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No harmony in Oyster Bay Cove CSH Lab’s property purchase leaves residents feeling betrayed By WILL SHEELINE wsheeline@liherald.com
Courtesy Evelyn Ain
Members of the nonprofit Save Oyster Bay Cove held a news conference on Monday outside 57 Sandy Hill Road, which has recently been purchased by Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory.
A gathering at the East Woods School library was a tumultuous scene on Wednesday night, as a Village of Oyster Bay Cove board meeting devolved into a shouting match. Roughly 20 residents argued passionately against the recent purchase of property at 57 Sandy Hill Road by Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, asserting that it will negatively impact quality of life in the village and reduce property values — and that the board went behind residents’ backs to get the deal done. The proposal by the laboratory to convert the 11-acre property into housing for postdoctoral researchers has sparked fierce opposition from residents of this quiet village. While board members, some residents and laboratory representatives praise the plan as a potential boon for the community and the renowned research institution, CONTINUED ON PAGE 19
Tomlinson joins Locust Valley Board of Education By WILL SHEELINE wsheeline@liherald.com
Krystina Tomlinson, a longtime Locust Valley resident and a for mer attor ney, has been appointed to the Central School District Board of Education. Tomlinson fills a vacancy on the board created by the resignation of Michelle Schaeffer from a term that ends in May. The board announced Tomlinson’s appointment in a statement on Jan. 23, praising Tomlinson’s experience and dedication. “Her commitment to supporting quality education and
fostering a strong sense of community will undoubtedly s t re n g t h e n o u r e f fo r t s t o ensure that every student in Locust Valley has the tools and opportunities to succeed,” the statement read. Tomlinson, 47, has lived in the hamlet for 20 years with her husband, Kevin, and their two children, who are currently in 10th and eighth grade in the district. Originally from Queens, she later moved to New Hyde Park before settling in Locust Valley. A retired attorney, Tomlinson has been involved in school district activities since 2016, and she served as co-president of the
Elementary Parent Council. “I first got involved with the parent council when my oldest w a s i n f i r s t g r a d e, ” s h e recalled. “At the time it was a way to meet other parents and learn what was happening in the school. As I got more involved, I realized how much of an impact I could make, not just for my own kids but for all children in the district.” Her appointment to the school board comes as the district gears up for budget season, traditionally a challenging period for the board. Tomlinson said she would lean on her years of experience attending board budget presentations
and parent council meetings to navigate the process. “I’ve always made it a priority to attend board presentations as a parent, so I hope that background helps as I dive into this role,” she said. “The board has been very welcoming and supportive, and I’m grateful for the resources they’ve shared to bring me up to speed.”
Tomlinson said she was looking forward to helping the district continue to strengthen its high academic, athletic and administrative standards. She singled out improving reading and writing skills as one of the district’s most pressing challenges, and opportunities. “Reading and writing skills CONTINUED ON PAGE 8