March 29, 2023 Babylon

avg. All meat comes raw, must be cooked.

Vegetable

(Choose two quarter trays)

• Sauteéd Broccoli Garlic Oil

• Lemon Herb Roasted Potatoes

• Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes

• String Bean Casserole

• String Bean Almondine

• Oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts

• Candied Sweet Potatoes

Dessert

(Choose one)

• Assorted Fresh Fruit Bowl

• Homemade Apple Pie (10 inch)

• Imported Italian Colomba

Orders must be placed by April 5th at 12pm for Pickup on April 8th. Closed Easter Sunday. Both packages include dinner rolls, gravy or ham glaze, pasta sauce

Antipasto (Choose one)

• Traditional Antipasto Platter

• Mozzarella Caprese Platter

Salad (Choose one)

• Crispy Green Garden Salad

• Traditional Caesar Salad

• Baby Spinach & Goat Cheese with Fresh Berries

First Course (Choose one)

• Traditional Meat or Cheese Lasagna

• Traditional Baked Ziti

• Penne alla Vodka

• Manicotti

• Stuffed Shells

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

Vegetable

(Choose two half trays)

• Sauteéd Broccoli Garlic Oil

• Lemon Herb Roasted Potatoes

• Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes

• String Bean Casserole

• String Bean Casserole

• Oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts

• Candied Sweet Potatoes

Dessert (Choose two half trays))

• Assorted Fresh Fruit Bowl

• Fresh Baked Italian Cookie Tray (2 lbs.)

• Imported Italian Colomba

Spring Cleaning Tips And Tricks

Spring is a time of year when change is in the air. Trees are budding, plants are flowering, and homes laden with dark or heavy fabrics and clutter could use some lightening up.

Spring cleaning projects are popular this time of year as residents take inventory of their living spaces and aim to declutter, clean, and increase efficiency. Some people find the prospect of getting organized overwhelming. Here are some tips that can help anyone master spring cleaning.

• Create a plan. Make a checklist and establish a cleaning plan of attack. Focus on areas that are not regularly cleaned, as they probably need a little attention.

• Assemble your cleaning kit. Spring cleaning can be slowed down considerably if you don’t have all of your equipment ready. Items to have on hand include

an all-purpose cleaner, concentrated cleaner, microfiber cloths, paper towels, mop, vacuum, dusters, and a squeegee. Adjust your equipment based on the task at hand.

• Curate your cleaning playlist. Create a playlist with songs that will get you moving and motivated to clean.

• Work from top to bottom. Work efficiently by cleaning shelves, ceiling fans, and other elevated items first, as dust and debris will trickle down and need to be cleaned next.

• Purchase or rent a carpet cleaner. According to the experts at Clean That Up, carpets help filter indoor air by trapping debris and allergens. By deep cleaning carpets, homeowners can improve the indoor air quality of their homes. Use a carpet cleaner on a warm, dry day so that windows can be opened and cross breezes will help dry the

damp rug.

• Clean windows. Wash windows inside and out and utilize their screens to help brighten indoor spaces.

• Deep clean the kitchen. Clean out and disinfect the refrigerator by wiping it down with warm water and baking soda or a vinegar-andwater solution. While in the kitchen, set the oven to the self-clean function so it becomes cleaner as well.

Homeowners also can focus on cleaning curtains (including shower curtains), steam-cleaning upholstery, removing clutter from closets, cleaning out the dryer vent and duct tubing, wiping inside kitchen drawers, and vacuuming under beds and other furniture.

Spring cleaning can bring the revitalizing nature of this beloved time of year into your home.

Exterior Renovations That Boast The Best ROI

Remodeling with a return on investment in mind can be a smart strategy for homeowners, whether one is thinking about moving in the next few months or further down the road. Though this approach is an inexact science, in many instances, it’s savvy for homeowners to consider what buyers may want when planning home improvements.

Homeowners may be surprised to learn which renovations garner the best ROI at resale. The home loan and refinancing company RenoFi indicates that overall home improvement projects provide a 70 percent ROI on average. Many high-ROI projects add functional space and improvement. The following are some exterior renovations that help homeowners recoup the most money at resale, according to Remodeling magazine’s “2022 Cost vs. Value Report.”

1. Garage Door Replacement: 93.3 percent

recouped of $4,041 cost

2. Manufactured Stone Veneer: 91.4 percent recouped of $11,066 cost

3. Siding Replacement (Fiber Cement): 68.3 percent recouped of $22,093 cost

4. Window Replacement (Vinyl): 67.5 percent recouped of $20,482 cost

5. Siding Replacement (Vinyl): 67.2 percent recouped of $18,662 cost

6. Window Replacement (Wood): 66.3 percent recouped of $24,388 cost

7. Deck Addition (Wood): 64.8 percent recouped of $19,248 cost

8. Entry Door Replacement (Steel): 63.8 percent recouped of $2,206 cost

The majority of renovations on Remodeling Magazine’s list of the best investments are exterior renovations, making this area of a home a particular point of interest for homeowners. The only interior project that cracked the Top 10 ROI for projects was a minor midrange kitchen

remodel.

