211 Route 109 West Babylon (631) 669-5445
www.wbpl.us Nancy Evans, Director ***
FRIDAY FLICKS
Movies begin at 1 pm WBA720
West Babylon Public Library
Friday: April 4: Wicked (PG, 160 min)
YOGA
Wednesdays: April 2-30
6-7 pm WBA404
Non-refundable/transferable fee for the 5-week session: $10.
FUEL
ZUMBA
Fridays: April 4-25 WBA414
10:15-11:15 am
Non-refundable/transferable fee for the 4-week session: $8.
TUNES & CHOCOLATE TASTINGS: A SENSORY JOURNEY
Monday, April 7, 7-8:30 pm WBA609
Combine the magic of music with the rich flavors of chocolate to create an unforgettable sensory experience.
PAINT NIGHT: PANSY
Tuesday, April 8, 6:45-8:30 pm WBA133
Non-refundable/ transferable materials fee: $5.
MEDICAID ENROLLMENT ASSISTANCE
Wednesday, April 9, 10 am-1 pm
Sign up is first-come, first-
served and free of charge. For more information, call the Nassau Suffolk Hospital Council at 631-435-3000.
SAND & SEASHELL ART: HUMMINGBIRD
Thursday, April 10, 7-8:30 pm WBA137
Non-refundable/transferable materials fee: $5.
PAINTED POLKADOT FLOWERPOT KIT
April 10-15 WBA134
A YouTube Link will be provided by the Library. Non-refundable/transferable materials fee: $5.
EMPIRE DEFENSIVE DRIVING
Saturday: April 12, WBA304 10 am-4 pm
Attend this class and you may be eligible for an auto premium discount and reduction of violation points.
A $35 non-refundable check or money order (NO CASH) payable to Empire Safety Council is due within 48 hours of signing up to keep
your spot.
MEDITERRANEAN FAVORITES
Monday, April 21, 7-8:30 pm WBA610
Join Chef Naela for some tasty Mediterranean dishes.
MEDICAID ENROLLMENT ASSISTANCE
Tuesday April 22, 10 am-1 pm
Sign up is first-come, first-
served and free of charge. For more information, call the Nassau Suffolk Hospital Council at 631-435-3000.
CRICUT CRAFTING: MUGS
Friday, April 25, 11 am-1 pm WBA808
Learn how to design your own personalized coffee mug using our Makerspace Cricut machine. Non-refundable/ transferable materials fee: $5.
EASTER SPECIALTIES
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 Lions Bark In The Park Fundraiser
Foundation.
Spring Egg Hunt At Belmont Lake State Park
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.
BARK IN THE PARK FUNDRAISER - North Babylon Lions Club hosted a “Bark in the Park” at Belmont Lake State Park. There was a nice turnout of canines and their owners. Pictured are the proceeds being donated to the Guide Dog
Pictured L-R: Lion Diane DeLuca, Donna DeSivo, Lion Joanie Zangerle, & Joe Fatuzzo
EXOTIC WAREHOUSE
AMITY-BABYLON
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
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
Sales Valid Weds., Apr. 2nd - Apr. 8th
SMALL GATHERING
• Mozzarella Caprese Platter
• Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail Platter
DESSERT (Choose one)
• Assorted Fresh Fruit Bowl
• Homemade Apple Pie (10 inch)
• 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
• Traditional Meat or Cheese Lasagna
• Traditional Baked Ziti
• Penne alla Vodka
• Manicotti
FIRST COURSE (Choose one half tray)
• Stuffed Shells
ANTIPASTO (Choose one)
• Traditional Antipasto Platter
• Mozzarella Caprese Platter
SALAD (Choose one)
• Crispy Green Garden Salad
• Traditional Caesar Salad
• USDA Prime Stuffed Flank Steak Roast
• Traditional Antipasto Platter
• Boar’s Head Brown Sugar, Sweet Sliced Holiday Ham
*4-5lb. avg. All
(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
• Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail Platter
DESSERT (Choose one)
• Assorted Fresh Fruit Bowl
• Traditional Meat or Cheese Lasagna
• Mozzarella Caprese Platter
DESSERT (Choose one)
• Assorted Fresh Fruit Bowl
• Imported Italian Colomba
• Homemade Apple Pie (10 inch)
• Imported Italian Colomba
• Traditional Baked Ziti
ORDERS MUST BE PLACED BY APRIL 16TH FOR PICKUP ON APRIL 19TH. All orders are picked up cold; heating instructions can be found on our website. Closed Easter Sunday, April 20th.
