April 19, 2023 West Babylon North

Councilman Manetta’s Easter Candy Drive

COUNCILMAN MANETTA’S EASTER CANDY DRIVE - “Babylon Town Councilman Anthony Manetta’s second annual Easter Candy Collection Drive was a success with hundreds of donations received from community groups and generous individuals from across Babylon Town. A special thank you to the West Babylon Lions Club and the Gerald J. Ryan Outreach Center of Wyandanch for their generous donations to the drive. And thank you to Village of Lindenhurst Mayor Michael Lavorata for helping Councilman Manetta make his final donation of Easter candy to the St. Vincent de Paul food pantry at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Lindenhurst.”

Town Of Babylon Honors M.A.N.A. Executive Board

The Town of Babylon recently honored the Ministerial Alliance of North Amityville (M.A.N.A.) Executive Board for the incredible work they have done throughout the community, as well as in recognition of the strong partnership between the organization and the Town.

“M.A.N.A. has been exceptional in their support

of the Town throughout the years,” said Town of Babylon Supervisor Rich Schaffer. “The organization has provided significant wisdom and guidance to many in our community, including me and others on the Town Board, throughout the years. I am truly grateful for M.A.N.A. and the manner in which the organization and our

Town have always been able to come together in dedicated service of our community.”

Supervisor Schaffer and Councilman Anthony Manetta presented proclamations and certificates to the members of the M.A.N.A. Executive Board at a ceremony. The recipients were the organization’s president

Bishop Andy C. Lewter, executive director of the Gospel Express Rev. Lynn Boone, vice president Bishop Walter C. Willie Jr., political liaison Pastor Keith Hayward, founding member Pastor Patricia Rickenbacker, founding member Pastor Robert Burgess, treasurer Pastor Alexia Burgess-Huart, administrator Elder

Deidrea-Sealy, secretary Pastor Christian D. Code and social media director, Pastor Terrance Daye.

“On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, I was deeply moved and inspired by M.A.N.A.’s program and expansion and revitalization of activities,” said Councilman Manetta. “I immediately coordinated with Supervisor Schaffer and the Town Board to find

the best way to recognize their meaningful contributions to the community. To M.A.N.A., thank you for all you do, not just for your congregations and the North Amityville community but for the positive impact you have on the entire Town of Babylon as well. We are looking forward to continuing our longstanding partnership.”

TOWN OF BABYLON HONORS M.A.N.A. EXECUTIVE BOARD - Town of Babylon Councilman DuWayne Gregory, Town of Babylon Councilman Terence McSweeney, M.A.N.A. Administrator Elder Deidrea-Sealy, M.A.N.A. Treasurer Pastor Alexia Burgess-Huart, M.A.N.A. founding member Pastor Patricia Rickenbacker, Town of Babylon Councilman Anthony Manetta, Town of Babylon Supervisor Rich Schaffer, M.A.N.A. President Bishop Andy C. Lewter, M.A.N.A. Vice President Bishop Walter C. Willie Jr., M.A.N.A. Political Liaison Pastor Keith Hayward, Executive Director of the Gospel Express Rev. Lynn Boone, M.A.N.A. Social Media Director Pastor Terrance Daye, Town of Babylon Clerk Gerry Compitello, Town of Babylon Receiver of Taxes Jennifer Montiglio and Town of Babylon Deputy Supervisor Tony Martinez at the recognition ceremony

Helping You Help Others

By Noelle Lambert

The Charity of the Month for April is Rebuilding Together Long Island

Rebuilding Together

www.rebuildingtogether.org

Long Island (RTLI) is a nonprofit organization, headquartered in Farmingdale, serving Nassau County and most of Su olk County. As an a liate of the national organization, Rebuilding Together, their mission is repairing homes, revitalizing communities and rebuilding lives.

To accomplish their vision of safe and healthy homes for everyone, they provide free essential home safety repairs and modifications for economicallydisadvantaged homeowners, whether they are older adults, veterans, families or persons with a disability or limited mobility.

Security and comfort should come to mind when we think of home...but what if your home didn’t make you feel that way? Maybe there’s no heat or hot water for your family, or your doors don’t lock so you prop a chair under the doorknob each night. When you’re living on a fixed or low income, making repairs or modifications is typically just a wish, not a reality. Homeowners know that taking care of small problems today can help avert larger, more costly problems tomorrow and this is where Rebuilding Together Long Island can come into play and help out! For more than 30 years, RTLI has focused on improving the living conditions of our neighbors and fulfilling those dreams of a safe, warm and accessible home.

Primarily a volunteer organization, they are neighbors helping neighbors and there is never a charge. From minor to sometimes major repairs, they improve the safety, health and well-being of every household. From handyman type repairs to modifications for our aging population and those with physical limitations, they’re ready to lend a hand.

Neighbor Pets’ Place

CHEVY

1 year old male. Found injured, but is still trusting, loving and gentle.

