Community Announcements and Miscellaneous Postings
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There is a site plan review meeting regarding Poseidon's Cove and the Adventure Park on the Village's website:
Site Plan Hearing
01/25/2008
On February 7, 2008 at 7:30 PM at Bayville Village Hall the Village will hold a Site Plan Review Hearing to review plans for development of 24 Bayville Avenue (The Poseidon).
On February 7, 2008 at 8:30 PM at Bayville Village Hall the Village will hold a second Site Plan Hearing to review plans for additions/alterations of 8 Bayville Avenue (Bayville Adventure Park).
All interested parties will have the opportunity to be heard at these times.
Barry
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Barry,
Did you or anyone else reading attend this meeting? I was unable to get a sitter for my kids but I am very interested in what is being proposed for the poseidon site.
thanks!
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The proposal is for a two story office building with no apartments units. It will be situated on the existing footprint (I assume on a new foundation rather than re-using the existing). The site is already above the flood plain elevation, so there is no need to elevate it.
The designer has obviously made an effort to make the building more palpable than the standard glass and brick office building. The rendering was more house like with brick on the first story and I believe a Hardy Board horizontal siding on the second floor (someone correct me if I'm wrong - I was in the back of the room).
I had no major issues with the design of the building as presented, but find it a little sad that the economic situation has changed so much over the years that the waterside uses that have existed there for years are no longer viable.
Unfortunately, there is a chicken or the egg phenomenon happening down there. Businesses fail and the properties deteriorate which in turn make the area less desirable to customers and putting more stress on the existing businesses. Add to that the fact that Ransom Beach - the reason for these businesses' existence in the first place- has been allowed to erode away and is no longer a beach, and you have formula for long term failure.
Barry
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I indicated that I wanted to attend the meeting but the village posting was misleading - I assumed that both items, the Poseidon plan and the enlargement of the amusement park, were tabled until the 25th. Look at the posting on the village website and tell me if it is unclear.
Something needs to be done across from Ransom Beach - the Poseidon is an eyesore and there is no definitive word about the re-opening of Steve's Pier.
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Thanks Barry.
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Hi all, Not sure if this is posted in the right spot but I wanted to know if anyone else living in Bayville received an advice of non-renewal of home insurance from State Farm. The reason - coastal location! Never mind I live on Highland View. Appreciate any feedback
Claudia
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try New York Central Fire Insurance Company, I went through the same problem and found that this company writes policies in Bayville
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It would probably be beneficial to an awful lot of Bayville residents to start a cooperative for obtaining insurance. I'm sure that if everyone who gets notified of their homeowners being raised to ridiculous levels (or terminated) went, as a group, looking for a new company to supply all of their insurance, Bayville residents would save a lot of money.
Barry
Barry
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Just thought everyone would like to know that at 5 PM mass today Father Peter announced that they will be selling the 3 acres of land next to the church. I think a campaign should be started to have the Village buy the land and leave it as is.
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Concerned,
I agree with you wholeheartedly. It should be bought and kept as open space, it's the only open space in the village, aside from the beaches.
Why don't you start the campaign? In my opinion, the campaign should come from the parishioners, as it is their church that stands to gain/lose financially from the sale.
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Sue - Thanks for your referral to New York Central Fire Insurance. I'm going to contact them during the week. With respect to Barry's suggestion of some sort of cooperative effort to obtain insurance, I'm not sure how that would work - although we might be attractive as a large $amount of business to a single company, there definitely are benefits to spreading whatever risks living in Bayville poses among multiple insurance companies. Does anyone reading have experience in this area?
Thanks for both of your responses Claudia
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(Just thought everyone would like to know that at 5 PM mass today Father Peter announced that they will be selling the 3 acres of land next to the church. I think a campaign should be started to have the Village buy the land and leave it as is.)
Another indication of how Bayville is deteriorating.There just is no preservation in the mindset of the administration.They'll have to split the property to sell it since it is one tax lot.We don't need more housing do we?
Please post any info as what we might be able to to to thwart this possible development.
Just a note this has been going on since last year. They just wait us out. till it becomes old news then pounce.Nice, very nice
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Found Dog - German Shepherd found on the sound side beach today. I have him in my backyard at 7 Arlington La.
Barry
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Tom -
I beg to differ regarding your idea that the "administration" doesn't want to preserve land. The fact remains that the land belongs to the church and they may do with it what they please. Rather than throw insults about the administration around, perhaps a more constructive move would be to call the Village and express your desire that the land be left alone. I'm sure that the Mayor would be receptive to anyone calling and voicing their opinion to her. I don't think we need to go and accuse the administration of waiting until news becomes old to "pounce". I'm sure the land would be expensive since it is the Catholic church who is selling it, but perhaps there is a way that it could be done by the Village. Let's not automatically assume what's going to be done. Let's express our opinions and maybe not through petitions either. Petitions to me are not effective enough. Call, write letters, etc.
BTW - There are many other reasons why Bayville is deteriorating and building houses has nothing to do with it.
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I'm sorry if your offended. But after living here for 50 years I've seen decisions being made with out preservation in mind.Have a glass of water.And I've been to many ZBA meetings some almost slap stick .They pass everything unless there is large turnout of opposition.Until this blogs inception most people didn't even know about these things. So trust will always be an issue till I'm proven wrong. And if you don't think population has anything to do with Bayville's deterioration then we have nothing to debate.
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Why would the land be expensive because the Catholic Church owns it? It will probably be sold to the best offer. It would be great if the Village could buy the land.
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Returning to the classifieds/swap theme for a moment
Anyone chucking out their CRT computer monitor (big fat thing) having transitioned to LCD flat screen (pretty thin thing)? Having had two go bad on us recently, I'm looking for another (glutton for punishment) that would like a home rather than be left out on the street. Bigger the better. Call at 922-3615 and I'll collect, thanks.
Mark
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To all concerned about the Church selling the land.
There is a Village meeting tomorrow Monday February 25th at 7:30 Vilage Hall. Everyone who has concerns about this should go and voice their opposition in person.
This is an administration with 6 trustees and one Mayor. The Trustees do not always know who calls and what they say since they are not full time trustees. Therefore, it is my opinion that the voices of oppostion should not only be laid in a phone call but to the entire board in person or through a letter asked to be read at the VH meeting and entireed into the record/minutes.
Also, any letter sent to VH should be adressed to Maria Alfano-Hardy as well as the Mayor. Maria is the Village clerk and letters received by her are supposed to be saved as a matter of record. It would not hurt to send it certified and to the trustees individually as well.
One last note, the voters of Nassau passed a land trust bond recently. It set aside monies to be spent on preserving the last vestiges of open space. Maybe our MAyor could call Souzzi and purchase the land through this trust. Meyers Farm in Woodbury was purchased through this trust and it was orchestrated ny Judy Jacobs who is a legislator that lives near the farm.
Mayor Siegel is our leader and maybe she can put this movement forward. It would be a win win for everyone, the church, the Mayor and the people.
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At the village meeting last night the Mayor announced that a hearing will be held next Monday Evening, March 4th at 7:30 pm by the Town of Oyster Bay to discuss purchasing of the three acres of church land with funds that are available for this purpose. The Mayor suggested that people with concerns should attend the meeting.
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Being a life time resident of Bayville I find it very sad that every piece of vacant land has been purchased and a home or many homes have been put in it's place. Bayville was a small seaside village in the 50's then it grew a little for summer residents who wanted to stay all year long. Now when you look at Bayville it is loosing it's charm, it is slowly trying to come back but there's a lot of eye-sore empty building lots, vacant buildings, empty store fronts, it's very sad that a cute little town has become so ugly. There are to many people, it's very crowded, people drive to fast on small roads, it's loosing all the charm that made people move here in the first place. Let's try to stop making it look like Queens or Brooklyn,not that I have anything against those places or I would have moved there.The last thing we need is another lot sold and 10 houses taking it's place. I have watched Bayville build West Harbor Drive,Oak Point West and East, Cat Hollow, and Merritt Lane. Let's work on preserving what we have and not ripping it down.
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Sea Fund Meeting:
A community meeting with the Town's Environmental Bond Fund Advisory Committee is scheduled for Tuesday, March 4th at the Town Board hearing room at Town Hall East, 54 Audrey Ave., Oyster Bay at 7:00pm.
For those of you who are interested in nominating the St. Gertrude property, or showing your support for it, this is where you find out how.
For more info, go to :
http://www.oysterbaytown.com/vertical/Sites/%7B7D6BDBFB-65E8-4A80-B369-DE0267DC78CB%7D/uploads/%7B147F8288-C25F-4A8D-8294-E6F64FC8B270%7D.PDF
I will likely be nominating the Mill Neck Bay Marina site once again.