• 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
DESSERT (Choose one)
• Stuffed Shells
• Assorted Fresh Fruit Bowl
GOURMET EASTER DINNER
ANTIPASTO (Choose one)
• Imported Italian Colomba
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 quarter trays)
• Sautéed Broccoli Garlic & Oil
• Lemon Herb Roasted Potatoes
• Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes
• String Bean Casserole
• String Bean Almondine
• Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail Platter
$42999
• Oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts
• Candied Sweet Potatoes
• Baby Spinach & Goat Cheese with Fresh Berries
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.
• Fresh Baked Italian Cookie Tray (2 lbs.)
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
VEGETABLE (Choose two half trays)
• Candied Sweet Potatoes
• Sautéed Broccoli Garlic & Oil
• Lemon Herb Roasted Potatoes
• Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes
• String Bean Casserole
TRIMMED & TIED TO ORDER WHOLE PIECE ) (
• String Bean Almondine
• Oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts
• Candied Sweet Potatoes
NOTICE
OF ANNUAL
MEETING
MAY 20, 2025
WEST BABYLON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT TOWN OF BABYLON SUFFOLK COUNTY, NEW YORK
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that voting on the school district budget for the year 2025/2026 and election of Members of the Board of Education will take place on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 for the transaction of business as authorized by the Education Law by Ballot on Voting Machines or by Paper Ballot, if voting machines are not available or as otherwise provided by Law or Regulation. All times set forth herein are prevailing time.
Form of propositions will be as follows:
Shall the following Proposition be adopted?
PROPOSITION NO. 1
Shall the school District budget proposed by the Board of Education of the West Babylon Union Free School District for the Fiscal year 2025-2026 requiring the appropriation of the necessary funds to meet the estimated expenditures of the District in accordance with Section 1716 of the Education Law and to authorize the requisite portion thereof to be raised by taxation on the taxable property of the District be adopted.
AND to elect three (3) members of the Board of Education for a term of three (3) years and one member for the balance of an unexpired term commencing May 20, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2026. The three candidates receiving the highest plurality will be elected to the three (3) year term. The candidate receiving the fourth highest vote total will be elected to the balance of the unexpired term.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Annual Budget Hearing of the West Babylon Union Free School District, Town of Babylon, Suffolk County, New York will be held on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 6:00 PM, for the transaction of business as authorized by the Education Law including:
1) to present to the voters and discuss the proposed budget and the amount of money which will be required for the 2025-2026 fiscal year.
2) such further business as is authorized by the Education Law and acts amendatory thereto.
Said meeting will be held at the Board Room, Administration Building, 10 Farmingdale Road, West Babylon, NY 11704 at 6:00 P.M. The Annual Budget Hearing will adjourn immediately upon the conclusion of the business before the Board. The meeting is open to the public. You will also be able to view and
listen to the meeting by joining the virtual meeting using the information which will be available on the West Babylon School District Website at www. wbschools.org.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to Chapter 258 of the Laws of 2008, Section 495 was added to the Real Property Tax Law, and requires the School District 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 any website maintained by the District.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the proposed budget for the fiscal year 2025/2026 will be prepared and will be available at each school building and at the West Babylon School District Office, school district Library and on the website (www.wbschools.org) no later than fourteen (14) days before the vote.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that petitions nominating candidates for the office of Member of Board of Education must be filed with the Clerk of the District at her office, at 10 Farmingdale Road, West Babylon, New York 11704, no later than on or before 8:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. on or before April 21, 2025. Forms of Petition may be obtained from the District Clerk or in our school website www.wbschools.org.
Each petition must be directed to the Clerk of the District and shall state the name and residence of the candidate and the length of term of the office and the names of the last incumbents, as set forth above. Each petition shall be directed to the Clerk of the District; must be signed by at least forty seven (47) qualified voters of the District (representing the greater of 25 qualified voters or 2% of the number of voters who voted in the 2024 Annual Election) ; must state the name and residence of each signer, and, must state the name and residence of the candidate. The Petition shall describe at least the length of term of office and contain the name of the last incumbent.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS
HEREBY GIVEN, that any referenda or propositions to amend the budget, or otherwise to be submitted for voting at said election and budget vote must be filed with the District Clerk of the Board of Education, 10 Farmingdale Rd, West Babylon, NY 11704 on or before April 21, 2025 at 5:00 p.m., prevailing time, must be typed or printed in the English and Spanish language; must be directed to the Clerk of the School District; must be signed by at least one hundred eighteen (118) qualified voters of the District (representing 5% of the number of voters who voted in the 2024 annual election) ; and must legibly state the name of legal residence of each signer.