Recent studies have shown that for people 65 and older, falls account for approximately 60 percent of all injury-related emergency department visits and over 50 percent of injuryrelated deaths annually. Also, up to 80 percent of falls in the home occur in the bathroom. RTLI can install grab bars and ADA height toilets, widens doorways where possible and can even have bathtubs converted to walk-in showers. Wheelchair ramps are one of their most requested modifications and can be constructed in two days. So how can you help?

•If you know someone who may benefit from their services, have them call the RTLI o ce at 631.777.7894, Monday – Friday, to see if they qualify for the free program.

•Join the RTLI team! Volunteers can sign up at rebuildingtogetherli.org/ volunteer-today. Currently they are looking for individuals who are fluent in Spanish and for an o ce person, particularly if they are familiar with Salesforce. Additionally, if you are handy with tools, the Nassau and Su olk crew teams are always looking for more help.

•Donate at rebuildingtogetherli. org. RTLI relies on the donations of our neighbors, some grants and corporate sponsorships, as they do not receive any government funding.

•RTLI encourages local business to get involved and sponsor a project. The organization can find the right project for your business to sponsor and you can then promote your generosity on social media to show your commitment to improving the health and safety of someone in need locally.

When we work together, we can bring about transformational change quickly in our communities.

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

LINX 4 year old male. Intelligent and housebroken. Requires a very active home.

DOC

Domestic Short Haired male with an appetite for love and affection.

MEOW &

Stray siblings. Shy at first but incredibly sweet once they decide to trust you.

BELLA

4 year old female. Loves walks, playing with toys and getting lots of attention.

ACE

1 year old male. He likes other dogs, would benefit with a calm dog at home.

MILO

1 year old Labradoodle. Lots of energy, and not a fan of other dogs.

OREO

Loves fetch, leans against you. Must be the only dog, has never lived with kids.

BEN

10 year old male. Pekingese. Active and outgoing. Gentle and always ready

To inquire about having your shelter included in this column, email info@longislandmediagroup.com!

How Do I Love Thee? Three

In an honest panel discussion, three couples— Cindy and Bruce, Kim and Anthony and Tim and Sandy--will share how they successfully coped when faced with a breast cancer diagnosis. The free forum, sponsored by the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program, will be held on zoom on Monday, April 24, from 4 pm to 5:15 pm.

Even partners who are strongly committed to one another may face difficult moments when confronted with the extraordinary stress of breast cancer. The following three couples will talk about their journeys together through breast cancer and how they have continued to have lives filled with activity and joy.

Cindy and Bruce met on a blind date 41 years ago. They married, and in

Couples Count The Ways Breast Cancer Zoom Forum On April 24

1994, Cindy was treated for breast cancer. Sixteen year later, the couple learned that Cindy’s cancer had come back. Cindy had a mastectomy of the same breast, followed by chemotherapy, Cindy recalls the difficulty of trying to juggle it all when first diagnosed.

She reached out to the Young Women’s Support Group at Adelphi connecting with others in her situation and gaining the support she needed to move forward. Today, Cindy is a volunteer at the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program.

Kim and Anthony have been together for 10 years, meeting while Kim was working in a restaurant as a bartender. Anthony is a day trader who attended Columbia University where

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HOW DO I LOVE THEE? THREE

he was a pitcher for their baseball team. Together they have a daughter named Savannah who is 7 years old. Kim was just 30 years old when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Since 2019, Kim has been a volunteer with the Adelphi Breast Cancer

Program helping others going through a similar diagnosis.

Tim and Sandy met at a mutual friend’s home when Tim was a freshman in college and Sandy a senior in high school. They had been married for 52 years when they learned Tim

had been diagnosed with advanced breast cancer in June 2020. Tim says that not even in their wildest dreams could they have imagined the rollercoaster ride they would embark on. Tim is committed to sharing his story as a volunteer with the Adelphi

Breast Cancer Program and helping other men learn the signs of breast cancer and the importance of performing regular breast self-exams.

For more information, and to register, visit https:// breast- cancer.adelphi.edu/ au_event/couples/

COUPLES COUNT THE WAYS - Pictured from left: Kim and Anthony, Cindy and Bruce, and Tim and Sandy.

IBS Cures Can’t Wait

2023 Long Island Take Steps

Sunday, May 7, 2023

Belmont Lake State Park

12:15PM Event Start

It’s Time to Take Steps!

1:30PM Opening Ceremony

Long Island Take Steps for Crohn’s & Colitis

For more information contact: Linell Baumann (646) 306-1118 or email: lbaumann@crohnscolitisfoundation.org

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Crohn’s disease & ulcerative colitis a ect millions of Americans.

Belmont La ke S tate Park

It’s Time to Take Steps!

Take Steps is the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation’s national walk and the largest event dedicated to finding cures for digestive diseases. Millions of American adults and children suffer from Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, lifechanging digestive diseases. Symptoms include abdominal pain, diarrhea, and weight loss. Many patients require hospitalization and surgery.