Hope to see at least a few of you there.
Barry
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There is a meeting tomorrow (Wednesday, March 26) at Village Hall at 7:30 pm. Apparently, Omnipoint/Sprint would like to place yet MORE cell towers on the water tower. If you have any interest in keeping these towers from going up, please attend.
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You mean we shouldn't attend if we are interested in getting better cell phone reception in Bayville? Mine seems to have gone from bad to worse. (Personally, I suspect sabatoge of the existing antennas).
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The Mayor was quoted last year in the Leader as saying there is no more room up there and we will work to get some of the towers down
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Thanks for the info about the Village Meeting. It figures, give the cell companies an inch and they want a mile.
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If the meeting was merely for recertification why was it being held at a zoning board meeting. Zoning boards are merely a board who vote on changes in zoning or grant variances for permits that do not conform to existing building codes. So what type of variance is sprint/omni going for. When village hall was called they would not answer this question. If it moves like a snake and smells like a snake it probably is a snake.
Hey question out there? Does anyone know what Mayor is a Part time Mayor and the only village Mayor who puts in for a full pension in the state Pension Fund. Most put in a random Amount of days per quarter. NOT FULL TIME This Pension costs the village tax payers a lot of money. Any guesses????
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We are getting rid of a very nice, big toy kitchen that we've gotten a lot of play time out of. it comes with a basket of toy food as well! if anyone is interested, give me a call at 628-1501
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Everyone,
After receiving numerous emails and comments regarding the St Gerts pre-schools thread, I have decided to remove the posts as they are off topic for this thread and are going no where fast with regards to the content. The purpose of the blog is to have a vessel for constructive communication/opinions, and open to all without censorship. Opinions are welcome but not when they become an attack on any individual. Please understand that on certain occasions I have to pull material that is inflammatory or in bad taste. Remember, you are responsible for your words. Please leave personal attacks for your personal email.
If any one would like to see a thread on the St Gerts pre-school topic, please submit an entry to us and I will be happy to post for you.
Best regards,
Jeff Silver
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edi, if you still have the big toy kitchen and don't want money for it or don't want to through it away. you could try seeing if either of the preschools want it or maybe oyster babies, if not the village church might want it for their thrift shop, St. Gertrude's rosary guild is having an attic sale some time this week they might take it.
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thank you Jeff!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Don't worry, Ray, we won't throw it away, we usually bring stuff like that to the Thrift Store at the Village Church....just thought I'd see if anyone wanted it before that.
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As I was told my name was mentioned in one of these comments I would like to be able to view it. Would you please let me know how I go about this?
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Sorry Iv, all were deleted.
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ALL BAYVILLE RESIDENTS:
THE NEXT MEETING OF THE BAYVILLE CELL TOWERS IS ON APRIL 14TH @ 7:30 AT THE LOCUST VALLEY LIBRARY. You have the right to be informed. Tell your friends and neighbors this is your town.
Knowledge is wisdom
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Dear Concerned Citizen
Why is the Cell Tower meeting on 4/14 being held in Locust Valley? If this tower is bringing harm to the students of the Bayville elementary schools, I would think, you would want the meeting in Bayville. I don't think many LV residents will show up. The problem is not in their "backyard"
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MAY I PLEASE POST THIS NOTE TO THE BAYVILLE PARK CIVIC ASSOC. ATT.MEMBERS..
I THINK WE SHOULD ALL TRY HARD TO ATTEND THE NEXT MEETING OF THE BPCA..WE HAVE OVER 220 HOMES IN OUR DEVELOPEMENT, AND ON THE MAR 27TH MEETING, ONLY 20 PEOPLE SHOWED UP...AT THIS MEETING MOST OF THE BOARD MEMBERS ARE RESIGNING, AND THE PRESIDENT RESIGNED THAT NIGHT...IF WE LOSE THE BOARD ITS POSSIBLE THE VILLAGE WILL TAKE OVER, AND COSTLY FEES WILL GO ON OUR TAXES..ETC...TO LEARN MORE OF THE SITUATION, THE NEXT MEETING WILL BE IN 2 OR 3 WEEKS. WE SHOULD GET A LETTER IN MAIL, WITH TIME AND DATE, AND INFO.
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I understand that medical offices are proposed for the Poseidon site, but were there any other options proposed? What about investing in our future and getting away from the ever increasing Lipa hold with wind power? Being a seaside community with almost endless free wind, it seems that it might be an excellent way to begin to preserve our environment and become a model for other communities. I have no idea how many windmills would be necessary to power our village and the cost involved but maybe someone here does.....anyone???
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Free 8 foot Trampoline with net
Old and weathered but it still works fine
Email Jamian1@aol.com
Will be put in trash second week of May if no one wants it by then
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Hopefully this is an appropriate place to post this announcement...just wanted to get the word out that on Saturday, April 26th, the band 6GUN5 will be playing at the Breakers Restaurant...starts about 9 - 9:30pm...its fun classic to contemporary rock and roll favorites that you hear on most Long Island stations like 102.3 WBAB, 92.3 KROK, etc...would love to see some familiar faces letting their hair down and taking a break from the work week...Eye surgeon, Dr. Scott Verni from Glen Cove (Office - lives in Locust Valley) is the very talented lead guitarist and some of you may know me (on drums) from Bayville Wines and Liquors...so come one, come all and have a great time...no cover as usual...
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Perfect place to post Mike, thank you.
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Dear Cathy,
The cell tower meetings are being held at the Locust Valley Library because there is a hugh room downstairs that can accomadate many more people, there really is'nt enough room at the Bayville Library or they would have been held there. Just because you live in Bayville does not mean you can't use the Locust Valley Library your card works at both. If you have never been there stop by and visit it's a beautiful library. Hope you can make it to the meeting on April 14th.
Concerned Citizen
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There will be a genral meeting of the BAYVILLE PARK CIVIC ASSOCIATON to elect new officers. The meeting is on May 6th at 7:00 PM in the comunity center. A flyer will be mailed out stating this shortly.
It is urgent that all home owners attend this meeting. All officers are resigning except the treasure. With out a board to run the association we will have to pay back the grant we recieved to have the drains put in and road fixed. This is about 4,000 dollars a family.
Again the meeting is on May 6th at 7:00 PM in the comunity center. Flyers will go out stating this shortly. Please attend this meeting and if you can run for a postion.
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House Insurance. My house insurance almost doubled this year. I have been trying to get quotes from other companies but they refuse to right me a policy because I live In Bayville. I have also heard of other people being dropped for no good reason. Any Tips On were to get house insurance from?
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sue wrote earlier in this thread:
"try New York Central Fire Insurance Company, I went through the same problem and found that this company writes policies in Bayville".
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Sue & John becareful to what you are buying. NYC FI writes policy that mostly cover fire ONLY. Meaning if you have a pipe break or other Peril ig: huricane, flood theft vandalism etc. what seems like a good deal sometimes is to good to be true. Read the policy carefully.
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I'm going to go to the well once again and mention that 6GUN5 will be playing at the Breakers Restaurant on Saturday, May 24th...we had such a great response and turnout at our last show there in April that anyone who may have been interested but missed it, has another opportunity to check out some great rock covers spanning the 60's through the present...we'll probably go on between 9:30 - 10:00pm and there's no cover as usual...
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No matter what your political convictions are this is
eye opener.
What a thankless people we are!!!
Jay Leno on President Bush (Surprising)it's the Jay
Leno we don't often see....
As most of you know I am not a President Bush fan, nor
have I ever been, but this is not about Bush, it is
about us, as Americans, and it seems to hit the mark.
The other day I was reading Newsweek magazine and came
across some Poll data I found rather hard to believe.
It must be true given the source, right?
The Newsweek poll alleges that 67 percent of Americans
are unhappy with the direction the country is headed
and 69 percent of the country is unhappy with the
performance of the President. In essence 2/3 of the
citizenry just ain't happy and want a change.
So being the knuckle dragger I am, I started thinking,
"What are we so unhappy about?''
A.. Is it that we have electricity and running water
24 hours a day, 7 Days a week?
B.. Is our unhappiness the result of having air
conditioning in the summer and heating in the winter?
C.. Could it be that 95.4 percent of these unhappy
folks have a job?
D.. Maybe it is the ability to walk into a grocery
store at any time and see more food in moments than
Darfur has seen in the last year?
E.. Maybe it is the ability to drive our cars and
trucks from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean
without having to present identification papers as we
move through each state?
