The village has been informed by Verizon that they will be continuing fiber optic network upgrades within the village, this time in the area to the west of Tanners Pond Road/Edgemere Road. This will complete the network buildout for the village.

This should minimally impact our residents, but I wanted you to be aware that there will be a period of increased activity over the next few months. They anticipate the completion of this work in the summer/fall of 2006.

If you experience any problems, please call Verizon's local complaint line at 679-3400.

Long Island Blood Services, in conjunction with the employees at village hall, will be holding a blood drive Tuesday, March 21, from 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the second floor meeting room of the Fire Department Headquarters Building on Stewart Avenue. The need for blood has again reached a critical level so please consider donating.

Did you know that over 800 units of blood are needed each and every day of the year to meet the needs of patients in Long Island's 43+ hospitals?

For more information, or to schedule an appointment to donate blood, please contact the Human Resources Department at village hall (465-4170).