Take Steps is the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation’s national walk and the largest event dedicated to finding cures for digestive diseases. Millions of American adults and children suffer from Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, life-changing disestive diseases. Symptoms include abdominal pain, diarrhea, and weight loss. Many patients require hospitalization and surgery

You can make a difference. When you walk, you’ll help raise funds for cures! Learn more: Call (646) 306-1118 or email: lbaumann@crohnscolitisfoundation.org

You can make a difference. When you walk, you’ll help raise funds for cures! Learn more: Call 516-222-5530, or email sbeck@crohnscolitisfoundation.org.

Register today: cctakesteps.org/LongIsland2022

Rigatoni

• Stuffed Shells

• Tortellini Alfredo

Antipasto (Choose One)

• Antipasto Platter

• Mozzarella Caprese Platter

• Cheese Platter

• Grilled Vegetable Platter

Salad (Choose One)

• Garden Salad

• Caesar Salad

• Giardinastro

• Spinach & Goat Cheese

• Arugula Salad

Main Course (Choose one per ten people. Must choose one pasta dish.)

Pasta (must choose one)

• Cavatelli Calabrese

• Farfalle Primavera

• Gemelli alla Gabriella

• Linguine w/ Clam Sauce

• Linguine ai Frutti di Mare

• Orzo Mediterranean

• Penne alla Vodka

• Penne Fantasia

• Shrimp Mia Poultry

• Chicken Adriana

• Chicken w/ Sauteed Broccoli & Sundried Tomatoes

• Chicken Cacciatore

• Chicken Francese

• Chicken Grigio

• Chicken Marsala

• Chicken Parmigiana

• Chicken Sorrentino

• Grilled Turkey London Broil

• Roasted Turkey Breast

• Stuffed Chicken

Starch & Vegetables

• Brussels Sprouts

• Butternut Squash

• Eggplant Parmigiana

• Eggplant Rollatine

• Grilled Asparagus

• Grilled Potatoes

• Rice Primavera

• Roasted Potatoes

• Spaghetti Squash

From the Land

• Boneless Spare Ribs

• Grilled Pork Tenderloin

• Grilled USDA Prime Flat Iron Steak

• Meatballs

• Pork Chop Caprese

• Pork Filet Salpino

• Sausage & Peppers

• Veal Marsala

• Veal Parmigiana

• Veal Scallopine

From the Sea

• Grilled Salmon

• Maryland Crab Cakes

• Mussels Margherita

• Mussels w/ Garlic & Oil

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April Happenings

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 x211 or send events to nataliealmeida@longislandmediagroup.com

Free Narcan Training

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19

7:00PM-10:00PM

HARD LUCK CAFÉ CONCERT

The concert will feature Rachael Sage and Avi Wisni. An open mic precedes the concert. Tickets are $20 ($15 for Cinema Arts Centre/FMSH members) and can be purchased online at cinemaartscentre.org or at the box office now through the evening of the event.

SATURDAY, APRIL 22

10:00AM

BEACH CLEAN UP WALK

Support marine conservation and learn about the local sea life at the Hallock State Park Preserve. Participants of all ages are welcome. For more information: visit amseas. org/events or call the Park Office at (631) 315-5475 for more information.

10:00AM

EARTH DAY HIKE

Take a hike to celebrate Earth Day at Connetquot River State Park Preserve. Learn abut what makes their preserve unique. Be prepared to hike 2-3 miles. Reservations are required at eventbrite.com. Visit parks.ny.gov/events for more information.

10:30AM

KIDS DAY AT THE FARM

Organics Today Farm in East Islip is hosting a Kids Day. Come down for fun classes and activities for kids of all ages. Call/Text 631-480-6497 for more information

SUNDAY, APRIL 23

1:00PM-4:00PM

SPRING LITURGY & LUNCHEON

Calling all alumni, The Academy of St. Joseph will be hosting their 2023 Spring Liturgy and Luncheon on the Brentwood Campus. Call for reservations at 631-273-1187 ext. 154.

1:30PM

BUNCO

The Joseph Barry Columbiettes, the auxiliary for the Knights of Columbus, will be hosting BUNCO. Games begin at 2:00PM, $12 per person and it includes coffee, tea and snacks. For reservations call Susan at 516-6808487 or email SueSarandis@gmail. com.

3:00PM-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. Call the library at 631-6694020 to register.

THURSDAY, APRIL 27

8:10AM-10:30AM

BREAST CANCER SCREENINGS

Legislator Arnold W. Drucker is partnering with NuHealth to provide free mammograms to women over the age of 40 at the Midway Jewish Center in Syosset. For more information and to make an appointment, contact Legislator Drucker’s office at 516-571-6216 or adrucker@nassaucountyny.gov.

11:00AM

MERRICK HOMEMAKERS FASHION SHOW

Held at the Seaford American Legion. $25 admission which includes raffles, hot buffet, desserts, etc. Call Grace at

516-546-8970 for more information.