F.. Or possibly the hundreds of clean and safe motels
we would find along the way that can provide temporary
shelter?
G.. I guess having thousands of restaurants with
varying cuisine from around the world is just not good
enough either.
H. Or could it be that when we wreck our car,
emergency workers show up and provide services to help
all and even send a helicopter to take you to the
hospital.
I.. Perhaps you are one of the 70 percent of
Americans who own a home.
J..You may be upset with knowing that in the
unfortunate case of a fire, a group of trained
firefighters will appear in moments and use top notch
equipment to extinguish the flames, thus saving you,
your family, and your belongings.
K.Or if, while at home watching one of your many flat
screen TVs, a burglar or prowler intrudes, an officer
equipped with a gun and a bullet-proof vest will come
to defend you and your family against attack or loss.
L.. This all in the backdrop of a neighborhood free
of bombs or militias raping and pillaging the
residents. Neighborhoods where 90% of teenagers own
cell phones and computers.
M.. How about the complete religious, social and
political freedoms we enjoy that are the envy of
everyone in the world?
Maybe that is what has 67% of you folks unhappy.
Fact is, we are the largest group of ungrateful,
spoiled brats the world has ever s
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Fact is, we are the largest group of ungrateful,
spoiled brats the world has ever seen. No wonder the
world loves the U.S., yet has a great disdain for its
citizens. They see us for what we are. The most
blessed people in the world who do nothing but
complain about what we don't have, and what we hate
about the country instead of thanking the good Lord we
live here.
I know, I know. What about the president who took us
into war and has no plan to get us out? The
president who has a measly 31 percent approval
rating? Is this the same president who guided the
nation in the dark days after 9/11?
The president that cut taxes to bring an economy out
of recession?
Could this be the same guy who has been called every
name in the book for succeeding in keeping all the
spoiled ungrateful brats safe from terrorist attacks?
The commander in chief of an all-volunteer army that
is out there defending you and me?
Did you hear how bad the President is on the news or
talk show?
Did this news affect you so much, make you so unhappy
you couldn't take a look around for yourself and see
all the good things and be glad?
Think about it...are you upset at the President
because he actually caused you personal pain OR is it
because the 'Media' told you he was failing to kiss
your sorry ungrateful behind every day.
Make no mistake about it. The troops in Iraq and
Afghanistan have volunteered to serve, and in many
cases may have died for your freedom. There is
currently no draft in this country. They didn't have
to go. They are able to refuse to go and end up with
either a ''general'' discharge, an 'other than
honorable'' discharge or, worst case scenario, a
''dishonorable'' discharge after a few days in the
brig.
So why then the flat-out discontentment in the minds
of 69 percent of Americans?
Say what you want but I blame it on the media. If it
bleeds it leads and they specialize in bad news.
Everybody will watch a car crash with blood and guts.
How many will watch kids selling lemonade at the
corner?
The media knows this and media outlets are for-profit
corporations. They offer what sells, and when
criticized, try to defend their actions by
'justifying' them in one way or another.
Just ask why they tried to allow a murderer like O.J.
Simpson to write a book about how he didn't kill his
wife, but if he did he would have done it this
way......Insane!
Turn off the TV, burn Newsweek, and use the New York
Times for the bottom of your bird cage. Then start
being grateful for all we have as a country. There is
exponentially more good than bad. We are among the
most blessed people on Earth and should thank God
several times a day, or at least be thankful and
appreciative.' 'With hurricanes, tornadoes, fires out
of control, mud slides, flooding, severe thunderstorms
tearing up the country from one end
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one end to another, and
with the threat of bird flu and terrorist attacks,
'Are we sure this is a good time to take God out of
the Pledge of Allegiance?'
Jay Leno
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I am blatantly plagiarizing this from a periodic e-mail that I receive that is jointly sent from the Oyster Bay and East Norwich Civic Associations (I don't think they will mind). Coincidently it contains information on 12 and older teen nights every Tues. and Thurs. in Oyster Bay, similar to what is being discussed on the election thread.
It will post as several comments.
UPCOMING EVENTS
***IF NOT ALREADY DONE, PLEASE RENEW (OR START!) YOUR MEMBERSHIP IN OUR ASSOCIATIONS. PLEASE SIGN UP A FRIEND!
- http://obca.net/ for OB Civic application (bottom of page), or call Bill Von Novak- President (516-922-5068).
- http://www.eastnorwich.org/joinus.htm for EN Civic application, or call Matthew Meng- President (516-606-8053).
***THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
* TOMORROW, Monday, June 16th- SAVE THE JEWEL BY THE BAY COMMUNITY MEETING (UPDATE on the many accomplishments and future plans of this dedicated organization).
- The First Presbyterian Church, 60 East Main St., 7:30 PM.
* THIS Tuesday, June 17th- BLOOD DRIVE at the Italian-American Club (call Ernie for an appointment- 922-9744; walk-ins welcome).
- Summit Street, 3:30 PM to 9 PM. FREE SPAGHETTI DINNER!
* EVERY Tuesday- BOB PROGRAM for teens 12 and older (Teens for a Better Oyster Bay, via Youth and Family Counseling Agency of OB- 922-6867).
- Theodore Roosevelt Park, 7 PM to 11 PM. Live music, games, basketball tournaments, socialization, and snacks in a safe, supervised environment.
* EVERY Tuesday- continuing thru October 7th- CRUISE NIGHTS (Antique and Classic Cars, Trucks, and Motorcycles) (Chamber of Commerce- 922-6464).
- Audrey Avenue, 5 PM to 10 PM.
* EVERY Tuesday (and ongoing)- Stop in at the Baykery Cafe (922-7002) during its extended Tuesday evening hours (and mark your calendars for the first Thursday of each month when the Baykery Cafe hosts an evening of music).
* THIS Wednesday- LECTURE: Going Green (by local resident (and soon to be first time MOM(!)) Jaime Van Dyke Doran).
- Doubleday Babcock Senior Center, 11 AM.
* THIS Thursday, June 19th- RAILROAD MUSEUM WINE TASTING EVENT/FUNDRAISER (558-7018/7036).
- Sagamore Yacht Club, 6 PM to 10 PM. INVITE BELOW. If you can secure any items for the Chinese Auction (e.g. event tickets, gift certificates, or other stuff), please write back to this e-mail. THANKS.
* THIS Thursday, June 19th- ST. DOMINIC'S GOLF OUTING/FUNDRAISER (922-4888, ext. 2222).
- Cedar Brook Golf Club, 1 PM shotgun start, BBQ lunch, raffles, cocktail hour.
* THIS Thursday, June 19th- LECTURE: Life and Times of Edith Roosevelt (wife of TR) (speaker: Catherine Forslund, Professor of History at Rockford College) (Friends of Sagamore Hill- 922-4788).
- Matinecock Lodge, 14 West Main Street, 7:30 PM.
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* EVERY Thursday- BOB PROGRAM for teens 12 and older (Teens for a Better Oyster Bay, via Youth and Family Counseling Agency of OB- 922-6867).
- Theodore Roosevelt Park, 7 PM to 11 PM. Live music, games, basketball tournaments, socialization, and snacks in a safe, supervised environment.
* THIS Friday, June 20th- OB-EN YOUTH ATHLETIC ASSOC. "COMEDY NIGHT" FUNDRAISER (922-6464).
- Il Piatto Restaurant, 7:30 PM.
* THIS Friday, June 20th- OB HISTORICAL SOCIETY ANNUAL MEETING (featured speaker: John Taylor-"Homestead Farm: Then & Now", including a discussion of his family's farm (Cold Spring Road)- believed to date back to the 18th century).
- Matinecock Lodge, 14 West Main Street, 7 PM.
* THIS Friday, June 20th- ST. DOMINIC'S CYO PICNIC/BBQ (922-0014).
- St. Dominic Athletic Fields (Northern Blvd.), 6 PM.
* THIS Friday, June 20th- CONCERT: Emmylou Harris (Friends of the Arts- 922-0061).
- Planting Fields Arboretum, 9 PM.
* EVERY Saturday and Sunday- continuing thru October 19th- RAILROAD MUSEUM PREVIEW CENTER (558-7018/7036).
- Just north of the gazebo/bandstand, on the right side of the street, Noon to 4 P.M., where you can see interactive displays, museum plans, and purchase gift items (shirts, mugs, and other items).
* THIS Saturday, June 21st- 5TH BATTALION PARADE AND DRILL, HOSTED BY ATLANTIC STEAMER FIRE DEPT. (922-5414).
- Firemen's Field, Drill at 10 AM; Parade at 6 PM.
