
Laurie Atlas
Theresa DeBlasi
Tory T. Hare
Ira Hester
Patricia Ziegler
Voting Yes
Voting Yes
Voting Yes
Voting Yes
Voting Yes
The resolution was thereupon declared duly adopted.
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