March 27, 2024 East Islip

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Junior Gymnast Sophia Pepe Competes At States

East Islip High School junior Sophia Pepe competed at the New York State Gymnastics Championship on March 2, leading the Section XI team to a third-place finish.

“At the state meet, Sophia was tasked with being the lead performer in the first event of the

Last November, Pepe had participated in the at the individual county championship, where she qualified to represent the Section XI state team on the vault with a score of 9.2. The state team is composed of 11 girls from all over section XI, only 9 of which actually compete at the state meet. As you can imagine, this is a very difficult thing to do.

competition, which isn’t always easy, but she did it effortlessly and her performance helped to set a strong tone for Section XI,” varsity gymnastics coach Nicole O’Connor said. “Congratulations to Sophia on this amazing accomplishment, and for representing not only East Islip but Section XI.”

Pet Food Drive For Baxter’s Pet Pantry

Suffolk County Legislator Tom Donnelly (D-Deer Park) is pleased to again join Long Island Cares and help it “rain food for cats and dogs” by hosting a pet food drive now through the end of May.

Legislator Donnelly’s district office is serving as a drop-off location for the 13th Legislative Pet Food Drive where much-needed pet food and supplies will be collected to benefit Baxter’s Pet Pantry of Long Island Cares (www.licares. org). In previous years, constituents of the 17th Legislative District have

generously donated to this annual drive.

All donations go directly to Baxter’s Pantry. While 5 and 10 pound bags of dog and cat food, canned food, kitty litter and new pet toys are most needed, all pet nourishments are welcome including food for hamsters, fish, birds and ferrets.

Items may be dropped off at Legislator Donnelly’s District Office, located at 130 West Jericho Turnpike in Huntington Station, Monday through Thursday between the hours of 9 am and 4 pm until May 31. As per health code

requirements, all pet food must be unopened and in original packaging. For more information or to make an appointment to donate outside of these hours, call (631) 854-4433.

“Hard times impact all members of the family, including our animal companions,” said Legislator Donnelly. “Families shouldn’t have to decide between feeding themselves and feeding their beloved pets. I am happy to partner with Long Island cares again on this important and much needed cause.”

JUNIOR GYMNAST SOPHIA PEPE COMPETES AT STATES - East Islip High School junior Sophia Pepe led the Section XI team to a third-place finish at the New York State Gymnastics Championship. Photo courtesy of East Islip School District

Softball Team Introduces YES Students To The Sport

East Islip High School’s varsity softball team recently held a free clinic for disadvantaged children in the YES afterschool program at Cordello Avenue Elementary School in Central Islip, introducing the younger students to the sport of softball. The team put on an exhibition of their skills and then ran interactive stations for the YES students, who ranged from third to sixth graders.

“It was a great experience being role models for the kids in our community

and getting to know them better,” student Kayla Varga said. “I really enjoyed teaching them more about sports, and seeing how much fun they had made it even better.”

“Doing something you know made an impact on others is the best feeling,” student Meagan Olson said.

“I loved having the opportunity to see each child’s face light up as they saw an actual softball team – and a varsity team – at their school,” student Kate Vessalico said.

“The East Islip softball

team’s visit to the YES afterschool program at Cordello was truly inspiring, fostering a sense of community and teamwork among our youth,” YES Director Veronica Builes said. “Their presence not only provided a unique perspective on sportsmanship, but also left a lasting impact, encouraging our students to pursue their passions with dedication and determination. A special thanks to the players for being positive role models.”

Islip Town Launches Online Planning And Development Application Portal

Town Supervisor Angie Carpenter, members of the Islip Town Board, along with Planning Commissioner Ela Dokonal and IT Director Doug Miller, are pleased to announce the soft launch of the Islip’s new digital Applications Portal. This online tool offers a convenient platform for property owners and authorized parties to access property information, file applications, and check the status of applications from home, the office, or on-the-go.

This soft launch of the new portal currently allows residents to digitally apply for select building permits such as new buildings, additions and alterations, to name a few. Over the coming months, we will continue adding new online applications to the portal, including Engineering and Planning Division applications.

