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Babylon Hibernians Attend Town Hall Proclamation Of Irish American Heritage Month

As communities across the country celebrate St. Patrick’s season, members of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, St. Patrick’s Division 2 of Babylon attended a special ceremony at Babylon Town Hall on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, where the Town of Babylon officially proclaimed March as Irish American Heritage Month.

The proclamation was presented by Town Councilman Terrence McSweeney, a member of AOH St. Patrick’s Division 2, to Division President Christopher Bradley in recognition of the many contributions Irish Americans have made to the Town of Babylon and the nation.

The ceremony was attended by numerous Town of Babylon residents, along with members of the Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH) and the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians (LAOH). Town of Babylon Supervisor Rich Schaffer was also present for the presentation.

President Bradley expressed appreciation to the Town for recognizing

the role Irish Americans have played in shaping the community.

“It’s an honor to be here to recognize the generations of Irish Americans who have given so much to our country, and especially the Town of Babylon,” Bradley said. “As we celebrate St. Patrick’s Division 2’s 80th anniversary this October, it coincides with our country’s 250th anniversary, and we look forward to generations of Irish Americans as members of our Division.”

The Ancient Order of Hibernians, founded in the United States in 1836, is America’s oldest Irish Catholic fraternal organization. The organization promotes Irish heritage, faith and charitable service through its guiding motto of Friendship, Unity and Christian Charity.

The Ancient Order of Hibernians, St. Patrick’s Division 2 in Babylon continues that tradition through charitable work, cultural events and community service throughout the Town of Babylon.

Town of Babylon Councilman Terrence McSweeney presents a proclamation declaring March as Irish American Heritage Month to Ancient Order of Hibernians St. Patrick’s Division 2 President Christopher Bradley and Vice President (and piper), Bob Farrell at Babylon Town Hall on March 11, 2026. AOH and LAOH members, Town of Babylon residents, and Supervisor Rich Schaffer were also in attendance. Photo courtesy of the Town of Babylon

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YOGA

Wednesdays: April 1-29, 6-7 pm

Join us for this monthly Yoga series. Nonrefundable/transferable fee for the 4-week February sessions: $10.

THE GREAT PUZZLE SHOWDOWN

Thursday, April 2, 2-5 pm

Ready, set, puzzle!

Compete solo or with a team of up to four in this exciting jigsaw race. Each participant or team will receive their own 500-piece puzzle and battle it out to see who can complete it first. Speed, strategy, and teamwork will lead you to victory—and a one-ofa-kind Makerspace-made prize! At least one team member must have a WB library card.

ZUMBA Fridays: April 3-24, 10:15-11:15 am

Non-refundable fee for the 4-week February sessions: $8

FRIDAY FLICKS

Movies begin at 1 pm Friday, April 3

The Shawshank Redemption (R, 142 min)

PAINT NIGHT: PURPLE MOUNTAINS AND TULIPS

Monday, April 13, 6:45-8:30 pm

Join us and paint your very own masterpiece. Nonrefundable/transferable program fee: $5.

LIBRARY GAME ZONE: BINGO

Tuesday, April 14, 1-2 pm

Prepare for an afternoon of friendly competition and exciting prizes! Whether you’re a seasoned Bingo player or new to the

game, this is a chance to enjoy an afternoon of fun with other community members. Join Librarian Phyllis for this fun-filled afternoon.

LIBRARY BUDGET VOTE

Tuesday, April 14, 1-9 pm

Participate in the upcoming budget vote.

COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH PROMOTION & SUPPORT PROGRAM

Tuesday, April 14, 2-4 pm

The Community Mental Health Promotion and Support Program (COMHPS) is a free, anonymous initiative funded by the New York State Office of Mental Health. It enhances mental health by offering emotional support, brief counseling, tailored workshops, support

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NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING MAY 19, 2026

WEST BABYLON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT TOWN OF BABYLON SUFFOLK COUNTY, NEW YORK

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that voting on the school district budget for the year 2026/2027 and election of Members of the Board of Education will take place on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 for the transaction of business as authorized by the Education Law by Ballot on Voting Machines or by Paper Ballot, if voting machines are not available or as otherwise provided by Law or Regulation. All times set forth herein are prevailing time.

Form of propositions will be as follows:

Shall the following Proposition be adopted?

PROPOSITION NO. 1

Shall the school District budget proposed by the Board of Education of the West Babylon Union Free School District for the Fiscal year 2026-2027 requiring the appropriation of the necessary funds to meet the estimated expenditures of the District in accordance with Section 1716 of the Education Law and to authorize the requisite portion thereof to be raised by taxation on the taxable property of the District be adopted.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that a Proposition in substantially the following form shall be presented to the qualified voters of the District at such Annual District Meeting and Election:

JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL CAPITAL PROJECT PROPOSITION

WHEREAS, on December 6, 2022, the voters of West Babylon Union Free School District, in the County of Suffolk, New York (the “District”) approved the expenditure of not to exceed $9,700,000 for improvements to West Babylon Senior High School and South Bay Elementary School; and thereafter the Board of Education (the “Board”) authorized the issuance of not to exceed $9,700,000 bonds and the levy of a tax in installments to pay said bonds and the interest thereon to pay such cost; and

WHEREAS, the Board has determined that the cost of such improvements were accomplished at a reduced cost, resulting in an unneeded balance of $3,008,174 of the bonds heretofore authorized; and

WHEREAS, the Board has now further determined that it is necessary and desirable to undertake certain other improvements at the West Babylon Junior High School, at

the estimated maximum cost of not to exceed $3,008,174.