Exterior renovations perhaps add the most bang for your buck because they’re not only functional but also because they add immediate curb appeal. Much in the way it has been said people eat with their eyes first — which is why chefs spend so much time on elaborate plating — buyers will judge a property by how it looks when they arrive, even before they’ve stepped inside a home. In essence, home buyers often judge a book by its cover. A worn exterior may indicate to potential buyers that the home was not maintained, however false that assumption may be.

It’s important for homeowners to consider all factors before beginning a renovation. Certain projects offer a stronger return on investment than others, and that’s a significant consideration for homeowners thinking of selling their homes.

Helping You Help Others

By Noelle Lambert

The Charity of the Month for March is Canine Companions®

Canine Companions is a non-profit organization that enhances the lives of people by providing highly trained service dogs and ongoing support to ensure quality partnerships. They proudly o er their support services free of charge to recipients.

Their Northeast Region (Long Island Chapter) is located right in Medford, however they have six regions across the country and serve all 50 states.

Gather your friends, family and dogs for a day of fun because DogFest is coming!

DogFest is a high-energy, dynamic event for dog lovers and Canine Companions supporters alike. This community event celebrates the human-canine bond and the incredible joy dogs bring to the lives of many every day. While egaging new friends, volunteers, supporters and donors, DogFest raises money and awareness of the non-profit’s mission. This year’s event will take place on Saturday, September 23 at Marjorie R. Post Community Park in Massapequa Park from 11AM-2PM and don’t forget, September is National

Service Dog Month, so it’s the perfect time to come together and support the mission of Canine Companions.

media coverage/advertising space, American Sign Language interpretation or anything else that may help this event run smoothly, it would be greatly appreciated by everyone at Canine Companions!

Volunteer On Event Day: Helping on the day of the event is a very fun way to engage your business, organization or yourself in the community! There are a variety of volunteer opportunities, and they’d love to have you help out.

This event o ers visitors a fun day of dog-related games, inspiring speakers, activities for kids, service dog demonstrations and more. Looking to make a di erence? There are many ways you can support DogFest and Canine Companions:

Fundraising: There is no entry fee to the event, however fundraising is encouraged! There is a goal of $65,000, and all monies raised will directly benefit the organization.

Sponsorships: Ranging from $250 to $15,000+, you will benefit from increased exposure through the variety of sponsorship benefits o ered.

Provide In-Kind Resources: If you can share rental equipment,

For more information, please visit www.canine.org/dogfest, email dogfest@canine.org or call 631.561.0200.

If your non-profit would like to be featured in this column, please email noellelambert@longislandmediagroup.com for consideration.

Homeowners have many options at their disposal if they want to improve their homes. A focus on the exterior can be a promising and rewarding way to direct renovation dollars.

Curb appeal has a significant impact on how a home is viewed. Manicured landscapes, updated windows and doors, and well-lit landscapes can improve the value of a home and ensure it sells quickly and above market rate.

When homeowners assess items, they may want to change, shutters can be an area of consideration. Shutters can help windows look a little less plain. In most modern residential properties, shutters are purely decorative. However, their roots lie in home protection. Originally, shutters were used in lieu of windows, so they were the only way to safeguard a home’s interior from the elements. Some shutters still offer that protection, but those typically are installed on homes in hurricane-prone areas.

Window shutters lend a finished and distinctive look to a home. When shopping for shutters, individuals can choose among various styles.

• Louvered: A louvered shutter features several wood slats that overlap each other on the same frame. A typical louvered shutter features two sets of slats separated by a center rail. Some functional louvered shutters are operational, meaning the slats

can be tilted to allow airflow. But this is something typically reserved for indoor shutters. Decorative ones have fixed slats.

• Panel: Panel shutters come in different styles. Raised panel shutters present a boxed design where rectangular features will stand out from the rest of the frame. Flat panel shutters (sometimes referred to

as shaker) have a boxed design, but those rectangles are not raised. Recessed panels are the opposite of raised panels. As their name suggests, recessed panels are set back from the rest of the frame.

• Board and batten: Board and batten shutters are formed from grouped single boards joined together with shorter

crosspieces of wood called battens. Battens are positioned horizontally or at an angle. These shutters have a more informal, rural feel.

• Bahama / Bermuda: These tropicalinspired shutters are of the louvered variety, but they’re installed from the top of the window rather than on the sides.

• Scandinavian: Scand-inavian series shutters are very decorative board and batten shutters. They feature a series of cutouts and designs.

• Combination: Some shutters offer the best of both worlds, with louvered on top and a solid panel on the bottom, or vice versa. This gives homeowners infinite options.