“Our goal has always been to improve the way residents, businesses and stakeholders interact and do business with our Town. This online Planning and Development Portal is a necessary leap forward

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in the modernization of our services, and will revolutionize the way the public applies for and tracks applications,” said Islip Supervisor Angie Carpenter.

Participation in the launch is easy. Simply visit https://planning. islipny.gov/ and follow the instructions to create an account. After validating your account, you will have the ability to submit applications, upload documents, and interact with currently available features.

“This is an important step forward for the Planning and Development Department, enabling residents to access

information and submit applications at the click of a button. This system will add transparency and streamline the permitting process. We are thrilled to launch it to the public, and continue to provide new features moving forward,” said Planning and Development Commissioner Ela Dokonal.

The new Portal comes alongside the launch of Islip Town Square, a onestop-shop for the Town of Islip’s most accessed webpages and services. Users can access this hub, which includes the new Online Planning Portal, via www.islipny. gov/town-square.

varsity softball team recently held a free clinic for disadvantaged children in the YES afterschool program at Cordello Avenue Elementary School in Central Islip, introducing the younger students to the sport of softball. Photo courtesy of East Islip School District

Easter Egg Coloring Tips

Coloring Easter eggs is a time-honored tradition dating back more than 2,500 years. There is evidence that people living in the ancient settlement of Trypillia dyed eggs. Ancient Persians also were believed to paint eggs for Nowruz (Persian New Year).

Christians adopted similar traditions to symbolize aspects of the Easter story. Originally Christians dyed eggs red to represent the blood of Jesus Christ that was shed on the cross, according to Chase Oaks Church.

Good Housekeeping

reports early Christian missionaries adapted the dying tradition to include more egg colors to represent different aspects of the Easter story. Yellow represented the resurrection, blue represented love and red remained a symbol of Christ’s blood. Whether families dye eggs to symbolize the Easter miracle or simply for fun, the following are some coloring tips to enhance the process.

1. Prevent cracked eggs. Most colored eggs are hard-boiled. To prevent cracking during the boiling process, add a

teaspoon of vinegar and a tablespoon of salt to the boiling water. Additional anti-cracking measures include rubbing half a lemon on each shell before boiling.

2. Boil eggs and cool completely. It takes roughly 10 minutes to hard-boil an egg. Fill a pot with enough water to submerge the eggs, then bring it to a boil over medium-high heat. Gently lower the eggs into the water with a slotted spoon. Cover, reduce the heat to a simmer, and cook for 10 minutes. Drain the eggs and cool in a bowl of

water or run under cold tap water.

3. Don’t forget the vinegar. Whether you use colored dye tablets or drops of food coloring from the pantry, use a mix of water and vinegar in the coloring solution. According to Education. com, food coloring is an acid dye and bonds using hydrogen. This chemical process only works in an acidic environment. Vinegar is added to water to make it more acidic and help the dyes adhere more strongly to the eggs and produce brighter colors.

4. Stick to white

eggs. Stores sell both brown and white eggs. The species of chicken determines whether the eggs will be white or brown. When coloring eggs, it might be better to purchase white eggs, as the dyes will show up more vividly on the white shells.

5. Create distinctive designs. By covering portions of the bare eggs before dipping into color, people can create unique designs. Things like masking tape, rubber bands, wax (or crayons), and even twine can be used. The dye will only take on the uncovered

areas, leaving white behind.

6. Dyes are not the only way to color eggs. Everything from watercolor paint to acrylics to decoupage can be used to cover eggs in vivid colors. Egg decorators also can use colored yarns, fabric or stickers. Search for creative materials to set Easter eggs apart this year.

Coloring eggs is a popular Easter tradition, and there are many ways to ensure this beloved activity produces beautiful results.