* THIS Saturday, June 21st- SANCTUARY STORYTIME (TR Sanctuary and Audobon Center- 922-3200).
- 134 Cove Road, 1 PM. Environmentally themed story and craft for your pre-schooled age children.
* EVERY Sunday- SANCTUARY STROLL (TR Sanctuary and Audobon Center- 922-3200).
- 134 Cove Road, 11 AM. Hour-long stroll/discussion about local plants and animals (bring binoculars).
* THIS Sunday, June 22nd- OB-EN ROUGH RIDER LACROSSE "BATTLE BY THE BAY" TOURNAMENT (270-6133).
- TR Elementary School Memorial Field, 8 AM to 5 PM.
* THIS Sunday, June 22nd- OB HISTORICAL SOCIETY ICE CREAM SOCIAL (free tours of the museum and Colonial Garden, and...ICE CREAM- FREE if you become a member!).
- Earle-Wightman House, 20 Summit Street, 1 PM to 4 PM.
* THIS Sunday, June 22nd- HAT DAY AT THE RACES (Event/Fundraiser for Doubleday Babcock Senior Center- 922-1770 for tickets). (Clubhouse admission, luncheon, raffles, a beautiful place for a Sunday afternoon).
- Belmont Park, 12 noon to 5 PM.
* THIS Sunday, June 22nd- CONCERT: Boz Scaggs (Friends of the Arts- 922-0061).
- Planting Fields Arboretum, 7:30 PM.
* SAVE THE DATES
- Wednesday, June 25th to Sunday, June 29th- ST. ROCCO FESTIVAL (922-4888).
- Sunday, July 27th- FRIENDS OF THE BAY ANNUAL BARBEQUE/FUNDRAISER at Seawanhaka Yacht Club (922-6666 for tickets and the donation of auction items).
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Barry,
Just a little local history that perhaps you are not familiar with. About 4 years ago, myself, Linda Caroli and Vicki Siegel were directors of a community group called CCSAP, Inc. (Concerned Citizens for Substance Abuse Prevention). Linda in particular worked dilligently to try and establish a BOB-like program here in Bayville. We met with TOB officials, local businesses, the 2nd Precinct and BOB officials. We were making progress when we hit a major wall: the POP police unit that works in connection with BOB got cutback by the county. Due to that cutback, we were unable to proceed any further.
Parents of children in Bayville and Locust Valley should know that the Oyster Bay BOB is open to TOB residents and all well behaved teenagers are welcome.
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2008 BAYVILLE WATERSIDE FESTIVAL
SEPTEMBER 6TH AND 7TH (SATURDAY & SUNDAY)
THE BAYVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WANTS YOU!!!
Attention all artisans, craftspeople and vendors extradonaire:
We are are looking to make this years WATERSIDESIDE FESTIVAL the best ever with as many local interests represented as possible.
From arts and crafts to jewelry and niche items, an exhibit booth is waiting with your name on it. Featuring food, games and entertainment for all, join us in sharing your specialty with the largest estimated crowds ever to attend this Chamber sponsored event.
By featuring an ample food and beverage court, children’s activities, live music and an unprecedented advertising campaign, this year’s event is truly a bargain to be involved in as a vendor with a fee of only $150 for the two day festival.
Please join us in celebrating our wonderful community and all its
offerings in a weekend of festivity on the shore.
Please contact Peter Ronzetti for further details at
Peter_Ronzetti@emcorgroup.com or call 646-208-6821
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The Waterside Festival was a tremendous success this year thanks to numerous sponsors, volunteers, and of course Chamber of Commerce members and families who made it possible...I wanted to thank the community who seemed to really embrace the event and give it that local "feel" that didn't go unnoticed by the many attendees from other areas who commented on the warmth and cheerfulness of the festival...just wanted to say "THANKS BAYVILLE"...looking forward to next year's CLAM JAM already...
Mike Carrozza, Vice President
Bayville Chamber of Commerce
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THANK YOU BAYVILLE for $1,020.00 in contributions to the American Red Cross Hurricane Ike Disaster Relief fund! God bless!
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Good job, Lisa, you made your target. Excellent effort.
Mark
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I was just curious if anyone knew who organized or approved the fireworks display last night on the East End of Town? I've come to expect them on the 4th of July, and make preparations for them, but when you're hit unexpectedly with a barrage at 9:00 on a Tuesday Night in October directly over your house, and you have a sleeping 1 year old and Dogs who flip out over such things, a little advanced warning and respect for others would be appreciated. I would have kept my kid up and extra half hour and saved myself a lot of agrivation.
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I hear you, that was awfully long and loud. and very unexpected on a tuesday in october. woke one of my kids, not the other one.
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I know everyone will call us nuts but about a half hour ago,9:30 PM, my wife and I were driving down West Harbor and an 6-8 pt Buck(full size deer) ran from the village side to the bay side across the road. Unbelievable! Where would that come from?
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Many deer have been spotted in the area, they have been seen swimming across the sound by fishermen. They also come from eastern L.I.
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I know the deer are considered an annoyance on the east end of Long Island but how beautiful is that.
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It was awesome we just stopped in the middle of the road and watched in amazement. Funny thing ,is perched on a branch right off my deck thursday night was a Northern Saw-whet Owl.First time for that for us as well.
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Concerning fireworks - professional fireworks require permits. I'm not sure which jurisdiction - Village, Town, County or state does the issuing.
So complaints about loudness would have to go to the agency that issued the permit.
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Several weeks ago there were deer tracks on the bayside beach from about Madison Ave. to the Flowers oyster hatchery.
Barry
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Does anybody have any info about the recent filming of a CSI episode in the IGA parking lot? Was it for CSI NY?? When will it be aired?? I didn't see anything mentioned in the local papers. This is very exciting if its true... who knew that our little IGA parking lot could have such Hollywood appeal!!
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The November Village meeting was very interesting. They went through the usual resolutions and discussed a house, #28 Madison, which is in disrepair and dangerous. It is part of an estate, the village knows the owners but they have done nothing. The village is going to take action, citing a part of the village code.
I've never heard of LOSAP but apparently it has to do with volunteer firemen. They accumulate service points but this stops at age 65. A volunteer (over 65)sued under EEOC and has won. The mayor pointed out that the village regulation was exactly the same as the state regulation. Anyway the village is going to have to pay a large fine and the regulations for volunteers will have to be changed by a special vote of all the Bayville residents.
The mayor indicated her displeasure with National Grid. They came along and dug a series of holes in the newly paved Perry Avenue. The mayor said that before the paving was scheduled the village contacted all the utilities about impending projects.
Some of the temporary patches have collapsed. The village board changed the price for permits. Currently, a utility only needed to pay $25 for a permit. Permit prices were increased and each opening will require a refundable deposit - returned when patches are inspected by the village.
The bulk of the meeting was taken up by members of the Birches area complaining about parking and noise from the amusement park. They claim that the park doesn't close when it should. The illegal corn maze was a great annoyance.
The mayor said the park management was ordered to shut down the corn maze and restore it to the way it was.The park owners will have to pay fines and desk appearance tickets were issued. She also said that on evenings when the compliance officer was there, the park shut promptly at midnight. responding to a question the mayor said that village officials or NCPD cannot issue a summons because of a complaint. The violation needs to be observed. She did say that people were invited to Village hall to sign an affidavit, Then the village can take action.
People also questioned why the Park was allowed to put cars in the Stehli Beach parking lot. The mayor said that the park owners had probably made a deal with TOB. The park owners will be placing (and paying for)security persons at the entrance to Bayville Park Boulevard and on Michael F street.
The meeting was adjourned.
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"responding to a question the mayor said that village officials or NCPD cannot issue a summons because of a complaint. The violation needs to be observed."
This is laughable. A NC police officer who responds to a complaint(s) had to get out of his warm police car to investigate a noise complaint? Not in a million years folks. Everyone wonders why the "violations" are never observed and corrected after a complaint. Look no further than the guy in uniform making $100,000 a year to stay in his warm car and turn a blind eye. Anyway, thanks for the update Woody.
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The mayor said that the NCPD did respond to calls but the park was closed by the time they got there. The fact that the village compliance officer is also involved doesn't instill me with confidence.
I tried to report the meeting without editorializing but I think that the mayor allowed these non village residents too much meeting time. 45 minutes was spent on this while a village resident taxpayer with a question about another issue had to wait.
We all understand about the noise and parking - we get it. One person kept carping on the issue over and over. The village is going to have to work out the noise issue with the Amusement Park. The mayor keeps saying that the Village can pull their permit to operate. Maybe that is what should happen.
