Road Reconstruction Set For New York Avenue

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Road Reconstruction Set For New York Avenue

Written by Joe Scotchie: jscotchie@antonnews.com Friday, 06 July 2012 00:00

Girls’ soccer squads win NYS titles

At the recent Village of Massapequa Park board of trustee meeting, members prepared for the summer by approving road reconstruction, plus medical updates and the repeal of an ordinance concerning brush, grass and weeds.

The later ordinance has already been approved; BOT members, at its Monday, July 9 meeting will simply formalize the agreement.

Mayor James Altadonna, Deputy Mayor Jeffrey Pravato and Trustee Tina Schiaffino recently congratulated the Massapequa Soccer Club’s Cosmos U11 team for winning the title of New York State Champions 2012. Also pictured with team members are Coach Tony Pagano and Trainer Paul Yarde. Photo by Ed Cox At the July 9 meeting, the BOT, in addition, will consider the establishment of a special assessment district in connection with the 2010 Road Requirements Contract, specifically to do road reconstruction on New York Avenue between Avoca Avenue and Brendan Avenue.

On the medical front, the BOT authorized Mayor James Altadonna, Jr. to execute an agreement with Dr. Mark Safford for the village’s Automated Defibrillation Program (ADP). The village currently has such a program at its village hall, its senior centers and its parks. The agreement will allow Dr. Safford to certify ADP equipment in all the village facilities where they are currently being used.

Also receiving congratulations from BOT members was the Crush U14 team for their won state title. Pictured with team members are Coach Paul Yarde and Administrator Steve Flaherty. Photo by Ed Cox Also at the meeting, there were more reminders of Massapequa’s dominance of sports, this time in New York State. BOT members offered congratulations to members of two female soccer teams for winning New York State titles: The Cosmos U11 squad and the Crush U14 team. Both represented the Massapequa Soccer Club.

The next meeting of the BOT will be on Monday, July 9 at 8 p.m. at Village Hall, 151 Front St.

News

Proposed School Budget Is Under Tax Cap

Wednesday, 15 May 2013 00:00

Declining enrollment and

reserve funds are key factors

As voters in the Massapequa Union Free School District approach the Tuesday, May 21, budget vote, the proposed spending plan retains popular educational programs while keeping the rise in spending to 1.49 percent.

Despite what district officials call unprecedented increases in state-mandated employer pension contributions, as well as rising health insurance costs, the overall budget is up just over $2.7 million.

Rebuilding Together Long Island

Thursday, 16 May 2013 00:00

Rebuilding Together LI volunteers, sponsors from Long Island Board of Realtors and their associates from Albany, working on a home in Cedarhurst damaged by Sandy. After Massapequa resident Sol Goldstein and several friends helped finish building a house for a family 20 years ago for Habitat for Humanity, they had a question: “What do we do now?” They were all retired, had enjoyed working together and accomplishing something for a family in need, and wanted to do more.

“I was looking for something [to do] hands-on,” said Joe Botkin, of Williston Park, a retired principal, who had worked with Goldstein in building the home.

Sports

Coach of the Month: Vinny Zanfardino

Thursday, 16 May 2013 00:00

Vinny Zanfardino started his coaching career in 1997 when he stepped up to coach his daughter’s Little League team.

What started as a hobby turned into a full-blown obsession for Zanfardino, 48. Coaching became an outlet to do some good for children while staying close to the game he loves: baseball.

Golf Course To Be Named In Honor Of Colby

Thursday, 16 May 2013 00:00

On Saturday, May 18, the Town of Oyster Bay will conduct a ceremony to officially re-name its golf course in honor of Joseph Colby, a resident of Massapequa Park who served as the Town of Oyster Bay’s 56th supervisor. The Honorable Joseph Colby was appointed supervisor in 1977 and was elected to that office five times in the following ten years. He was then elected as a New York State Supreme Court Justice in 1988, a post he held through his retirement from public service in 1992. The unveiling will take place at the main entrance of the course off South Woods Road in Woodbury.

“When the sign for Honorable Joseph Colby Town of Oyster Bay Golf Course is unveiled, it will celebrate an outstanding career in public service,” Supervisor John Venditto said. “Joseph Colby has always had the needs of the public as his top priority and has been widely respected for his innovation and responsiveness. This golf course will now forever bear his name as a tribute to his outstanding legacy.”