The board discussed changing the procedures for a Special Use Permit. The need for a change became apparent when Verizon told the board that they did not have to appear before them with their cell tower request since it was not required in their village law. Mayor Beckerman explained the issue saying, in fact the board of trustees has been the lead agency in practice [when hearing a cell tower presentation] yet according to village law it was the job of the ZBA. She said, "I feel it is the responsibility of the board of trustees no matter how much work it involves." FULL STORY

Oyster Bay had a "New York" experience the evening of Saturday, Oct. 28 at the newly created "Très Cabaret at Café Doubleday." It opened to rave reviews. FULL STORY

On Saturday, Oct. 27, when all of the LI soccer games were washed up due to severe rain the Tornadoes traveled to Burns Park in Massapequa for a 7:20 p.m. game against the Plainedge Spirit for their sixth game of the fall season. FULL STORY

The first annual softball game between the two adjoining neighborhoods - Radcliff Manor and Norwich Green - was a great success. Everyone was excited about the idea and the weather cooperated. FULL STORY