I forgot to mention that a new bank would like to open in Bayville - First Bank of Long Island. They will be holding public hearings about this since the bank plans to alter the parking lot for a drive through window. I never thought to ask just where the bank proposes to locate!
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Woody , appreciate the update.
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Happy Thanksgiving Day, Bayville!
Thinking of our troops today, and their safe return,
Mark
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Anyone know what the special election scheduled for March 18th on the Bayville Website is about? Too busy during the day to call. Looks better; sad the mystery continues on the new site too. What happened to transparency Bayville??
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The special election is not an election but a vote mandated by state law. If it's the one I think it is, it has to do with a lawsuit that affects the Bayville Fire department. There was plenty of transparency - they spent about a half an hour at one of the Village meetings detailing the reason for the vote - which has to do with pensions.
Amazing what you can learn when you go to Village meetings.
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Thanks Woody.
You're right, only "selective" transparency I guess. Everything else on the web and calendar has a full description. Didn't see anything in the "selected" posted minutes either. Maybe I missed.
It is 2009. This info (along with the rest that is available) should be available electronically as well.
Not everyone can make the meetings nor comb through the legal postings with todays hectic schedules, doesn't mean they should kept from easily getting to all the info because they're busy with life. Says to call for details. We should not have to go through a "village gatekeeper" to get the info either.
Anyway, if its for the Fire Department and they need our support then the details are critical before the vote.
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I agree that more stuff could be posted online.The website tells you to go to village hall for information which I think is ridiculous. Why do they have a website?
As for the fire vote, it concerns pension credit. Apparently a volunteer could not get pension credit after a certain age - I don't remember if it was 62 or 65. Well, a volunteer went to court and sued. The outcome is that the rule discriminated against the older fireman and they can now get pension credit.
The Bayville rule was aligned with state law (which will also have to be changed). The Fire Department has a charter or something that needs to be amended and that can only be done after the village residents approve by vote.
The silly thing is, that even if the change is not approved, the old rule can no longer be applied.
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WHAT HAPPENED TO MARK BEAUMONT'S WEB PAGE?
WHY DID IT CHANGE?
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Admin deleted your question (and my answer) in the "West Wing" thread, Anonymous, it being in the wrong place. I'm curious as to why you are concerned, but since you ask again...
I've spent more than twenty years in the passenger shipping industry in Asia/Australasia, Europe and the States, and still act as a ship broker and consultant in that business; hence, www.paxship.com
However, years back I qualified in, and worked in, photography. Television, photojournalism, portraiture and so on. I've more recently adapted what skills I have in that area into web site development, digital graphics and other marketing related stuff; originally as a volunteer for a number of charities, but since it's grown into a business for me, I'm happy to say. So that's www.baybytes.com
Nothing more mysterious than that, I'm afraid. But I'll always welcome your business
Mark
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Support the Bayville Fire Company. Vote YES at the special election being held today thru 9PM at your normal polling place. Bayville residents only.
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ANYONE LOOKING FOR SOMETHING TO DO SATURDAY NIGHT IS INVITED TO THE BREAKERS TO CHECK OUT SOME CLASSIC TO CONTEMPORARY ROCK COVERS FROM 6GUN5...HAVE A MEAL AND MENTION YOU'RE THERE TO SEE THE BAND AND GET 10% OFF YOUR BILL...MUSIC STARTS AT 9PM...
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Wo-ho-ho! Now you're talkin'! Just seen this, but you're on, Mike (if I can escape Kid's World), see you there! Hey Lisa Mc.. get your A into G and I'll buy you a Kool Aid! I'll be the good looking one with the Presidential Crest tattoo
Mark
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Mark,
My husband doesn't like it very much when I hang around with "good looking" Kool Aid drinking commies
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OK, I give up. What happened to the Marken Music concert tonight (Sunday 24th May) at West Harbor Beach?
I can't have been the only one to turn up, only to find an empty beach with no indication of what was - or was not - going on. In fact, I know I wasn't, because I met others. Is there some secret grapevine I should know about, sob sob? There's nothing about any change of plan on the Village web site.
Mark
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all the celebrations were on the 23rd http://bayvilleny.gov/bayvilles-90th-anniversary/index.php
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Thanks, Pat; but read the front page of the site. Scroll down for Vicky's letter...
http://bayvilleny.gov/
I received this in my mailbox too. Ah well, curiouser and curiouser. It didn't happen, anyway!
Mark
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Mark,
That's a shame, it was a double error, day and date. I think you should suggest that the Village hire a good proofreader for its newsletters and website.
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I think it was supposed to be on Sunday evening but I heard it was cancelled because of the threat of the thunder storms. Heard they had to cancel because some of the people in the orchestra come from pretty far away. Too bad though no rain and no concert, maybe they can reschedule!
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Thanks, Jen. The offending letter has been swiftly removed from the village site... but still no mention of the missing event!
I just like big bands, that's all. I'll see two of them in a couple of weeks' time at the country's biggest WWII memorial airshow and renactment at the Mid-Atlantic Air Museum, Reading, PA. Highly recommended to all: I go there every year as I'm a volunteer for the museum's flight simulation arm. Here's the bumf on the show:
http://www.maam.org/maamwwii.html
Another subject...
As a parent of young children visiting others' houses for playdates, it used to be that the biggest concern was whether kids would use trampolines unsupervised, go near pools without parents there, etc. etc. That's still on the checklist, for sure, but almost more important these days is to check whether your children's peers have computer access; and if so, whether it is supervised and whether proper parental controls are in place.
I work with computers so arguably know just a little more than the average user about what needs to be done; but I am sometimes concerned to find that other parents have done nothing at all in the way of setting up their kids's computer access carefully; either through laziness or, perhaps, just not knowing where to start with it all.
What is frightening these days is that a small mistake on an unguarded computer can expose a child to some pretty horrific stuff. Inevitably, once found, curiousity will drive the suprised junior surfer further, and you really don't want that to happen. Innocence can be wiped away all too fast these days.
Some might say "oh, they've got to learn all about that stuff sometime" but we're not talking gentle education here. An elementary student is quite likely to be traumatized and frightened by what is easily found on the Internet. Some time back, all such sites had warnings on their front pages or even a subscription service, which would deter the casual user. Not any more.
I apologise to those who might read these words and say "heck, we know all this, why are you wasting our time raising it?" but if this message reaches even one parent who has not thought to set up things properly, and will now do so, then this was worth writing.
Incidentally, the Google-owned "YouTube" - which is extremely popular now with kids of all ages - was infiltrated this week by "p**n pranksters" who uploaded content that you would not want your children to view and linked it to search terms such as "Jonas Brothers". Google are working fast to sort the problem, but keep an eye on your kids' computer use for a few days.
If I can ever help anyone who doesn't know where to start with all this, do please be in touch.
Mark
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Mark, I will be in contact with you when the time comes for my child to use the computer. I do not have any idea where to begin to secure it. I would like to add to your safety "checklist" for play dates. My husband is in law enforcement and before my child has a play date I ask if there are any firearms kept in the home and how they are secured. I get the crazy looks and explain why I ask. No one asks me though, which I find kinda disturbing, especially knowing what line of work my husband is in.
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Mark,
Thanks a lot, I just got yelled at up at Village Hall for showing you sympathy! Apparently, there were two concerts scheduled, the Sunday one was canceled and a sign was put up at the beach advising anyone who showed up of the cancellation. No one was working in Village Hall over the holiday weekend to put the cancellation notice online. ;-p
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>>>>Thanks a lot, I just got yelled at up at Village Hall for showing you sympathy!<<<<
There was a sign?! Really? I wonder where they hid it
Sorry you were yelled at on my behalf, Lisa! But perhaps this will have focused attention on the fact that web site updates are important and ought to be timely, surely, holiday or not?
Mark
P.S. corp acct... good point, very good point. Thanks.
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Am I the only one who thinks this village is being run by a bunch of clowns?
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Clowns,
Nope. The 33% of the confused and misinformed voters who opposed the TIP party in the last election agree with you. Don't you feel special now?
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Fair enough Lisa. But I still believe at the very least..... that senility is kicking in!
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By the way Lisa, your facts are incorrect again, one of the canidiates only lost by 102 votes. Totaol of 1200 voters. If you want I can do the math for you. Clowns is correct, the village is run like a circus act. Either the board members communicate well, the current board and the leader need to go, 2010 the mayor is up for elction, let the people speak, Vicky needs to go, her time is up. We need term limits, we need someone creative and willing to think outside the box. Her only platform is I keep taxes down, it should be more like I keep the town down. The 90th anniversity celebration was a joke. Did anyone see the village hall lawn before the parade, it was a complete disgrace, maybe 50 people paying tribute to the brave man and woman serving this great country.
