March 29, 2023 West Babylon South

Holiday Ham

*4-5lb. avg. All meat comes raw, must be cooked.

Vegetable

(Choose two quarter trays)

• Sauteéd Broccoli Garlic Oil

• Lemon Herb Roasted Potatoes

• Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes

• String Bean Casserole

• String Bean Almondine

• Oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts

• Candied Sweet Potatoes

Dessert

(Choose one)

• Assorted Fresh Fruit Bowl

• Homemade Apple Pie (10 inch)

• Imported Italian Colomba

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

Antipasto (Choose one)

• Traditional Antipasto Platter

• Mozzarella Caprese Platter

Salad

(Choose one)

• Crispy Green Garden Salad

• Traditional Caesar Salad

• Baby Spinach & Goat Cheese with Fresh Berries

First Course (Choose one)

• Traditional Meat or Cheese Lasagna

• Traditional Baked Ziti

• Penne alla Vodka

• Manicotti

• Stuffed Shells

Main Course (Choose one)

• American Spring Leg of Lamb

• Black Angus Filet Mignon Roast

• All Natural Hormone Free Stuffed Pork Roast

• Boar’s Head Brown Sugar, Sweet Sliced Holiday Ham

Vegetable (Choose two half trays)

• Sauteéd Broccoli Garlic Oil

• Lemon Herb Roasted Potatoes

• Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes

• String Bean Casserole

• String Bean Casserole

• Oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts

• Candied Sweet Potatoes

Dessert (Choose two half trays))

• Assorted Fresh Fruit Bowl

• Fresh Baked Italian Cookie Tray (2 lbs.)

• Imported Italian Colomba

Spring Cleaning Tips And Tricks

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Exterior Renovations

damp rug.

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

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

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

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

That Boast The Best ROI

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

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

1. Garage Door Replacement: 93.3 percent

recouped of $4,041 cost

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

remodel.

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

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

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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3 year term ending 6/30/2026

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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

Babylon UFSD Announces 2023 Valedictorian And Salutatorian

Babylon Junior-Senior High School has named its valedictorian and salutatorian for the 2022-2023 school year.

Drew Scheriff is the valedictorian for the 2023 graduating class and Caroline Cassidy is its salutatorian. “As is a tradition of each graduating class, we are proud to name our top students for this year,” said Interim Superintendent of Schools Brian Conboy. “We are proud of Drew and Cassidy, along with the rest of their peers. and wish them the best of luck in their future academic and professional endeavors.”

Drew has consistently ranked in the top of his class throughout his academic career. He has received accolades for achieving the highest overall scores in both AP

World History and AP Chemistry.. During his junior year he earned the Rensselaer Medal Award from the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. This award is given to students with high academic achievement in the STEM fields. Additionally, Drew has served as president of Babylon’s DECA Club, as well as treasurer of Babylon’s National Honor Society and treasurer of the senior class cabinet. He has also served as a member of Babylon’s Business and Marketing, English, Social Studies, Science and Spanish honor societies as well as the high school’s varsity golf and tennis teams. Drew has undertaken research in the field of nuclear engineering, earning him a Meritorious Ranking from the Long Island Science Congress.

He would like to continue pursuing the subject in college.

Caroline has also routinely been ranked at the top of her class. She has served as president of Babylon’s National Honor Society, French National Honor Society and Thespian Honor Society. She has served as dance captain of the high school theater program and is a member of the Corps de Ballet for the New York Dance Theatre. She is also a black belt in taekwondo and is a martial arts instructor at a local dojo. Additionally, Caroline is a freelance illustrator and has sought to improve herself and the communities she is in through art, and has contributed to various art installations throughout Babylon Village.

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2023 VALEDICTORIAN AND SALUTATORIAN - Babylon Junior-Senior High School has named its valedictorian and salutatorian

for the 2022-2023 school year. Drew Scheriff is the valedictorian for the 2023 graduating class and Caroline Cassidy is its salutatorian. Pictured: Valedictorian Drew Scheriff and salutatorian Caroline Cassidy.

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 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

WBAB N & S- 608 - 3/29, 4/19, 5/3, 5/10/23

Donating Blood

The Foods You Eat Could Affect Whether Or Not You Can Donate

The foods a person eats before attempting to donate blood could affect whether or not he or she is allowed to donate. According to the American Red Cross, its staff members routinely check the level of hemoglobin in donors’ blood and platelets before they accept donations.

Hemoglobin is a protein in the body that contains iron and gives blood its distinctive red color.

