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In the News in the Village of Amityville...
APD Mobilizes focus on unbuckled motorists: From May 19-June 1, 2008, the Amityville PD will be joining hundreds of other law enforcement agencies across the country in renewing a pledge to save lives by intensifying efforts to enforce seat belt laws around the clock! "With 18 percent of all Americans failing to buckle up reglularly, it's clear that far too many people still don't take belt laws seriously," Chief Donald J. Dobby, Jr. said. In 2006, 73 percent of male passenger vehicle occupants between the ages of 18 and 34 who were killed in crashes were NOT wearing seat belts. In fact, all young people are at a greatly increased risk. Sixty four percent of teenage passenger vehicle occupants killed in fatal crashd in 2006 were NOT weariing seat belts at the time of the crashes. This in of it self is very disturbing and something the Police Department takes very serioulsy.
Amityville Beach Will Open June 28th, 2008: Registration for the recreation and swim programs will be held as follows:
Tues. June 24, Wed. June 25, Thurs. June 26 - Village Court Room, 16 Greene Ave, 3:30 - 5:00 PM
Mon. June 30 and Tues. July 1 - Village Beach, South Bayview Ave, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
To Register:
1. Must be a Village Resident
2. Swimmers must be 4 years of age (proof required)
3. Sailors must be 8 years of age and pass a swimming test
4. Sailing has a $50.00 fee
5. Arts & Crafts has a $10.00 fee per child - $15.00 per family
Swimming: Starts Wed. July2 and ends Fri. August 8
Recreation: Starts Tues. July 7 and ends Fri. August 8
Sailing: Starts Tues. July 7 and ends Fri. August 8
Archery (9:00-10:00AM) Starts July 7 and ends August 7 (Monday thru Thursday)
Art & Crafts (4-10 years) Starts July 7 and ends August 7 (Monday thru Thursday)
New Village Flag adopted by Mayor and Board of Trustees:  Mayor Imbert and the Board of Trustees adopted a resolution on September 10, 2007 to fly a Village of Amityville flag throughout the Village. It is a green nautical flag with the Village seal in the center of the flag and gold trimming around the flag. The picture (shown) was taken at Nautical Park. This is a gaff-rigged pole and by clicking on www.usps.org/national/fecom/faq/gaffpole.html you will find a thorough explanation on the proper way to fly flags on a gaff-rigged pole.
Village Board honors Leroy van Nostrand on his 90th and recognizes service from Police Officers: On Monday, October 22, 2007 at a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees, Mayor Imbert and the Trustees presented a Proclamation to LeRoy Van Nostrand, Jr. in celebration of his 90th birthday. Mr. Van Nostrand's wife Margaret (Peggy) was by his side. The second presentation of the evening went to some of Amityville's finest.  Certificates of Appreciation for service achievement were awarded to members of the Amityville Police Department. Awards for over 20 years of service were presented to Police Officers John L. Sullivan, Thomas E. Pescitelli, John E. Smith, and Glenn Slack, Detective Bruce Pescitelli, Sergeants Gerard Gralton and Brian Scott and Lieutenant Donald Dobby. Awards for over 25 years of service were presented to Sergeant Ernie Thompson. Awards for over 30 years of service were presented to Sergeant Dennis D. D'Amico and Chief Woodrow W. Cromarty.
The Village Newsletter is re-introduced: Mayor Imbert cited the high amount of activity within the Village as grounds for re-introducing a regular newsletter. With stories regarding events and happenings, the newsletter was sent out by mail to all residents a few weeks ago. Didn't get a copy? Click here to download a copy and check back often for the next edition!
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