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I'll vouch for the lack of a visible sign - we went to hear the orchestra as well..what a shame. Ended up going to Shipwreck Tavern, can't stand their Amex or Cash only policy - in fact just going made me remeber why I don't go. So we were told by the lively young staff that their ATM was broken, but we could try the own in their ice cream parlor. You guessed it - broken! Have no fear - try the ticket booth ATM - aaaahhh but no! It was out of cash. Too bad looked forward to a nice dinner upstairs. Pleas start taking MC/V and I can start taking business meetings there! Silly policy just to save a bit of a percent.
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As for the town being ran by clowns yes.. if saturdays bayville birthday party was to show town spirit shame on the town that was the worst party i have ever seen. seriously we would through a bunch of teenagers together and get them to hang out with each other and bs all day not paying attention to the task at hand.. oh wait the town already has that going on. bayville is so fortunate to have our own teenage welcoming crew hanging out in the corner of bayville ave over the bridge. the town can pay the "parking patrol to hound bayville residents about "bay" stickers but they cant seem to get there act together about the time square.
as for the no bonfires with year.. well lets put bayville on the map for a serious recession. ha i know that the town is going to take a huge loss. this is the biggest weekend in bayville and they took it away. i saw the girl get hit with the fireworks. what happened to parental responsiblity as a parent myself it takes smarts that you dont let your children be that could to a bonfire and fireworks they should step up to the plate and admitt parental wrong doing those parents should be looked at for doing there child wrong.
now back to putting bayville in a slump. i hope the town is planning a bail out plan for the gas station, the local stores but better yet the town revenue at food venders and local mom and pop stores. people are not going to come well maybe this year there will not be as many people coming to bayville for what we were known for... but next year as word gets out bayville will be replaced by another town willing to take on the revenue... bayville is going to get hit hard and not one person on the board could care...
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Shame for blaming the parents for that - though granted noone should have children anywhere near that beach on July 4 - are you suggesting the village make that a law - that'll go over well. No one would have any control over how an illegal firework came flying out of the bonfire. Perhaps the police and the village would find it easier to simply enforce the existing fireworks laws. Then we could all cook marshmallows.
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I attended the bonfire meeting. The village has three options: do nothing, regulate the size or ban them. Last summer there was a 35 foot high bonfire that was out of control.
The little girl's parents are suing and guess what - the people aren't covered by insurance.The girl's parents attempted to include the Village in the suit but since the fire was on private property the village couldn't be party to the suit. As for legislation, the mayor indicated that she wanted to prevent the village from being party to any lawsuits. So regulation is out because there is no way that the village could enforce the regulations.
The bonfires are a tradition but people have let them get out of hand. The village attorney told the assembled group that they should call their insurance company and see what they have to say about building a bonfire that could possibly lead to a house fire.
Changing the subject - did anyone notice that one of the 50 county traffic cameras is going to be placed at the intersection of Bayville and Ludlum Avenues? That's going to give some people a big surprise.
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I have lived in Bayville all of my life and the bonfires last year were seriously scarey! I am all for having fun and keeping tradition, however, last year had the potential to result in even more injuries and tragedy. What will happen this year if nothing is done to control the fires? Anyway you look at it, human life and an overall safety should be more important than revenue for the town.
I would also like to comment on some of the negative vibe in regard to the town, mayor, board. I wish that the people of this town could realize that the current administration has really worked very hard to keep this wonderful town beautiful for its residents. It is very easy to criticize people who are trying to do things and complain about whats not getting done or if its not good enough. While I understand that this blog is for voicing opinions lets keep in mind that it doesn't always have to be negative. There are a lot of great things that have been done in this town!
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huh who knew li'l ol' Bayville Commons was a high risk intersection. I think I saw two in Oyster Bay, by Nobman's East and Westbound
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Well said, Jen (your para 2). It's easy to moan and groan from behind a moniker. Funny how people with real names are usually more positive
I live in hope that this blog will become renowned for its constructive ideas and input! If problems are perceived, let's sort 'em, not knock 'em.
Mark
P.S. Yes, I do always see a glass as half full, not half empty! Unless it's someone else's shout...
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There are people who come into Bayville over the bridge, make a left turn and then stop in the middle of the street to socialize. Also, people run the light after it has turned.
I wonder what criteria were used to determine that this particular intersection is among the 50 worst in the county?
People building bonfires and keeping them under control is not really the issue. It is the people who charge $30-45 to get onto the beach or the misguided individuals who toss plastic five gallon containers filled with gasoline onto the fire. And standing buy a huge bonfire with a garden hose is a waste of time.
If I were the mayor and trustees I would table any discussion until they see what transpires on the upcoming 4th of July.
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I think there is a relatively simple solution to the bonfire issue. While I feel for the little girl who was burned by the fireworks, I hate to see the Village ban the bonfires in response to fear of litigation. This "punish all for the actions of a few" philosophy, has permeated our schools for years and I find it unreasonable and offensive. As a 30+ year resident of Bayville, the bonfires are a 4th of July tradition which we have enjoyed for many years. The beaches are private property. However, the Village does have the right to remedy potential danger in several ways:
1. Require a permit
2. Include in the permit a "hold harmless" clause protecting the Village from litigation in the event of an accident
3. Establish a bonfire height limit and minimum distance from residences.
4. Increase beach patrol
5. Require dousing of bonfires which do not have a permit or fail to comply with terms of permit.
Make the fee reasonable, similar to a yard sale permit - $10 with an additional amount (in this case I might recommend more than $15) to be held in escrow until bonfire remains are cleared from beach.
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Great idea Lisa. I would also add a steep fine to #5.
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also, half of fine should go to the fire department.
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Jen:
"I wish that the people of this town could realize that the current administration has really worked very hard to keep this wonderful town beautiful for its residents",
what in the past three years has the Village Mayor or Board done to make this town better, stronger, beautiful or successful. You are very very ignorant, we as residents of the this great town should be continously pressing our administration to do bigger and better things. No one on that board is creative. Other then the green market, they are boring. Who cares how long anyone has lived here. New or old to this town, it is easy to see that our commerical businesses are struggling. The village board wants total control of everything. The mayor is focused on taking down a wall that seperates two roads, she should be putting pressure the county to repave bayville ave. Put a cup a coffee in your cup holder and see how it splashes back and forth as you drive down bayville ave. Bayville ave itself is a disgrace, potholess, asphalt buckling, now wasting residents time with a bonfire hearing that makes sense. the village is always affraid of being sued. If they did not get sued because of last years incident why should they care. The parents are to be blammed. The girl was too close to the fire. Parental control, it is easy for the parents to point their finger at the residents of bayville. If you look at the total years and the amount of people that have come to bayville, one incident is not bad, I would play those odds. Its does not matter now, the oh mighty one has spoken the meeting was smoking mirrors, the mayor and the board members made their decission before the meeting. They were just go through the motion. When are you fools going to realize that we need a new mayor. The village taxpayers pay to have some clown drive around during the weekend and ticket people if they are holding a garage sale without a proper certificate. That is money spent well. You support this type of keadership. Bayville needs term limits. The mayor should only be allowed to run two consecutive terms, I do not support bloomberg for increasing term limits. Change is good. Vicky out in 2010, we need new blood, and most of all IDEAS. Do not support Vicky in 2010.
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Jeff,
Thanks. Hopefully common sense will prevail, and I absolutely agree with you about the fine.
Carl J,
I sincerely hope and pray you have never fathered children.
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I think that would require higher taxes and I'm not sure but I think Bayville Avenue is a county road.
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Lisa, you do crack me up sometimes. Love your last comment
If only you were not so politically misguided, we'd probably be friends!
Now then... you can tell when a family is unused to running garage sales when they can't even get the signs right. Liberally posted within Bayville (well, five times, as per village regs) are signs announcing a garage sale at 7 Highland View Drive on Sunday, 1st June. Sunday is, of course, 31st May. So be guided by this correction
Everything must go! Dirty laundry! Shoddy toys! A couple of vehicles, both of which go fast but are not guaranteed to stop! Be there or be square...
Every purchase over $500 will be awarded a free glass of lemonade from the refreshment counter. Or champagne if you really insist on it.
Mark
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Mark,
I allow a few, select, "politically challenged" individuals into my entourage. Let me check if my quota has been reached.