Hemoglobin plays a vital role in human health, carrying oxygen from the lungs to nourish all of the tissues in the body. Hemoglobin levels are checked using fingersticks, and if hemoglobin levels are

low, then donors will be asked to wait to donate until their levels return to normal. So what does food have to do with hemoglobin? Iron is a part of hemoglobin and found in many of the foods a person eats. Iron helps people maintain their strength and energy, and it’s also necessary to help the body make new blood cells to replace the ones that are lost through blood donations. The Red Cross encourages prospective donors to eat healthy foods that are rich in iron and high in vitamin C, as doing so can increase their chances of being accepted as blood donors and can aid in their recoveries after donating.

Alzheimer’s Community In-Person Forum Takes Place

April 18

The Long Island Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association will partner with the Wyandanch Senior Center and The Witness Project. for an in person event called “Alzheimer’s Community Forum’’ on Tuesday, Apr. 18 at the Wyandanch Senior Nutrition Center from 6-8 p.m.

“Alzheimer’s Community Forum” will provide an opportunity to learn more about Alzheimer’s disease,

dementia, and memory loss in this brief community-focused listening session. We will review the basics of these conditions, services of the Alzheimer’s Association, and how we can expand the reach of programs and services.

“It is important to be educated on all aspects of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia,” said Joanna Rekas, Care Services for the Alzheimer’s Association Long Island Chapter. “We

are here to provide the Long Island community the resources that you need to learn more about Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia.”

For questions about the event, contact Joanna Rekas (jrekas@ alz.org, 631.315.2916). To register, click here To learn more about the Long Island Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, visit its website here or call the 24/7 Helpline at 800.272.3900

Lindenhurst High School Class Of 1973 50 Year Reunion

The Lindenhurst HS Class Of 1973 will be having their 50 Year Reunion on Friday, August 4, 2023, at Babylon

Masonic Lodge, 7-11pm, $85, buffet, open bar, DJ, and lots of fun! Contact: Lindenhurstclassof73@hotmail.com

Give Your Home A New Look With These Shutter Styles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What To Know About Landscape Lighting

Home improvement trends come and go, and one trend that has become wildly popular in recent years is recognizable in yards every night. Landscape lighting has transformed how people see and enjoy their properties at night, making it one of the more sought-after upgrades among modern homeowners.

Curb appeal is often seen through the lens of how homes appear during daylight hours, but landscape lighting can make homes look better and more modern, and potentially safer after the sun goes down. With such potential, landscape lighting is worth exploring for homeowners looking to upgrade their properties.

Are there different types of landscape lighting?

When considering landscape lighting, homeowners should know that there are various options to consider. According to the lighting experts at Lumens, spotlights project a concentrated and narrow beam of light that’s usually around 45 degrees. Spotlights are often chosen to highlight specific features on a property, like a component of the landscaping. Individuals who want to cast light over wider, more general areas may consider floodlights, which Lumens notes spread light up to 120 degrees.

Inground lighting is among the more sophisticated landscape lighting options.

Lumens notes that inground lighting illuminates the whole of a tree or structure, often creating a dramatic look. These circleshaped lights also are great at illuminating walkways and driveways.

Post lights are another outdoor lighting option, and these are often used to light up long walkways and pathways so it’s easier and safer to navigate dark areas at night.

Is landscape lighting a job a DIYer can

handle?

Many homeowners consider a do-ityourself approach when pondering a potential home renovation, and a landscape lighting project is likely to inspire such curiosity as well. The home experts at HGTV note that the feasibility of DIY in regard to a landscape lighting project depends on the type of lighting homeowners want to install and where they want to install

it. Replacing an existing electrical fixture may be well within the skill of a seasoned DIYer, but installing a new fixture is a job best left to the professionals. Homeowners whose homes currently have no or very little landscape lighting are almost certainly better off working with a professional. Solar lighting that does not require any electrical work can be installed quickly and easily by anyone, but such options may not provide the look homeowners are aiming for.

How much lighting is necessary?

The amount of lighting homeowners want to install is up to them. If the home currently has little or no landscape lighting, a consultation with a professional can help to determine how much lighting to install and where to install it. When discussing landscape lighting, homeowners may want to inquire about dimmers. Dimmers can increase or decrease lighting depending on the situation. For example, homeowners may want a little extra light during a party, but less when relaxing alone outside at night. Dimmers allow homeowners to adjust as necessary.

Landscape lighting is a popular home renovation trend. Homeowners considering adding landscape lighting to their property are urged to work with a skilled professional to devise and install a set-up that makes their homes more appealing at night.

