Mayor@gardencityny.net MEMORIAL DAY OBSERVANCE On Memorial Day, the Trustees and I had the honor of attending the parade and Memorial Day Ceremony which was held in front of the Garden City Middle School. I would like to commend the efforts of the William Bradford Turner Post No. 265 and the American Legion Auxiliary under the leadership of Commandeer John C. Donovan and President John Nedelka. I would also like to congratulate the Grand Marshall of the ceremony, Dr. Robert Scott, President of Adelphi University.

Please keep all service personnel that serve our country proudly, and their families, in your thoughts and prayers.

THE BELMONT FESTIVAL AT GARDEN CITY

FRIDAY, JUNE 4

The 13th Annual Belmont Festival at Garden City will held today, Friday, June 4th from 6:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. along Seventh Street between Franklin and Hilton Avenues. This exciting family event will have a red, white and blue theme. The United States Air Force Band, the Afterburners will be featured along with several other bands. There will be some new special events along with activities for the children including face painters and clowns. The opening ceremony will begin at 6:45 p.m.

In order to accommodate the event as safely as possible, Seventh Street will be cleared of parked vehicles starting at 4:00 p.m. and will be closed to all traffic at that time. Parking fields to the rear of the stores (7S and 7N) will remain open.

GARDEN CITY BIRD SANCTUARY - FIFTEENTH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

I have been informed that the Garden City Bird Sanctuary will be celebrating its Fifteenth Anniversary with a Celebration Benefit on Saturday, June 5, 2010 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Bird Sanctuary (opposite 181 Tanners Pond Road). This event will feature strawberry shortcake, food, beverages, music, raffle prizes and entertainment. Tickets are $30 for non-members and $25 for members. For additional information, please contact Mr. Rob Alvey at (516) 326-1720.

OPENING OF THE GC SWIMMING POOL’S 54th SEASON

During the week of May 3rd, the Village mailed copies of the 2010 “Splash”, Garden City Pool Newsletter containing the Pool membership applications to each residence in Garden City. This marks the annual countdown to the opening of the Pool on June 12th. Please read the edition of “Splash” and familiarize yourself with all of the special events that are planned for the Pool as well as all the membership categories. All pool applications should be mailed to the Garden City Pool, 52 Cherry Valley Avenue, Garden City, New York 11530, their phone number at the Pool Office is 483-1714. If you did not receive your copy and would like to download a pool application, you can do so by visiting the Recreation Department’s website: www.gardencityrecreation.org.

VILLAGE TAX BILLS

The Village mailed tax bills earlier this week to residents and their banks. The first half of Village taxes are due during the month of June and will be delinquent and subject to a penalty if payment is not made by July 1st.

If you have a question , please call the Tax Department at Village Hall at 465-4156 between 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

WATER RATES INCREASED

Following extensive discussion and consideration, during the preparation of the Incorporated Village’s 2010/2011 budget, at the April 15th Board of Trustees meeting, the Board increased the water rates effective June 1st. As residents are aware, the water budget is funded solely by revenue derived by its consumers, not from the general Village taxes. The increase of approximately 5%* is necessary due to the extensive capital project investments made in adding treatment facilities to our system in order to assure the delivery of pure water to our residents.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETINGS

The next Board of Trustees Meeting will be held on Thursday, June 17, 2010. The meeting dates for the summer will be as follows: July 15 and August 19. The meetings will be held in the Board Room at Village Hall and will begin 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. One item that is listed on the Village’s home page under the Heading of Administration is a sub-heading “Water Billing Information” which includes information on water reading.