Town, volunteers help terrapin turtles survive
Town Clerk Richard LaMarca, Town Councilwoman Laura Maier, State Assemblyman Jake Blumencranz and Town Councilwoman Vicki Walsh at a display featuring information about diamondback terrapin turtles. In an effort to help diamondback terrapin turtles survive predators, Oyster Bay Town Councilwoman Laura Maier, Councilwoman Vicki Walsh, Town Clerk Richard LaMarca and State Assemblyman Jake Blumen-
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cranz teamed up with Friends of the Bay and local volunteers to deploy protective cages around nests. The cages keep natural predators like raccoons and fox away from the terrapins, thus contributing to their survival.
The diamondback terrapin turtles are a small species that lives in fresh or brackish waters. These turtles, which have distinctive diamond-shaped rings covering their shells, have a See page 10
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“Shootout for Soldiers” lacrosse marathon The Town of Oyster Bay will host the 10th Annual “Shootout for Soldiers” 24-Hour Lacrosse Benefit Game at the Town of Oyster Bay’s John J. Burns Park, located on Merrick Road in Massapequa. This year’s event begins on Thursday, July 11, at 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., and continues on July 12 from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. The event benefits veterans and active duty military personnel. The Long Island Air Force Association will conduct a special ceremony on July 12 at 11:00 a.m. to honor hometown Vietnam War veterans and present them with medals that commemorate their service to our nation. There will be a parachute landing on the field
conducted by the “All Veterans Group,” which will deliver the official ball on Friday at 6 p.m. Supervisor Saladino stated, “Shootout for Soldiers is a wonderful event that provides local lacrosse players a chance to enjoy a sport they love in a unique way while also raising charitable funds to support the brave men and women of the United States Armed Forces. Whether you enjoy lacrosse or are just looking for a fun-family event, I invite residents to be a part of the festivities.” The charitable funds raised at Shootout for Soldiers will benefit the Team RWB, the Long Island See page 10
Town pools to open early with free day
With high temperatures forecasted for the region this week, the Town of Oyster Bay has announced that all town community pools will open for the season a day early, on Friday, June 21, with free admission for residents. The Town of Oyster Bay operates five pool facilities, including Bethpage Community Park, Marjorie Post Community Park, Plainview-Old Bethpage Community Park, Syosset-Woodbury Community Park, and a saltwater pool at Tappen Beach in Glenwood Landing.
“The warm, sunny days of summer are upon us and all residents are welcome to join us for free Friday swim on June 21st at pools open for the season,” said Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino. Pool hours from Friday, June 21, through Labor Day, Monday, September 2, will be 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, weather permitting. Additionally, extended hours until 8pm, will be offered as follows (weather permitting) at the following locations on the following See page 10
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