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April Happenings

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THURSDAY, MARCH 28

7:00PM

WHO IS JESUS? HIS LIFE IN MUSIC

Featuring a Chamber Orchestra and Choir Singers from Local Churches. Held at Simpson UMC at 30 Locust Avenue in Amityville. Admission is free. For more information, please call them at 631-943-5812.

FRIDAY, MARCH 29

12:00PM

STATIONS OF THE CROSS WALKING SERVICE

As part of 2024 Holy Week celebrations, Catholic Cemeteries of Long Island will hold a Stations of the Cross prayer service at Holy Rood Cemetery in Westbury to mark one of the holiest days of the Christian calendar, Good Friday. For more info, visit their website at www.cclongisland.org.

SATURDAY, MARCH 30

1:00PM-3:00PM

CHILDREN'S EASTER FAIR

For children ages 2 to 10 years old. There will be crafts and snacks as well. Please bring a basket for the Easter Egg Hunt. This is a free event, located at Community Presbyterian Church in Deer Park. For more information, please call 631-242-0221.

3:00PM EASTER EGG HUNT

The Chestnut Bay Equestrian is hosting an easter egg hunt at 1500 Peconic Avenue in West Babylon. The hunt begins at 3:30PM. All are welcome. To register visit the Chestnut Bay Equestrian office. For more information, please call them at 934-345-0532.

3:00PM CONCERT OF SACRED LENTEN MUSIC

Take a journey through Lent with Kathryn Wilson, soprano soloist. A free-will offering will be taken. Held at the Grace United Methodist Church, 515 S. Wellwood Avenue in Lindenhurst. For more information call 631-226-8690.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3

9:00AM-3:00PM

SPRING CAMP

The Chestnut Bay Equestrian is hosting a spring camp in horsemanship, for beginners, learn to ride riders and enhance your skills. To register, $125. Held at 1500 Peconic Avenue in West Babylon. For more information call 934-345-0532.

FRIDAY, APRIL 5

6:30PM

MILITARY BRIDGE

Held at the Union United Methodist Church in East Northport. Tickets are $15. Get a table of 4 together or come by yourself. For reservations and information, please call Carolyn at 631-368-7911

SATURDAY, APRIL 6

5:30PM-7:15PM

GENEALOGY WORKSHOP

Learn about what genealogy tools you can use, and tips on how to get started at the Pinelawn's Reception Office in Farmingdale at 2030 Wellwood Avenue. Event is limited to 30 registered guests per session. For questions, contact Christin Alexander at calexander@pinelawn. com or 631.249.6100 x120.

SUNDAY, APRIL 7

8:00AM-5:00PM

CAR SHOW & SWAP MEET

Held at North Hempstead Beach Park, West Shore Rd., Port Washington. There will be street rods, antiques, muscle cars and more. There will also be a variety of cars for sale by owner. Admission is $10; children under 12 years are free. For more information, please call 631-567-5898 or visit their website at ww.LongIslandCars.com.

TUESDAY, APRIL 9

6:00PM

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

The annual meeting of the Board of Education of the Board of Cooperative Educational Services of the Second Supervisory District of Suffolk County (Western Suffolk BOCES), will be held at Western Suffolk BOCES’ Administrative Offices, 507 Deer Park Road, Dix Hills, NY. This meeting is open to the public. For more information call 631-549-4900 x222.

THURSDAY, APRIL 11

7:00PM HISTORY OF THE FIRE ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE

The Seaford Historical Society will host Angela Reich from the Fire Island Lighthouse Preservation Society. Her presentation will be about the history of the Lighthouse and it's historic rescues. Her book, "Shipwreck of Hopes", will be for sale that evening (cash only). Held at at 3890 Waverly Ave, Seaford. Refreshments, raffles. $5 for non-members, free to members. For more information email mapfannon@verizon.net.