Shutters are available in various materials. The most common include wood, vinyl, and composite. Cedar, mahogany, and pine are commonly used woods for exterior shutters. Vinyl is more economical and lightweight, but it can be challenging to clean and does not offer the longevity of other materials. Composite shutters are durable and cost less than wood in most cases.

Color is another consideration when replacing shutters. Shutters can stand out or blend in with the siding and other architectural accents. Shutters also can flank a front door to fully complete an exterior look.

HAPPY 6 month female. Border Collie. Sweet but needs socializing with other dogs.

LEFTIE 3 year old male. Tuxedo cat. Found as a friendly cat fending for himself.

RURU Female. Puggle. Can sniff out which of your hands is holding a treat.

DAEMON 9 months old. Tabby kitten. Found in a Westbury schoolyard.

year old male. Shih Tzu mix. Outspoken about things he loves.

To

GABBY

year old female. Shih Tzu mix. Energetic and active. Enjoys a nice walk.

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Give Your Home A New Look With These Shutter Styles

Autism And Children

According to the National Autism Association, autism is a bio-neurological developmental disability that affects the normal development of the brain in various areas. Those areas include social interaction, communication skills and cognitive function. Autism generally appears before a child reaches his or her third birthday, and the NAA notes it is diagnosed four times as often in boys than it is in girls. Roughly 40 percent of children with autism do not speak, but parents whose children speak between the ages of

12 and 18 months should know that such youngsters can still ultimately be diagnosed with autism. In such instances, the NAA notes that children lose the words they previously learned. Incidences of autism appear to be on the rise, though the reasons for that remain unclear. According to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the prevalence of autism had risen to one in every 59 children by 2018. That’s twice as great as the rate in 2004, when the CDC reported one in 125 children were diagnosed with autism.

April Happenings

Items listed are free of charge. Events must be submitted at least two weeks prior to the event date and will run in the calendar on a space available basis. For further information, call 631.226.2636, extension 211 or send events to nataliealmeida@longislandmediagroup.com

SATURDAY, APRIL 1

10:00AM-1:00PM

BREAKFAST WITH THE EASTER BUNNY

Visit the Coral House in Baldwin for breakfast with the Easter Bunny. Adults are $46.95 and kids are $31.95. Reservations are required, so please call 516-223-6500 to save your seat.

10:00AM-4:00PM

CRAFT & VENDOR FAIR

The AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary #18 will be having a craft and vendor fair as a fundraiser. The event will be held at the AMVETS Post in East Islip. Admission is free. Contact Gloria at 631-277-9842 for more information.

12:00PM-2:00PM

ANNUAL SPRING EGG HUNT

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is pleased to announce that the 30th annual Spring Egg Hunt will take place at Belmont Lake State Park. Call 631321-3510 or visit parks.ny.gov for more information.

SUNDAY, APRIL 2

8:30AM-12:00PM

FSC RAM RUN 5K RUN/WALK

Rain or shine at Farmingdale State College, Nold Athletic Complex. Family friendly event. Free kids fun run once around the track at 8:30 am. 5k start at 9am. High quality tees and blanket give away. Proceeds support FSC Alumni Association. Save $5 and register at events.elitefeats.com/ramrun23

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5

8:00PM

PASSOVER SEDERS

The Chai Center family invites you and yours to join The Chai Center for our Passover Seder. Share the spirit and

the warmth of the Passover experience in a traditional setting. Reservations in advance are required. Visit thechaicenter. com/seder to reserve.

SATURDAY, APRIL 15

12:00PM-4:00PM

ANIMAL ADOPTION EVENT

This event is sponsored by Long Island University. Adopt an animal at LIU Post, the Pratt Recreation Center Lot. Follow @ourcauseforpaws on instagram for updates. Rain date is April 16th.

SUNDAY, APRIL 16

8:00AM-4:00PM

CAR SHOW & SWAP MEET

Long Island Cars will present their "Super Swap Sunday" Car Show and Swap Meet at Flowerfield Fairgrounds. Enjoy classic show cars, vendors fair food and live music. Visit LongIslandCars.com for more information.

TUESDAY, APRIL 18

6:00PM-8:00PM

ALZHEIMER'S COMMUNITY FORUM

he Long Island Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association will partner with the Wyandanch Senior Center and The Witness Project. for an in person event called “Alzheimer’s Community Forum" at the Wyandanch Senior Nutrition Center. For questions call Joanna Rekas at 631-315-2916. To register visit communityresourcefinder.org.

SUNDAY, APRIL 23

3:00AM-4:30PM BOOK READING

North Babylon Resident, Cheryl Williams will be doing a reading of her new book, A Lesson A Day: A Child's Way at the North Babylon Library. Registration begins on April 1st. Call the library at 631-669-4020 to register.