The School Board will not entertain any petition to place a proposition before the voters which is not within the powers of the voters to determine, which is unlawful, or any proposition which fails to include a specific appropriation where the expenditure of monies is required by the proposition, or where other valid reason exists for excluding the proposition from the ballot.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that 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 said school district, or who does not register as hereinafter provided.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, if a voter is registered pursuant to §2014 of the Education Law in the West Babylon Union Free School District and eligible to vote under Article 5 of the Election Law, he or she is also eligible to vote at this election. All other persons who wish to vote must register. 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 previously hereunder for an Annual or Special Meeting or Election, and who shall have voted at any Annual or Special District Meeting or Election, held or conducted at any time within four (4) years prior to the preparation of the register is also eligible to vote at this election.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that all other voters may register to vote on any school day not less than five (5) days preceding the Election and Budget Vote, at the District Office, 10 Farmingdale Road, West Babylon, New York 11704, between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. prevailing time, at which time any person will be entitled to have his/her name placed on such registers, provided that he or she is known or proven to the satisfaction of the Board of Registration to be then or thereafter is entitled to vote at such election for which
the register is prepared. The register so prepared pursuant to §2014 of the Education Law will be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the School District in the Administration Building, 10 Farmingdale Road, West Babylon, New York 11704, and will be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the District beginning on May 15, 2025, between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M., prevailing time, on weekdays, and each day prior to the day set for the election, except Sunday and by advance appointment on Saturday, May 17, 2025, which appointment must be made with the District Clerk on or before 4:00 P.M., prevailing time, May 13, 2025, and at the polling place(s) on the day of the vote.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Board of Registration will meet on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, between the hours of 6:00 A.M. and 9:00 P.M., prevailing time, in the BoardRoom of the Administration Wing of the Senior High School and the Santapogue Elementary School to, prepare the Register of the School District to be used at any election or special district meeting that may be held after the preparation of said Register, at which time any person will be entitled to have his or her name placed on such Register provided that at such meeting of said 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 election for which said Register is prepared, or any special district meeting held after May 20, 2025.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that applications for absentee or early mail ballots may be obtainable at the Office of the Clerk of the District (Administration Offices, 10 Farmingdale Road, West Babylon, New York 11704). An application for an absentee or early mail ballot must be received by the District Clerk no earlier than thirty (30) days prior to the election. The completed application 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 their designated agent. No absentee voter’s ballot shall be canvassed unless it shall have been received in the Office of the Clerk of the School District no later than 5:00 P.M., prevailing time, on the day of the election. A list of all persons to whom absentee ballots shall have been issued will be available for inspection by qualified voters of the District in the said Office of the Clerk on each of the five (5) days prior to the day of election, except Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M., prevailing time and shall be available at the
polling places on the day of the vote. Any qualified voter may, upon examination of such list, file a written challenge of the qualifications as a voter of any person whose name appears on such list, stating the reasons for such challenge. A challenge to an absentee ballot may not be made on the basis that the voter should have applied for an early mail ballot.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that military voters who are not currently registered may apply to register as a qualified voter of the school district. Military voters who are qualified voters of the district may submit an application for a military ballot. Military voter registration applications and ballot applications can be requested from the District Clerk via mail at 10 Farmingdale Road, West Babylon, New York 11704 or via electronic mail at Jparada@ wbschools.org or by fax transmission at 631-376-7019 and such applications must be received in the Office of the Clerk no later than 5:00 P.M. on April 24, 2025. In the request for an application for registration or an application for a ballot, the military voter is permitted to designate his/ her preference for receiving the application for registration by mail, facsimile transmission or electronic mail as set forth above.
Military ballots must be received by the District Clerk (1) before the close of polls, on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 and must show a cancellation mark of the United States postal service or a foreign Country’s postal service, or must show a dated endorsement of receipt by another agency of the United States Government; or (2) not later than 5:00 P.M. on the day of the election and be signed and dated by the military voter and one witness, with a date ascertained to be not later than the day before the election.
