Bay Village Civic Association

Budget Presentation Set for May 16th

Amityville School Superintenant Dr. John Williams to Address Public on Proposed Budget

On Monday, May 16, the Bay Village Civic Association invites the residents of Amityville to hear Amityville School Superintendent Dr. John Williams' budget presentation. This event was originally scheduled for April 12, but has been changed. It will occur at the Park Avenue School auditorium at 7:00 P.M.

Due to budget constraints in Albany, cuts have been imposed on the district's budget. Many staff members have already received letters warning them of the possibility of a layoff in September. This will have a serious impact on our schools.

The vote on the school budget is scheduled for the following day, May 17.

To learn more details about the proposed Amityville School budget, attend this special public meeting. For further information about this event, contact the Bay Village Civic Association at bayvillagecivic@aol.com.

Spring Clean-Up Event

9/11 Memorial Parking Lot Event held April 30th

On Saturday, April 30, a shredder truck was parked in the 9/11 Memorial Parking lot on Broadway. From noon – 3 P.M., the public brought three bags or cardboard file boxes of paperwork to be shredded. This was done for a $10 donation to the Bay Village Civic Association.

This was a wonderful opportunity to clean out those personal documents residents had been saving. Identity theft continues to be a problem and this was a deterrent.

How fitting that Earth Day and Arbor Day were also celebrated in April. We reduced landfill and saved a tree, while protecting your identity. We gratefully acknowledge Quality Shredding for donating their services. More details about them can be found at www.qualityshredding.com. It is hoped that we can continue this event annually.

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Kiwanis Sign Garden Bed

BVCA establishes garden in the Village

In 2009, the Kiwanis Club received permission to erect a sign at the intersection of Ireland and Oak streets, just east of County Line Road. At the same time, the Bay Village Civic Association was searching for a site to establish a garden in the Village of Amityville.

Kiwanis agreed on a proposal for the garden bed at the base of the sign to be donated and planted by the Bay Village Civic Association. Several design issues and hurdles were encountered prior to the implementation. This year's unusual Spring weather and Summer drought did not help.

However, with the assistance of Ed Batz and Batz Landscaping, it has come to fruition. A beautiful design was submitted. The Bay Village Civic Association purchased the plants, with some help from Kiwanis. Through the generosity of Batz Landscaping, the bed was prepared and large shrubs were planted. This included a blue spruce and several knock out roses and other perennials. Members of the BVCA Enhancement Committee, co-chaired by Jackie Aissa and Julie MacLean, will plant annuals in the bed next Spring. It's a beautiful addition to the Village landscape.

This has been a wonderful collaboration and emblematic of the kind of partnerships that make Amityville such a special place. We all recognize the uniqueness of the Village and strive to enhance its beauty.

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Cornstalks Placed at Park Avenue School

Enhancement Committee's efforts keep the beds attractive and seasonal

The school day had ended on a sunny October afternoon. An afterschool program still occupied the Park Avenue School in Amityville. While the activity went on inside, other things were happening outside.

Members of the Bay Village Civic Association were tending the beds they created in front of the building. The most recent addition was cornstalks for the lamp posts. This was part of the Enhancement Committee's efforts to keep the beds attractive and seasonal. Holiday lights and greenery will be attached in the winter.

As the children entered school the next day, they were excited to see the cornstalks remarked principal Scott Bullis. Passing visitors also admired the addition.

The Bay Village Civic Association represents the residents of the Village of Amityville. This effort was part of its continuing effort to preserve the charm and character of the Village. For more information, contact them at bay village civic at aol dot com.

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Winners of Basket at Farmer's Market Announced

Market ends on November 6 due to weather

Ampara Vega and her daughter, Violeta, were the lucky winners of a basket raffled on Saturday, October 23. The Bay Village Civic Association sold tickets for the basket at the Farmers' Market in the Village of Amityville to help fund a scholarship. It will be awarded to an Amityville High School student. There was a great response from shoppers and vendors who helped make this a successful event.

The basket was a 'pie taker' basket, hand woven by BVCA member Jackie Boccio. Vendors from the Long Island Growers Market donated a wide array of products and gift certificates; including chicken, beef and eggs from Wildcraft Farms.

Due to the unusually cold weather, the Market ended on Saturday, November 6. It will return to the municipal parking lot in Amityville on the east side of Route 110, next to Cameta Camera, by June 2011.