The Huntingtonian | Archive | March

St. Patrick’s Parade – Hibernians Scrap Book

March 15, 2012 3:11 pm Comments Off

Slideshow of 2012 St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Hiberian’s Scrap Book.

Commack H.S. Musical – Little Women

March 15, 2012 8:27 am Comments Off

Little Women the broadway musical at Commack High School this weekend.

Town Attempts To Remove Public Disclosure Laws

March 14, 2012 7:46 pm 3 Comments

We recently challenged the Huntington Housing Authority in regards to Chapter 40 of the Town Code. We were trying to determine if they were complying with the law. After many attempts to ascertain the facts the attorney for the HHA acknowledged that they were not complying with the law and they did not intend to. The law […]

Spring-Break For Kids at the Vanderbilt

March 14, 2012 7:41 am Comments Off

When young children (Pre-K through third grade) are home from school for the April 9-13 spring break, they’ll find plenty of fun and creativity at the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum. Four different programs will be offered that week. They include an educator-led tour of the museum collections and animal-habitat galleries for inspiration. Workshops include Mummy […]

Whitman DECA Students Score at State Level

March 14, 2012 7:04 am Comments Off

Hard work, perseverance, and a quality education all combine to make successful business leaders. DECA helps make that happen. New York DECA’s 52nd Annual State Competition was recently held in Rochester, New York. Walt Whitman High School maintained its reputation of excellence and high ranking with nine top-10 finalists. Of Whitman’s finalists, two were trophy […]

Huntington Town Board Approves Oheka Castle Zoning Change

March 13, 2012 11:15 am Comments Off

During a special session of the Huntington Town Board meeting, held last night, the board voted 5-0 approving the change of zone application for a future development known as the Residences at Oheka Castle. The resolution approving the zone change is shown below:
2012-91. ENACTMENT: ADOPT Local Law Introductory Number 31-2011, considering Zone Change Application #2011-ZM-387, […]

Bamboo Ordinance

March 13, 2012 4:00 am Comments Off

Upon reading the highlights of the past Town Council meeting, I felt compelled to write to the editor. I noticed that a potential Bamboo Ordinance was brought to the table again, and except for one lone” no” vote, scheduled for a public hearing on March 13. I’m thrilled that it’s back on the table, and that Ms. Berland has […]

Huntington Elks Lodge to Host St. Patrick’s Day Party

March 13, 2012 3:58 am Comments Off

The Huntington Elks Lodge 1565 restaurant and catering hall, located at 195 Main Street in Huntington Village, will host an Irish-themed St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Dance Party in conjunction with St. Patrick’s Day on Saturday, March 17 from 7 to 10 p.m. The party will feature an all-you-can-eat Full Irish buffet stocked with Irish favorites […]

Washington School Plans Joan Balsari Memorial Garden

March 13, 2012 3:51 am Comments Off

The Washington Primary School community will always have a special place in its heart for second grade teacher Joan Marie Balsari, who passed away last October after a valiant battle against breast cancer. Now parents, teachers and support staff members are planning to create a lasting and living tribute to the cherished educator.
The Joanie Balsari […]

Commack Senior Wins National Recognition

March 13, 2012 3:41 am Comments Off

The 2012 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards has recognized Lynn-Idora Edmond, a senior at Commack High School. Lynn was presented with a bronze Distinguished Finalist medallion to commemorate this prestigious award for outstanding acts of volunteerism.