Now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED:

(a) That the Board of Education of the West Babylon Union Free School District, in the County of Suffolk, New York (the “District”), is hereby authorized to construct alterations and improvements to West Babylon Junior High School and the site thereof (the Project”), substantially as described in a plan prepared for the District by JAG Architect P.C., Port Jefferson, New York, which is on file and available for public inspection at the office of the District Clerk, such Project consisting of (as and where required): installation of new turf and bleachers, reconstruction, reconfiguration and/or replacement of tennis, basketball and handball courts; and drainage and other improvements; all of the foregoing to include the original furnishings, equipment, machinery, apparatus and ancillary or related site, demolition and other work necessary or required in connection therewith; and to expend therefor, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and to the financing thereof, an amount not to exceed the estimated total cost of $3,008,174; provided that the costs of the individual components of the Project may be reallocated among such components if the Board of Education shall determine that such reallocation is in the best interests of the School District;

(b) that a tax is hereby voted in the aggregate amount of not to exceed $3,008,174 to finance the cost of such Project, said tax to be levied and collected in installments in such years and in such amounts as shall be determined by said Board of Education; and

(c) that in anticipation of said tax, bonds of the District are hereby authorized to be issued in the principal amount of not to exceed $3,008,174, and a tax is hereby voted to pay the interest on said bonds as the same shall become due and payable;

Said Proposition will appear on the ballot used for voting in substantially the following form:

JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL CAPITAL PROJECT PROPOSITION

YES NO RESOLVED:

Project”), substantially as described in a plan prepared for the District by JAG Architect P.C., Port Jefferson, New York, and to expend therefor an amount not to exceed the estimated total cost of $3,008,174; (b) that a tax is hereby voted in the aggregate amount of not to exceed $3,008,174 to finance the cost of such Project, said tax to be levied and collected in installments in such years and in such amounts as shall be determined by said Board of Education; and (c) that in anticipation of said tax, bonds of the District are hereby authorized to be issued in the principal amount of not to exceed $3,008,174, and a tax is hereby voted to pay the interest on said bonds as the same shall become due and payable.

AND to elect three (3) members of the Board of Education for a term of three (3) years, with the three candidates receiving the highest plurality to be elected.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Annual Budget Hearing of the West Babylon Union Free School District, Town of Babylon, Suffolk County, New York will be held on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM, for the transaction of business as authorized by the Education Law including:

1) to present to the voters and discuss the proposed budget and the amount of money which will be required for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.

2) such further business as is authorized by the Education Law and acts amendatory thereto.

Said meeting will be held at the Board Room, Administration Building, 10 Farmingdale Road, West Babylon, NY 11704 at 5:00 P.M. The Annual Budget Hearing will adjourn immediately upon the conclusion of the business before the Board. The meeting is open to the public. You will also be able to view and listen to the meeting by joining the virtual meeting using the information which will be available on the West Babylon School District Website at www.wbschools.org.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to Chapter 258 of the Laws of 2008, Section 495 was added to the Real Property Tax Law, and requires the School District to attach to its proposed budget an exemption report. Said exemption report, which will also become part of the final budget, will show how much of the total assessed value on the final assessment roll used in the budgetary process is exempt from taxation; list every type of exemption granted, identified by statutory authority, and show: (a) the cumulative impact of each type of exemption expressed either as a dollar amount of assessed value or as a percentage of the total

assessed value on the roll: (b) the cumulative amount expected to be received from recipients of each type of exemption as payments in lieu of taxes or other payments for municipal services; and (c) the cumulative impact of all exemptions granted. The exemption report shall be posted on any bulletin board maintained by the District for public notices and any website maintained by the District.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the proposed budget for the fiscal year 2026/2027 will be prepared and will be available at each school building and at the West Babylon School District Office, school district Library and on the website (www.wbschools. org) no later than fourteen (14) days before the vote.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that petitions nominating candidates for the office of Member of Board of Education must be filed with the Clerk of the District at her office, at 10 Farmingdale Road, West Babylon, New York 11704, no later than on or before 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. on or before April 20, 2026. Forms of Petition may be obtained from the District Clerk.

Each petition must be directed to the Clerk of the District and shall state the name and residence of the candidate and the length of term of the office and the names of the last incumbents, as set forth above. Each petition shall be directed to the Clerk of the District; must be signed by at least thirty five (35) qualified voters of the District (representing the greater of 25 qualified voters or 2% of the number of voters who voted in the 2025 Annual Election) ; must state the name and residence of each signer, and, must state the name and residence of the candidate. The Petition shall describe at least the length of term of office and contain the name of the last incumbent.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that any referenda or propositions to amend the budget, or otherwise to be submitted for voting at said election and budget vote must be filed with the District Clerk of the Board of Education, 10 Farmingdale Rd, West Babylon, NY 11704 on or before April 20, 2026 at 5:00 p.m., prevailing time, must be typed or printed in the English and Spanish language; must be directed to the Clerk of the School District; must be signed by at least eighty nine (89) qualified voters of the District (representing 5% of the number of voters who voted in the 2025 annual election) ; and must legibly state the name of legal residence of each signer.

