The board of trustees will be conducting a work session in place of the Traffic Commission meeting this Thursday, Sept. 9, at 7 p.m. in the boardroom at village hall. At this time, the board will be discussing the report prepared by Sullivan & Nickel Construction Company with regard to the analysis of the renovation/reconstruction/remedial costs associated with the existing building conditions as discussed in reports prepared by Einhorn, Yaffee, Prescott, P.C., dated Feb. 1, 2002 and Thomas Polise Consulting Engineers, dated April 1994.

The Traffic Commission meeting has been rescheduled for Oct. 21 at 7 p.m.

With the arrival of Labor Day and the anticipation of school reopening, comes the third harbinger of autumn -- the closing of the Garden City Swimming Pool. Much to the credit of the pool staff, village residents experienced another safe and enjoyable pool season. My compliments to Kevin Ocker and his recreation staff! Due to the observance of Labor Day, there was no garbage or recycling pickup Sept. 6. Those residents who were scheduled for recycling pickup Sept. 6 should place recyclables out this Monday, Sept. 13. All other recycling days remain the same.

All motorists are reminded that this week marked the opening of the 2004/05 school term in Garden City. Hundreds of youngsters are walking to and from school, many for the first time. Please pay particular attention when driving in the area of recommended pedestrian routes and schoolyards, while the number of students who will be walking to school will be dramatically increased. This will not be any different than prior years in that a few preoccupied young people will inevitably dart out from in between parked cars or fail to look for oncoming traffic when crossing the street.

While the police and crossing guards are on duty at school crossing zones, many children will be crossing at unprotected areas. Parents are urged to discuss safe practices with their children and to remind them that it is very difficult for passing motorists to see them and effect a stop.

Motorists are reminded that the posted speed limit in the area of schools is 20 miles per hour.