THURSDAY, APRIL 27

6:30PM-9:30PM

AN EVENING WITH JOHN MONTELEONE

The Historical Society of Islip Hamlet, Islip Library and Islip Schools will cohost an evening with Islip's own John Monteleone, one of the world's greatest instrument builders and the film about his work, "John Monteleone: The Chisels are Calling". Visit isliphamlethistory.org, or call 631-559-2915 for more information.

SATURDAY, APRIL 29

7:00PM-11:00PM

WILD & SCENIC FILM FESTIVAL

Join the Seatuck Environmental Association in-person at the Scully Estate in Islip. Enjoy a pre-event reception featuring light fare courtesy of Costa Verde Hospitality, beer courtesy of DUBCO, wine, live music with Dennis & Ivan, and of course multiple short films shown on the big screen.Visit seatuck.org for more information.

SUNDAY, APRIL 30

10:00AM-4:00PM

SPRING VILLAGE CRAFT FAIR

Outdoor Spring Craft Fair with 100 exhibitors all crafts. Set on the beautiful grounds of the Smithtown Historical Society. Refreshments available and live music. Rain date May 7th. Call 631-8461459 for more information.

2:00PM-6:00PM

ARTHRITIS RAFFLE FUNDRAISER

The annual raffle fundraiser to benefit AiArthritis at the Lindenhurst Gazebo. Tickets are $20 each and can be purchased at tinyurl.com/aiarthritis. Deadline to purchase tickets is April 16th. Email auctionforarthritis@gmail.com with any questions.

Babylon Village Arts Council Celebrates 20 Years!

The Babylon Village Arts Council is celebrating 20 Years of bringing cultural arts experiences to the local community. A few local Babylonians - Stanis Beck, Jack Finkenberg, and Ronald Marino to name a few, gathered to discuss the formation of a not-for-profit village arts group. With their vision the Babylon Village Arts Council has brought continuous cultural events to the community from outdoor art exhibits, classical music and 2nd Thursday concert series, poetry readings and workshops, art workshops for all ages, varied children’s programs as well as partnering with the Babylon Village Historical Society, Babylon Village Chamber of Commerce, Babylon Village, Babylon Public Library and Babylon Rotary.

For our 20th year, BVAC

will be presenting:

• Poet Readings at Jack Jack’s Coffee House each month on the first Thursday

• Rotational Art Exhibits at Webster Bank

• Children’s Art workshops at Babylon Youth Project

• Adult Art Workshops at Babylon Village Pool

• Paint Nite at the Conklin House

• Poetry Contest

• Outdoor Art Show with Music and Puppet Show

• Art Walks with Music, Poets, Artists

• Opera Night

• Classical Music Series

• Author Signing

• Artists Reception

• Artists Diplays at Babylon Public Library

• Arts Partnership Program

• Virtual Artist Studio

Tours/ Poetry Reading/ Art Demos

• Bay Fest

This year BVAC partners with the Babylon Village Historical and Preservation Society bringing the Fourth Sunday Series funded through Regrant program Regrant program of the NY Council of the Arts with the support of the governor’s office and administrated by the Huntington Arts Council. BVAC Arts Partnership program which provides $300 for two high school students to create, budget , time manage, discuss works with the public is funded through the Direct Support Program. With the support of Suffolk County Legislator Kevin McCaffrey many of BVAC’s programs are funded through the Omnibus 192 grant.

BVAC is an all-volunteer

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Young Adult Programmer: Margaret Kavanagh 24 South Carll Avenue Babylon 631-669-1624

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Friday Films –The Fabelmans

Friday, 3/31 at 2:00 pm

Young Sammy Fabelman falls in love with movies after his parents take him to see “The Greatest Show on Earth.” Armed with a camera, Sammy starts to make his

films at home, much to the delight of his supportive mother. A deeply personal portrait of 20th Century American childhood, Steven Spielberg’s The Fabelmans is a coming-of-age story about a young man’s discovery of a shattering family secret and an exploration of the power of movies to help us see the truth about each other and ourselves. Rated PG-13. 120 minutes.

Garage Door Sale!

Babylon Public Library

Plots & Pastries

Monday, 4/3 at 10:00 am

We will be discussing the Long Island Reads selection, A Speck in the Sea by John Aldridge.

Candle Making Workshop

Monday, 4/3 at 5:00 pm Learn about the history of candle-making and make 3 of your own seasonal spring candles. Choose your own scents, colors, and design. Out of district patrons

may register beginning 3/20. There is a $5.00 nonrefundable materials fee due at registration.

Introduction to Tai Chi Wednesdays, 4/5, 4/12, 4/19, and 4/26 at 11:00 am This 4-week class in Yangstyle T’ai Chi Walking Exercises will include instruction in approaches to T’ai Chi Walking and T’ai Chi posture. Participants

should wear loose-fitting clothing that will allow for full body movement. There is a $20 non-refundable fee due at registration. No walkins. Classes meet 4/5, 4/12, 4/19, and 4/26. Registration is required.