The School Board will not entertain any petition to place a proposition before the voters which is not within

the powers of the voters to determine, which is unlawful, or any proposition which fails to include a specific appropriation where the expenditure of monies is required by the proposition, or where other valid reason exists for excluding the proposition from the ballot.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that personal registration of voters is required and no person shall be entitled to vote at said meeting and election whose name does not already appear on the register of said school district, or who does not register as hereinafter provided.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, if a voter is registered pursuant to §2014 of the Education Law in the West Babylon Union Free School District and eligible to vote under Article 5 of the Election Law, he or she is also eligible to vote at this election. All other persons who wish to vote must register. The register so prepared includes all persons who have presented themselves personally for registration in accordance herewith, and all persons who shall have been registered previously hereunder for an Annual or Special Meeting or Election, and who shall have voted at any Annual or Special District Meeting or Election, held or conducted at any time within four (4) years prior to the preparation of the register is also eligible to vote at this election.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that all other voters may register to vote on any school day not less than five (5) days preceding the Election and Budget Vote, at the District Office, 10 Farmingdale Road, West Babylon, New York 11704, between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. prevailing time, at which time any person will be entitled to have his/ her name placed on such registers, provided that he or she is known or proven to the satisfaction of the Board of Registration to be then or thereafter is entitled to vote at such election for which the register is prepared. The register so prepared pursuant to §2014 of the Education Law will be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the School District in the Administration Building, 10 Farmingdale Road, West Babylon, New York 11704, and will be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the District beginning on May 14, 2026, between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M., prevailing time, on weekdays, and each day prior to the day set for the election, except Sunday and by advance appointment on Saturday, May 16, 2026, which appointment must be made with the District Clerk on or before 4:00 P.M., prevailing time, May 12, 2026, and at the polling place(s) on the day of the vote.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Board of Registration will meet on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, between the hours of 6:00 A.M. and 9:00 P.M., prevailing time, in the Board Room of the Administration Wing of the Senior High School and the Santapogue Elementary School to, prepare the Register of the School District to be used at any election or special district meeting that may be held after the preparation of said Register, at which time any person will be entitled to have his or her name placed on such Register provided that at such meeting of said Board of Registration he or she is known or proven to the satisfaction of such Board of Registration to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at the school election for which said Register is prepared, or any special district meeting held after May 19, 2026.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that applications for absentee or early mail ballots may be obtainable at the Office of the Clerk of the District (Administration Offices, 10 Farmingdale Road, West Babylon, New York 11704). An application for an absentee or early mail ballot must be received by the District Clerk no earlier than thirty (30) days prior to the election. The completed application must be received by the District Clerk, at least seven (7) days before the election if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or the day before the election if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter or their designated agent. The absentee or early mail ballot will be mailed to the address set forth in the application no later than six (6) days before the election. No absentee voter’s ballot shall be canvassed unless it shall have been received in the Office of the Clerk of the School District no later than 5:00 P.M., prevailing time, on the day of the election. A list of all persons to whom absentee ballots shall have been issued will be available for inspection by qualified voters of the District in the said Office of the Clerk on each of the five (5) days prior to the day of election, except Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M., prevailing time and shall be available at the polling places on the day of the vote. Any qualified voter may, upon examination of such list, file a written challenge of the qualifications as a voter of any person whose name appears on such list, stating the reasons for such challenge. A challenge to an absentee ballot may not be made on the basis that the voter should have applied for an early mail ballot.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that military voters who are not currently

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groups, wellness activities, and referrals to resources and professionals.

FAMILY HANDPRINTS

Tuesday, April 14 3 -7

Families will work together with library staff to create a personalized canvas featuring their handprints and a custom last-name design! Using tools from our Makerspace, including Cricut Joy machines and heat presses, participants will gain hands-on experience with technology that is also available for borrowing through our Library of Things. This program will run from 3-7 pm and registrants can stop during the time that works best for their family. West Babylon Card Holders: 1 registration/canvas per family.

BOARD OF ELECTIONS: INTRODUCING NEW VOTING MACHINES

Wednesday, April 15, 10:30 am-7 pm

Come by and get accustomed to the voting machines that will be used in the upcoming election.

IMAGINE & MAKE: SUBLIMATION WIND SPINNER

Wednesday, April 15, 11am-1 pm

Explore the Library’s Makerspace and bring your ideas to life! Learn how to use tools like Cricut cutting machines, the poster and sublimination printers, button makers, and more to create unique projects from start to finish. Programs may cover everything from choosing and cutting a design to completing your final product. Basic computer skills and a working email address are required, and

participants should come with a project idea in mind. Non-refundable/ transferable program fee: $5.

DIY: PUZZLE DECOR SIGN KIT

APRIL 16-21

West Babylon Card Holders Only.

SAVE TODAY FOR A MORE ENJOYABLE RETIREMENT

Thursday, April 16, 7-8 pm

Join us for a helpful seminar on making the most of your 403(b) plan. Learn how to grow your retirement savings, benefit from tax-deferred growth, and reduce your taxable income—whether you’re just starting out or already retired.

