SPECIAL THANKS TO THE FIRE DEPARTMENT

Special thanks is due to the Fire Department for their efforts in making Fire Prevention Day/Week the success that it was. Chief William J. Graham and our Fire Department do an outstanding job protecting our lives and homes.

ST. PAUL’S FENCE

With the installation of 1,145 feet of estate style fencing near completion, the Recreation Department Staff have designed and installed 14 perennial beds containing over 400 perennials that will provide a sequence of bloom throughout the growing season. In addition, 2,500 daffodil bulbs will be planted at the base of the fence in the beds connecting the perennial beds for what will be an outstanding show of color in the spring. This enhancement to the St. Paul’s Recreation Complex was made possible through Senator Kemp Hannon’s office in the form of a reimbursement grant from the state in the amount of $90,000.

VILLAGE OFFICES CLOSED - COLUMBUS DAY

Village offices will be closed on Monday, October 12, 2009 in observance of Columbus Day and will reopen on Tuesday, October 13th. For your convenience, correspondence for the Village may be placed in the “Letter” drop slot at the front door.

SANITATION COLLECTION

There will be normal garbage and recycling pickup on Monday, October 12, 2009. Residences west of Rockaway Avenue will have their garbage collected on Monday and Thursday and those east of Rockaway will be collected on Tuesday and Friday. Rubbish will be collected on Wednesday.

RAILROAD PARKING PERMITS

As of Monday, October 5, 2009, the Village began issuing Railroad Parking Permits for the 2009/2010 year. The annual fee is $150, (this equates to approximately $.60 per day).

Permits may be obtained at the Village Business Office, 351 Stewart Avenue. Residents who already possess a 2008/09 permit will receive a renewal application by mail which may be returned to the Village either by mail or in person. Please review the information provided and correct any erroneous data and/or complete any missing information. A copy of your vehicle registration MUST accompany your application and check. The 2008/09 parking permits will be honored until October 31, 2009.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES’ MEETING SCHEDULE

The next regularly scheduled Board of Trustees’ meeting for the month of October is on Thursday, October 15 at 8:00 p.m.

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. For your convenience, listed on the Village’s home page is a direct link to all of the schools within the Village of Garden City.