League of Women Voters to Host Candidates Night, Wednesday, October 21

The League of Women Voters of Port Washington-Manhasset and of Great Neck invite the community to “Meet the Candidates Night” on Wednesday, Oct. 21, at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 48 Shelter Rock Road, Manhasset, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. There will be six sets of candidates for Nassau County and Town of North Hempstead offices present to answer questions.

Parking Lot Behind Raindew/Youngs Is Under Construction

Civic Organizations Question

Cutting Down of Three Trees

“Anyone who said the trees were not coming down was lying.” And with that statement Park District Commissioner Bernard P. Ralston launched into his explanation of the procedure followed prior to three trees being cut down from the parking lot behind Raindew Family Stores. Under a master plan formulated about six months ago, Ralston said, the Manhasset Park District has gone back and forth with the effected storeowners regarding the revamping of the parking lot. That plan was not made public, he added, because it is park district property and not required, nor, he said, were homes in the area included in the discussion. The same quantity of lighting (though fewer poles) and the same looms (amount of light given off by a bulb) will be the end result.

North Hempstead Earns A+ for Recycling

North Hempstead Town Supervisor Jon Kaiman and the town board announced last week that the non-profit, non-partisan Citizens Campaign for the Environment (CCE) has awarded North Hempstead an A+ for its environmental initiatives and programs. Specifically, the group cited two town initiatives – the School Recycling Partnership Program and the pharmaceutical collection events – as groundbreaking.

Town Decides Not to Purchase 51 Andrew Street

Constituents Grateful Local Government

Acknowledged Community Opposition

It began with a puzzling agenda item on the Town of North Hempstead Board Meeting scheduled on Aug. 4 that read as follows:

“30. A resolution authorizing the retention of special counsel. Synopsis: this resolution will authorize consultation and legal representation relative to the Town’s acquisition of real property located in Manhasset, New York.”

Manhasset Dedicates New Gold Star Memorial

 ‘A Nation That Does Not Honor

Its Fallen Will Not Last’

Friday, Sept. 18, was a beautiful morning for the Gold Star Memorial Dedication Ceremony at Patriots Park, honoring those who lost their lives fighting for our freedom. The memorial includes the monument and a reflecting pool, decorated for the occasion with abundant flowers and American flags. The American Legion Post 304 was well represented and smartly uniformed for the occasion as were the young soldiers of the U.S. Army, 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment.

Suozzi Says No to Property Tax Increase

But Republicans Harp on New Taxes

Nassau County Executive Thomas R. Suozzi said it wasn’t easy but he has managed to propose a $2.617 billion budget for the 2010 fiscal year that doesn’t increase property taxes for Nassau County taxpayers. However, his critics say a new tax in the form of an Energy Tax that was imposed earlier this year is unfairly burdening taxpayers who are already paying hefty taxes.

Republican Legislators Protest Home Energy Tax

Say It’s Unfair, Call for Repeal

Armed with petitions containing over 50,000 signatures of Nassau County residents, the Republican caucus of the Nassau County Legislature, led by Minority Leader Peter Schmitt, plans on calling for the repeal of the Home Energy Tax, which is being imposed on consumers to help the county close a budget deficit, if Republicans are successful in reclaiming the Nassau County Legislature on Election Day this November.

Manhasset Clergy Association Holds 8th September 11 Memorial Service

It’s been eight years since the attacks of September 11 changed the course of history, and the lives of so many Manhasset families. Each year the Manhasset Clergy Association sponsors a memorial service that is at times solemn, heartfelt, therapeutic, celebratory, dignified, unifying—and always appreciated.

Manhasset Park District 2010 Budget Is Lower Than Last Year

On Thursday, Sept. 3 the Manhasset Park District held a public hearing and approved a budget for 2010 that will cut taxes for the residents of the District. Under the leadership of Bernard Rolston, Patricia Roberts and Mark Sauvigne the MPD has been able in these tough economic times to maintain the services the residents expect and still cut costs. After many hours of review and in an effort to be fiscally prudent, they are pleased to present a budget that is 10 percent lower than last year that will result in a 13.5 percent tax cut to the residents of the district. It is our goal to hold down the spending and taxing of our residents while continuing to keep our services at the high standards you have come to expect.

19th Annual Manhasset Senior Flu Shot Program October 24

Big Changes for Manhasset Flu Shot Program

The Senior Flu Shot Program will be administered on Saturday, Oct. 24 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at  Munsey Park Elementary School. Registration is required. This year the Nassau County Department of Senior Citizen Affairs is partnering with members of the Nassau Suffolk Health Council in order to maximize efforts and contain costs involved with immunizing seniors. North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System (NSLIJ) is responsible for serving our community.