Editorial: Great Things Happening at Coe Hall and Planting Fields

Congratulations to everyone involved in the restoration of the Italian Garden at Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park in Oyster Bay. It is wonderful to see how they have continued to take care of the site – in the most historically accurate way. The New York State Office of Parks Recreation and Historic Preservation is holding a special ribbon cutting ceremony to commemorate the opening of the Italian Garden in June.

Mystery Picture: May 14, 2010

Paige Dawson Knows Oyster Bay

Paige Dawson called to identify the May 2 mystery picture in the Enterprise Pilot. She said, “You’re going to get lots of calls on this one. It’s the building annexed to the Oyster Bay Library. It was the office and home of Dr. Dwight Bishop on the corner of East Main Street and the corner of Florence Avenue.”

Editorial: Another Great Weekend in Oyster Bay

We had another great weekend in Oyster Bay. Friends of the Bay held their Launch the Season gala held Friday, May 7 in the gracious headquarters of DiSalvo Interiors at 255 South Street. Did you notice the white tent and the oars up against their sign?

Mystery Picture: May 7, 2010

Sam Quinn Knows Oyster Bay

Sam Quinn emailed this answer to the Enterprise Pilot mystery picture of April 29. He wrote, “Hello, although I live in the Atlanta area now, I read your paper every week to keep in touch with ‘back home’.  The April 30 Mystery Picture [the Internet date is Friday’s date] is St. Dominic’s HS which I attended in the early 70’s.” It is always very special to hear from the ex-pats.

Editorial: Save the Dates: May 12 and May 22 Community Input Will Be Welcomed

The East Norwich Civic Association meetings are always interesting. They cover a large area of community interest. At the April 22 meeting Matthew Meng, ENCA president, said he would try to arrange a meeting with Saratoga Associates about the Muttontown Preserve. On Monday, May 3, he emailed us this “Save the Date” notice which was sent to him. It announces the second Muttontown Preserve Public Meeting.

Mystery Picture: April 30, 2010

Pat Devlin Knows Oyster Bay

Pat Devlin aced the identification of the mystery picture in the April 22 issue. “It is looking across a temporary little pond created from excess rain; looking northwest towards the Oyster Bay 9/11 Memorial; on the road toward Beekman Beach; and the pier; and the WaterFront Center. The landscaping on the Western Waterfront is a beautiful job with so much natural ‘stuff’ growing it’s a pleasure to walk around and especially on the trails covered with clam shells.

Editorial: Community Cleanup a Sweeping Success

Oyster Bay Chamber of Commerce President Michele Browner RN, BSN, administrator and director of nursing for Harbor House Assisted Living, was busy on Saturday April 24, involved with this year’s community cleanup.

Mystery Picture: April 23, 2010

Mystery Remains a Mystery

The mystery picture in the April 15 issue of the Enterprise Pilot remains a mystery.

Editorial: Wow! As in Wonderful!

There is a great deal to finish as we complete this issue of the Enterprise Pilot. Therefore, a short editorial.

Here it is: Wow!

Mystery Picture: April 16, 2010

Robyn Hale Knows Oyster Bay

Robyn Hale called to identify the April 11 mystery picture in the Enterprise Pilot as the “Oyster Bay Water District facility on Shutter Lane in Oyster Bay Cove.”