SCHOOL ELECTION DISTRICTS
The boundaries of the school election districts and the place in each election district for registration and voting shall be as follows:
Election District No. 1
Election District No. 1 meets in the BoardRoom of the Administration Building, 10 Farmingdale Road, West Babylon, New York, and the said election district comprises all that portion of West Babylon Union Free School District, Town of Babylon, lying south of Sunrise Highway.
Election District No. 2
Election District No. 2 meets in the Santapogue Elementary School, 1130 Herzel Boulevard, West Babylon, New York and the said election district comprises all that portion of the West Babylon Union Free School District, Town of
Babylon, lying north of Sunrise Highway.
ALL STATE OR CDC RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES, IF ANY, WILL APPLY TO EVERYONE ENTERING THE POLLING PLACES.
Dated: March 10, 2025 West Babylon, New York BY THE ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION WEST BABYLON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, TOWN OF BABYLON, SUFFOLK COUNTY, NEW YORK
By: Jailin Parada, District Clerk West Babylon Union Free School District Administration Building 10 Farmingdale Road West Babylon, New York 11704
AVISO DE REUNIÓN ANUAL 20 de MAYO 2025 WEST BABYLON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT CIUDAD DE BABYLON CONDADO DE SUFFOLK, NUEVA YORK
POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA que la votación sobre el presupuesto del distrito escolar para el año 2025/2026 y la elección de los Miembros de la Junta de Educación se llevará a cabo el martes 20 de Mayo de 2025 para la transacción de los asuntos según lo autorizado por la Ley de Educación por Boleta en Máquinas de Votación o por Boleta de Papel, si las máquinas de votación no están disponibles o según lo dispuesto por la Ley o Reglamento. Todas las horas indicadas en el presente documento son horas vigentes.
La forma de las proposiciones será la siguiente
¿Se aprueba la siguiente Proposición adoptada?
PROPOSICIÓN NO. 1
Que el presupuesto del Distrito escolar propuesto por la Junta de Educación del West Babylon Union Free School District para el año fiscal 2025-2026 que requiere la asignación de los fondos necesarios para satisfacer los gastos estimados del Distrito según la Sección 1716 de la Ley de Educación y para autorizar la parte necesaria de los mismos que se recaudará mediante impuestos sobre la propiedad imponible del Distrito sea adoptado.
Y elegir a tres (3) miembros de la Junta de Educación por un período de tres (3) años y un miembro por el resto de un período no vencido que comienza el 20 de mayo de 2025 y vence el 30 de junio de 2026. Los tres candidatos que reciban la mayor pluralidad serán elegidos para el período
de tres (3) años. El candidato que reciba el cuarto mayor número de votos será elegido para el resto del mandato no vencido.
SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS que la Audiencia Anual de Presupuesto del Distrito Escolar Libre de West Babylon Unión, Pueblo de Babylon, Condado de Suffolk, Nueva York se celebrará el martes 13 de Mayo de 2025 a las 6:00 PM, para la transacción de negocios según lo autorizado por la Ley de Educación, incluyendo:
1. presentar a los votantes y discutir el presupuesto propuesto y la cantidad de dinero que se requerirá para el año fiscal 2025-2026.
2. cualquier otro asunto autorizado por la Ley de Educación y sus enmiendas.
Dicha reunión se celebrará en la Sala de Juntas, Edificio de Administración, 10 Farmingdale Road, West Babylon, NY 11704 a las 6:00 P.M. La Audiencia Anual de Presupuesto se levantará inmediatamente después de la conclusión de los asuntos ante la Junta. La reunión está abierta al público. También podrá ver y escuchar la reunión uniéndose a la reunión virtual utilizando la información que estará disponible en el sitio web del Distrito Escolar de West Babylon en www. wbschools.org.
SE NOTIFICA POR LA PRESENTE, que de conformidad con el Capítulo 258 de las Leyes de 2008, se agregó la Sección 495 a la Ley de Impuestos sobre Bienes Inmuebles, y 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 cuánto del valor total tasado en la lista de tasación final utilizada en el proceso presupuestario está exento de impuestos; enumerará cada tipo de exención concedida, identificada por autoridad estatutaria, y mostrará: (a) el impacto acumulativo de cada tipo de exención expresado en dólares del valor tasado o en porcentaje del valor total tasado en el padrón: (b) el importe acumulativo 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 impacto acumulativo de todas las exenciones concedidas. El informe de exenciones se
publicará en cualquier tablón de anuncios que mantenga el Distrito para avisos públicos y en cualquier sitio web que mantenga el Distrito.
SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS que el presupuesto propuesto para el año fiscal 2025/2026 se preparará y estará disponible en cada edificio escolar y en la Oficina del Distrito Escolar de West Babylon, en la Biblioteca del distrito escolar y en el sitio web (www.wbschools.org) a más tardar catorce (14) días antes de la votación.
SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS que las peticiones nominando candidatos para el cargo de Miembro de la Junta de Educación deben ser presentadas ante la Secretaria del Distrito en su oficina, en 10 Farmingdale Road, West Babylon, New York 11704, a más tardar el o antes de las 8:30 A.M. a 5:00 P.M. o antes del 21 de abril de 2025. Los formularios de Petición pueden obtenerse en la Secretaría del Distrito.
Cada petición deberá dirigirse al Secretario del Distrito e indicará el nombre y la residencia del candidato y la duración del mandato del cargo, así como los nombres de los últimos titulares, según lo establecido anteriormente. Cada petición deberá dirigirse al Secretario del Distrito; deberá estar firmada por al menos cuarenta y siete (47) votantes calificados del Distrito (que representen el mayor número de 25 votantes calificados o el 2% del número de votantes que votaron en las Elecciones Anuales de 2024) ; deberá indicar el nombre y la residencia de cada firmante, y, deberá indicar el nombre y la residencia del candidato. La Petición deberá describir al menos la duración del mandato y contener el nombre del último titular.
Y ADEMÁS SE NOTIFICA POR LA PRESENTE, que cualquier referéndum o proposición para enmendar el presupuesto, o de otra manera a ser sometida a votación en dicha elección y votación del presupuesto debe ser presentada ante el Secretario del Distrito de la Junta de Educación, 10 Farmingdale Rd, West Babylon, NY 11704 en o antes del 21 de abril de 2025 a las 5:00 p.m., hora vigente, debe estar mecanografiada o impresa en inglés y español; debe estar dirigida al Secretario del Distrito Escolar; debe estar firmada por al menos ciento dieciocho (118) votantes calificados del Distrito (que representen el 5% del número de votantes
que votaron en las elecciones anuales de 2024); y debe indicar de forma legible el nombre de residencia legal de cada firmante.
La Junta Escolar no aceptará ninguna petición para presentar una propuesta ante los votantes que no esté dentro de los poderes de los votantes para decidir, que sea ilegal, o cualquier propuesta que no incluya una asignación específica donde el gasto de dinero sea requerido por la propuesta, o donde exista otra razón válida para excluir la propuesta de la boleta electoral.
Y ADEMÁS SE NOTIFICA POR LA PRESENTE, que se requiere el registro personal de los votantes y ninguna persona tendrá derecho a votar en dicha reunión y elección cuyo nombre no figure ya en el registro de dicho distrito escolar, o que no se registre como se estipula más adelante.
Y ADEMÁS SE NOTIFICA POR LA PRESENTE, que si un votante está registrado de conformidad con §2014 de la Ley de Educación en el Distrito Escolar Libre de West Babylon Unión y es elegible para votar de conformidad con el Artículo 5 de la Ley Electoral, también es elegible para votar en esta elección. Todas las demás personas que deseen votar deben registrarse. El registro así preparado incluye a todas las personas que se hayan presentado personalmente para registrarse de conformidad con el presente, y todas las personas que se hayan registrado previamente en virtud del presente para una Reunión o Elección Anual o Especial, y que hayan votado en cualquier Reunión o Elección Anual o Especial del Distrito, celebrada o llevada a cabo en cualquier momento dentro de los cuatro (4) años anteriores a la preparación del registro también es elegible para votar en esta elección.
Y ADEMÁS SE NOTIFICA POR LA PRESENTE, que todos los demás votantes pueden inscribirse para votar en cualquier día escolar no menos de cinco (5) días antes de la Elección y Votación Presupuestaria, en la Oficina del Distrito, 10 Farmingdale Road, West Babylon, New York 11704, entre las horas de 8:30 A.M. y 4:00 P.M. hora prevaleciente, en cuyo momento cualquier persona tendrá derecho a que su nombre sea incluido en dichos registros, siempre que se sepa o se demuestre a satisfacción de la Junta de Registro que
tiene derecho a votar en ese momento o posteriormente en la elección para la cual se prepara el registro. El registro así preparado de conformidad con §2014 de la Ley de Educación se archivarán en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito Escolar en el Edificio de Administración, 10 Farmingdale Road, West Babylon, Nueva York 11704, y estará abierto para su inspección por cualquier votante calificado del Distrito a partir del 15 de mayo de 2025, entre las 8:00 A.M. y las 4:00 P.M., hora actual, los días laborables, y todos los días anteriores al día fijado para la elección, excepto los domingos y mediante cita previa el sábado 17 de mayo de 2025, que deberá concertarse con el Secretario del Distrito a las 4:00PM, hora actual, o antes, del 13 de mayo de 2025, y en el/los colegio(s) electoral(es) el día de la votación.
