The Mineola History Society building has a new sign thanks to Eagle Scout candidate Drew Barnett, whose Eagle Scout project involved raising money for the sign, which is located outside the building on Westbury Avenue.

Barnett raised money for the purchase of the sign by selling American flags. The historical society now has a new sign, which is maroon in color, in time for Mineola's centennial celebration, which will take place next year.

The mayor and the board of trustees of the Incorporated Village of Mineola will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 7 at village hall, 155 Washington Avenue in Mineola. The work session is scheduled to commence at 6:30 p.m. with the public meeting at 7:30 p.m.

Village offices will be closed on Monday, Sept. 5 for the observance of Labor Day. There will be commercial garbage collection only. If your normal collection days are Monday and Thursday, your garbage will be collected on Tuesday and Thursday. Compost and rubbish will be collected on Wednesday. If your normal collection days are Tuesday and Friday, your garbage will be collected on Wednesday and Friday. Compost will be collected on Wednesday.

This report from the task force appointed by Mineola Mayor Jack M. Martins to investigate whether it is feasible for the village to pursue having its own police force is expected this month. However, the report may not be given to the public at the Sept. 7 public meeting at village hall. The report could come at a meeting later in the month. The report is expected to discuss whether it is economically feasible for the village to go ahead and pursue having a police force instead of having the 3rd Precinct continue to serve the village. Ultimately, the residents will decide via a referendum. After the report is presented, there are expected to be public meetings scheduled for the sole purpose of discussing the police department issue.