SATURDAY, APRIL 29

8:00AM-2:00PM

VENDOR MARKET/YARD SALE

The Grace United Methodist Chuch in Lindenhurst will be hosting an indoor vendor market and yard sale. This event is rain or shine. For more information call 631-226-8690 or email gumc.lindy@gmail.com.

1:00PM-4:00PM

EARTH DAY CLEAN UP

The Levittown Community Council invites Levittion families, organizations and business groups to help clean up various locations throughout Levittown. All participants will meet at Veterans Memorial Park. For more information email levittowncouncil@yahoo.com.

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 and live music with Dennis & Ivan. 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 631-846-1459 for more information.

New York State Assemblyman Michael Durso, in partnership with Town of Babylon Councilman Terence McSweeney, Suffolk County Legislator Kevin McCaffrey, Village of Babylon Mayor Mary Adams, and Suffolk County Sheriff Errol Toulon, will be holding a free Narcan Training on Thursday, May 4, 2023 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Babylon Village HallBoard Room, 153 W Main Street, Babylon. A trained specialist from the Suffolk County Sheriff’s office will discuss signs of an opiate overdose, overdose risk factors, recognizing and responding to an overdose, and the administration of Naloxone (Narcan). Each registered participant will receive a free Narcan kit at the completion of the training.

Registration is required. To reserve your seat, please

call Assemblyman Durso’s office at 516-541-4598.

“We encourage all community members to attend this free, lifesaving program,” said Assemblyman Durso. “With record high overdose deaths occurring last year from Fentanyl and other opioids, it’s crucial that everyone knows how to recognize an overdose and safely administer Narcan. Lives are depending on it.”

“We’ve seen in recent years that Narcan is the quickest way to restore normal breathing and save the life of a person who is overdosing on opioids,” said Babylon Town Councilman Terence McSweeney. “Narcan can be administered by anyone who is properly trained to do so, and with the recent rise in overdoses, it is imperative that we educate the public so we can all aid our first responders in saving lives,” he added.

Long Island Cars

“Super Swap Sunday” CAR SHOW & SWAP MEET

Sunday May 7th, 2023

LICH Amphitheater At BALD HILL

Sunday May 7th “Long Island Cars” Car Show & Swap Meet returns to the LICH Amphitheater at Bald Hill in Farmingville. Hundreds of classic and collectible automobiles including street rods, muscle cars, antiques, exotics and imports will be on display. Show cars will be professionally photographed and owners will receive a commemorative Photo Plaque. Also.included in this popular show is “Long Island’s Largest Swap Meet” where vendors will be selling all kinds of car parts, accessories and collectibles. If you’re looking to buy a car you’ll want to check out the “Car

Corral” where cars will be offered for sale by their owners. There will be live music by “The Fugitives” plus food and refreshments. LICH Amphitheater at Bald Hill is located at 1 Ski Run Lane in Farmingville, 11738. L.I.E. 63 North, take County Rd 83 North 1 mile and exit right, follow signs to amphitheater parking lot. Show hours are 8am to 4pm. Admission: $10.00; under 12 years are free; free parking. Show or sell your collectible car with admission. Cars being photographed and vendors register at the gate between 7am and 10 am. (631)5675898 or LonglslandCars. com.

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING MAY 16, 2023

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 2023/2024 and election of Members of the Board of Education will take place on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 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 2023-2024 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.

PROPOSITION NO. 2

Shall the Board of Education of the West Babylon Union Free School District be authorized to establish a Capital Reserve Fund I pursuant to Section 3651 of the New York Education Law to be known as the “West Babylon Union Free School District Capital Reserve Fund I”, whose purpose shall be to fund in whole or in part capital improvements to the facilities of the District, including but not limited to district-wide replacements, renovations, upgrades, reconstruction, additions, and remediation of: masonry, plumbing, exhaust fans, stairs, elevators, ceilings, lightings, boilers, burners, floors, walls, bathrooms, ADA compliance, classrooms, labs casework, cafeteria/kitchen, electrical service, HVAC units, air handling, unit ventilators, security, emergency generators, energy efficiency projects, additional new space/new building additions, site-work, pavement, curbs, sidewalks, parking lots, courtyard, athletic fields, tennis/pickleball courts, handball courts, bleacher/ concession stands, press box, playgrounds, lockers, locker room, gymnasium, weight room, fire alarm systems, CO detection system, electrical systems, mechanical systems, technology/ communication systems, telephone systems, water distribution system, roof work, door replacement, window replacement, hazardous material remediation, bus garage, auditoriums, storage, the purchase of furnishings and equipment, and related ancillary work incidental to said projects. The maximum amount of the aforesaid Capital Reserve Fund I shall be $20 million, plus interest earnings thereon, and the probable term is to be 10 years; the funds are to be transferred from surplus monies remaining in the general fund, budgetary appropriations and/ or amounts from existing reserve funds as authorized by The General Municipal Law and The Education Law including a sum not to exceed $3 million from the 2022-2023 budget and thereafter in an annual amount of not more than $5 million for each remaining year of the probable term until the maximum amount of $20 million is reached. The Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations or his/her designee is hereby directed to deposit monies of this reserve fund in a separate bank account to be known as the “West Babylon Union Free School District Capital Reserve Fund I”. The Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations or his/her designee is hereby authorized to invest, from time to time, the monies of this fund pursuant to Section 1723-a of the Education Law.

