When Nassau County Executive Thomas Suozzi toured this area with a view toward economic development, he mentioned Chelsea Center as a great location for a bed & breakfast. Now, after sending out and receiving Requests For Expression of Interest (RFEI) the county is ready to discuss the suggestions. The result is that the Muttontown Village Board is considering a proposal made by representatives of the Nassau County Department of Parks, Recreation and Museums (NCPRM) on Dec. 8, to expand the current use of the Muttontown Preserve, Nassau Hall, Chelsea and the Malcolm Farm at the Jericho Preserve. While the county owns the acreage, the village must oversee its use according to the deed for the property. If accepted as offered, the project would use Chelsea and Nassau Hall as bed & breakfast sites; expand the current equestrian center at the Muttontown Preserve and create a stable at the Malcolm Farm at the Jericho Preserve. The process would be overseen by the Village of Muttontown boards which would give the volunteers a great deal more work to do with little return. FULL STORY

The Village of Muttontown continues to do well financially, they didn't raise taxes this year and are coming in under budget. At their Dec. 8 meeting Mayor Richard Murcott said they were approximately $97,000 under budget and had revenues of $159,000 which includes safety inspections and building department fees. "The mortgage tax is doing very well," he said. FULL STORY

On Friday, Jan. 30, the Boys & Girls Club will host its annual night of extreme sporting events otherwise known as "Nitromania." Due to the overwhelming popularity, this event is open to members in grades four through 12 and includes a 28-foot Rockwall, Laser Tag and the Bungee Bull. FULL STORY

Coly Smith of Oyster Bay, a sophomore at Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut is a member of the men's squash team. The 2003-04 season opened with 9-0 wins against Williams on Dec. 5 and St. Lawrence on Dec. 6. FULL STORY