New Community Liaison Committee (CLC) president Brian Vincent told the September meeting of the CLC that it is time for a discussion of the group's constitution and an update of its bylaws. This was deferred because of the guests of the day, Robert Brennan and Constantine Komandis of the Long Island Rail Road. FULL STORY

At the Sept. 20 meeting of the Village of Munsey Park, the village board of trustees re-addressed NEXTEL's application to install a wireless telecommunication facility in the steeple of the Congregational Church on Northern Boulevard. Pending board approval of the firm's qualifications, Cameron Engineering will review NEXTEL's proposal on behalf of the village. The board may discuss Cameron's report at its Oct. 11 meeting. A public hearing on the NEXTEL application is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 8, at 8 p.m. FULL STORY

Activity on the bay this past weekend (Sept. 30-Oct. 1) included the Orient Trophy Race, the Classic Boat Regatta, the Long Distance Race and the Around Hart Island Cruise. The Orient Trophy Race was won by Gene Petracca, on Yabeaux, a J40. Miss B Haven, MBO #9, Grace Allen, Ralph Heinzerling, and Einar Haukeland, won the Classic Boat Race, and the best-dressed crew award. In the spirit of the event, the crew, after researching what crews wore 60 years ago, looked quite nautical with their matching navy sweaters, white pants and caps. In another MBO event, four boats cruised around Hart Island on Saturday, Sept. 30. Results for the Long Distance Race were not available at press time. FULL STORY