FRIDAY FLICKS

Movies begin at 1 pm Friday, April 17: Now You See Me: Now You Don’t (PG-13) (112 mins)

Sharp Tax APRIL HAPPENINGS

MONTH OF APRIL

9:00AM-11:00AM

TUBER SALE

The Long Island Dahlia Society will hold a tuber sale at the Barn at the Bayard Cutting Arboritum during the month of April on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Various types available. Plant sale will start in May. Further information at LongIslandDahlia.org.

SATURDAY, APRIL 4th

3:00PM

CONCERT OF SACRED LENTEN MUSIC

A Journey through Lent featuring Kathryn Wilson, soprano soloist Saturday. Grace United Methodist Church, 515 S. Wellwood Avenue in Lindenhurst. For more information, please call 631-226-8690. A free-will offering will be taken.

SATURDAY, APRIL 4th

10:00AM-4:00PM

SUNDAY, APRIL 5th

9:00AM-2:00PM

EASTER PLANT SALE

The Seaford Fire Department will be hosting its annual Easter Plant Sale, at Seaford Fire Department headquarters on the corner of Waverly & Southard Avenues. A wide variety of plants and ﬂowers will be available for purchase (while supplies last). Come early for the best selection. Rain or shine.

SATURDAY, APRIL 11th

10:00am-1:00pm

FRIENDS OF THE LINDENHURST

MEMORIAL LIBRARY

BOOK AND JEWELRY SALE

A preview for current Friends of the Library from 9:00AM-10:00AM. Anyone may sign up for membership at the Sale to take advantage of early access. Located at One Lee Avenue,

MAKE A SUBMISSION! Events must be submitted at least two weeks prior to the event date and will run free of charge on a space available basis. For more information, please call 631.226.2636 x275 or send events to editorial@longislandmediagroup.com

Lindenhurst. For more information, please call 631-957-7755

10:00AM-4:00PM AMVETS LADIES AUXILIARY 18 CRAFT AND VENDOR FAIR

Hosted at AMVETS Post 18, 141 Carleton Avenue in East Islip. Free Admission, rafﬂes, 50/50, Cake sale. For more information, please call 631-277-9842 or 516-885-1410, GCM42@AOL.COM

11:30AM-1:00PM SPRING BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP

The Spring Bereavement Support Group will start on Saturday April 11-June 13. Located at 210 South Wellwood Avenue in Lindenhurst. For more information, please call 631226-7725 x 200

SATURDAY, APRIL 11th

SUNDAY, APRIL 12th

12:00PM-4:00PM ST JAMES MODEL RAILROAD CLUB SPRING OPEN HOUSE

43 years in the making: Once again open to the public. This will be the last show until November. New Drive In Theater, City scene with operating roadway, Freight yard, LIPA Power plant, Working Fire Scene, Two Operating Subways, Lighted vehicles and much more! Train Show is located at 176 Mills Pond Road in St James. For further information call evenings 516-263-9607 or 631-543-8732w

TUESDAY, APRIL 14th

7:00PM REPUBLIC AIRPORT COMMISSION MEETING

7150 Republic Airport, Room 201 in Farmingdale. For information

call 631-752-7707 x6109 or email: contactus@republicairport.net

THURSDAY, APRIL 16th

7:00PM

THE BAY SHORE HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETING

At the Bay Shore - Brightwaters Public Library, 1 South Country Rd., in Brightwaters. The guest speaker will be Arthur Frischman, Long Island Sign Guy. The meeting is open to the public at no charge. Refreshments will be served. Learn more at: https:// www.bayshorehistoricalsociety.org/ programs-news

SUNDAY, APRIL 19th

10:00AM-4:30PM ALL KIDS FAIR

A full day of amazing exhibitors, activities and classes! At the Hilton Long Island/Huntington (AKA the Huntington Hilton) in Melville! Hilton Long Island/Huntington, 598 Broadhollow Rd, in Melville. Mostly inside but partially outside - including food trucks, petting zoo, and a few other surprises. For more information, visit https://www.allkidsfair.com/

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22nd

7:00PM-9:00PM "THE BATTLE OF LONG ISLAND"

Author Bill Bleyer will discuss "The Battle of Long Island", Long Island's pivotal role in the American Revolution. Learn about the single-day engagement, the British occupation and the resilience of Long Islander's. The program is held at the Islip Public Library, 71 Monell Ave. in Islip. Free and open to the public. For more information, please call 631-559-2915, www. isliphamlethistory.org

registered may apply to register as a qualified voter of the school district. Military voters who are qualified voters of the district may submit an application for a military ballot. Military voter registration applications and ballot applications can be requested from the District Clerk via mail at 10 Farmingdale Road, West Babylon, New York 11704 or via electronic mail at districtclerk@wbschools. org or by fax transmission at 631-376-7019 and such applications must be received in the Office of the Clerk no later than 5:00 P.M. on April 23, 2026. In the request for an application for registration or an application for a ballot, the military voter is permitted to designate his/her preference for receiving the application for registration by mail, facsimile transmission or electronic mail as set forth above.

Military ballots must be received by the District Clerk (1) before the close of polls, on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 and must show a cancellation mark of the United States postal service or a foreign Country’s postal service, or must show a dated endorsement of receipt by another agency of the United States Government; or (2) not later than 5:00 P.M. on the day of the election and be signed and dated by the military voter and one witness, with a date ascertained to be not later than the day before the election.

