THE BOYS OF SUMMER



New Franklin Court deal criticized at Board of Trustees meeting



“No outbursts! We are not going to tolerate outbursts, and I’m not kidding. You’ll speak when I’m done and you will have four minutes!” exclaimed Garden City Mayor Nicholas Episcopia just one minute into the Thursday, June 18 Village Board meeting. His voice raised, Episcopia gripped the gavel and took control over a quick resolution to the conflict that has […]

Seniors worry about new center’s progress



At the Thursday, June 18 Village Board meeting Franklin Court was not the only hot topic, although the board certainly felt more heat from residents on it during public comments. A group of five seniors, all women, lined the second row of chairs and discussed the lack of progress on the Golf Club Lane Senior Center, despite the donation of […]

Opponents challenge Franklin Ct. appraisal



At the apparent conclusion of the Franklin Court controversy, on Thursday, June 18, Mayor Nicholas Episcopia referenced a brand new appraisal of the open space property that pinned its value at $150,000 – substantially more than the $92,000 the same parcel was appraised for just prior to its original sale to Franklin Mews LLC in December 2013. At the meeting […]

A WORD FROM THE PUBLISHER

Let’s learn from the past

As the fight over the Franklin Court property continues we find ourselves in an odd position. The negotiated outcome of paying the Franklin Mews LLC $150,000 actually seems not unreasonable, given the circumstances. But we really don’t like the way the Board has come to that conclusion. It’s pretty clear that when the Board of Trustees decided in 2013 to […]

Board of Trustees statement on Franklin Court repurchase




At its meeting on June 18, 2015 the Board of Trustees voted to approve the repurchase of the Franklin Court property for $150,000. The Village had previously sold the parcel in December 2013 to a limited liability company (Franklin Mews LLC), which has been formed by approximately 29 residents of the Franklin Court Mews. The price paid by the Village […]

Listen to the people



To the Editor: Among a number of farcical and disturbing aspects to last week’s BOT meeting there is one which I am compelled to specifically mention. When the Mayor stated that the property owned by the Franklin Mews Group, LLC was recently appraised as having a value of $150,000, which it just so happens is the precise amount the Village […]

Unfair policy



To the Editor: I have been a resident of Garden City for 46 years and a pool member for most of that time. Several weeks ago I sent my application and check for the 2015 pool season. On Sunday, June 21st, I went to the pool to get my card and picture and, as I was leaving, heard that anyone […]

Your voices were heard



To the Editor: I am writing to you again as a followup to my June 1st letter regarding the proposed traffic safety plans at the intersection of Clinton Road and Stewart Avenue. Many of you may already be aware of this but for those who are not, I am proud to announce that after sending you that letter, I received […]

Congratulations



To the Editor: I am sure the entire Garden City community will join with me in congratulating Mrs. Susan Lee as being named “Assistant Principal of the Year” by CAS, the largest professional organization of school administrators and supervisors on Long Island. Her dedication during the past twenty-three years to the Middle School program is immeasurable. Susie has worked tirelessly […]