Writer’s Workshop

Tuesdays, 4/11 and 4/25 at 5:45 pm New and experienced writers are welcome. Feel free to bring any works in

progress. Meetings will be held Tuesdays, 4/11 and 4/25. Registration required.

Adult Book Discussion

Tuesday, 4/11 at 7:00 pm We will be discussing the Long Island Reads selection, A Speck in the Sea by John Aldridge.

Virtual Vacations: Lisbon – Bustling Beauty

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING, BUDGET VOTE AND ELECTION BABYLON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF THE TOWN OF BABYLON, SUFFOLK COUNTY, NEW YORK

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a public hearing of the qualified voters of the Babylon Union Free School District of the Town of Babylon, Suffolk County, New York will be held in the library of the Babylon Junior-Senior High School, 50 Railroad Avenue, Babylon, New York, in said District on Monday, May 8, 2023 at 7:30 p.m., prevailing time, for the transaction of business as authorized by the Education Law, including the following items:

1. To present to the voters a detailed statement (proposed budget) of the amount of money which will be required for the 2023-2024 fiscal year.

2. To discuss all the items hereinafter set forth to be voted upon by voting machines at the vote and election to be held on Tuesday, May 16, 2023.

3. To transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting pursuant to the Education Law of the State of New York and acts amendatory thereto.

A copy of the proposed budget shall be made available, upon request, to residents of the school district beginning May 1, 2023, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., at each schoolhouse within the District.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the annual vote and election will be held on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., prevailing time, at the Babylon Junior-Senior High School, 50 Railroad Avenue, Babylon, New York, at which time the polls will be opened to vote by voting machine upon the following items:

1. To adopt the annual budget of the School District for the fiscal year 2023-2024 and to authorize the requisite portion thereof to be raised by taxation on the taxable property of the District.

To elect three (3) members of the Board of Education of said School District for a three (3) year term commencing on July 1, 2023 and expiring on June 30, 2026.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a copy of the statement of the amount of money which will be required to fund the School District’s budget for 20232024, exclusive of public

monies, may be obtained by any resident of the district between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., beginning May 1, 2023 except Saturday, Sunday or holidays, on the District’s website and at each of the following schoolhouses:

Babylon Elementary School, Babylon Babylon Memorial Grade School, Babylon Babylon Junior-Senior High School, Babylon

AND FURTHER 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 on any website maintained by the District.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that petitions nominating candidates for the office of member of the Board of Education shall be filed with the Clerk of said School District at her office, located at 50 Railroad Avenue, Babylon, New York, not later than April 17, 2023 between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., prevailing time. Vacancies on the Board of Education are not considered separate, specific offices; candidates run at large.

Nominating petitions shall not describe any specific vacancy upon the Board for which the candidate is nominated; must be directed to the Clerk of the District; must be signed by at least 25 qualified voters of the District (representing the greater of 25 qualified voters 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.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that applications for absentee ballots will be obtainable during school business hours from the District Clerk beginning April 3, 2023; completed applications may not be received by the District Clerk earlier than April 17, 2023, 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 ballot application. Absentee ballots must be received by the District Clerk not later than 5:00 p.m., prevailing time, on Tuesday, May 16, 2023.

A list of persons to whom absentee ballots are issued will be available to qualified voters of the District for inspection in the Office of the District Clerk on and after Thursday, May 11, 2023 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 16, 2023, the day set for the election. 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. 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 personal registration of voters is required either pursuant to §2014 of the Education Law or pursuant to Article 5 of the Election Law. If a voter has heretofore registered pursuant to §2014 of the Education Law and has voted at an annual or special district meeting within the last four (4) calendar years, he or she is eligible to vote at this election; if a voter is registered 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.

Registration will be conducted up to and including May 11, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on days when school is in session at the Office of the District Clerk, located at 50 Railroad Avenue, Babylon, New York. The register so prepared pursuant to §2014 of the Education Law will be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the School District, located at 50 Railroad Avenue, Babylon,

New York, and will be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the District beginning on May 11, 2023, between the hours of 9:00 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 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 13, 2023, and at the polling place(s) on the day of the vote.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that military voters who are not currently registered may apply to register as a qualified voter of the Babylon Union Free School District by requesting and returning a registration application to the District Clerk in person, by mail to 50 Railroad Avenue, Babylon, New York, by email to lmcgarvey@babylonufsd.com or fax sent to 631-893-7935. 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 20, 2023.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that military voters who are qualified voters of the Babylon Union Free School District may request an application for a military ballot from the District Clerk in person, by mail to 50 Railroad Avenue, Babylon, New York, by email to lmcgarvey@ babylonufsd.com or fax sent to 631-893-7935. In such request, the military voter may indicate their preference for receiving the application by mail, fax or email. A military voter must return the original military ballot application by mail or in person to the office of the District Clerk at 50 Railroad Avenue, Babylon, New York. 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 20, 2023. 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.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a military voter’s original military ballot must be returned by mail or in person to the office of the District Clerk at 50 Railroad Avenue, Babylon, New York.

