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Vol. 6, No. 39
Port WashingtonTimes GUIDE TO FALL
73 REACH SEMIS FROM N. SHORE
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Pride in Port returns after COVID layoff Chief Del Muro named grand marshal BY C A S E Y F LY N N
PHOTO BY CASEY FLYNN
Saturday marked the return of Pride in Port after a one-year absence due to the coronavirus pandemic.
After a year’s absence because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Port Washington’s Pride in Port parade returned on Saturday. The daylong event stems from the founding of the hamlet, which marks its 377th anniversary this year. Barbara Faticone, co-chairwoman of the Pride in Port Committee, said she was thrilled to see the community’s turnout. “It was great to see everyone who came out and showed their pride for the community because that’s what
it’s all about,” she said. “It’s been a long time since we could gather as a town which is why today was so great for Port Washington.” At 11:30 a.m., members of the community came together on Main Street to begin the day with a parade highlighting schools, local organizations, first responders and Schreiber High School’s newest inductees into its Hall of Fame. The 32nd annual parade was led by this year’s grand marshal, Chief Robert Del Muro, the commanding officer of the Port Washington Police Continued on Page 42
Landmark hires new executive director BY R OB E RT PELAEZ
ganization’s board of directors named Richard Mayer as executive director. Mayer, who was named the A new face has taken over the Landmark on Main Street 2013 Theatre Person of the Year in Port Washington, as the or- by the New Orleans Times-Pic-
ayune, touted Landmark for its reputation throughout the North Shore and said he looks forward to meeting members of the community during his tenure. “Landmark has such a strong reputation for live performance,” he said. “I’m really looking forward to getting to know the people of Port Washington and surrounding communities.”
“Richard brings a wide array of talents which will benefit Landmark and our community,” Marlene Munnelly, chair of Landmark’s Executive Director Search Committee, said. “We are excited for this next chapter.” Most of Mayer’s work in the theater has been in New Orleans, where he served as an artistic director, executive director and associate producer. Mayer gradu-
ated from Tulane University in 2009 with a Bachelor of Arts in Theater and Dance. Earlier this year, Mayer earned a Master of Arts from Columbia University. Mayer simultaneously oversaw teams at three venues as associate producer of the Faux/ Real Festival of the Arts in New Orleans. Under his supervision, the teams were able to hold 40 Continued on Page 42
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