Y ADEMÁS SE NOTIFICA POR LA PRESENTE, que la Junta de Registro se reunirá el martes 20 de Mayo de 2025, entre las 6:00 A.M. y las 9:00 P.M., hora predominante, en la Sala de Juntas del Ala de Administración de la Escuela Secundaria y la Escuela Primaria Santapogue para, preparar el Registro del Distrito Escolar que se utilizará en cualquier elección o reunión especial del distrito que pueda celebrarse después de la preparación de dicho Registro, en cuyo momento cualquier persona tendrá derecho a que su nombre se incluya en dicho Registro siempre que en dicha reunión de dicha Junta de Registro se sepa o se demuestre a satisfacción de dicha Junta de Registro que tiene derecho a votar en ese momento o posteriormente en la elección escolar para la que se prepara dicho Registro, o en cualquier reunión especial del distrito que se celebre después del 20 de Mayo de 2025.
Y ADEMÁS SE NOTIFICA POR LA PRESENTE, que las solicitudes de voto por correo en ausencia o anticipado pueden obtenerse en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito (Oficinas Administrativas, 10 Farmingdale Road, West Babylon, New York 11704). La solicitud de voto en ausencia o de voto anticipado por correo debe ser recibida por el Secretario del Distrito no antes de treinta (30) días antes de las elecciones. La solicitud completa debe ser recibida por el Secretario del Distrito, por lo menos siete (7) días antes de la elección si la boleta va a ser enviada por
correo al votante, o el día antes de la elección si la boleta va a ser entregada personalmente al votante o a su agente designado. Ninguna boleta de votante ausente será escrutada a menos que haya sido recibida en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito Escolar a más tardar a las 5:00 P.M., hora prevaleciente, del día de la elección. Una lista de todas las personas a quienes se hayan emitido votos en ausencia estará disponible para su inspección por parte de votantes calificados del Distrito en la mencionada Oficina del Secretario cada uno de los cinco (5) días previos al día de la elección, excepto los sábados, domingos y feriados, entre las 8:00 A.M. y las 4:00 P.M., hora prevaleciente, y estará disponible en los lugares de votación el día de la votación. Cualquier votante calificado puede, tras examinar dicha lista, presentar una impugnación por escrito de las cualificaciones como votante de cualquier persona cuyo nombre aparezca en dicha lista, exponiendo las razones de dicha impugnación. La impugnación de un voto por correo no puede basarse en que el votante debería haber solicitado un voto por correo anticipado.
Y ADEMÁS SE NOTIFICA POR LA PRESENTE, que los votantes militares que actualmente no están registrados pueden solicitar registrarse como votantes calificados del distrito escolar. Los votantes militares que son votantes calificados del distrito pueden presentar una solicitud para una boleta electoral militar. Las solicitudes de inscripción de votantes militares y las solicitudes de boletas electorales pueden solicitarse al Secretario del Distrito por correo postal a 10 Farmingdale Road, West Babylon, New York 11704 o por correo electrónico a Jparada@wbschools.org o por transmisión de fax al 631376-7019 y dichas solicitudes deben recibirse en la Oficina del Secretario a más tardar a las 5:00 P.M. del 24 de abril de 2025. En el pedido de solicitud de inscripción o de solicitud de boleta electoral, se permite que el votante militar designe su preferencia para recibir la solicitud de inscripción por correo, transmisión por facsímil o correo electrónico, según se establece anteriormente.
