Editorial: Please Contribute to the ‘Save the Octagon Hotel Fund’

Now is the time for good men to come to the aid of their party; now is the time for good men to come to the aid of their party; now is the time for good men to come to the aid of their party!

That about says it. Say it three times and it is true!

This is crunch time. The Octagon Hotel truly needs your help for its proper restoration. This piece of Oyster Bay history deserves your concern and attention.

Editorial: Boom, Boom, Siss, Boom, Bah!

While Charles Dolan wasn’t able to hold his annual Fourth of July fireworks this year, many country clubs did and as they lit up the sky, members inside and non-members outside enjoyed the treat.

John McEvoy of Scicom said, “I live in East Norwich and I watched the Pine Hollow Country Club fireworks and they were great,” he said. “We watched at a friends house.”

Mystery Picture: July 10, 2009

Brendan Rainey Knows Oyster Bay

Brendan Rainey called to say the mystery picture in the July 2 issue of the Enterprise Pilot was taken in Oyster Bay Harbor.

Arthur Leuteman of Syosset, who grew up in Oyster Bay said, nailing the location: “It is the big rock in Oyster Bay Harbor 300 to 400 yards west of Brick Yard Point.”

Mystery Picture: July 3, 2009

Thomas Power Knows Oyster Bay

Thomas Power of Oyster Bay identified the June 25 mystery picture saying, “It is on Spring Street and Audrey Avenue. It looks like a 1929 Model-T Ford. The picture is taken right near Town Hall and Café Al Dente.”

Marg Buffa of Bayville said, “I love the old car. The picture is taken on the corner right by town hall in Oyster Bay, by the gazebo and is the corner of Audrey and Spring. There is Café Al Dente and not far from it, the Bonanza stand, where we love to get our hot dogs and Italian ices. It’s a wonderful area to sit and enjoy.”

Editorial: Old Habits Are Good Habits

At the June 16 OB-EN board of education meeting Dr. Phyllis Harrington informed the audience that a case of Swine Flu was reported at the Vernon School and that the district took appropriate measures including notifying parents of what to do to prevent the spread of the disease. Information is available on their website: obenschools.org.

Mystery Picture: June 26, 2009

Gary DiPasquale Knows Oyster Bay!

We thought this mystery picture was truly unusual with art work by Oyster Bay High School students hung high on the wall.

Good News Has Gotten Better!

At the June 16 Oyster Bay-East Norwich school board meeting, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Phyllis Harrington announced that reports in the press that the district saved $45,000 didn’t give the administrators full credit for the scope of the story. It was much better than reported!

Editorial: Oyster Bay Hamlet: A Destination Location

Many people are working hard to make the hamlet of Oyster Bay a destination location and they are doing a great job. They are creating free events to bring people to the downtown area. On Sunday we visited the lovely brick patio behind Chrison & Bellina that was just revitalized. The flowing water fountain makes it a lovely space to stop and visit. There are some more ideas for the site being considered.

Mystery Picture: June 19, 2009

Bob Jackman Knows Oyster Bay

Bob Jackman called to identify the June 11 mystery picture. “It’s the garden outside of the Roosevelt Elementary School dedicated to my daughter Brooke. I want to thank the school district for taking such good care of the garden,” he said. The photograph was taken after the May 16 Brooke Jackman Run for Literacy. Mr. Jackman added, “I appreciate everything the community did for the 5K run. It was nice to see so many friends participating.”

Mystery Picture: June 12, 2009

Mary Dowling Knows Oyster Bay!

Mary Dowling aced the June 4 Mystery Picture. She said, “It’s the Oyster Bay Water District building!”

Billy Minicozzi gave a good guess, noting the unusual flag and guessed it was St. Dominic’s.