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GCFD cautions residents about 4th of July fireworks BY RIKKI MASSAND
Garden City’s many sports teams are celebrated in the Garden City News’ Sports Wrapup section inside this week’s issue. Above, the seniors of the Garden City High School Varsity Baseball Team. Photo by Ed Rotondo
Board approves water system maintenance, parks equipment BY RIKKI MASSAND At its meeting on Thursday, June 15, the Village Board of Trustees approved professional services items related to the municipal water system operations, including for the SCADA system and well controls, water quality testing services and the maintenance of key water equip-
ment. The board approved the renewal of a village contract with Hach, Inc. of Colorado, for $45,707, to perform semi-annual maintenance on the municipal water system’s chlorine analyzer, pH probe and nitrate analyzer. Hach will calibrate the analyzers, monitor them twice a year, and respond to emergencies when the equipment needs
an adjustment. Garden City Superintendent of Public Works John Borroni said, “Hach provides maintenance and support for all chemical analyzers and for pH probes in our municipal water system. The equipment they provide is proprietary and only Hach can work on it.” The scope of work was See page 38
In his update to the Village of Garden City Board of Trustees, at their meeting on Thursday June 15, Garden City Fire Department Chief Matthew Pearn explained some of the dangers of people using fireworks at home, often purchased out of state. “I would like to provide safety tips for our residents with the Fourth of July approaching. Fireworks account for over 19,000 fires annually in the U.S. PLEASE - we encourage all residents to take care, and do not utilize fireworks at the home. Please go to a show whether it’s at one thrown by Nassau County or a private show. PLEASE do not utilize fireworks or sparklers at home. The highest range of injuries suffered by burns are for children ages 10 to 14, predominantly through sparklers. So please do not utilize fireworks over the holiday weekend, do not use fireworks and sparklers at home,” Chief Pearn stated. He advised that for families looking to have a home celebration with the children, the best options are glow sticks, noise makers and other party items. Following the advice, Trustee Bruce Torino offered remarks supSee page 38
Traffic Comm considering geese crossing signage BY RIKKI MASSAND Trustee Michele Harrington attended the Village Traffic Commission preceding the regular Board of Trustees’ meeting on Thursday June 15, and explained her concerns for Canada geese and other wildlife that can be in the midst of intense traffic situations in the village. Chairperson of the Traffic Commission Trustee Charles Kelly said Trustee Harrington sent him around 10 options for signs that would identify geese crossings, including with the animal picture/outline, however none may be approved by the state for use on the village’s roadways. See page 39
A year of the Village Traffic Commission PAGE 3 Rotary presents scholarships at luncheon PAGE 12