SCHOOL ELECTION DISTRICTS

The boundaries of the school election districts and the place in each election district for registration and voting shall be as follows:

Election District No. 1

Election District No. 1 meets in the Board Room of the Administration Building, 10 Farmingdale Road, West Babylon, New York, and the said election district comprises all that portion of West Babylon Union Free School District, Town of Babylon, lying south of Sunrise Highway.

Election District No. 2

Election District No. 2 meets in the Santapogue Elementary School, 1130 Herzel Boulevard, West Babylon, New York and the said election district comprises all that portion of the West Babylon Union Free School District, Town of Babylon, lying north of Sunrise Highway.

ALL STATE OR CDC RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES, IF ANY, WILL APPLY TO EVERYONE ENTERING THE POLLING PLACES.

Dated: March 16, 2026 West Babylon, New York BY THE ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION WEST BABYLON UNION

FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, TOWN OF BABYLON, SUFFOLK COUNTY, NEW YORK

By: Amanda McNamara, District Clerk

West Babylon Union Free School District Administration Building 10 Farmingdale Road West Babylon, New York 11704

AVISO DE LA REUNIÓN ANUAL 19 DE MAYO DE 2026 WEST BABYLON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT CIUDAD DE BABYLON CONDADO DE SUFFOLK, NUEVA YORK

SE NOTIFICA que la votación sobre el presupuesto del distrito escolar para el año 2026/2027 y la elección de los miembros de la Junta de Educación tendrán lugar el martes 19 de mayo de 2026 para la gestión de asuntos autorizados por la Ley de Educación, mediante papeleta sobre máquinas de votación o papeleta en papeleta, si no hay máquinas de votación disponibles o según lo dispuesto por la Ley o el Reglamento. Todos los tiempos establecidos aquí son tiempos prevalecientes.

La forma de las proposiciones será la siguiente:

¿Será la siguiente Proposición? ¿Adoptado?

PROPUESTA NO. 1

¿Debe el presupuesto del distrito escolar propuesto por la Junta de Educación de West Babylon Distrito Escolar Union Free para el año fiscal 2026-2027, que requiere la asignación de los fondos necesarios para cubrir los gastos estimados del Distrito de acuerdo con la Sección 1716 de la Ley de Educación y autorizar la adopción de la parte requerida que se recaude mediante impuestos sobre la propiedad sujeta a impuestos del Distrito.

SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS que una Proposición en la siguiente forma sustancialmente será presentada a los votantes cualificados del Distrito en dicha Asamblea Anual y Elección del Distrito:

PROPUESTA DE PROYECTO DE CAPITAL PARA LA ESCUELA SECUNDARIA

CONSIDERANDO QUE, el 6 de diciembre de 2022, los votantes del Distrito Escolar Libre West Babylon Union, en el condado de Suffolk, Nueva York (el “Distrito”), aprobaron el gasto no superior a $9,700,000 dólares para mejoras en West Babylon Senior High School y South Bay Elementary School; y posteriormente la Junta

de Educación (la “Junta”) autorizó la emisión de bonos no superiores a $9,700,000 dólares y la imposición de un impuesto en cuotas para pagar dichos bonos y los intereses correspondientes para cubrir dicho coste; y

CONSIDERANDO QUE, la Junta ha determinado que el coste de tales mejoras se realizó a un coste reducido, resultando en un saldo innecesario de $3,008,174 dólares de los bonos autorizados hasta ahora; y

CONSIDERANDO QUE, la Junta ha determinado además que es necesario y deseable realizar ciertas otras mejoras en la West Babylon Junior High School, con un coste máximo estimado de no superar los $3,008,174 dólares.

Ahora, por tanto, que así sea

RESUELTO:

(a) Que la Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar Libre West Babylon Union, en el condado de Suffolk, Nueva York (el “Distrito”), está autorizada para construir modificaciones y mejoras en la escuela secundaria West Babylon Junior High y su emplazamiento (el Proyecto”), sustancialmente tal como se describe en un plan preparado para el Distrito por JAG Architect P.C., Port Jefferson, Nueva York, que está archivado y disponible para inspección pública en la oficina del Secretario del Distrito, dicho proyecto que consiste en (según sea necesario): instalación de nuevo césped y gradas, reconstrucción, reconfiguración y/o reemplazo de canchas de tenis, baloncesto y balonmano; y mejoras en el drenaje y otras cosas; todo lo anterior incluye el mobiliario original, equipos, maquinaria, aparatos y el sitio auxiliar o relacionado, demolición y otros trabajos necesarios o requeridos en relación con ello; y para gastar para ello, incluyendo los costes preliminares y los gastos relacionados con su financiación, una cantidad que no exceda el coste total estimado de 3.008.174 dólares; siempre que los costes de los componentes individuales del Proyecto puedan reasignarse entre dichos componentes si la Junta de Educación determina que dicha reasignación es en el mejor interés del Distrito Escolar;

(b) que se vota un impuesto por la suma total de no exceder los 3.008.174 dólares para financiar el coste de dicho proyecto, dicho impuesto que se recaudará y recaudará en cuotas en los años y en las cantidades que determine dicha Junta de Educación; y

(c) que, en anticipación a dicho impuesto, se autorizan la emisión de bonos del Distrito por un importe principal no superior a $3,008,174, y se

vota un impuesto para pagar los intereses sobre dichos bonos que se hagan vencidos y pagar;

