2012 | The Huntingtonian

Avalon Bay Soil Management Plan Update

August 5, 2012 10:00 pm Comments Off

A question that is continuously asked by residents is how deep will the contaminated soil be buried on site and how close to the groundwater will the buried material be?

200-250 Teens Observed Drinking by SCPD in Dix Hills

August 4, 2012 6:10 pm Comments Off

At 11:14 p.m., Second Precinct officers responded to a complaint that many teenagers were drinking alcohol at 25 Curtis Path. Police observed approximately 200-250 teenagers consuming alcohol. A 14-year-old girl was transported to Huntington Hospital by Dix Hills Rescue due to excessive alcohol intoxication. In addition, several parents of intoxicated youths were contacted to respond […]

Huntington School District Technology Plan Moving Forward

August 4, 2012 7:25 am Comments Off

A multi-year, multi-million dollar plan to replace desktop computers and printers in every Huntington School District building, as well as in the central administrative offices is moving forward. The district is funding the first year of the program through regular budget appropriations, not via a bond issue.
“As discussed during the budget construction process, it is […]

South Huntington School District 2012 Hall of Fame Inductees Announced

August 4, 2012 7:25 am Comments Off

The South Huntington School District 2012 Hall of Fame Inductees have been announced. A day of celebration and honoring the new inductees is planned for Saturday, October 20th, 2012 at Walt Whitman’s Annual Homecoming. Community, friends, and family are invited to welcome back Walt Whitman alumni who have distinguished themselves both professionally and personally. It is with great honor that we present the South Huntington School District Hall of Fame class of 2012:

Children of all ages invited to enjoy some Family Fun at Station Sports with the Huntington Chamber

August 3, 2012 2:32 pm Comments Off

The Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce will host a “Family Fun Night” at Station Sports (25 Depot Rd, Huntington Station) on Tuesday, August 7, from 5 to 8 p.m.

EXHIBIT SEE THE LIGHT: HUNTINGTON LIGHTHOUSE 1912 – 2012

August 3, 2012 6:48 am Comments Off

EXHIBIT SEE THE LIGHT: HUNTINGTON LIGHTHOUSE 1912 – 2012

Suffolk County Executive, Police Benevolent Association Agree to 10 Year Contract

August 2, 2012 6:05 pm Comments Off

Today, Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone and Suffolk County Police Benevolent Association President Noel DiGerolamo announced agreement on a landmark 10-year contract. The deal, which would represent the first negotiated contract in more than 20 years, breaks the cynical cycle of arbitration and makes historic progress in saving hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars.

Multi-Level Parking Garage Coming to Huntington Village?

August 2, 2012 6:59 am 5 Comments

No doubt the traffic and parking situation in Huntington Village has exponentially worsened over the past few years. The situation is apparently so “out of hand” that a “Huntington Village Parking Consortium Group” was formed in order to examine the situation.

Town to Utilize Grass Carp to Control Aquatic Vegetation in Hecksher Park Pond

August 1, 2012 9:15 pm Comments Off

The Huntington Town Board approved a resolution, at the July 24th meeting, to try and eliminate invasive submerged aquatic vegetation in Hecksher Pond, located in Huntington Village. During the summer months the pond is choked with invasive plant species such as Hornwart, which severely impacts the ponds recreational usage and additionally impacts the aesthetic views that the pond provides.

Matinecock District Monthly Boy Scout And Cub Scout Meeting

July 31, 2012 10:03 pm Comments Off

The Matinecock District (Boy Scouts of America) will hold its monthly Roundtable meeting on Thursday, August 9h at the Greenlawn Moose Hall (631 Pulaski Road, Greenlawn).