LEGALS LEGALS LEGALS

NOTICE OF SPECIAL DISTRICT MEETING OF THE EAST ISLIP PUBLIC LIBRARY TOWN OF ISLIP COUNTY OF SUFFOLK, NEW YORK

upon the following proposition: PROPOSITION

Shall the following resolution be adopted:

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the qualified voters of the East Islip Union Free School District of East Islip, Suffolk County, New York, that pursuant to a resolution of the Board of Trustees of the East Islip Public Library, adopted January 25, 2024, a Special School District Meeting will be held in the East Islip Public Library, 381 East Main Street, East Islip, New York on the 4th day of April 2024 at 10:00 O’clock a.m., prevailing time, for the purpose of voting by voting booths (paper ballot) upon a proposition adopting the annual budget for the support and maintenance of the East Islip Public Library for the fiscal year 2024/2025, and further providing for the levy of a tax upon the taxable property of said School District for that portion of the budget to be raised by taxes. Polls for the purpose of voting will be kept open between the hours of 10:00 O’clock a.m. and 9:00 O’clock p.m., prevailing time.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that voting will take place

RESOLVED, that the Budget as proposed by the Board of Trustees of the East Islip Public Library of the Town of Islip, Suffolk County, New York, for the year 2024/2025 in the amount of $4,253,950.00 to be approved and that the necessary tax therefore be levied upon the taxable property of the East Islip School District.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the election of one (1) member of the Board of Trustees of the East Islip Public Library will be held at the same time and place. One Trustee will be elected for a full five (5) year term beginning July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2029, the last incumbent of said position is Joseph Gabriel, Jr.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that candidates for the office of trustee of the East Islip Public Library shall be nominated by petition. The petition for the office of Trustee of the East Islip Public Library shall be directed to the School District

Clerk of the East Islip Union Free School District; shall be signed by at least twenty-five (25) qualified voters of the School District, shall state the residence of each signer, the name and residence of the candidate being nominated for the office of Trustee of the East Islip Public Library and shall describe the specific vacancy on the Board of Trustees for which the candidate is nominated; which description shall include at least the length of term of office and the name of the last incumbent. Each petition shall be filed with the School District Clerk not later than 5:00 p.m., prevailing time, on Wednesday, March 6, 2024.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that, pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law, personal registration of voters is required and no person shall be entitled to vote at said meeting and election whose name does not already appear on the register of the said School District, or who does not register as hereinafter provided except as may otherwise be provided by the Laws of the State of New York. The register so prepared includes all persons who have presented themselves

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State Senator Martinez Announces Small Business Administration

Disaster Loan Outreach Center Opens In Babylon

(SBA)

Disaster Loan Outreach Center in Babylon. The center is

constituents from across the Fourth Senatorial District who suffered losses as a result of the January 9-10, 2024 storm that impacted the region with heavy rain, high winds, and coastal flooding.

Representatives of the SBA

will assist eligible residents and businesses in Suffolk and Nassau Counties who suffered economic losses as a result of the storm to apply for low-interest loans. Those who can apply include businesses, homeowners, renters, and private nonprofit organizations. They must be in a declared disaster area and meet other eligibility criteria depending on the type of loan. The types of disaster loans available are:

• Business Physical Disaster Loans – Loans to businesses to repair or replace disaster-damaged property owned by the business, including real estate, inventories, supplies, machinery, and equipment. Businesses of any size are eligible. Private, non-profit organizations such as charities, churches, private universities, etc., are also eligible.

• Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL)

– Working capital loans to help small businesses, small agricultural

cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture, and most private, non-profit organizations of all sizes meet their ordinary and necessary financial obligations that cannot be met as a direct result of the disaster.

• Home Disaster Loans

– Loans to homeowners or renters to repair or replace disaster-damaged real estate and personal property, including automobiles.

“Picking up the pieces after a natural disaster can be overwhelming. I thank Governor Hochul for coordinating with our federal partners to get support to the Long Island region and the Small Business Administration for recognizing the severity

of this event and for being there to help our neighbors find the resources to recover after its devastation,” said Senator Martinez.

The Babylon Town Hall Disaster Loan Outreach Center is located at 200 Sunrise Highway in Lindenhurst and will open to the public.

The site’s hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and closed on Saturdays and Sundays.

