From The Mayor's Office

By Harold P. Hecken, Jr.

Reminder - Automatic Water Sprinklers

As a reminder , July 31 and Aug. 1 resulted in two consecutive odd days. All residents with automatic sprinklers should remember to reset their clocks to comply with the village lawn watering regulations.

Concert at Gazebo

On Thursday, Aug. 3, the Recreation Department will be presenting Gary Lewis and the Playboys - performing all their top 40 hits, including This Diamond Ring, She's Just My Style, Count Me In and more.

The program, which will be held at the Garden City Gazebo, located at the corner of Hilton and Stewart Avenues, will begin at 7:15 and admission is free. Please bring your lawn chair or blanket and enjoy a very pleasant evening. In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be held at the Cultural and Performing Arts Center at Cluett Hall at the St. Paul's School. Please contact the Recreation Program Line (742-5888) with questions pertaining to the concert.

Outdoor Dining

Working in cooperation with the village, merchants have placed tables and chairs outside their shops and restaurants for our enjoyment. Please stop by to let the merchants know that you appreciate their efforts.

I urge our residents to become familiar with their local merchants and businesses and to shop in Garden City. You will be pleased with the selection, quality and commitment to customer service.

STOP Program

The Town of Hempstead Sanitation Department will conduct its monthly STOP (Stop Throwing Out Pollutants) program on Saturday, Aug. 6. The program, which is being held at various locations throughout the Town of Hempstead, will make hazardous waste facilities accessible to as many residents as possible.

Next Saturday's program will be held at the Greenfield Cemetery Garage, 650 Nassau Road - use Milburn Avenue entrance. The hours of operation will be 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Under the STOP program, residents are able to take polluting materials to the facility and have them disposed of by a registered professional disposal company, free of charge. The facility will not accept the following materials: ammunition, explosives, radioactives, infectious waste and gas cylinders, barbecue tanks.