April Happenings

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SATURDAY, APRIL 1

10:00AM-1:00PM

BREAKFAST WITH THE EASTER BUNNY

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

10:00AM-4:00PM

CRAFT & VENDOR FAIR

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

12:00PM-2:00PM

ANNUAL SPRING EGG HUNT

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

SUNDAY, APRIL 2

8:30AM-12:00PM

FSC RAM RUN 5K RUN/WALK

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

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5

8:00PM

PASSOVER SEDERS

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

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

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

SATURDAY, APRIL 15

12:00PM-4:00PM

ANIMAL ADOPTION EVENT

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

SUNDAY, APRIL 16

8:00AM-4:00PM

CAR SHOW & SWAP MEET

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

TUESDAY, APRIL 18

6:00PM-8:00PM

ALZHEIMER'S COMMUNITY FORUM

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

SUNDAY, APRIL 23

3:00AM-4:30PM

BOOK READING

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

THURSDAY, APRIL 27

6:30PM-9:30PM

AN EVENING WITH JOHN MONTELEONE

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

SATURDAY, APRIL 29

7:00PM-11:00PM

WILD & SCENIC FILM FESTIVAL

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

SUNDAY, APRIL 30

10:00AM-4:00PM

SPRING VILLAGE CRAFT FAIR

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

2:00PM-6:00PM

ARTHRITIS RAFFLE FUNDRAISER

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

211 Route 109

West Babylon

(631) 669-5445

Fax: (631) 669-6539

www.wbpl.us

Nancy Evans, Director ***

Registration dates are for WBPL cardholders. Nonresidents may register 14 days prior to program. Please note: Registrants must have an email address to attend virtual programs.

AUTHOR TALK: UNRAVELLING YARNS ABOUT THE FIRST LADIES

Thursday, March 30, 7-8 pm WBA214 VIRTUAL

Join us for a discussion with local author Debra Scala Giokas to celebrate Women’s History Month. Debra will share stories and images from her book “LADIES, FIRST; COMMON THREADS” of handmade items from a dozen first ladies. A Zoom

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ENGLISH: BEGINNERS

Tuesday, April 4 & 18, 6:15-7:15 pm WBA200

IN PERSON

Join us for this monthly class to help enhance your English language skills.

YOGA Wednesdays: April 5-26

WBA405 6-7 pm

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Join Evelyn Regan for this monthly yoga series. Non-refundable/ transferable fee for the 4-week April session: $8.

ZUMBA Fridays: April 7-28

WBA425 10:15-11:15 am

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Join Cindy Merkler for this monthly Zumba series. Non-refundable/ transferable fee for the 4-week April sessions: $8.

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POLLINATOR GARDENS

Monday, April 10, 7-8 pm

WBA507 IN PERSON

Butterflies, birds, and the other pollinators need host plants for nectar, food and lodging. By introducing three seasons of key pollinator plants into your garden, you can create a pollinatorfriendly habitat in your yard. Join Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk and learn about the best pollinators. Zoom link will be provided by the Library.

MEDICAID ENROLLMENT ASSISTANCE

Wednesdays, April 12,  10 am-3 pm  IN PERSON

The Nassau-Suffolk Hospital Council will have facilitated enrollers trained by the NY State Department of Health at our Library to assist

the aged, blind, and disabled populations with enrollment. Sign up will be first-come, first-served and is free of charge. For more information, call the Nassau Suffolk Hospital Council at 631435-3000.

WBPL WRITER’S CLUB

Wednesday, April 12, 11 am -1 pm WBA25 IN PERSON

Join us and other writers who share similar interests as we conduct an interactive workshop where you can share and discuss creative ideas. No experience necessary.

AGROUND! SHIPWRECKED ON THE SHORES OF LONG ISLAND

Thursday, April 13, 7-8 pm WBA223

VIRTUAL

The treacherous shores of Long Island have resulted in numerous shipwrecks and maritime

tragedies. The stories of these harrowing events are part of the fabric of Long Island’s history. Join us to discuss the tales of Revolutionary War era warships, slave ships, smugglers and shipwrecks that changed modern maritime practices. A Zoom link will be provided by the Library.

EMPIRE

DEFENSIVE DRIVING

Saturday, April 15, 10 am-4 pm WBA304

IN PERSON

Attend this class and you may be eligible for an auto premium discount and reduction of violation points. A $35 non-refundable check or money order (NO CASH) payable to Empire Safety Council is due within 48 hrs of sign up. One registration per Library Card.

Did You Know?

According to Harvard Health Publications, people who routinely volunteer are less likely than non-volunteers to develop cardiovascular issues, including high blood pressure.

Community service is a great way to strengthen one’s community and build relationships with neighbors. But the benefits of volunteering go beyond building communities. Studies have found that individuals who volunteer have lower mortality rates than non-volunteers.