Las boletas de los militares deben ser recibidas por el Secretario del Distrito (1) antes del cierre de las urnas, el martes 20 de Mayo de 2025
Supporting Small Businesses
Supporting small businesses ensures more money stays in the communities those businesses serve. The U.S. Small Business Administration says $48 out of every $100 spent at
a small business stays in the community. On the flip side, when a person spends $100 at a big-box store or
a national chain, only $14 remains in the community. Local businesses are more likely to utilize other local
y deben mostrar una marca de cancelación del servicio postal de los Estados Unidos o del servicio postal de un país extranjero, o deben mostrar un endoso fechado de recepción por otra agencia del Gobierno de los Estados Unidos; o (2) a más tardar a las 5:00 P.M. del día de la elección y estar firmadas y fechadas por el votante militar y un testigo, con una fecha comprobada que no sea posterior al día anterior a la elección.
DISTRITOS ESCOLARES ELECTORALES
Los límites de los distritos electorales escolares y el lugar de cada distrito electoral para el registro y la votación serán los siguientes:
Distrito Electoral nº 1
El Distrito Electoral No. 1 se reúne en la Sala de Juntas del Edificio Administrativo, 10 Farmingdale Road, West Babylon, Nueva York, y dicho distrito electoral comprende toda la porción del Distrito Escolar Libre de West Babylon, Pueblo de Babylon, que se encuentra al sur de Sunrise Highway.
Distrito Electoral nº 2
El Distrito Electoral No. 2 se reúne en la Santapogue Elementary School, 1130 Herzel Boulevard, West Babylon, New York y dicho distrito electoral comprende toda la porción del West Babylon Union Free School District, Town of Babylon, que se encuentra al norte de Sunrise Highway.
TODAS LAS DIRECTRICES RECOMENDADAS POR EL ESTADO O LA CDC, EN SU CASO, SE APLICARÁN A TODAS LAS PERSONAS QUE ACCEDAN A LOS COLEGIOS ELECTORALES.
Fecha: Marzo 10, 2025 West Babylon, NY 11704
POR ORDEN DEL CONSEJO DE EDUCACIÓN WEST BABYLON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, CIUDAD DE BABYLON, CONDADO DE SUFFOLK, NUEVA YORK
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businesses, such as banks, service providers and even farms. Small businesses also pay employees, many of whom are local and shop local, thereby keeping even more dollars in their communities.
Legislator Kevin McCaffrey Recognizes Judy Skillen As Woman Of Distinction
On Tuesday, March 4, 2025, the Suffolk County Legislature gathered for the annual Women of Distinction Recognition Ceremony. Presiding Officer McCaffrey was proud to recognize Judy Skillen as the Woman of Distinction for Legislative District 14!
Each year, the Suffolk County Legislature partners with the Suffolk County Office of Women’s Services and the Suffolk County Women’s Advisory Commission to recognize outstanding women dedicated to community service. In doing so, each Legislator has the opportunity to name a “Woman of Distinction” from their legislative district to be recognized at a General Meeting in accordance with Resolution 786–2002.
Serving as Legislator McCaffrey’s Woman of Distinction from the 14th Legislative District was Judy
Skillen of Babylon Village. Judy is a lifelong resident of Babylon Village and known throughout the community as a person who facilitates positive change through volunteerism. Judy Skillen serves as President of the Village of Babylon Historical and Preservation Society and has worked to establish the Society as a modern steward of Babylon’s history.
Judy has also held positions on the Babylon Village Architectural Review Board, Downtown Revitalization Projects, Babylon Beautification Society, Babylon Village Historical Society and the Pilot Club of Babylonwhere as a former president she chaired the Start School Right Program. She has been instrumental in bringing countless projects to fruition such as the Robert Moses Statue, the Annual Argyle Country Fair, the Village Fountain Restoration,
County Officials Present Woman of Distinction Award to Judy Skillen” - From Left to Right: Twila Silverman, Chairperson, S.C. Women’s Advisory Commission; Stacey Caggiano, Director, Office of Women’s Services; Presiding Officer Kevin McCaffrey; Woman of Distinction Judy Skillen; and County Executive Ed Romaine.
the Bayman Statue, and has served on various community committees such as the 20th Anniversary of 9/11 Remembrance, the Town of Babylon 150th Anniversary Celebration, the dedication and restoration
Babylon Cub Scouts Prepare To Become Boy Scouts
BABYLON CUB SCOUTS PREPARE TO BECOME BOY SCOUTS - Town of Babylon Supervisor Rich Schaffer, Councilman Tony Martinez, Terence McSweeney, Duwayne Gregory, Babylon Village Mayor Mary Adams, & village trustee Dominic Bensivenga were present at the Arrow of Light Ceremony for Babylon Cub Scout Pack 99. This event marks a significant achievement for Cub Scouts as they prepare to move up to Boy Scouts, with packs usually organizing a celebration for those reaching this level. Officials were present with a big congratulations to Babylon Scouts, Emmitt Ging, Andrew Margolis, Declan Melnick, Aiden Price, and Griffin Rodriguez!
of the Ralph Scordino Falls, and the Annual Village of Babylon Tree Lighting and Wassail Bowl!
