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Sea Cliff begins zoning revamp at workshop Villafane emphasized that “no decisions,” regarding zoning changes “have been made at this point.” The goal of the zonThe Village of Sea Clif f started the process of revamp- ing overhaul is to address and ing its zoning regulations and guide new development as well provided residents with an as redevelopment in an enviupdate Monday night on the ronmentally sustainable manwork that has been done over ner, reflecting the vision and the past few months as well as values expressed in the most what they can expect moving recent Comprehensive Plan. forward. “We are here to seek your Dozens of Sea Cliff residents information, your thoughts and attended the first of your guidance.” Viltwo public worklaf ane added. In shops to inform and September 2023, gather feedback over 50 years after f ro m t h e p u bl i c the previous Plan, about proposed the Board of Trustchanges in zoning. ees unanimously Mayor Elena Villaadopted a new comfane described the prehensive plan. public workshop as The 12th and “the first of several final chapter of the public outreaches 187-page plan focusElENa VIllaFaNE where we will give es on providing the Mayor yo u a n i d e a o f policy foundation w h e r e w e h av e for future zoning started, where we are right changes, presenting a proposed now.” future land use map, major zonState legislation requires ing recommendations, and recthat zoning be undertaken in ommendations for implementaccordance with a Comprehen- ing future changes. sive Plan. The last comprehenThe project is funded sive update of the village’s Zon- t h r o u g h t h e S t a t e S m a r t ing Regulations was conducted Growth program, which proin 1979, a few years after the motes principles of smar t previous Village Master Plan growth planning, such as prowas adopted in 1970.

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The goal of the emerging North Shore Alumni Network is to connect the many generations of graduates, improving the experience for current students, older alumni, and the local community.

Bringing decades of North Shore grads together in alumni network By WIll SHEElINE wsheeline@liherald.com

For decades, North Shore School District graduates stayed connected through their own class reunions, Facebook groups, and informal gatherings at community events. Now, district leaders and alumni are working to centralize those connections into a formal alumni network designed to strengthen community ties, support students and celebrate the district’s history. The North Shore Alumni Network is still in its early stages but already counts more than 500 registered members. It will host its first official event, an alumni breakfast and high school tour, on the morning of Homecoming, Oct. 18, this fall. The initiative is a

joint effort between the district administration, Board of Education members and alumni volunteers, who see the project as a way to connect generations of graduates. Superintendent Chris Zublionis said the idea had been under discussion for years as the district noticed how individual graduating classes organized online. “We noticed that individual graduating classes from North Shore High School had a really strong Facebook presence and pages, and they had great events,” he said. “And we realized… that there was no central alumni organization.” Board of Education President Andrea Macari, a 1996 graduate of the district, echoed the need for a formal structure. She CoNTiNued oN pAge 14

hey’re willing to think about it, talk about it. It’s a big process

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