From The Mayor's Office www.Gardencityny.net

By Peter A. Bee

CHIEFS OF THE GARDEN CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT

The Board of Trustees join me in extending our sincere gratitude to Chief John P. Casey for the dedicated and professional level of service that he rendered to our Village during his tenure as Chief of the Garden City Fire Department. Special thanks is also extended to the wives and families of all of the dedicated volunteer firefighters for sharing their husbands with the Village and for all of the sacrifices that they make to assure that we are protected.

I am pleased to report that as a result of the Fire Department election held, Chief James J. Meehan has been elected as Chief of the Volunteer Garden City Fire Department. He will be aided during the coming year by returning members as follows: First Assistant William J. Graham, Second Assistant Chief Charles S. Cavarra, and Third Assistant Chief William Castoro. We wish them well and thank them for their continued involvement.

LITTLE LEAGUE PARADE

This Saturday, April 12th, marks the opening of the 2008 Little League Baseball/Softball season. The annual Little League Parade will step off promptly at 9 a.m from Village Parking Field 9E onto Tenth Street and proceed south on Franklin Avenue to Seventh Street, west on Seventh Street to Hilton Avenue, north on Hilton Avenue to Stewart Avenue for ceremonies at the Village Green.

With the opening of Little League, parents are especially encouraged to pay particular attention to driving safely in the area of Village athletic fields. As youngsters are on their way to and from their scheduled games, many of them will dart between parked cars and will fail to look while crossing the street. Let's make this season not only a happy one but also a safe on in our Village.

I would like to take this time to congratulate the Garden City Athletic Association on their 53rd year and thank their officers, directors, managers, coaches and all that are involved in such a wonderful organization. Not only do they touch the lives of so many youngsters, they have been a valuable asset to our community. Please plan to attend the parade and given them and the players your support.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETINGS

The next Board of Trustees Meeting will be held on Thursday, April 17, 2008. The meeting will be held in the Board Room at Village Hall.

S.T.O.P. PROGRAM

The Town of Hempstead Sanitation Department will conduct its monthly S.T.O.P. (Stop Throwing Out Pollutants) Program this Sunday, April 13, 2008. The program, which is being held at various locations throughout the Town of Hempstead, will make hazardous waste facilities accessible to as many residents as possible.

Sunday's program will be held at City Hall Parking Lot, Centre Street, Long Beach. The hours of operation will be 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Under the S.T.O.P. Program, residents are able to take polluting materials to the facility and have them disposed of by a registered professional disposal company, free of charge. The facility will not accept the following materials: Ammunition, Explosives, Radioactives, Infectious Waste and Gas Cylinders, Barbecue Tanks. If you need further information, the contact information for the S.T.O.P. Program is (516) 378-2200, or visit their website: www.toh.li.

VILLAGE'S WEB SITE

I encourage residents to periodically utilize the Village's website for information regarding the Village's operations, as well as items of seasonal and special interest. The address is www.gardencityny.net. Also please be aware that I have a Village e-mail address and would be delighted to hear from Village residents about their concerns - it is as follows: MayorPBee@gardencityny.net