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EAB reviews Village’s plan for new synthetic turf field BY RIKKI MASSAND
The Garden City High School Boys Varsity Lacrosse Team won the New York State Championship with a decisive 14-4 victory over Canandaigua Academy in the New York State Class B Final. See pages 48-49.
Photo courtesy Garden City Boys Lacrosse / Mike Reilly
Garden City wraps up school year with final BOE meeting BY KASSARA MCELROY Garden City’s Board of Education held its final official meeting of the 2024–25 school year by recognizing standout educators, celebrating student achievements, and outlining major facility upgrades and curriculum changes set to roll out this summer. Two educators were honored with the Nancy Mar Maxwell
Award, presented annually by Garden City SEPTA to individuals who demonstrate exceptional support for their students. Donna Cornelius was recognized for her work helping students transition from special to general education, particularly during the pandemic. Irene Mendonis was commended for fostering academic and social inclusion by integrating a nonverbal student with autism into
The Garden City Environmental Advisory Board (EAB) hosted an in-depth discussion at its Wednesday, June 18 meeting, focusing on a proposal to install a new synthetic turf field at St. Paul’s. The meeting began with a detailed presentation by Andrew “Andy” Hill, Assistant Superintendent of Recreation and Parks, and included comments from members of the village’s Recreation and Cultural Affairs Commission as well as landscape architect and former ADRB Chair Celia Petersen. EAB co-chairs Trustees Jessica Tai and Michele B. Harrington opened the meeting with Trustee Tai noting that Mr. Hill would provide an update on the village’s organic, non-organic, and hybrid turf treatments. “Mr. Hill will talk about the current St. Paul’s fields’ treatments. I know we have gone over the organic, nonorganic and See page 44
Village approves major infrastructure project BY RIKKI MASSAND
her classroom. Both received recognition from students, families, and board members. Academic achievements were also celebrated. A firstgrade team from Locust School ranked among the top performers in a statewide math competition. Five high school students received the 2025 Achievement Award in Writing from the National Council of
At its meeting on Thursday, June 5, the Garden City Board of Trustees approved two contracts for the Cedar Valley Pump Station Replacement capital project. The approvals covered two distinct scopes of work: general construction with plumbing and line installations, and electrical services. The total cost of the bid awards is $4,715,925. The pump station, which is approximately 90 years old, has exceeded its useful life. The Board awarded “Contract G” for $3,886,164 and “Contract P” for $157,610 to WHM Plumbing and Heating Contractors Inc. of East Setauket. Nine bids were received for the general services contract and four for the plumbing contract. “Contract E” for
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