AND to elect three (3) members of the Board of Education in accordance with § 2018(b) of the Education Law with the three candidates receiving the highest plurality to be elected as follows:

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3 year term ending 6/30/2026

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1) to present to the voters and discuss the proposed budget and the amount of money which will be required for the 2023-2024 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 2023/2024 will be prepared and will be available, upon request, at each school building and at the West Babylon School District Office, school district Library and on the website (www. wbschools.org) and may be accessed by any resident of the district on and after April 25, 2023 through and including May 16, 2023 and will be mailed to each household on or before May 2, 2023 at least fourteen (14) days before 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 17, 2023. Forms of Petition may be obtained from the District Clerk.

The following vacancies are to be set forth in the Petition in accordance with Section 2018 (b) of the Education Law with the three candidates receiving the highest number of eligible votes to be elected.

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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, except as may otherwise be provided by the Laws or Regulations of the State of New York. All persons who wish to vote and are not included in the existing register must register with the Suffolk County Board of Elections by filing an on-line application with the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles: https://dmv.ny.gov/more-info/electronic-voterregistration-application

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. All other persons who wish to vote must register.

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 11, 2023, 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 13, 2023, which appointment must be made with the District Clerk on or before 4:00 P.M., prevailing time, May 12, 2023, and at the polling place(s) on the day of the vote.

Matthew Amore

Cathy Gismervik

Raymond Downey

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 twenty seven (27) qualified voters of the District (representing the greater of 25 qualified voters or 2% of the number of voters who voted in the 2023 Annual Election (1326); 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 pursuant to §2015 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 7:00 A.M. and 9:00 P.M., prevailing time, in the Board Room 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 the election to be held in 2023, 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.

Matthew Amore

Cathy Gismervik

Raymond Downey

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 2, 2023 at 6:00 PM, for the transaction of business as authorized by the Education Law including:

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 17, 2023 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 sixty six (66) qualified voters of the District 5% of the number of voters who voted in the 2022 annual election) whichever is greater; and must legibly state the name of each signer.

The School Board will not entertain any petition to place before the voters any proposition the purpose of which is not within

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that applications for absentee ballots for election of Board Members and approval of the budget may be obtainable at the Office of the Clerk of the District (Administration Offices, 10 Farmingdale Road, West Babylon, New York 11704), beginning April 17, 2023 between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M., prevailing time, Monday through Friday, except holidays, in accordance with Section 2018-a of the Education Law. The completed application must be received by the District Clerk, at least seven (7) days before the election (May 9, 2023) if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or the day before the election (May 16, 2023), if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter. 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, Tuesday, May 16, 2023. 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. 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 during all hours of voting and registration. The District Clerk shall be at Election District No. 1.

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. An application for registration as a military voter 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 the application for registration must be received in the Office of the Clerk no later than 5:00 P.M. on Tuesday, May 2, 2023. In the request for an application for registration, 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.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that military voters who are qualified voters of the district may submit an application for a military ballot via mail at: 10 Farmingdale Road, West Babylon, New York 11704 or via electronic mail at Jparada@ wbschools.org or fax transmission at 631-376-7019 and the military ballot application must be received no later than 5:00 P.M. on Thursday, April 20, 2023. In the request for an application for a military ballot, the military voter is permitted to designate his/her preference for receiving the application for a military ballot, and the military ballot, by mail, facsimile transmission or electronic mail as set forth above. All qualified military voters’ ballot application and military ballot must be returned by mail or in person. Ballots for military voters shall be distributed to qualified military voters no later than April 20, 2023. Military ballots must be received by the District Clerk (1) before the close of polls, on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 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. A list of persons to whom military ballots are issued will be available for inspection to qualified voters of the District in the Office of the District Clerk on and after Thursday, May 12, 2023, between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 4:00 P.M., prevailing time, on each day prior to the day set for the annual election, except Saturday, Sundays and holidays, and on May 16, 2023, the day set for the election. Any qualified voter then present in the polling place may object to the voting of the ballot upon appropriate grounds by making his or her challenge and the reasons therefore known to the Inspector of Election before the close of the polls.

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 Board Room 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.

CAMPAIGN EXPENSE STATEMENTS

The requirement set forth in Education Law Section 1529 for the filing of campaign expense statements with the District Clerk are as follows. The first statement is due twenty-nine (29) days before the vote on April 17, 2023; the second statement is due five (5) days before the vote on May 11, 2023; and the third statement is due twenty (20) days after the vote on June 5, 2023. The candidate will sign a statement attesting to the truth of the contents of the expenditure statement. Education Law Section 1529 allows for mailing of campaign expense statements by the candidate to the District Clerk.

