Friday, June 13, 2025
Vol. 85, No. 24
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Town board honors retiring Jericho schools superintendent
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Volunteers needed to help turtles, clean beach
In an effort to help Terrapin turtles survive predators, the Town of Oyster Bay and Friends of the Bay are co-hosting a Terrapin Survival and Beach Cleanup Day on Saturday, June 14, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Centre Island Beach in Bayville. “The Town of Oyster Bay joined forces with Friends of the Bay to launch ‘Team Terrapin,’ to help protect the Diamondback Terrapin turtle, as this small species lives in fresh or brackish waters in
The Oyster Bay Town Board congratulated retiring Jericho Superintendent of Schools Hank Grishman (center) on his 30 years as superintendent. The Oyster Bay Town Board recently honored Jericho Union Free School District Superintendent Henry Grishman, of Old Bethpage, as he retires after 30 years as superintendent of the Jericho Schools, and 58 years as an educator. Hank is currently the longest serving superintendent in New York State. Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino stated, “While
your presence will be missed, your legacy in education will continue in the hearts and minds of all the students you have guided throughout your decades of service. The future truly is brighter because of you and your leadership, and the valuable lessons you’ve instilled in your students, staff, and the Jericho community. Congratulations, Hank, on your incredible career!”
During his tenure as educational leader, Jericho students and staff have won several national awards, including National Merit Scholarships, Siemens and INTEL competitions, as well as various awards of distinction. The Jericho School District is consistently ranked as one of the best open enrollment schools in the United States in all the top polls.
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our Town,” said Town Councilman Andrew Monteleone. “These turtles, which have distinctive diamond-shaped rings covering their shells, have a near-threatened conservation status and we are working with our environmental partners and local volunteers to help protect this vulnerable species.” During this Terrapin Survival and Beach Cleanup Day, volunteers will be trained to identify signs of nesting terraSee page 8
Free summer concerts at parks, beaches
The Town of Oyster Bay has announced the return of “Music Under the Stars” – a free summer concert series – which kicks off on Tuesday, July 1, and features a wide variety of genres ranging from country to rock. All concerts begin at 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted below. For comfort, residents may bring blankets, chairs and coolers. Performances are subject to change and will be held weather permitting. For addi-
tional information, please call (516) 797-7925, visit the Town’s website at www.oysterbaytown.com/summer or Facebook page @TownofOysterBay.
Summer Concert Series:
Tuesday, July 1: Ellsworth W. Allen Town Park, Farmingdale - The Allmost Brothers Band Tribute to the Allman Brothers Band Wednesday, July 2: EllsSee page 8
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