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School Board to object to future state mask mandates
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
BY KASSARA MCELROY
Hempstead Town Councilman Tom Muscarella and Town Clerk Kate Murray attended the Village of Garden City Tree Lighting on December 4th. Also attending were members of Broadway Bound, Garden City Chamber of Commerce Executive Director John Wilton, Garden City Village Trustee Larry Marciano, Nassau County Legislator Laura Schaefer and New York State Assemblyman Ed Ra.
Environmental Board examines Village recyling BY RIKKI MASSAND At its meeting on Wednesday December 14, the Garden City Environmental Advisory Board, led by members Elizabeth Bailey and Evelyn Fasano, presented a slide show and discussion on village-wide recycling, including disposal of haz-
ardous items and beginners’ composting. Village Trustee Mary Carter Flanagan, chairperson of the EAB, welcomed Anthony Core of Omni Recycling of Westbury, Inc., the contractor the village uses for recycling. “He shared a terrific
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video on the importance of ‘Recycling Right’ and knowing what should or should not go into a bin. We (the EAB and residents) all learned a lot and the material will be shared on the village website,” she announced. Longtime EAB member See page 47
At this week’s Board of Education meeting, discussions over masks resurfaced amidst celebrations over student athletes and musicians’ fall semester accomplishments. Board President Joe Sileo provided an update on masks. “After receiving a significant number of emails and letters from the community, the Board will be sending a letter to the state regarding parental choice as it relates to masks for both students and teachers, supporting their right to make individual decisions.” Parents echoed concerns originally voiced in those emails and letters. Ryan Mulrooney of
Hampton Road said, “I forgot it was sports night and was surprised by the crowd. And the concerts, it’s all an incredible testament to the kids in the community and the time and dedication they put in. But we also have to remind ourselves that a small set of bureaucrats can rip that away. They did rip that away. Games were canceled, kids were playing instruments through face masks. I’m glad to hear the Board plans to write a letter to the state. I’d encourage the administration to do the same and relay all the damage it did. These kids’ education was compromised.” Sileo confirmed the letter will come from both the Board and See page 23
Village opts not to save CLP station BY RIKKI MASSAND With a pressing timeframe, at its December 15th meeting the Garden City Board of Trustees decided not to try to save the Country Life Press LIRR station by utilizing any village funds or
taking ownership of the station building. The property will fully remain in MTA/LIRR hands. After the December 1st meeting of the Board of Trustees several nearby residents raised concerns See page 24
GC Middle school headed to space again PAGE 22 Wings hockey has winning December PAGE 49