The filing deadline to return applications for physical property damage is May 10, 2024, and December 11, 2024, for economic injury applications.

To apply online, please visit lending.sba.gov or call the SBA’s Customer Service Center at 1-800-659-2955.

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personally for registration in accordance herewith, and all persons who shall have voted at any Annual Meeting or Election, held or conducted at any time within four (4) years prior to the preparation of the register. In addition, any qualified voter of the School District whose name appears on the County of Suffolk voter registration list or portion of such list as transmitted to the Library by the Suffolk County Board of Election officials prior to the Special District Meeting and Election shall also be entitled to vote.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN

that the Board of Registration of the East Islip Union Free School District will meet at the East Islip Public Library on Thursday, March 21, 2024 between the hours of 3:00 O’clock p.m. and 7:00 O’clock p.m., prevailing time, at which time the Board of Registration shall prepare the register of the School District, and any person shall be entitled to have his name placed upon such register, provided that at such meeting of the Board of Registration he is known to, or proves to the satisfaction of the Board of Registration to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at the meeting for which such register is prepared. The register prepared shall be filed in the office of the School District Clerk and shall be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the District on each of the five (5) days prior to the day set for the meeting between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m, prevailing time, except Saturdays, when it may be inspected between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and noon, prevailing time, by appointment, and it will not available for inspection on Sundays.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN

that applications for absentee ballots or early mail ballots for the election of Library Trustees and voting on the Budget may be made at the office of the School District Clerk. Such application must be received by the School District Clerk no earlier than 30 days before the day of the vote and at least seven (7) days before the day of the vote, if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or by the day before the day of the vote if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter. A list of all persons to whom absentee or early mail ballots shall have been issued will be available in the office of the School District Clerk on each of the five (5) days prior to the day of the vote except Saturday and Sunday. No absentee or early mail voter’s ballot shall

be canvassed, unless it shall have been received in the office of the School District Clerk by 5:00 p.m. on the date of the election.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN

that copies of the annual estimated expenditures of the East Islip Public Library to be voted upon shall be available to any resident in the District at the East Islip Public Library between the hours of 9:00 O’clock a.m. and 3:00 O’clock p.m., prevailing time, commencing on each of the fourteen (14) days prior to and on the day of the vote except Saturday and Sunday.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Board of Trustees of the East Islip Public Library will hold a Budget Information Hearing, on Thursday, March 21, 2024 at the East Islip Public Library, 381 East Main Street, East Islip, New York, at 5:30 0’clock p.m., prevailing time.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the following regulations will be in effect for the Special District Meeting for the East Islip Public Library to be held on April 4, 2024.

1. Identification and number of poll watchers. Poll watchers shall be required to identify themselves to the School District Clerk no less than seventy-two (72) hours prior to the election at which time they will be provided with an identification tag indicating “Poll Watcher.” Such previously identified poll watchers shall sign in with the School District Clerk or her designee upon arrival at the polling place. One (1) poll watcher for each election district will be permitted per organization at any given time. No candidate may act as a poll watcher.

2. Voting booths. Poll watchers will not be permitted behind the voting booths at any time during voting hours.

3. Location of poll watchers

An area, with a full view of the polls, will be designated for poll watchers.

4. Final vote tally

Following the recording of the vote by the School District Clerk and inspectors of election, poll watchers will be permitted time to view the voting totals. Poll watchers are not permitted behind the inspectors while the tally is being taken by the School District Clerk and inspectors.

5. Miscellaneous

Any questions regarding poll

watchers are to be directed to the School District Clerk, Stephanie Parker. All actions of poll watchers shall be unobtrusive and may in no manner interfere with the ordinary conduct of the voting.