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Carl J,
I refuse to stoop to that level of calling someone ignorant when I don't agree with them. It could be very easy under anonymity to name call and bash but I don't find that productive-its like a dog running around in circles trying to catch his tail!
I am not saying that anyone is perfect but I do think that credit must be given where credit is due. I am sure that when Vicki decides not to run anymore it will be seen just how much has been done over the last 20 plus years. I truly believe she cares about this town whether you like her ideas or not. Sure its possible to have a new person/people come in and do even bigger and better things. Lets be honest though, it must feel like a thankless job from time to time when it seems like nothing is ever enough. People are more than hard to please. However, if and when new people run and are voted in I would be positive and hopeful for more because I do love this town and want it to be the best it can be.
Progress does take time (referring to your desire of a term limit). I believe a lot of grant money has been obtained over the years to do things that would normally have to be done by raising our taxes. Not sure if you are a home owner but I am and it seems like taxes are always going up and its nice to know our village taxes have not, yet we are able to live in such a beautiful place.
And another thing, the only people who can be blamed for our businesses struggling are the residents who don't support them and even that is arguable now because everyone is watching their dollars these days not because they don't want to give the local shops the business but out of necessity. But I guess what it comes down to is someone always wants to have someone to blame!
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No decision has been made by the village board concerning bonfires and, yes, the village was sued by the parents of the little girl.
The suit against the village was dismissed because the event happened on private property. However the legal costs come out of village money. Every time the village is sued the taxpayers pay. So the idea is to avoid entangling the village in any litigation. Sounds like a good idea to me.
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On June 8, President Obama will officially launch the next
great push to grant amnesty to millions of illegal aliens
living within our borders!
On that day, Obama will host a closed-door meeting of
congressional leaders from both sides of the political
aisle to discuss immigration reform.
Of course you and I aren't invited...
And for good reason. Obama and his open-border cohorts are
eager to payback the Hispanic special interests that helped
get him elected. As he told Mexico's most popular Spanish-
language radio host, he wants to move very quickly to get
comprehensive immigration reform legislation written this
year... and he doesn't want you and I standing in his way.
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The Economy Is So Bad...
CEO's are now playing miniature golf.
Jewish women are marrying for love.
Even people who have nothing to do with the Obama administration aren't paying their taxes.
Hot Wheels and Matchbox stocks are trading higher than GM.
Obama met with small businesses to discuss the Stimulus Package: GE, Pfizer and Citigroup.
McDonald's is selling the 1/4 ouncer.
Parents in Beverly Hills fired their nannies and learned their children's names.
A truckload of Americans got caught sneaking into Mexico.
The most highly-paid job is now jury duty.
People in Africa are donating money to Americans.
Motel Six won't leave the light on.
The Mafia is laying off judges.
And finally ... Congress says they are looking into this Bernard Madoff scandal. Hey, great idea ...the guy who made $50 billion disappear is being investigated by the people who made $750 billion disappear.
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I had requested info on who pays for lawsuits and was told that the village attorney is on a retainer and that covers some lawsuits. So does the village attorney keep the full retainer if there are no lawsuits? surely he does...
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East Ender,
Why don't you check out the retainer LVCSD pays its attorneys? Considering the school taxes are roughly 10x what your Village taxes are, I would think it would be of grave concern to you.
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Jen are you a left wing dem. all you do is make excuses for the current administration. Just Like the mainstream media does, they make excuses for the president and you are doing it for the mayor. The mayor is an elected offical, she needs to respond to residents, I know for a fact that the mayor and other town and county officals look at this blog. Regarding grants, they are great and they do keep our taxes down, but they should not be the answer to solving all our problems, grant money comes from somewhere you know. The village taxes maybe stable now but once grant money runs dries up, your village taxes will go up, do not be delusional. Also with grant monies, the time that it takes to submit a plan get approval and then start the work could be years, it a long drawn out process. Take Perry Ave, the company that did the asphalt did a horrible job, there is no accountability, in Europe, if a company asphalts a roadway they must maintain any damages to road within 5 years, any damages that are weather related, these companies come in throw down some asphalt and run to the next job. The problem that exist is that at first the roadway appears great but in due time the roadway cracks and buckles, with proper tech. the asphalt should not buckle. Jen know your facts, the mayor needs to go, we need term limits, and we need them now. You may disagree with me, but the facts are the facts.
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Funny, I am not registered a democrat or republican but consider myself to have more republican views for the most part. I vote for whom I think will do the job right not based on the party. I did NOT vote for our current president but hope he succeeds for the country's sake not because I am a "left wing dem." I don't think thats making an excuse for him but perhaps being open minded and hopeful. At this point given the countrt's current situation, all I can do is hope it gets better either in the next four years with Obama or perhaps in the next four after that if a republican is elected. My point exactly about things taking time as far as getting grant money. I do believe that was what I meant as far as term limits(and not being in favor of them). You can believe what you want about the mayor that is your opinion as I am entitled to mine It doesn't make me ignorant of facts because I disagree with you. On the contrary, I believe I do know them and refuse to jump on a bandwagon that needs someone to bash. As far as taxes and grant money, of course not all can be done with grant money and village taxes going up is inevitable in the future. But whether you personally want to give it or not, the current administration deserves credit for their ability to find out what grants are available and then obtain them, hence keeping our village taxes reasonable. And as far as the roads and accountability and so on and so fourth-I whole heartedly agree that there should be accountability if the job is not well done and doesn't last. However that being said, there are so many roads being ripped up by Verizon and the like which might not necessarily have anything to do with the company that paved it. Utility companies that are responsible for this destruction should be penalized.
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I can't believe Carl has the audacity to show his "face" in this forum again and attack Jen for her opinion. The only reason our Village taxes have had a 0% increase over the past two decades is because of the excellent efforts on the part of Mayor Siegel to file for and successfully obtain funding grants.
Believe it or not Carl, some people actually make a living writing grant proposals, but our Mayor does not take a cut from the proceeds the way a former administrator (E
Don't let this Carl character upset you, Jen. It is clear to readers who knows the facts and who is talking out his you know what.
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Lisa your a big mouth, Please do not lecture me on Grants, I know all about grants, its smoking mirrors you morons, the money came from your pocket. More 90% of the grants that Vicky has obtained came from NYS, less then 10% federal. You live in NYS so you paid for that grant. Villages can not survive on grants. When the grant money runs out, which if you had any clue will be within the next year your taxes will go up, and up they will go, to make up the difference your taxes will go up 10% in one year. The village should be raising taxes each year by 1 or 2%, less then inflation, that money would be directly pumped back into the town, if the town is prettier and more attractive, then your home values will go up, as your home values go up more money for the village. The reality is taxes need to go up, are you telling me that your village tax rate has been the same for the last 20 years, please. Do not insult my intelligence
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Carl,
LOL! It's rather hard to insult something that doesn't exist.
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Lisa, I exist, I have lived in Bayville for 42 years, my children are fourth generation bayville residents. What else can I say to prove to you that I exist. I choose no to use my last name, what I can tell you is, that I live on one of the President Streets, my parents and one grandmother still live in Bayville, I have aunts, uncles and cousins that live in Bayville. I make this promise to you, in the next few months you will know my name, I'm that person that will get vicky out of the village hall, and she ccan take Maria with her.
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Oh dear. You DID reproduce. What a shame. No Carl, I wasn't commenting on your physical existence. In your previous post, your concluded with "Don't insult my intelligence".
NOW do you get it?
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The Green Market opens tomorrow morning at the corner of Ludlam and Bayville Aves. The operating hours are 8:30-12 noon. The market will run on Saturdays, weather permitting, from June 6 -September 5.
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Why does every single dispute in Bayville have to be settled by a lawsuit or a threat of a lawsuit? Some of you people need to lighten up a little bit. Why is everyone so angry all of the time?
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Just passing along some info...
THE VILLAGE CHURCH MISSIONS TAG SALE, JUNE 20TH, 8:30-4:30 IN THE PARKING LOT (SET UP 7:00 AM). BUY A TABLE-SELL YOUR STUFF: 30.00/TABLE. ALL ITEMS MUST BE APPROPRIATE FOR A CHURCH SALE. PLAN TO TAKE BACK WHAT YOU DON'T SELL. 9 MOUNTAIN AVE., BAYVILLE, 628-2737 OR JOE CALZONE AT 759-0693. NO EARLY BIRDS.
THANK YOU VERY MUCH,
ILSE LEIBOLD
VILLAGE CHURCH MISSION COMMITTEE
MEMBER
516-628-3049
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I understand that the kids are graduating and it is a time for celebration BUT the loud music, bands, kids screaming etc after 11pm has to end.