Military ballots shall be canvassed if they are received by the District Clerk before the close of polls on May 16, 2023 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 16, 2023 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 §2014 of the Education Law of the State of New York, the Board of Registration will meet on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., prevailing time, at the Babylon JuniorSenior High School, Babylon, New York, to prepare the Register of the School District to be used at the election to be held in 2024, and any special district meetings 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 16, 2023.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to a rule adopted by the Board of Education in accordance with §2035 of the Education Law, any referenda or propositions to amend the budget, or otherwise to be submitted for voting at said election, must be filed with the Office of the District Clerk of the Board of Education, located at 50 Railroad Avenue, Babylon, New York, on or before March 17, 2023, at 5:00 p.m., prevailing time, 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 ninety-nine (99) qualified voters of the District (99 representing 10% of the number of voters in the previous annual election); and must state the name of each signer. However, the School Board 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, 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.

Dated: Babylon, New York March 28, 2023

Linda McGarvey, District Clerk Babylon Union Free School District

Town of Babylon Suffolk County, New York

AVISO DE AUDIENCIA PÚBLICA, VOTACIÓN DE PRESUPUESTO Y ELECCIONES DISTRITO ESCOLAR BABYLON UNION FREE DE LA CIUDAD DE BABYLON, CONDADO DE SUFFOLK, NUEVA YORK

POR LA PRESENTE SE AVISA, que se convocará una audiencia pública de votantes cualificados del Distrito Escolar Babylon Union Free, ciudad de Babylon, Condado de Suffolk, Nueva York, a llevarse a cabo en la biblioteca de la Escuela Secundaria Junior-Senior de Babylon, 50 Railroad Avenue, Babylon, New York, en dicho distrito el lunes 8 de mayo de 2023, a las 7:30 de la tarde, hora vigente, para la transacción de asuntos como lo autoriza la Ley de Educación, incluyendo los siguientes asuntos:

1. Presentar a los votantes una declaración detallada (presupuesto propuesto) de la cantidad de dinero que se requerirá para el año fiscal 2023-2024.

2. Tratar todos los asuntos que se establecen a continuación para ser votados por las máquinas de votación en la votación y elección que se llevará a cabo el martes 16 de mayo de 2023.

3. Para la transacción de otros asuntos que correctamente se presenten ante la reunión en virtud de la Ley de Educación del estado de Nueva York y acciones rectificativas correspondientes.

Se facilitará, a pedido, una copia del presupuesto propuesto a los residentes del distrito escolar a partir del 1 de mayo de 2023, entre las 9:00 de la mañana y 4:00 de la tarde, en cada escuela dentro del distrito.

Y POR LA PRESENTE ADEMÁS SE AVISA, que la votación anual y elección se llevará a cabo el martes 16 de mayo de 2023, entre las 6:00 de la mañana y las 9:00 de la noche, hora vigente, en la Escuela Secundaria Babylon Junior-Senior, 50

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Railroad Avenue, Babylon, New York, horario durante el cual se abrirán los lugares de votación para votar mediante máquinas de votación por los siguientes asuntos.

1. Adoptar el presupuesto anual del Distrito Escolar para el año fiscal 20232024 y autorizar que la parte requerida del mismo se recaude mediante impuestos sobre la propiedad imponible del Distrito.

Elegir tres (3) miembros de la Junta de Educación de dicho Distrito Escolar por un término de tres (3) años a partir del 1 de julio de 2023 y que terminará el 30 de junio

de 2026.

Y POR LA PRESENTE ADEMÁS SE AVISA, que todos los residentes del distrito pueden obtener una copia de la declaración de monto de dinero necesario para solventar el presupuesto del Distrito Escolar para 20232024, a excepción de fondos públicos, entre las 9:00 de la mañana y 4:00 de la tarde, comenzando el 1 de mayo de 2023 excepto los sábados, domingos o feriados, en la página web del Distrito y en cada una de las siguientes escuelas:

Escuela Primaria Babylon, Babylon

Escuela Primaria Babylon Memorial, Babylon Escuela Secundaria Babylon Junior-Senior, Babylon

Y POR LA PRESENTE ADEMÁS SE AVISA, que en virtud del capítulo 258 de las leyes del 2008, la sección 495 fue agregada a la Ley de Impuesto a la propiedad y exige que el Distrito Escolar adjunte un informe de la exención en su propuesta de presupuesto. Dicho informe de exención, el cual será también parte del presupuesto final, mostrará cuánto del total del valor tasado en la lista final de tasaciones usado en el proceso presupuestario está exento de impuestos,

enumerará todo tipo de exención concedida, identificada por autoridad legal y mostrará: (a) el impacto acumulativo de cada tipo de exención expresada ya sea como una cantidad en dólares del valor de tasación o como un porcentaje del total del valor tasado en la lista; (b) el importe acumulativo que se espera recibir de los destinatarios 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.  Se publicará el informe de la exención en carteleras de anuncios mantenidas por el

distrito para avisos públicos y en todo sitio web mantenido por el Distrito.

