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Longtime NHP trustee dies Lifelong resident Donald Barbieri, 58, fought a decades-long battle with multiple sclerosis BY R E B ECC A K L A R Donald Barbieri, a New Hyde Park village trustee for 17 years and a lifelong resident of the village, died Friday at 58 after a decadeslong fight with multiple sclerosis. It was a disease that tortured Barbieri, Mayor Lawrence Montreuil said, but never “deterred him from serving the people of New Hyde Park.” “He had tremendous pride in our village and despite dealing with constant pain and discomfort, worked very hard to make it a better place for each and every person,” Montreuil said in a statement on Friday. “He was an inspiration to all of us.” Barbieri was first elected to the board in 2001. He was born and raised in New Hyde Park, attending the New Hyde Park schools and Holy Spirit Church, according to Montreuil. Improvements that can now be seen along Jericho Turnpike, including the brick inlayed sidewalks, landscaped bulb-outs and center medians would not exist today if not for BarbFILE PHOTO ieri’s “incredible persistence,” Montreuil said. Which, Montreuil added, is just one of New Hyde Park Trustee Donald Barbieri died last week at 58 after Barbieri’s “many endearing qualities.” fighting multiple sclerosis for decades. “So much more could and will be said
about Donnie’s accomplishments and contributions to the people of New Hyde Park, but the emotions of the moment prevent a more thorough collection of thoughts,” Montreuil said. Barbieri’s political involvement began before he was elected as trustee, with advocacy work for the Multiple Sclerosis Society. Barbieri began using a wheelchair shortly before his first term. His first initiative as trustee was to push for installation of handicapped ramps along Jericho Turnpike in New Hyde Park. But his dedication to the board and advocacy was not limited to issues of the handicapped. He previously told Blank Slate Media he was proud of the “pocket parks” he helped establish at Holy Spirit Church and elsewhere. He also said he was proud of the role he played in securing a $100,000 state grant to refurbish the William Gill Theatre in Village Hall. “I do appreciate the fact that this community has given me this opportunity,” Barbieri said. “I am a disabled man. But my mind is still clicking and I enjoy the opportunity to work for the village.” Continued on Page 52
Shooting sparks school security review BY AMELIA CAMURATI, JANELLE CLAUSEN, REBECCA KLAR AND LUKE TORRANCE
shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, North Shore schools are examining their security measures and urging students and parents to In the wake of the school talk to district counselors about po-
tential threats. Roslyn Superintendent Allison Brown said the shock of the school shooting, which killed 17 students and adults, had her contemplating the district’s plan for security and safety across its five schools. “In the last few years, we have put in place strong emergency protocols and practice them regularly,” Brown said in a statement. “Every one of
our schools tests these protocols in coordination with local police, who have given us high marks for preparedness.” Brown said under the advice of law enforcement, the details of the protocols are not discussed publicly because disclosing specifics could potentially compromise safety. She did say, however, that much of the new construction in the district has included more
secure entrances, and the staff conducts a number of emergency drills, including lock-downs, lockouts, shelter-in-place and evacuation to prepare for different types of intruder situations. At Roslyn High School," only the main entrance is accessible to students and visitors, and all the schools have a single point of entry during school hours. Continued on Page 71
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