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CHAPTER 2: THE HOLIDAYS
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VOL.74 NO 49
DECEMBER 19-25, 2025
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KathyAnn Miga steps down from village board Sean Goodwin sworn in as her replacement By CHRISTIE LEIGH BABIRAD
Sean Goodwin sworn in as new Village Trustee Christie Leigh BabiradHerald
Sean Goodwin, second from right, with Deputy Mayor Frank Seiberrt, Mayor Mary Adams and Trustee Toni Cardalli following his swearing in last week.
Tree lighting and Wassail Bowl traditions herald a season of joy in Babylon Village By CAROLYN JAMES
cjames@liherald.com
Mayor Mary Adams often describes the annual tree lighting in Babylon Village as the community’s own “Hallmark-style Christmas celebration,” and it’s easy to see why. The festive event, which blends cherished traditions with family-friendly activities, has become a beloved holiday staple for village residents. “This is another great tradition in Babylon Village where we get to see all our families and children, and that’s what the village is all about,” said Adams. Though lacking fireworks or a parade, the tree lighting event offers simple pleasures that evoke a
sense of nostalgia. This year, attendees were treated to s’mores-making stations, where they could roast marshmallows over small open fires. Hot chocolate was served, and haystacks placed around the firepits provided cozy seating for attendees. The Babylon High School band, orchestra, and chorus performed, adding to the festive atmosphere. The Argyle Theatre also offered performances, and of course, Santa made his grand entrance aboard the Babylon Fire Department’s fire truck. A prayer, led by Pastor Brad Morgan of the First Presbyterian Church of Babylon, brought a unifying message of hope for peace, health, and closeness CONTINUED ON PAGE 2
hopes to serve the village again in the future. cbabirad@liherald.com Goodwin, a trustee with the Babylon Village Historical and In a surprise move, Babylon Preservation Society, was greetVillage Trustee KathyAnn Miga resigned last week, citing time ed by a show of support from many of his friends and family constraints. Mayor Mary Adams named- on the rainy evening. Adams thanked Miga for her Sean Goodwin to take her seat service and wished her well for on Tues., Dec. 10. Miga’s term was set to run the future. “I thank KathyAnn for all she through March 2027, and Goodhas done for the village and win will need to run for the position in March 2025r to complete wish her good health in the New Year,” Adams said. the remainder of her term. After his swearing-in, she The courtroom at Village welcomed Goodwin to the role, Hall was packed with friends, family, and supporters of both noting his active involvement in Miga and Goodwin. Afterwards, the community. “Sean is Miga took the opportunity to extremely active in our commuexplain her decision to step nity, and he and his family are also residents of the village,” she down. “As somebody who was born said. “He is always there to lend and raised in Babylon Village, it a helping hand.” Deputy Mayor Frank Seibert was an honor to serve as trustee for the time that I did,” Miga also expressed his confidence in said. “Unfortunately, at this Goodwin. “He has been very point in my life, I don’t have the active with the Conklin House, time to commit that the position and I believe we couldn’t have deserves.” She added that she picked a better person,” Seibert CONTINUED ON PAGE 2