After serving the Town of Hempstead in some capacity for more than two decades, Supervisor Rich Guardino officially announced his intention to resign as town leader during a press conference at Hofstra University Monday, Jan. 13. As a result, the Republican Party officially nominated current Town Clerk Kate Murray to fill the position of town supervisor. The town board is expected to officially appoint Murray to this post during a Jan. 28 town board meeting, when Guardino will officially step down. FULL STORY

The Carle Place Library Funding District on Tuesday, Jan. 2 held their first public meeting. At this time, the board determined the length of the terms of office for the five trustees elected by the public last month. The board also appointed trustees to their respective positions. FULL STORY