Dated: January 25, 2024

By Order of the Board of Trustees of the East Islip Public Library East Islip School District Town of Islip, Suffolk County, New York

AVISO DE REUNIÓN

ESPECIAL DE DISTRITO DE LA BIBLIOTECA PÚBLICA DE EAST ISLIP CIUDAD DE ISLIP CONDADO DE SUFFOLK, NUEVA YORK

POR LA PRESENTE SE

DA AVISO a los votantes calificados del Distrito Escolar Unión Libre de East Islip en East Islip, Condado de Suffolk, Nueva York, que de conformidad con una resolución de la Junta Directiva de la Biblioteca Pública de East Islip, adoptada el 25 de enero del 2024, se llevará a cabo una Reunión Especial del Distrito Escolar en la Biblioteca Pública de East Islip, 381 East Main Street, East Islip, Nueva York el día 4 de abril de 2024 a las 10:00 a.m., hora prevaleciente, con el fin de votar en cabinas de votación (boleta de papel) sobre una propuesta que adopta el presupuesto anual para el apoyo y el mantenimiento de la Biblioteca Pública de East Islip por el año fiscal 2024/2025, y además proveyendo la imposición de un impuesto sobre la propiedad imponible de dicho Distrito Escolar para que esa parte del presupuesto que sea recaudada con impuestos. Las urnas con el propósito de votación se mantendrán abiertas entre las horas de las 10:00 a.m. y las 9:00 p.m., hora prevaleciente.

SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL que la votación se llevará a cabo sobre la siguiente propuesta:

PROPUESTA

Si se adoptase la siguiente resolución:

SE RESUELVE, que se apruebe el Presupuesto como fue propuesto por la Junta Directiva de la Biblioteca Pública de East Islip de la Ciudad de Islip, Condado de Suffolk, Nueva York, para el año 2024/2025 en la cantidad de $4,253,950.00 para ser aprobada y que, por lo tanto, se aplique el impuesto necesario sobre la propiedad imponible del Distrito Escolar de East Islip.

SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL que la elección de un (1) miembro de la Junta Directiva de la Biblioteca Pública de East Islip se llevará a cabo a la misma hora y lugar. Un

Fideicomisario será elegido por un período de tiempo completo de cinco (5) años de comenzando el 1 de julio del 2024 hasta el 30 de junio de 2029, el último titular de dicho cargo es Joseph Gabriel, Jr.

SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL que los candidatos para el cargo de fideicomisario de la Biblioteca Pública de East Islip tendrán que ser nominados por medio de petición. La petición para el cargo de Fideicomisario de la Biblioteca Pública de East Islip debe de ser dirigida al Secretario del Distrito Escolar del Distrito Escolar Union Libre de East Islip; deberá ser firmada por lómenos por veinticinco (25) votantes calificados del Distrito Escolar, deberá revelar el domicilio de cada firmante, el nombre y el domicilio del candidato nominado para el cargo de Fideicomisario de la Biblioteca Pública de East Islip y deberá describirá el vacante especificado en la Junta de Fideicomisarios para la cual el candidato está nominado; cuya descripción deberá incluir, como mínimo, la duración del mandato y el nombre del último titular. Cada petición será presentada ante el Secretario del Distrito Escolar a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m., hora prevaleciente, el miércoles 6 de marzo del 2024

SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL que, de conformidad con la Sección 2014 de la Ley de Educación, se requiere el registro personal de los votantes y ninguna persona tendrá derecho a votar en dicha reunión ni elección si el nombre aun no aparece en el registro de dicho Distrito Escolar, o que no se registre como se establece a continuación, a no ser que las Leyes del Estado de Nueva York dispongan de algo diferente. El registro como preparado incluye a todas las personas que se hayan presentado personalmente para el registro de conformidad con el presente, y todas las personas que hayan votado en cualquier Reunión Anual o Elección, celebrada o realizada en cualquier momento dentro de los cuatro (4) años anteriores a la preparación del registro. Además, cualquier votante calificado del Distrito Escolar cuyo nombre aparezca en la lista de registro de votantes del Condado de Suffolk o en parte de dicha lista como transmitida a la Biblioteca por los funcionarios de la Junta Electoral del Condado de Suffolk antes de la Reunión del Distrito Especial y Elección también tendrá derecho a votar.

SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL que la Junta de Registro del Distrito Escolar Union Libre de East Islip se reunirá en la Biblioteca Pública de East Islip el jueves, 21 de marzo del 2024 entre las horas de las 3:00 p.m. y las 7:00 p.m., hora prevaleciente,

momento en el cual la Junta de Registro preparará el registro del Distrito Escolar, y cualquier persona tendrá derecho a que su nombre sea colocado en dicho registro, siempre que en dicha reunión de la Junta de Registro se sepa que el, o demuestre a satisfacción de la Junta de Registro, tener derecho a votar en ese momento o en lo sucesivo en la reunión para la que se prepara dicho registro. El registro preparado se archivará en la oficina del Secretario del Distrito Escolar y estará abierto para inspección por cualquier votante calificado del Distrito en cada uno de los cinco (5) días anteriores al día fijado para la reunión entre las horas de 9:00 a.m. a 4:00 p.m., hora prevaleciente, excepto los sábados, cuando puede ser inspeccionado entre las 10:00 a.m. y el mediodía, hora prevaleciente, por medio de cita, y no los domingos.

SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL que las solicitudes de boletas de voto ausente o boletas anticipadas por correo para la elección de los Fideicomisarios de la Biblioteca y la votación sobre el Presupuesto se pueden hacer en la oficina del Secretario del Distrito Escolar. Dicha solicitud debe ser recibida por el Secretario del Distrito Escolar pero no antes de 30 días antes del día de la votación y por lo menos siete (7) días antes del día de la votación, si la boleta debe de ser enviada por correo al votante, o para el día anterior al día de la votación si la boleta debera de ser entregada personalmente al votante. Una lista de todas las personas a las que se les habrán emitido boletas de voto en ausencia o por correo anticipado estará disponible en la oficina del Secretario del Distrito Escolar en cada uno de los cinco (5) días anteriores al día de la votación, con excepción del sábado y el domingo. No se realizará el escrutinio de ninguna boleta de voto ausente o por correo anticipado, a menos que se haya recibido en la oficina del Secretario del Distrito Escolar antes de las 5:00 p.m. de la fecha de la elección.

SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL que las copias de los gastos anuales estimados de la Biblioteca Pública de East Islip que sobre cual se votarán estarán disponibles para cualquier residente del Distrito en la Biblioteca Pública de East Islip entre las 9:00 a.m. y las 3:00 p.m., hora prevaleciente, a partir de cada uno de los catorce (14) días anteriores y el día de la votación, excepto el sábado y el domingo.

SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL que la Junta Directiva de la Biblioteca Pública de East Islip llevará a cabo una Audiencia de Información Presupuestaria, el jueves 21 de marzo del 2024 en la Biblioteca Pública de East

Islip, 381 East Main Street, East Islip, Nueva York, a las 5:30 p.m., hora prevaleciente.

SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL que las siguientes regulaciones estarán vigentes para la Reunión Especial del Distrito para la Biblioteca Pública de East Islip que se llevará a cabo el 4 de abril de 2024.

1. Identificación y número de observadores electorales Se requerirá que los observadores electorales se identifiquen ante el Secretario del Distrito Escolar no menos de setenta y dos (72) horas antes de la elección, momento en el cual se les proporcionará una etiqueta de identificación que indique “Observador Electoral”. Dichos observadores electorales previamente identificados deberán registrarse con el Secretario del Distrito Escolar o su designado al llegar al lugar de votación. Se permitirá un (1) observador electoral por cada distrito electoral por organización en cualquier momento dado. Ningún candidato puede actuar como observador electoral.

2. Cabinas de votación No se permitirá que los observadores electorales se encuentren detrás de las cabinas de votación en ningún momento durante el horario de votación.

3. Ubicación de los observadores electorales Se designará un área con una vista completa de las urnas para los observadores electorales.

4. Recuento final de votos Después de la grabación de la votación por parte del Secretario del Distrito Escolar y los inspectores electorales, los observadores electorales tendrán oportunidad para ver los totales de la votación. No se permite que los observadores electorales estén detrás de los inspectores mientras el Secretario del Distrito Escolar y los inspectores realizan el conteo.