Dated: March 10, 2023

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 M. Parada, District Clerk

West Babylon Union Free School District Administration Building

10 Farmingdale Road West Babylon, New York 11704

AVISO DE REUNIÓN ANUAL 16 DE MAYO DE 2023 DISTRITO ESCOLAR LIBRE DE WEST BABYLON 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 2023/2024 y la elección de los Miembros de la Junta de Educación se llevará a cabo el martes 16 de mayo de 2023 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 Distrito Escolar de West Babylon para el año fiscal 2023-2024 que requiere la asignación de los fondos necesarios para satisfacer los gastos estimados del Distrito de conforme con la Sección 1716 de la Ley de Educación y para autorizar la parte necesaria de los mismos que se recaudarán mediante impuestos sobre la propiedad imponible del Distrito ser adoptado.

PROPOSICIÓN NO. 2

Será la Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar Libre de West Babylon Unión autorizada a establecer un Fondo de Reserva de Capital I conforme con la Sección 3651 de la Ley de Educación de Nueva York que se conocerá como el “West Babylon Union Free School District Capital Reserve Fund I”, cuyo propósito será financiar en su totalidad o en parte las mejoras de capital a las instalaciones del Distrito, incluyendo pero no limitado a reemplazos en todo el distrito, renovaciones, actualizaciones, reconstrucción, adiciones, y la remediación de: albañilería, fontanería, extractores de aire, escaleras, ascensores, techos, iluminación, calderas, quemadores, suelos, paredes, baños, cumplimiento de la ADA, aulas, laboratorios, cafetería/cocina, servicio eléctrico, unidades HVAC, tratamiento del aire, ventiladores unitarios, seguridad, generadores de emergencia, proyectos de eficiencia energética, nuevos espacios adicionales/ añadidos a edificios nuevos, obras, pavimento, bordillos, aceras, aparcamientos, patio, campos de atletismo, pistas de tenis/pickleball, canchas de balonmano, gradas, palcos de prensa, patios de recreo, taquillas, vestuarios, gimnasios, salas de pesas, sistemas de alarma contra incendios, sistemas de detección de CO, sistemas eléctricos, sistemas mecánicos, sistemas de tecnología/comunicación, sistemas telefónicos, sistemas de distribución de agua, trabajos en los tejados, sustitución de puertas, sustitución de ventanas, eliminación de materiales peligrosos, garaje de autobuses, auditorios, almacenes, compra de mobiliario y equipos y trabajos auxiliares relacionados con dichos proyectos. El monto máximo del Fondo de Reserva de Capital I antes mencionado será de $20 millones, más los intereses devengados por el mismo, y el plazo probable será de 10 años; los fondos se transferirán de los excedentes de dinero que queden en el fondo general, las asignaciones

presupuestarias y/o los montos de los fondos de reserva existentes según lo autorizado por la Ley Municipal General y la Ley de Educación, incluida una suma que no supere los $3 millones del presupuesto 2022-2023 y posteriormente en un monto anual de no más de $5 millones por cada año restante del plazo probable hasta que se alcance el monto máximo de $20 millones. El Superintendente Asistente de Finanzas y Operaciones o su designado queda por la presente ordenado a depositar el dinero de este fondo de reserva en una cuenta bancaria separada que se conocerá como “Fondo de Reserva de Capital I del Distrito Escolar Libre de West Babylon Union”. El Superintendente Asistente de Finanzas y Operaciones o su designado queda autorizado a invertir, de vez en cuando, el dinero de este fondo de conformidad con la Sección 1723-a de la Ley de Educación.

Y para elegir a tres (3) miembros de la Junta de Educación de conformidad con el § 2018(b) de la Ley de Educación con los tres candidatos que reciban la mayor pluralidad para ser elegidos de la siguiente manera:

Ultima Legislatura Titulares Plazo de 3 años que finaliza el 30/6/2026 Matthew Amore Plazo de 3 años que finaliza el 30/6/2026 Cathy Gismervik Plazo de 3 años que finaliza el 30/6/2026 Raymond Downey

SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS que la Audiencia Anual de Presupuesto del Distrito Escolar Libre de West Babylon Union, Pueblo de Babylon, Condado de Suffolk, Nueva York se llevará a cabo el martes 2 de mayo de 2023 a las 6:00 PM, para la transacción de negocios según lo autorizado por la Ley de Educación, incluyendo:

1) presentar a los vitantes y discutir el presupuesto propuesto y la cantidad que se requiera para el ano fiscal 2023-2024.

2) cualquier otro asunto autorizado por la Ley de Educacion 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 2023/2024 se preparará y estará disponible, previa solicitud, 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) y podrá ser consultado por cualquier residente del distrito a partir del 25 de abril de 2023 hasta el 16 de mayo de 2023 inclusive y se enviará por correo a cada hogar el 2 de mayo de 2023 o antes, al menos 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 presentarse ante la Secretaria del Distrito en su oficina, en 10 Farmingdale Road, West Babylon, New York 11704, a más tardar el 17 de abril de 2023 o antes de las 8:30 A.M. a 5:00 P.M.. Los formularios de Petición pueden obtenerse del Secretario del Distrito.