Y POR LA PRESENTE ADEMÁS SE AVISA, que las peticiones para nominar a candidatos para el cargo de miembro de la Junta de Educación se deberán presentar a la secretaria de dicho Distrito Escolar en su oficina, ubicada en 50 Railroad Avenue, Babylon, New York a más tardar el 17 de abril de 2023 entre las 9 de la mañana y las 5:00 de la tarde, hora vigente. Las vacantes en la Junta de Educación no se consideran cargos separados y específicos; los candidatos se postulan en general. Las

peticiones de nominación no deberán describir las vacantes específicas de la Junta para la que el candidato o la candidata es nominado/a; deben dirigirse a la secretaria del Distrito; deben ser firmadas por al menos 25 votantes cualificados del distrito (representando el número que sea mayor: ya sea 25 votantes cualificados o 2% del número de votantes que votó en la elección anual previa), deben indicar el nombre y domicilio de cada firmante y deben indicar el nombre y domicilio del candidato o la candidata.

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Y POR LA PRESENTE ADEMÁS SE AVISA, que las solicitudes de boletas para voto en ausencia se podrán obtener de la secretaria del Distrito a partir del lunes 3 de abril de 2023 durante el horario laboral. Las solicitudes llenadas no pueden ser recibidas por la secretaria del Distrito antes del 17 de abril de 2023, y deben ser recibidas por la secretaria del Distrito al menos siete (7) días antes de la elección si la boleta se enviará por correo a los votantes, o el día antes de la elección, si la boleta se entregará personalmente a los votantes o al agente nombrado en la solicitud de boleta de voto en ausencia. Las boletas de voto en ausencia deben ser recibidas por la secretaria del Distrito a más tardar a las 5:00 de la tarde, hora vigente, el martes 16 de mayo de 2023.

Una lista de las personas a quienes se emiten boletas de voto en ausencia estará disponible para que los votantes cualificados del Distrito la inspeccionen en la oficina de la secretaria del Distrito a partir del jueves 11 de mayo de 2023 entre las 9:00 de la mañana y las 4:00 de la tarde, los días de semana anteriores al día fijado para la elección anual y el 16 de mayo de 2023, día fijado para la elección. Cualquier votante cualificado/a, después de revisar dicha lista, puede presentar una impugnación por escrito de la cualificación de cualquiera de los votantes cuyo nombre aparezca en dicha lista, exponiendo los motivos para dicha impugnación. La secretaria del Distrito o persona designada por la Junta de Educación deberá transmitir toda impugnación escrita a los inspectores de elección el día de las elecciones.

Y POR LA PRESENTE ADEMÁS SE AVISA, que es obligatorio el registro personal de los votantes en virtud del artículo 2014 de la Ley de Educación o en virtud de la sección 5 de la Ley Electoral. Si un/a votante se ha registrado hasta ahora conforme al artículo 2014 de la Ley de Educación y ha votado en una reunión anual o especial del distrito dentro de los últimos cuatro (4) años civiles, él o ella tiene derecho a votar en esta elección. Si un/a votante está registrado/a y cumple los requisitos para votar conforme a la sección 5 de la Ley Electoral, él o ella también tiene derecho a votar en esta elección. Todas las personas que deseen votar deberán registrarse.

El registro se llevará a cabo hasta el 11 de mayo de 2023 inclusive, desde las 9:00 de la mañana a las 4:00 de la tarde los días que la escuela está en sesión, en la oficina de la secretaria del Distrito, ubicada en 50 Railroad Avenue, Babylon, New York. El registro así preparado de conformidad con 2014 de la Ley de Educación se archivará en la Oficina de la secretaria del Distrito Escolar, ubicada en 50 Railroad Avenue, Babylon, New York, y estará abierto para inspección por parte de cualquier votante cualificado del Distrito. a partir del 11 de mayo de 2023, entre las 9:00 de la mañana. y las 4:00 de la tarde, horario vigente, los días de semana y cada día anterior al día fijado para la elección, excepto los domingos, y entre las 8:00 y 11:00 de la mañana del sábado 13 de mayo de 2023, y en el(los) lugar(es) de votación el día de la votación.