5. Miscellaneous

Cualquier pregunta relacionada con los observadores electorales debe de ser dirigida a la Secretaria del Distrito Escolar, Stephanie Parker. Todas las acciones de los observadores electorales tendrán que ser discretas y no podrán interferir de ninguna manera con el desarrollo ordinario de la votación.

Fecha: 25 de enero del 2024 Por orden del Consejo de Administración de la Biblioteca Pública de East Islip

Distrito Escolar de East Islip Pueblo de Islip, Condado de Suffolk, Nueva York

ISP & EISP - 269 - 2/14, 2/28, 3/13 & 3/27/24

The Local Hibernians Inc. would like to thank their sponsors for supporting the 2024 John P. Reilly East Islip St. Patrick’s Day Parade which was held on March 3rd. We had the best turnout ever and wouldn’t have had such a tremendous parade without the community’s support.

Apple Bank

A&N Reliable Welding

Acme Auto Radiator & Glass Works

Albrecht, Bruno & O’Shea Funeral Home

Alex Custom Cuts

All County Block & Supply

Allstate Steve Foray

Alpha Insurance Bank of America

Bayshore Mower

Bellina’s Pizza

Suffolk County Legislator Trish Bergin

Boening Brothers Inc.

Bush Associates

Captain Bills

Caroline’s Flower Shop

Cavanaugh’s Restaurant and Pub

Chapey’s Funeral Home

Clare Rose

Comprehensive Financials

Concord Cleaners

Country Village Florist

Douglas Elliman Annette Mina

The Drift Inn

Dunton Deli

East Islip Cards & Gifts

East Islip Chamber of Commerce

East Islip Fire Department

East Islip Soccer Club

Ed Murray Roo ng

Emerald Isle Paving

Fatty McGees

Flowers By Chazz

Francesco’s Trattoria

Congressman Andrew Garbarino

Great South Bay Brewery

Greg’s Auto Service

Handley’s Landscaping

Harp and the Hound Pub

Harry’s Bagels

Hometown Cafe

Howard’s Cafe

Irish Coffee Pub

Irish Crossroads

Irish Times Pub

Island Shore Physical Therapy

Islip Fire Department

Jakes 58

Jackson Hall Restaurant

James Joyce Pub

Jones & Little CPA

Jovial Stove

Karp’s Wine & Liquor

Kennedy L.I. Realty

Knights of Columbus

KW Elite Realty

Lee’s Auto Body

Lennon Flags

Lily Flanagan’s Pub (Babylon)

Mannino’s

Momentum at South Bay for Rehabilitation and Nursing

Mossa Men’s Hairstylists

Mustang Sally’s

NAPA Auto Parts

Napper Tandy’s Bayshore

Ocean Janitorial Supply

Offshore Garage

Oconee Diner

Overton Funeral Home

P & G Alternators

Panzner Demo & Abatement

Printcorp

Rainbow International

Realty Connect Reenie

Reese’s 1900

Riley Fibbers

Riverhead Ciderhouse

Saxon Chiropractic

Scarab Jewelers

Shandon Court

Signature Premier Properties

Simonetti and Domozych DDS

SMR Construction

Church of St Mary’s Parish and School

Stanley’s Bakery

State Farm - Scott File

State Farm - Paul Cozzani

Suffolk County Legislator Steve Flotteron

Stop & Save Beverage

Sunrise Toyota

Sutton Insurance

The Debbie Carpluk Team from KW Elite

Thrifty Islip Cold Beer Beverage

Tire Express

Town Councilman James O’Connor

Town Councilman Michael J. McElwee

Triple J Electric Inc.

Unique Golf

Village Idiot Pub

Wells Fargo-James Connolly

Wilcox Electrical

Willy B’s Deli

Wood Floors By Sean Mclaughlin

Yellow Dog Lawn Care, Inc.

Zone Innovation