Dicha Proposición aparecerá en la papeleta utilizada para votar en la siguiente forma:

PROPUESTA DE PROYECTO DE CAPITAL PARA LA ESCUELA SECUNDARIA

SÍ NO

RESUELTO:

(a) Que la Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar Libre West Babylon Union, en el condado de Suffolk, Nueva York (el “Distrito”), está autorizada para realizar modificaciones y mejoras en la escuela secundaria West Babylon y su emplazamiento (el Proyecto”), sustancialmente tal como se describe en un plan preparado para el Distrito por el arquitecto JAG P.C., Port Jefferson, Nueva York, y para gastar una cantidad que no excediera el coste total estimado de $3,008,174 dólares; (b) que se vota un impuesto por la suma total de no exceder los $3,008,174 dólares para financiar el coste de dicho proyecto, dicho impuesto que se recaudará y recaudará en cuotas en los años y en las cantidades que determine dicha Junta de Educación; y (c) que, en previsión de dicho impuesto, se autorizan por la presente la emisión de bonos del Distrito por el importe principal que no exceda los $3,008,174, y se vota un impuesto para pagar los intereses sobre dichos bonos que se hagan vencidos y pagar.

Y elegir a tres (3) miembros de la Junta de Educación por un mandato de tres (3) años, siendo elegidos los tres candidatos con la mayor pluralidad.

SE AVISA ADEMÁS de que la Audiencia Presupuestaria Anual del Distrito Escolar West Babylon Union Free, Municipio de Babylon, condado de Suffolk, Nueva York, se celebrará el martes 5 de mayo de 2026 a las 17:00 horas, para la transacción de negocios según lo autorizado por la Ley de Educación, incluyendo:

1) Presentar a los votantes y debatir el presupuesto propuesto y la cantidad de dinero que se requerirá para el año fiscal 2026-2027.

2) los asuntos adicionales autorizados por la Ley de Educación y las leyes que la modifiquen.

Dicha reunión se celebrará en la Sala de Juntas, Edificio de Administración, 10 Farmingdale Road, West Babylon, NY 11704 a las 17:00 horas. La Audiencia Presupuestaria Anual se suspenderá inmediatamente tras la conclusión de los asuntos ante la Junta. La reunión es abierta al público.

También podrás ver y escuchar la reunión uniéndote a la reunión virtual utilizando la información que estará disponible en la página web del Distrito Escolar de West Babylon en www.wbschools. org.

SE DA AVISO DE QUE, CONFORME AL Capítulo 258 de las Leyes de 2008, se añadió la Sección 495 a la Ley del Impuesto sobre la Propiedad Inmobiliaria y exige que el Distrito Escolar adjunte a su presupuesto propuesto un informe de exención. Dicho informe de exención, que también formará parte del presupuesto final, mostrará cuánto del valor tasado total del registro final de evaluación utilizado en el proceso presupuestario está exento de impuestos; enumere cada tipo de exención concedida, identificada por la autoridad legal, y muestra: (a) el impacto acumulado de cada tipo de exención expresado ya sea como una cantidad en dólares del valor impuesto o como porcentaje del valor tasado total en el registro: (b) la cantidad acumulada que se espera recibir de los beneficiarios de cada tipo de exención como pagos en lugar de impuestos u otros pagos por servicios municipales; y (c) el impacto acumulativo de todas las exenciones concedidas. El informe de exención se publicará en cualquier tablón de anuncios mantenido por el Distrito para los avisos públicos y en cualquier sitio web mantenido por el Distrito.

SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS que el presupuesto propuesto para el año fiscal 2026/2027 estará preparado y estará disponible en cada edificio escolar y en la Oficina del Distrito Escolar de West Babylon, la Biblioteca del distrito escolar y en la página web (www.wbschools. org) a más tardar catorce (14) días antes de la votación.

SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS que las peticiones que nominen candidatos para el cargo de Miembro de la Junta de Educación deben presentarse ante la Secretaria del Distrito en su oficina, situada en 10 Farmingdale Road, West Babylon, Nueva York 11704, a más tardar de 9:00 a.m. a 5:00 p.m. en o antes del 20 de abril de 2026. Los formularios de la Petición pueden obtenerse del Secretario del Distrito.

Cada petición debe dirigirse al Secretario del Distrito y deberá indicar el nombre y la residencia del candidato, así como la duración del mandato del cargo y los nombres de los últimos titulares, tal como se indica arriba. Cada petición deberá dirigirse al Secretario del Distrito; deben estar firmados por al menos treinta y cinco (35) votantes cualificados del Distrito (representando la mayoría de los 25 votantes cualificados o el 2% del número de votantes que votaron en las Elecciones Anuales de 2025);

debe indicar el nombre y la residencia de cada firmante, y debe indicar el nombre y la residencia del candidato. La Petición deberá describir al menos la duración del mandato y contener el nombre del último titular.

