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Board discusses Adelphi financial contributions
SOFTBALL HISTORY
BY RIKKI MASSAND At its August 15th meeting, the Board of Trustees approved an amendment to the village’s agreement with Adelphi University, increasing the municipality’s payment for the use of the Olmsted Theatre from $2,965 to $3,675. The village annually pays Adelphi for the Recreation Department’s Dance Ensemble performance and a preceding rehearsal, which are held each spring. This year, the original agreement, approved at the May 9th meeting, covered a rehearsal on May 29 and performances on May 31 and June 1. The agreement was initially approved by Village Counsel, and funding was allocated from the Recreation budget’s ‘Special Activities’ account. Recreation Superintendent Paul Blake reported that the final bill was higher than anticipated, requiring the Board to approve the new price and fund allocation. See page 39
Garden City’s 10U Trailblazer softball team made history as the first GC softball team to win the Garden City hosted multi-town Summer Sizzle Tournament since its inauguration. See page 41
Schools prepare for opening day BY KASSARA MCELROY The Garden City Board of Education held its first meeting of the new school year, focusing on safety updates, recognizing student achievements, and outlining key plans for the months ahead.
Safety Plan Updates
Dana DiCapua, Assistant Superintendent for Business and Finance, presented updates to the district’s safety plan, which included revised
language and terminology for emergency response actions and parent notifications. These changes, developed with input from administrators, local police, BOCES, and insurance providers, were posted on the district website for a 30-day public comment period over the summer. The board adopted the plan at the meeting.
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Board approves fire station design work BY RIKKI MASSAND
Kusum Sinha provided an overview of the district’s accomplishments and upcoming initiatives. Garden City High School has been recommended as a NYS Public High School Athletic Association School of Distinction for the 16th consecutive year, reflecting that 100% of its varsity teams achieved a team GPA of 90 or higher. Dr. Sinha urged all par-
At its August 15th meeting, the Garden City Board of Trustees ratified a $15,000 change order submitted by Lizardos Engineering and Architectural Consultants of Mineola for additional engineering services on the Garden City Edgemere Road Firehouse (Station No. 2). The funds had already been spent, and the agenda item sought official authorization from the Village Board. The discussion highlighted the prolonged process involved in this complex municipal infrastructure project, particularly given the historical significance of the building. Village Superintendent of Building Giuseppe Giovanniello stated that Lizardos first visited the site in December 2023. Deputy Mayor Bruce Chester and Trustee Vinny Muldoon raised concerns about the year-long process since Lizardos took over the project, questioning whether the timeline would differ if the client were a private sector business rather than a municipality. “I wonder if the firm was dealing with a commercial account busi-
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