Las siguientes vacantes se expondrán en la Petición de conformidad con la Sección 2018 (b) de la Ley de Educación, siendo elegidos los tres candidatos que reciban el mayor número de votos elegibles.

Ultima Legislatura Titulares

Plazo de 3 años que finaliza el 30/6/2026 Matthew Amore

Plazo de 3 años que finaliza el 30/6/2026 Cathy Gismervik

Plazo de 3 años que finaliza el 30/6/2026 Raymond Downey

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 veintisiete (27) votantes cualificados del Distrito (que representen el mayor número de 25 votantes cualificados o el 2% del número de votantes que votaron en las Elecciones Anuales de 2023 (1326); 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 referendo 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 a más tardar el 17 de abril de 2023 a las 5:00 p.m., hora prevaleciente, debe ser mecanografiada o impresa en el idioma Inglés y Español; debe ser dirigida al Secretario del Distrito Escolar; debe ser firmada por al menos sesenta y seis (66) votantes calificados del Distrito 5% del número de votantes que votaron en la elección anual de 2022) el que sea mayor; y debe indicar de forma legible el nombre de cada firmante.

La Junta Escolar no aceptará ninguna petición para presentar a los votantes ninguna propuesta cuyo propósito no esté dentro de las facultades de los votantes para determinarlo, que sea ilegal, o cualquier propuesta que no incluya una asignación específica cuando el gasto de dinero sea requerido por la propuesta, o cuando 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 votantes y que 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 dispone más adelante, salvo que las Leyes o Reglamentos del Estado de Nueva York dispongan lo contrario. Todas las personas que deseen votar y no figuren en el registro existente deberán inscribirse en la Junta Electoral del Condado de Suffolk presentando una solicitud en línea ante el Departamento de Vehículos Motorizados del Estado de Nueva York: https://dmv.ny.gov/more-info/electronic-voter-registrationapplication.

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 Union 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 son elegibles para votar en esta elección. Todas las demás personas que deseen votar deberán inscribirse.

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 archivará 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 11 de mayo de 2023, entre las 8:00 A.M. y las 4:00 P.M., hora predominante, los días laborables, y cada día anterior al día fijado para la elección, excepto el domingo y con cita previa el sábado 13 de mayo de 2023, cita que deberá concertarse con el

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Secretario del Distrito a las 16:00 horas, hora predominante, del 12 de mayo de 2023 o antes, y en el/los colegio(s) electoral(es) el día de la votación.

Y ADEMÁS SE NOTIFICA POR LA PRESENTE, que de conformidad con §2015 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 7:00 A.M. y las 9:00 P.M., hora predominante, en la Sala de Juntas del Ala de Administración de la Escuela Secundaria Superior y la Escuela Primaria Santapogue para, preparar el Registro del Distrito Escolar que se utilizará en las elecciones que se celebrarán en 2023, y cualquier 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 16 de mayo de 2023.

Y ADEMÁS SE NOTIFICA POR LA PRESENTE, que las solicitudes de votos en ausencia para la elección de los Miembros de la Junta y la aprobación del presupuesto pueden obtenerse en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito (Oficinas de Administración, 10 Farmingdale Road, West Babylon, Nueva York 11704), a partir del 17 de abril de 2023 entre las 8:00 A.M. y las 4:00 P.M., hora predominante, de lunes a viernes, excepto días festivos, de conformidad con la Sección 2018-a de la Ley de Educación. La solicitud completada debe ser recibida por el Secretario del Distrito, al menos siete (7) días antes de la elección (9 de mayo de 2023) si la boleta debe ser enviada por correo al votante, o el día antes de la elección (16 de mayo de 2023), si la boleta debe ser entregada personalmente al votante. 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, el día de la elección, martes 16 de mayo de 2023. Una lista de todas las personas a quienes se han emitido votos en ausencia estará disponible para su inspección por parte de los votantes calificados del Distrito en dicha Oficina del Secretario en 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 cualificado 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. Dicha impugnación escrita será transmitida por el Secretario del Distrito o una persona designada por la Junta de Educación a los inspectores electorales el día de las elecciones durante todas las horas de votación e inscripción. El Secretario del Distrito estará en el Distrito Electoral Nº 1.

Y ADEMÁS SE NOTIFICA POR LA PRESENTE, que los votantes militares que no están registrados actualmente pueden solicitar registrarse como votante calificado del distrito escolar. Se puede solicitar una solicitud de inscripción como votante militar 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 631-3767019 y la solicitud de inscripción debe recibirse en la Oficina del Secretario a más tardar a las 5:00 P.M. del martes 2 de mayo de 2023. En el pedido de solicitud de inscripción, el votante militar puede designar su preferencia para recibir la solicitud de inscripción por correo, transmisión por fax o correo electrónico, según se establece anteriormente.