Y SE DA UN AVISO ADICIONAL de que cualquier referendo o propuesta para enmendar el presupuesto, o que se someta a votación en dicha elección y votación presupuestaria, debe presentarse ante el Secretario del Distrito de la Junta de Educación, 10 Farmingdale Rd, West Babylon, NY 11704, antes del 20 de abril de 2026 a las 17:00, en el tiempo predominante, debe ser mecanografiada o impresa en inglés y español; debe dirigirse al Secretario del Distrito Escolar; deben estar firmados por al menos ochenta y nueve (89) votantes cualificados del Distrito (que representan el 5% del número de votantes que votaron en las elecciones anuales de 2025); y debe indicar legiblemente el nombre de residencia legal de cada firmante.

La Junta Escolar no aceptará ninguna petición para presentar ante los votantes una propuesta que no esté dentro de sus poderes para determinar, que sea ilegal, ni ninguna propuesta que no incluya una asignación específica cuando la propuesta requiera el gasto de fondos, o cuando exista otra razón válida para excluir la propuesta de la papeleta.

Y SE DA UN AVISO ADICIONAL de que se requiere registro personal de votantes y que ninguna persona tendrá derecho a votar en dicha reunión y elección cuyo nombre no aparezca ya en el registro de dicho distrito escolar, o que no se registre como se indica a continuación.

Y SE DA UN AVISO ADICIONAL, si un votante está registrado conforme al §2014 de la Ley de Educación en el Distrito Escolar Libre West Babylon Union y es elegible para votar según el Artículo 5 de la Ley Electoral, también es elegible para votar en estas elecciones. Todas las demás personas que deseen votar deben registrarse. El registro así preparado incluye a todas las personas que se hayan presentado personalmente para su registro conforme a lo presente, y todas las personas que hayan estado registradas previamente en virtud de aquí para una Asamblea o Elección Anual o Extraordinaria, y que hayan votado en cualquier Reunión Anual o Especial de Distrito, celebrada o realizada en cualquier momento dentro de los cuatro (4) años previos a la preparación del registro, también pueden votar en esta elección.

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los demás votantes podrán registrarse para votar en cualquier día escolar no inferior a cinco (5) días antes de la Votación Electoral y Presupuestaria, en la Oficina del Distrito, 10 Farmingdale Road, West Babylon, Nueva York 11704, entre las 8:30 y las 16:00 horas vigentes, momento en el que cualquier persona tendrá derecho a que su nombre sea incluido en dichos registros, siempre que se sepa o se demuestre a satisfacción de la Junta de Registro que tiene derecho a votar en la elección para la que se prepare el registro. El registro así preparado conforme al §2014 de la Ley de Educación se archivará en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito Escolar en el Edificio de Administración, 10 Farmingdale Road, West Babylon, Nueva York 11704, y estará abierto para la inspección de cualquier votante cualificado del Distrito a partir del 14 de mayo de 2026, entre las 8:00 y las 16:00. en la hora predominante, entre semana y cada día anterior al día fijado para la elección, excepto el domingo y mediante cita previa el sábado 16 de mayo de 2026, cita que debe hacerse con el Secretario del Distrito a las 16:00 horas, hora vigente, 12 de mayo de 2026, y en el/los lugar de votación el día de la votación.

Y SE DA UN AVISO

ADICIONAL de que la Junta de Registro se reunirá el martes 19 de mayo de 2026, entre las 6:00 y las 21:00 horas, hora vigente, en la Sala de Juntas del Ala Administrativa de la Escuela Secundaria y la Escuela Primaria Santapogue para preparar el Registro del Distrito Escolar que se utilizará en cualquier elección o reunión especial del distrito que se celebre después de la preparación de dicha Registro, en cuyo momento cualquier persona tendrá derecho a que su nombre se incluya en dicho Registro, siempre que en dicha reunión de dicha Junta de Registro se sepa o se demuestre a satisfacción de dicha Junta como titular de derecho a voto en la elección escolar para la que se prepare dicho Registro, o cualquier reunión especial de distrito celebrada después del 19 de mayo de 2026.

Y SE DA UN AVISO ADICIONAL de que las solicitudes para votos por correo anticipado o por correo pueden estar disponibles en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito (Oficinas de Administración, 10 Farmingdale Road, West Babylon, Nueva York 11704). La solicitud de voto por correo anticipado o por correo anticipado debe ser recibida por el Secretario del Distrito no antes de treinta (30) días antes de la elección. La solicitud completada debe ser recibida

por el Secretario del Distrito, al menos siete (7) días antes de la elección si la papeleta debe enviarse por correo al votante, o el día antes de la elección si la papeleta debe entregarse personalmente al votante o a su agente designado. La papeleta por correo anticipado o por correo anticipado se enviará a la dirección indicada en la solicitud a más tardar seis (6) días antes de la elección. Ninguna papeleta de votante ausente será sometida a la consulta a menos que haya sido recibida en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito Escolar a más tardar a las 17:00 horas, hora vigente, el día de la elección. Una lista de todas las personas a las que se hayan emitido papeletas de voto por correo estará disponible para su inspección por parte de votantes cualificados del Distrito en dicha Oficina del Secretario en cada uno de los cinco (5) días previos al día de la elección, excepto sábados, domingos y festivos, entre las 8:00 a.m. y las 4:00 p.m., y estará disponible en los colegios electorales el día de la votación. Cualquier votante cualificado podrá, tras examinar dicha lista, presentar una impugnación por escrito de las cualificaciones como votante de cualquier persona cuyo nombre aparezca en dicha lista, exponiendo las razones de dicha impugnación. No se

puede impugnar una papeleta por correo porque el votante debería haber solicitado un voto anticipado por correo.

