Absentee Ballot applications to be used in conjunction with the General Village Election on March 21, are available at the Village Hall, 351 Stewart Avenue. Applications must be received by the Village Clerk by March 14 if the ballot is to be mailed. For personal application, the deadline is March 20.

Village offices will be closed on Monday, Feb. 21 for Presidents Day. For your convenience, correspondence for the Village may be placed in the "Letter" drop slot at the front door.

There will be no garbage or recycling pickup on Presidents Day, Monday, Feb. 21. Those scheduled for recycling on Monday, Feb. 21, are asked to put their recyclables out on Monday, Feb. 28.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Residents and business owners are reminded that it is their responsibility to clear sidewalks of snow and ice within 24 hours of the snowfall. It was regrettable that a number of people found that the snow, which was left unshoveled had turned into ice causing pedestrians to walk in the streets.

With the safety of our pedestrians in mind, I caution our residents to utilize the signal push buttons when crossing at major intersections. The system is designed to extend the light phase once the button is pressed to allow the pedestrian sufficient time to cross safely.

It is important that parents stress this safety precaution with their children, as a major portion of them cross main intersections daily en route to and from school and to play areas.