It is disrespectful to the community and down right RUDE.
Have your parties but after 11pm turn down the music and keep the kids inside.
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Wow Carl. You have been in this village that long? What have you done for this community all those years? Vicky is not running so come on and step up!!
Blah, Blah, Blah, Carl.
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I would like to see the Village hire security at the Soundside and West Harbor beaches earlier, I think Memorial Day is appropriate. I called them and they said that they start security "after school is over", please hire someone earlier to help maintain these beaches for residents only.
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If anyone is interested in some live music this Friday night, the BREAKERS will have 6GUN5 playing classic rock favorites from the 60's through present...something for everyone and the weather is supposed to be good for a change...music starts at 10pm...no cover as usual and great late night menu...
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Yesterday I met St. Gertrude's new priest, Father Steven, and had a chance to speak with him briefly. I have to say that I immediately enjoyed his company and couldn't help but feel that the parish will be served well by this man. With all the issues that have effected our community regarding the pre-school program and other church related matters, the sense of stability that I perceived from Father Steven left me with a feeling of renewed faith and hope for my church. If you haven't had a chance to meet Father Steven yet, take a moment and do so. He is a kind man that is easy to speak with and willing to listen to all input. I left mass yesterday feeling better than I have in a long time. To me, that's a good thing.
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Strange light in southern sky witnessed by many at the Oak Neck Athletic Council Annual Clam Bake Saturday night was the result of an experimental rocket launched by NASA.
Saturday night's rocket experiment lifted off at 7:46 p.m. from NASA's Wallops Flight Facility on Wallops Island, Va. and created a brief light show that was visible across the United States' East Coast.
The experiment created a man-made noctilucent cloud using the fourth stage of a NASA Black Brant XII suborbital sounding rocket that spewed exhaust particles 173 miles above Earth. Ground-based radar and camera stations recorded the resulting cloud's formation and illumination. The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory and Department of Defense's Space Test Program oversaw the launch, which it called the Charged Aerosol Release Experiment.
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I am deeply saddened to hear of the loss of Michael Trama today. I and my family send our condolences to his wife and all of his family, thinking particularly of his three little children. He was a strong community member and will be badly missed.
Mark
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Thank you, Michael Trama 39,husband to Diana Trama and father of three will reside at Oyster Bay Funeral Parlor on Monday and Tuesday March 15-16, 2010. Funeral is Wednesday at St. Gertrudes in Bayville. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been set up in his family's honor: Send all donations to :Michael Trama Memorial Fund. 16 Violet Road, Bayville, NY 11709
Thank you for all your kind wishes and the outpour of loving friends and family. Please check out Michael Trama on facebook. Thank you.
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Thanks for taking time to help....
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Thanks for taking time to help
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Thought some Bayville shutterbugs might find this interestin'
Friends of the Bay Photo Contest!
Copy and paste this link.... http://friendofthebay.wufoo.com/forms/z7x4a9/
Friends of the Bay is conducting its first ever photo contest to show off the beauty of the Oyster Bay/Cold Spring Harbor Estuary and the surrounding watershed. By participating in Friends of the Bay's contest, you will help to demonstrate just how special this area is, and how important it is to continue to protect and preserve it. The photos must be taken within Oyster Bay/Cold Spring Harbor and surrounding watershed area, and must feature the water, whether it is the bay, a stream, pond or brook. For a map outlining this area, visit our website at www.friendsofthebay.org.
The photos will be judged by members of Pall Corporation's Green Team. Categories include:
a. Best Historical Photo
b. Best Sunset Photo
c. Best Water Activity Photo (encompassing sailing, rowing, kayaking, fishing, etc.)
d. Best Shellfish Photo
e. Best Bird Photo
f. Best Overall Photo
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An article in the Leader newspaper mentions that the Bayville Bridge will be renamed the Victoria Siegel Bridge. Does this mean that when the bridge gets stuck they call Vicki?
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Why is there the need to change the name of something to something more current. Its not just here its everywhere. This is Bayville damn it and you cross it's bridge to get here. It was called Bayville when it was founded .Is that not good enough anymore? Self important people. They make me sick. And I like Mrs Seigel. But PLEASE stop changing my life around for your reasons( to whom suggested it).
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Well said Tom, will always be the Bayville Bridge to me.
Guess it wasnt a big to do since there was no ceremony for a normally big event.Probably would have been more of a protest if more had known.
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I think Mrs. Siegel would prefer that the name of the bridge remain as is.
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Tom,
Bayville, was not always called Bayville at one time it was called Oak Neck and Pine Island and Mrs. Siegel had nothing to do with changing the name of the bridge that was done by the county.But I do understand your feelings about the recent trend of changingnames of things everywhere.
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Ben your quite right but it was founded as Bayville and the bridge was built at that time. I've been here for over 50 years. My grandfather 50 more and my house was built in 1851. History is very important to me. This is a unique place but I make no stake in claim to it and no one else should. I appreciate your understanding. But each of us has the rightand duty to preserve and protect and it gauls me for someone to come and change history to suit them.
The Mayor has done some good but other mayors might also will we change the bridge name again? Plant a tree and or put a plaque but change the history, not right just not right.
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case in point- do you call 135 "135" or the "Ralph Marino Expressway"?
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Who decided to change the name of the bridge? Leave it alone, not all people liked Vickie and I would rather see the bridge remain the Bayville Bridge, why are we changing it? There were many more people in this town that deserve that right, not just Vickie, I think the residents should VOTE!! What a concept voting Huh?????
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Well thank God they didn't rename it the Barack Hussein Obama bridge!
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I think I'd sell if it was named that!
But principle is at stake here and that's what get me up. Nothing to do with Vicki at all for me.
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The change was orchestrated by Diane Yatouro, our representative to the County legislature. You can read all about it in the latest issue of the North Shore Leader. The paper is available online.
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Yeah I was aware of that article. My principle stands. To change the name for her reasons are wrong.And if she was representing properly we would have known before the Leader.
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You are correct Tom, like everything else in this village the residents are the last to know, it will remain the Bayville Bridge to me a resident of 50+ years longer then Vickie has lived here why don't they name the bridge after me?? I guess every Mayor will want something named after them? If the named of the bridge should be changed what about the Franklin Flower Bridge? If my history is correct the Flowers stared the ferry from Bayville to Oyster Bay, then the bridge was built it would be more fitting to me to have a family that has been here longer and has done more, but call me crazy.
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Gee....I was just talking about how I got lost in nyc looking for the Triboro bridge at night and just gave up and took the RFK Bridge.....having forgotten it had been renamed....my MAP didn't have it....think of it....all new maps...directions....and explaining....gee...just can't anyone leave well enough alone....where is shea stadium....i couldn't find that either....or the interboro.....sad....imagine how out of towners feel when they have to find these places....
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I never like to minimize other people's problems - walk a mile in their shoes and such - but the other guys have started callling to me "hey "Vickie Seigel Mechanic" does she need a tune up?" and so on. I appreciate a good ribbing as much as the next guy but I am not sure I like this so much.
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Just wanted to let anyone who is as fed up with the incessant, non-stop, noisy, low-flying helicopter traffic flying over our village to visit a new FAA complaint website at:
www.quietskiesli.com
There have been a number of Newsday articles about this subject, and quite a few local, state, and federal politicians have been working hard to make it law that they fly over the Sound and not land.
Make your voice heard to help get this law enacted. Thanks!
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After many days of rain, my daughter went out for a walk in our neighborhood. She came home very sad and upset. BOVE construction, which is handling the sewage project here has destroyed so much of the beauty of our neighborhood. I took my camera out an photographed unbelievable amounts of garbage, trees that have been crashed into by machinery, tubing left in the cobblestone gutters on Overlook Road, which has been damaged considerably. During her walk, my daughter saw the crew tossing their bottle and styrofoam cups into one of the holes in the road, and burying the trash! Hope that doesn't eventually seep into our groundwater. Here is an desperately needed job that preserves the environmental soundeness of our community being run by sloppy careless people from a Suffolk County company that are literally "trashing" our roads and creating environmental hazards! I will be calling the Village about this, and hope to have some support behind me. We have laws against "dumping"- a landscaper can be fined 250 bucks per incident. How about we fine this company and use the money to replace the trees they damaged? I will never, ever take for granted the gift of living in such a beautiful place, nor will my kids. We feel it should be RESPECTED and I will do what I can to achieve that.
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before anyone asks - 'no' - i do not know what the big honking crane is doing there and in fact i don't even know how they got it through the bridge!
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Does anyone know if Bayvillle ice skating is open? I can't find info on website. ):
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