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Vol. 27 No. 32
AUGUST 6 - 12, 2020
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Downtown revitalization talks resuming plans. The next LPC meeting is scheduled for Aug. 19, when, The Baldwin Downtown Revi- Bekofsky said, the remaining talization Initiative, for which DRI schedule and meeting forthe community received a $10 mat will be discussed further. million grant from the state last “Please make every attempt year to overhaul to attend this meetthe long-struggling ing, as we will be downtown, is set to covering a lot of resume this month ground,” he wrote — remotely — after in the email, a months-long “including a recap pause because of of the last LPC the coronavirus meeting, an update pandemic. on activities that “For the health have taken place and safety of the over the past few [Local Planning months and the Committee] memcurrent status of bers, and members each of the project of the community, submissions.” all remaining DRI The committee meetings will be will also be tasked held virtually,” Lou with deciding on a Bekofksy of VHB proposed project Engineering, a conlist to be presented sulting team help- loU BekofSky at the next DRI ing to draw up community meetplans for the down- VHB Engineering ing to seek public town, wrote in an input, he continemail to LPC members. ued. The Local Planning Commit“The remainder of the DRI tee comprises community lead- process is going to move quickly ers and business owners in Bald- as we work together towards win who since last year have submission of a Final Strategic been discussing potential projects to incorporate into the Continued on page 4
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BAldwiNiTe GiSSelle CAmpBell-HAm, right, was honored at State Assemblywoman Judy Griffin’s second annual Women of Distinction ceremony on July 30.
Baldwin resident honored
Assemblywoman hosts Women of Distinction ceremony in Community Garden By BridGeT dowNeS bdownes@liherald.com
Baldwinite Gisselle Campbell-Ham was one of 10 women recognized on July 30 at State Assemblywoman Judy Griffin’s second annual Women of Distinction Ceremony, held in the Baldwin Community Garden. Birds chirped above on the hot, humid evening in the garden, behind the Baldwin Historical Society building at 1980 Grand Avenue, as local
elected officials thanked residents of the 21st Assembly District for their selfless contributions to their communities. The women were honored “for going above and beyond and continuing to be a light within their respective communities and a role model to all,” Griffin said. “Their compassion, civic mindfulness, leadership, initiative and commitment to service convey their generous contribution to the community.”
Griffin presented Campbell-Ham with a citation and a pink rose after describing her extensive involvement in the Baldwin and Freeport school districts. After completing her bachelor’s in secondary education and Spanish literature at SUNY Stony Brook University in 1993, Campbell-Ham worked as a permanent substitute teacher at John W. Dodd Middle School in Freeport. The following year, she Continued on page 3
he remainder of the DRI process is going to move quickly as we work together towards submission of a Final Strategic Investment Plan to the state.