Friday, November 4, 2022
Vol. 82, No. 44
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SERVING BETHPAGE, OLD BETHPAGE, AND PLAINVIEW
UNITED IN PEACE
Hicksville Water Dist. collectes medications
The Hicksville Water District (HWD) hosted its second annual Pharmaceutical Take Back Day on October 22, encouraging residents to dispose of unused and expired medications in their homes through a safe, contactless drive-thru event. The event provides the community with a safer alternative to flushing these medications down the drain, which can ultimately force them to end up in our water supply. Altogether, residents came out to dispose of approximately 100 pounds of pharmaceuticals, allowing them to not only protect our water, but also to get these potentially harmful materials out of their homes. “A significant aspect of the Hicks-
ville Water District’s ability to provide our residents with the highest quality of water available is protecting our supply,” said HWD Chairman Nicholas Brigandi. “Pharmaceutical Take Back Day empowers our community to help us along in that mission, as it enables them to dispose of their unused medications in a safe and simple manner. Not only does this prevent these potentially dangerous substances from entering into our water supply, but it also helps residents get them out of their homes as winter approaches. We thank our neighbors for coming out in support of this event and we greatly look forward to seeing them again next year.”
Students and staff from Central Boulevard Elementary School in the Bethpage Union Free School District wore orange and spread peace for Unity Day on Oct. 19.
Photo courtesy of the Bethpage Union Free School District
Model Train Show
The Town of Oyster Bay has announced that Trainville Hobby Depot will host a Model Train Show on Saturday, November 19, and Sunday, November 20, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Hicksville Community Center, located at 28 West Carl Street in Hicksville. The Model Train Show
includes operating model layouts coordinated by Trainville Hobby Depot. Donations are being accepted at the exhibit to support the Oyster Bay Railroad Museum. “We are pleased to partner with Trainville Hobby Depot, who coordinates or participates in many hobby shows that benefit the fundraising
efforts of a sponsoring organization,” said Town Clerk Richard LaMarca. Admission in to the exhibit is $5.00, children ages 4-11 years are $3.00 and entry for children under the age of 4 is free. For further information, please visit www. trainville.com or call (516) 433-4444.
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Hicksville Water District Chairman Nicholas Brigandi, far left, and Commissioner Karl Schweitzer were joined by HWD Clerk Tabitha Schillinger, Nassau County Legislator Rose Walker, HWD Clerk Joe Marasco and Nassau County Police Activity League Officer Sean Gaddy in collecting approximately 100 pounds of unused pharmaceuticals, preventing them from entering into the water supply.
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