A 2012 study published in the journal Health Psychology found that people who volunteered for self-oriented reasons had similar mortality risk as non-volunteers, while those who volunteered to help others had a lower mortality risk than nonvolunteers.

HAPPY

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

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

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

DAEMON

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

PRINCE

2 year old mle. Energetic and playful. He likes to jump and give you kisses.

MONA 5-6 year old female. Sweet, social and very wiggly girl looking for love.

BENTLEY 6 year old male. Happy, outgoing and playful. Loves attention and getting pets.

Dr. Bob Corona

Helping You Help Others

By Noelle Lambert

The Charity of the Month for March is Canine Companions®

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This event o ers visitors a fun day of dog-related games, inspiring speakers, activities for kids, service dog demonstrations and more. Looking to make a di erence? There are many ways you can support DogFest and Canine Companions: Fundraising: There is no entry fee to the event, however fundraising is encouraged! There is a goal of $65,000, and all monies raised will directly benefit the organization.

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

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

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

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

Babylon

Republican Committee Unveils Slate Of Winning Candidates For The 2023 Elections!

The Town of Babylon Republican Committee is proud to announce the slate of nominees for this year’s election cycle:

Kevin McCaffrey, Presiding Officer of the Suffolk County Legislature representing the 14th District Jarod Morris, Babylon Town Council

Kevin Sabella, Babylon Town Council

“It is an honor and a privilege to serve the people of the 14th legislative district as their Suffolk County Legislator.

I am thrilled to have the opportunity to continue to serve you and build upon our successes for all of Suffolk County,” stated Presiding Officer Kevin Mccaffrey.

Town of Babylon GOP Chairman, Joe Barone, is excited about this year’s nominees, “Presiding Officer Mccaffrey is a Babylon Town Institution who has always gone above-and-beyond for the people in our community. His over 30-years of experience in government

has led to a better quality of life in our beautiful Town.”

Jarod Morris brings a fresh vision for our town council. He is a graduate of North Babylon High School and Grand Canyon University in Arizona. Jarod has not only shown leadership abilities in his role as the President of the Wyandanch Board of Education, he’s a community advocate involved in his church and the NAACP. We are thrilled to have Jarod on the ticket

Benefits To Cooking Your Own Meals

this year!

Kevin Sabella is no stranger to the people of Babylon Town. He has been a Republican Committee member, a trustee in the Knights of Columbus, and is active in his church where he serves on the Finance Committee and engages in Pastoral Council. His background as a financial professional will be integral to ensure responsible spending by our local government and getting rid of waste in the budget.

NEIGHBOR NEWSPAPERS SERVICE DIRECTORY

Aging men and women may be tempted to eschew home cooking entirely. After all, there are plenty of convenient frozen or takeout foods available that can be whipped up in a snap. However, there are certain benefits to cooking your own meals. John Moore, DO, an Aetna medical director and senior health specialist, says that cooking can be good for helping to stave off cognitive decline. Dr. Moore notes that, when cooking, the mind is put

to use following a recipe and learning new skills and tasks. Furthermore, cooking for oneself can boost seniors’ selfconfidence, reassuring them that they can handle an important daily task without having to rely on their family for meals. As long as it is deemed safe (i.e., no sign of cognitive decline or forgetfulness), seniors should be encouraged to continue cooking.

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Did You Know?

As more people work remotely, electricians and safety advocates are warning that various missteps may be putting people at unnecessary risk of fire and other unsafe conditions. Electrical

equipment is necessary to run home offices just like it is traditional offices. Some people may find they have a shortage of electrical outlets to power their devices, and as a result they may turn to extension

cords or power strips. While that may seem like an easy fix, it is easy to inadvertently overload outlets and circuits by connecting more than one power strip or extension cord together in a practice known as “daisy chaining.” According to the U.S. Office of Compliance, using a daisy chain in the workplace violates the National Electrical Code as well as the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s rules. While it may not break code at home, overloading any outlets increases risk for fire. The National Fire Protection Association indicates that more than 45,000 residential fires are started each year due to electrical failure and malfunction. Overload causes products to overheat, and that can spark fires in the power cords themselves or inside the wall where electrical lines are hidden.

West Babylon JHS Students Pay It Forward

WEST BABYLON JHS STUDENTS PAY IT FORWARD - West Babylon Junior High School recently held a successful book drive. In honor of P.S. I Love You Day, the students at West Babylon Junior High School wanted to pay it forward and share their love for reading with others. In March, 22 cartons of books were packed up and sent to the Book Fairies, an organization that sources and redistributes books to under-resourced communities on Long Island and New York City to provide equitable opportunities for children to learn, grow and thrive. Photos courtesy of West Babylon School District