Y SE DA UN AVISO ADICIONAL de que los votantes militares que no estén actualmente registrados pueden solicitar registrarse como votantes cualificados del distrito escolar. Los votantes militares que sean votantes cualificados del distrito pueden presentar una solicitud para una papeleta militar. Las solicitudes de registro de votantes militares y las solicitudes de papeleta pueden solicitarse al Secretario del Distrito por correo postal en 10 Farmingdale Road, West Babylon, Nueva York 11704 o por correo electrónico en districtclerk@wbschools. org o por fax en el 631-3767019 y dichas solicitudes deben recibirse en la Oficina del Secretario a más tardar a las 17:00 horas del 23 de abril de 2026. En la solicitud de registro o de papeleta, el votante militar puede designar su preferencia para recibir la solicitud de registro por correo, fax o correo electrónico, tal y como se ha indicado anteriormente.

Las papeletas militares deben ser recibidas por el Secretario del Distrito (1) antes del cierre de las urnas, el martes 19 de mayo de 2026, y deben mostrar una

marca de cancelación del servicio postal de los Estados Unidos o del servicio postal de un país extranjero, o deben mostrar una aval fechado de recepción por otra agencia del Gobierno de los Estados Unidos; o (2) no más tarde de las 17:00 horas del día de la elección y ser firmadas y fechadas por el votante militar y un testigo, con una fecha fijada que no será posterior al día anterior a la elección.

DISTRITOS ELECTORALES ESCOLARES

Los límites de los distritos electorales escolares y el lugar en cada distrito electoral para registro y votación serán los siguientes:

Distrito Electoral Nº 1

El Distrito Electoral Nº 1 se reúne en la Sala de Juntas del Edificio de Administración, 10 Farmingdale Road, West Babylon, Nueva York, y dicho distrito electoral comprende toda la parte del Distrito Escolar West Babylon Union Free, Town of Babylon, situada al sur de Sunrise Highway.

Distrito Electoral Nº 2

El Distrito Electoral Nº 2 se reúne en la escuela primaria Santapogue, 1130 Herzel Boulevard, West Babylon, Nueva York, y dicho distrito electoral comprende toda la parte del distrito escolar West

Babylon Union Free, en la ciudad de Babylon, situada al norte de Sunrise Highway.

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Fecha: 16 de marzo de 2026 West Babylon, Nueva York

POR ORDEN DE LA JUNTA DE EDUCACIÓN WEST BABYLON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, CIUDAD DE BABYLON, CONDADO DE SUFFOLK, NUEVA YORK

By: Amanda McNamara, District Clerk West Babylon Union Free School District Administration Building 10 Farmingdale Road West Babylon, New York 11704

WB - 637 - 4/1, 4/15, 4/29 & 5/6/26–

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Notice of Complete Application

Date: 03/17/2026

Applicant: FUTURE HEALTH

CARE SYSTEMS INC.

110 EDISON AVE MOUNT VERNON, NY 10550

Facility: FUTURE HEALTH SYSTEMS LI INC

65 CABOT ST WEST Babylon, NY 11704

Application ID: 1-472004718/00002

Permits(s) Applied for: 1 -

Article 17 Titles 7 & 8 Industrial SPDES - Groundwater Discharge

Project is located: in BABYLON in SUFFOLK COUNTY

Project Description:

The Department has prepared a draft permit and has made a tentative determination, subject to public comment or other information, to approve an application for the new SPDES permit for Future Health Systems. This permit is for the discharge of up to 10,000-gpd of container washdown, boiler blowdown, and autoclave condensate from a regulated medical waste facility located in West Babylon, NY. Treated wastewater will be discharged through leaching pits and into groundwater on the site.

The draft SPDES permit with fact sheet is available online at https://dec.ny.gov/fs/projects/ draftpermits. The draft permit files are contained within regional folders and named by the SPDES number contained

in this notice. Requests for a legislative (public statement) hearing must be sent in writing to the DEC contact person above by the comment deadline. The Department assesses such requests pursuant to 6 NYCRR Section 621.8. Refer to this application by the application number listed above and SPDES Number NY0101826.

Availability of Application Documents: Filed application documents, and Department draft permits where applicable, are available for inspection during normal business hours at the address of the contact person. To ensure timely service at the time of inspection, it is recommended that an appointment be made with the contact person.

State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) Determination Project is an Unlisted Action and will not have a significant impact on the environment. A Negative Declaration is on file. A coordinated review was not performed.

SEQR Lead Agency None Designated

State Historic Preservation Act (SHPA) Determination Cultural resource lists and maps have been checked. The proposed activity is not in an area of identified archaeological sensitivity and

no known registered, eligible or inventoried archaeological sites or historic structures were identified or documented for the project location. No further review in accordance with SHPA is required.

DEC Commissioner Policy 29, Environmental Justice and Permitting (CP-29) The proposed action is subject to CP-29.

Availability For Public Comment Comments on this project must be submitted in writing to the Contact Person no later than 04/17/2026 or 16 days after the publication date of this notice, whichever is later.

Contact Person

VICTORIA A REED

NYSDEC

SUNY @ Stony Brook|50 Circle Rd Stony Brook, NY 11790-3409

BAB & WB - 1578 - 4/1/26

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