Thursday, 17 May 2012 00:00

The following are the results of the May 15 Massapequa Board of Education, Massapequa School District and Massapequa Public Library election and budget votes.

Joseph LaBella: 2,535
Maryanne Fisher: 2,333
Diane Sheffield: 1,948
Joseph Marsh: 1,552
Joseph Carozza: 956

(Both LaBella and Ms. Fisher were elected)

School budget: 3,208, yes; 1,814, no

Library budget: 3,390, yes; 1,575, no

Friday, 18 May 2012 00:00

Maryanne Fisher re-elected; school, library budgets receive approval

Another highly competitive board of education race has ended with voters in the Massapequa School District electing a new school board member, while also re-electing the lone incumbent in the race.

Joseph LaBella was the top vote getter with 2,535 votes. Incumbent Maryanne Fisher was re-elected to a fourth term with 2,333 votes.

Friday, 18 May 2012 00:00

Wins for lacrosse, softball squads

Playoff season is here and Massapequa High School athletic squads are continuing their winning ways.

The boys’ lacrosse squad has been undefeated in Conference I play and the opening round of the playoffs was no different as they breezed past Hicksville, 14-1. Ian Kirby, Brandon Savona, Paul Bentz, and Craig Berge all scored more than one goal, while Wyatt Russo and Joe Danaher took turns in the goalie area, keeping Hicksville shots out of the net. The Chiefs now advance to the semifinal round in a Tuesday, May 22 game against Port Washington.

Friday, 18 May 2012 00:00

Plainedge High School recently held an awards ceremony to honor the academic, artistic and athletic achievements of its students in grades nine through 11.

“Tonight we honor the athletes and scholars who will lead Plainedge for the next few years,” Principal Robert Amster said in his opening speech. “Many students deserve awards and accolades, but all of you [here tonight] have demonstrated a high level of commitment and dedication for an extended period of time.”