Y POR LA PRESENTE ADEMÁS SE AVISA, que los votantes militares que actualmente no están registrados pueden solicitar registrarse como votantes cualificados del Distrito Escolar Babylon Union Free solicitando y devolviendo una solicitud de registro a la secretaria del Distrito en persona o por correo a 50 Railroad Avenue, Babylon, New York o por correo electrónico a: lmcgarvey@ babylonufsd.com o por fax enviado a 631-893-7935. El pedido de 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 votante militar deben recibirse en la oficina de la secretaria del Distrito a más tardar a las 5:00 de la tarde el 20 de abril de 2023.

Y POR LA PRESENTE ADEMÁS SE AVISA, que los votantes militares que son votantes cualificados del Distrito Escolar Babylon Union Free pueden solicitar una solicitud de boleta de voto militar a la secretaria del Distrito en persona o por correo a 50 Railroad Avenue, Babylon, New York, por correo electrónico a: lmcgarvey@ babylonufsd.com o por fax enviado al 631-893-7935.

En dicha solicitud, el(la) votante militar puede indicar su preferencia de recibir la solicitud por correo, fax o correo electrónico. Un/a votante militar debe devolver la solicitud de boleta de voto militar original por correo o en persona a la oficina de la secretaria del Distrito en 50 Railroad Avenue, Babylon, New York. Para que un/a

votante militar reciba una boleta militar, se debe recibir una solicitud de boleta militar válida en la oficina de la secretaria del distrito a más tardar a las 5:00 de la tarde del 20 de abril de 2023. Las solicitudes de boletas de voto militar recibidas de acuerdo con lo anterior se procesarán de la misma manera que las solicitudes de boletas de voto no militar según la Sección 2018-a de la Ley de Educación. La solicitud de boleta de voto militar puede incluir la preferencia del votante militar para recibirla por correo, fax o correo electrónico.

Y POR LA PRESENTE ADEMÁS SE AVISA, que la boleta de voto militar original de un/a votante militar debe ser devuelta por correo o en persona a la oficina de la secretaria del Distrito en 50 Railroad Avenue, Babylon, New York. Las boletas de voto militar se examinarán el 16 de mayo de 2023 si la secretaria del distrito las recibe antes del cierre de los centros de votación y muestran una marca de cancelación del Servicio Postal de los Estados Unidos o del servicio postal de un país extranjero, o muestran un endoso fechado de recibo por parte de otra agencia del gobierno de los Estados Unidos; o son recibidas a más tardar a las 5:00 de la tarde del 16 de mayo de 2023 y son firmadas y fechadas por el/la votante militar y un/a testigo, con una fecha que no sea posterior al día anterior a la elección.

Y POR LA PRESENTE ADEMÁS SE AVISA que en virtud del artículo 2014 de la Ley de Educación del estado de Nueva York, la Junta de Registro se reunirá el martes 16 de mayo de 2023, entre las 6:00 de la mañana y las 9:00 de la noche, hora vigente, en la Escuela Secundaria Babylon Junior-Senior, Babylon, Nueva York, para preparar el registro del distrito escolar que se usará en las elecciones que se celebrarán en el año 2024 y las reuniones especiales de distrito que puedan realizarse después de la preparación de dicho registro, momento en el cual toda persona tendrá derecho a que su nombre se ponga en dicho registro siempre que en dicha reunión de la mencionada Junta de Registro él o ella es conocido/a o se comprueba a satisfacción de la Junta de Registro que luego o a partir de entonces tendrá derecho a votar en la elección de la escuela para la cual dicho registro está preparado, o en las reuniones especiales del distrito que se celebren

después del 16 de mayo de 2023.

Y POR LA PRESENTE ADEMÁS SE AVISA, que de conformidad con una regla adoptada por la Junta de Educación de conformidad con el artículo 2035 de la Ley de Educación, cualquier referéndum o proposición para enmendar el presupuesto, o que de otro modo se someta a votación en dicha elección, debe ser presentado en la oficina de la secretaria del Distrito de la Junta de Educación, ubicada en 50 Railroad Avenue, Babylon, New York, el 17 de marzo de 2023 o antes, a las 5:00 de la tarde, hora vigente, se debe tipear o escribir en imprenta en el idioma inglés, debe dirigirse a la secretaria del Distrito Escolar; debe estar firmado por al menos noventa y nueve (99) votantes cualificados del Distrito (99 representa el 10% del número de votantes en la elección anual anterior); y debe indicar el nombre de cada firmante. Sin embargo, la Junta Escolar no considerará presentar a los votantes peticiones o propuestas que los votantes no tengan el poder de determinar, lo cual es ilegal, o propuestas que no incluyan una apropiación específica si la propuesta requiere gasto de dinero, o cuando exista otra razón válida para excluir la propuesta en la boleta.

Fechado: Babylon, New York 28 de marzo de 2023 Linda McGarvey, secretaria del Distrito Distrito Escolar Babylon Union Free Ciudad de Babylon Condado de Suffolk, Nueva York

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