Y ADEMÁS SE NOTIFICA POR LA PRESENTE, que los votantes militares que sean votantes calificados del distrito pueden presentar una solicitud de boleta militar por correo a: 10 Farmingdale Road, West Babylon, New York 11704 o por correo electrónico a Jparada@wbschools.org o transmisión por fax al 631-376-7019 y la solicitud de boleta militar debe recibirse a más tardar a las 5:00 P.M. del jueves 20 de abril de 2023. En la solicitud de papeleta de voto militar, se permite al votante militar designar su preferencia para recibir la solicitud de papeleta de voto militar, y la papeleta de voto militar, por correo, transmisión por facsímil o correo electrónico, como se indica anteriormente. La solicitud de papeleta y la papeleta militar de

todos los votantes militares cualificados deben devolverse por correo o en persona. Las papeletas para los votantes militares se distribuirán a los votantes militares cualificados no más tarde del 20 de abril de 2023. Las boletas militares deben ser recibidas por el Secretario del Distrito (1) antes del cierre de las urnas, el martes 16 de mayo de 2023 y deben mostrar una marca de cancelación del servicio postal de los Estados Unidos o 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 deben 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. Una lista de las personas a quienes se emiten boletas militares estará disponible para inspección de votantes calificados del Distrito en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito el jueves 12 de mayo de 2023 y después, entre las 8:30 A.M. y las 4:00 P.M., hora prevaleciente, cada día anterior al día fijado para la elección anual, excepto sábados, domingos y feriados, y el 16 de mayo de 2023, el día fijado para la elección. Cualquier votante cualificado presente en ese momento en el colegio electoral puede oponerse a la votación de la papeleta por los motivos apropiados, dando a conocer su impugnación y los motivos de la misma al Inspector Electoral antes del cierre de las urnas.

DISTRITOS ELECTORALES ESCOLARES

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 INDICACIONES RECOMENDADAS POR EL ESTADO O LA CDC, EN SU CASO, SE APLICARÁN A TODAS LAS PERSONAS QUE ACCEDAN A LOS COLEGIOS ELECTORALES.

DECLARACIONES

DE GASTOS DE CAMPAÑA

Los requisitos establecidos en la Sección 1529 de la Ley de Educación para la presentación de declaraciones de gastos de campaña ante el Secretario del Distrito son los siguientes. La primera declaración vence veintinueve (29) días antes de la votación del 17 de abril de 2023; la segunda declaración vence cinco (5) días antes de la votación del 11 de mayo de 2023; y la tercera declaración vence veinte (20) días después de la votación del 5 de junio de 2023. El candidato firmará una declaración dando fe de la veracidad del contenido de la declaración de gastos. La Sección 1529 de la Ley de Educación permite que el candidato envíe por correo las declaraciones de gastos de campaña al Secretario del Distrito.

Fecha: 10 de marzo de 2023

West Babylon, New York

POR ORDEN DEL CONSEJO DE EDUCACIÓN WEST BABYLON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, CIUDAD DE BABYLON, CONDADO DE SUFFOLK, NUEVA YORK

By: Jailin M. Parada, Secretaria

del Distrito

West Babylon Union Free School District

Edificio Administrativo

10 Farmingdale Road

West Babylon, New York 11704

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Why It’s Critical To Price Your House Right

When you make a move, you want to sell your house for the highest price possible. That might be why many homeowners are eager to list in today’s sellers’ market. With low inventory and high buyer demand, many homes are selling for more than asking price.

But even in a market like we have now, working with an agent to set the right asking price is critical, as pricing it too high or too low could have a negative impact on your final sale. Here’s why.

Pricing Your House Right Is Crucial Even in a Sellers’ Market

The price you set for your house sends a message to potential buyers. Price it too low and you might raise questions about your home’s condition or lead buyers to assume something is wrong with the property. Not to mention, you could leave money on the table, which decreases your future buying power if you undervalue your house.

On the other hand, price it too high and you run the risk of deterring buyers. When that happens, you may have to do a price drop to try to re-ignite interest in your house when it sits on the market for a while. But be aware that a price drop can be seen as a red flag for some buyers who will wonder why the price was reduced and what that means about the home.

In other words, think of pricing your home as a target. Your goal is to aim directly for the center – not too high, not too low, but right at market value. Pricing your house fairly based on market conditions increases the chance you’ll have more buyers who are interested in purchasing it. That makes it more likely you’ll see a bidding war, too. And when a bidding war happens, you’ll likely get an even higher final sale price. Plus, when homes are priced right, they tend to sell quickly.

To get a look into the potential downsides of over or underpricing your house and the perks that come with pricing it at market value, see the chart below:

Lean on a Professional’s Expertise To Price Your House Right

There are several factors that go into pricing your house and balancing them is the key. That’s why it’s important to lean on an expert real estate advisor when you’re ready to move. We are knowledgeable about:

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We will balance these factors to make sure the price of your house makes the best first impression and gives you the greatest return on your investment in the end.

Why Pricing Your House Right Matters