For her efforts, Judy Skillen has received the Nathaniel Conklin Award, was named a New York
State Woman of Distinction in 2008, received the Paul Harris Fellow Award from the Babylon Rotary Club, and was named Grand Marshal of the Village’s first St. Patrick’s Day Parade! A lifelong member of the
First Presbyterian Church of Babylon, Judy Skillen also serves there as a Deacon and Elder.
Outside Babylon, Judy Skillen is a retired Special Education teacher and administrator, having served the West Babylon School District for thirty-five years. She was awarded lifetime membership in the National PTA for her service and commitment to the field of education and has been inducted into the West Babylon Alumni Foundation Hall of Fame.
Said Legislator McCaffrey: “I have worked alongside Judy in a number of capacities since I became the Suffolk County Legislator representing the Village of Babylon. Her drive to serve her community is paramount, and her efforts to promote a historically conscious revitalization of the Village are deserving of tremendous gratitude.”
OLPH Knights Present Emblem To Mary Cascone
OLPH KNIGHTS PRESENT EMBLEM TO MARY CASCONE - At the World War Veteran’s Club, the OLPH Knights of Columbus presented their Emblem of the Order to Town of Babylon Historian Mary Cascone. During this visit, Mary installed the historical artifact case from the Veterans, flanked by Grand Knight Patrick Corcoran and Deputy Mayor RJ Renna.
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BACCA Awarded $40,000 By The New York State Council On The Arts
The Babylon Citizens Council on the Arts (BACCA) recently announced a grant award totaling $40,000 from the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) to support the nonprofit arts and culture sector.
Through New York State’s continued investment in arts and culture, NYSCA has awarded $82 million this year to 509 artists and 1,497 organizations across the state.
“As the unparalleled leader of arts and culture, New York’s creativity and innovation inspires the world,” Governor Hochul said. “Our continued
investment in our dynamic creative sector will further boost tourism, strengthen our local economies and continue New York’s success as a rich and vibrant place to live, work and visit.”
Executive Director of NYSCA Erika Mallin said, “On behalf of the Council and staff, I am so proud that we are supporting the critical work of so many nonprofit organizations all across the state, including work of BACCA. New York State’s art and culture nonprofits make us a global leader, strengthening our connections to each other and the larger world. I thank
you for your dedication and service and look forward to all your work in the coming year.”
“Thank you to the New York State Council on the Arts for their continuing support of the Babylon Citizens Council on the Arts (BACCA). The 2025 NYSCA grant will enable BACCA to continue its mission to support and promote art and cultural activities throughout the township of Babylon during the coming year,” stated BACCA Board President Shawn Cullinane. About the New York State Council on the Arts
The mission of the New York State Council on the
Arts is to foster and advance the full breadth of New York State’s arts, culture, and creativity for all. To support the ongoing recovery of the arts across New York State, the Council on the Arts will award $162 million in FY2025, serving organizations and artists across all 10 of the state’s regions. The Council on the Arts further advances New York’s creative culture by convening leaders in the field and providing organizational and professional development opportunities and informational resources. Created by Governor Nelson Rockefeller in 1960 and
continued with the support of Governor Hochul and the New York State Legislature, the Council is an agency that is part of the Executive Branch.
For more information on NYSCA, please visit arts. ny.gov, and follow NYSCA’s Facebook page, on X @ NYSCArts and Instagram @ NYSCouncilontheArts.
About BACCA
The Babylon Citizens Council on the Arts (BACCA) is a not-for-profit cultural resource center for the arts serving the needs of residents, artists, and art organizations in the township of Babylon. Incorporated in 1974,
BACCA is designed to sponsor and develop artistic, cultural, and educational programs or services.
The Board of Trustees has set goals to promote and encourage artists in their endeavors through consulting, promotion, technical assistance, and other resources. Our objective is to present cultural programs and opportunities for local artists to promote their craft.
For more information, please email the BACCA office at info@babylonarts. org.
