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Board declares water emergency at DPW Yard BY RIKKI MASSAND
At its April 24 meeting, the Garden City Board of Trustees declared a water emergency and took swift action to address a deficiency in available water flow at the Department of Public Works Yard. During hydrant flow testing, the water supply was found to be inadequate to ensure proper fire protection of Village assets at the DPW site. The issue stems from undersized water mains and aging infrastructure supplying the facility. To remedy the situation, the Board authorized “necessary corrective work” as described by Superintendent John Borroni, using a Nassau County contract with Bancker Construction. The work is estimated to cost $1.5 million, to be funded from the Water Fund Surplus. Bancker is the current vendor under Nassau County Requirements Contract No. S80031B for water main work. At the Board’s April 7 meeting, trustees approved a proposal
In honor of its 100th anniversary, the Mineola Garden City Rotary Club donated a tree to the Village of Garden City. Helping to plant the Linden tree, from left, Lynne Maimone Koszalka, Diana O’Neill, president; Peter Marshall, Civic Beautification member Kathleen Auro and Rotarians Randy Colahan, Peter Marshall and Jim Brady. See page 9. Photo courtesy Carisa Giardino / Village of Garden City
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dents voting on the budget on May 20. Administrators emphasized that the budget is designed to support academic growth, strengthen social-emotional learning, and continue investing in school facilities. All past budget presentations since the start of the year are available on the district’s website, which include detailed breakdowns by capital, administrative, and
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Recreation Dept. shares BOE adopts proposed 2025-26 budget Spring project updates BY KASSARA MCELROY
The Garden City Board of Education has adopted the proposed $137.8 million budget for the 2025-2026 school year, marking a 2.82% increase, or roughly $3.77 million, over the current year. The plan includes a tax levy increase of 2.42%, staying within the state’s allowable limit. A public hearing will be held on May 13, with resi-
program categories, along with year-over-year comparisons. At the meeting, a community member raised concerns about the district’s $148 million Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) liability. Although the liability has been part of the district’s financial reports for years, this is the first time it has been included in the financial highlights section. The speaker
At its April 24 meeting, the Garden City Board of Trustees approved new tree plantings, overtime labor costs, and a $15,000 fund transfer to purchase trees and materials. The plantings will take place in northern Garden City along Manor Road, North Avenue, and Nassau Boulevard—areas affected by significant Long Island Rail Road clearing. The Board authorized a $15,000 transfer from the Parks Equipment line to Parks Overtime, with $14,880 earmarked for the labor needed to complete the work. It also approved a $10,280 purchase for plantings along the Manor Road, North
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Books & Baskets: Library book sale PAGE 33 Spring Plant Sale to aid veterans PAGE 37