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Bausman steps down as Island Red Cross CEO
June 17, 2013
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May 28, 2013
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May 20, 2013
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Education
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$2.8 million school building project begins this month
The final phase of the proposed $2.8 million school renovation project kicks off June 24, with installation of new windows and replacement of a water tank. If the project remains on course — and Superintendent Michael Hynes cautions about counting money saved until all bills are in — the district...
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Nonprofit day care in Greenport faces hard times, may close
Citing ongoing financial woes, Greenport’s Perry Day Care Center may soon close its doors for good, according to director Joan Marie Cortez. The center has enough money to cover operational costs for the next three to six months, she said, but its future beyond that is uncertain. “Many local working parents and...
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This week in Shelter Island history
10 YEARS AGO Siller to get a rematch Former supervisor Gerry Siller, a Democrat, in June 2003, announced he wanted his old job back and was ready to stage a campaign against incumbent Republican Supervisor Art Williams. In announcing his candidacy, he told his party members he was accepting the nomination with...
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Students educated on the perils of underage drinking
“If we lose just one of you, everyone in this community feels it.” That was the message HUGS Executive Director Kym Laube carried to Shelter Island prom-bound students Tuesday night, imploring them to make smart decisions and abstain from alcohol in their teen years. HUGS, a leadership development and drug and alcohol...
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School car wash canceled
The car wash scheduled for tomorrow, Saturday, May 25, at the Shelter Island School has been cancelled due to the projected weather forecast. The class of 2014 was hosting the event. There was no word yet on rescheduling....
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Budget passes: Kanarvogel and Graffagnino continue on board
The Shelter Island community gave a solid vote of confidence to its school district Tuesday. Residents cast 269 ballots in favor of the $10.046 million budget to fund the 2013-14 term and 89 against. But the real nail biting came awaiting results of the vote for school board members with two open...
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Don’t forget to vote: Polls open until 9 p.m.
Polls open on Tuesday from noon to 9 p.m. at the Shelter Island School gymnasium so voters can have the last word on a proposed $10.047 million budget for the 2013-14 school year. The proposed budget stays within the state-imposed 2 percent tax levy cap and represents a 3.17 percent increase...
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The Incredible Hulk? Spider Man? Mr. Becker, is that you?
The flyers on the school bulletin boards asked, "Who would you rather see duct taped to a wall, Dr. Hynes, Mr. Becker, or senior Morgan McCarthy?" The Shelter Island School National Honor Society members hosted this colorful fundraiser this afternoon. Students and faculty members made their choice by donating $2 for...
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Board of Education adopts a new field trip policy
The Shelter Island Board of Education unanimously passed a more expansive field trip policy Monday night. The new policy explicitly outlines criteria for trips, including that they have a specific educational objective; are approved by the superintendent and, in the case of extended overnight trips, have Board of Education approval. Those...
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Board of Ed presents its budget numbers
Shelter Islanders go to the polls Tuesday, May 21, with the fate of A proposed $10.047 million spending plan for school year 2013-14 in their hands. The administration, staff and Board of Education struggled this budget season to find cuts to stay within the state-imposed 2 percent tax levy increase without...
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One vote could elect someone to the Board of Ed
While there are two open seats on the Shelter Island Board of Education, only one name will appear on the ballot — Mark Kanarvogel. Thomas Graffagnino, who has served two three-year terms, has opted not to seek re-election. No one else submitted a petition to seek the seat. Perhaps ironically, board...
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School play scene nets award for Shelter Island students
East End Arts announced the 11th annual Teeny Award nominations last week and for the first time, a special Judge’s Choice Award will be given to the Greek Chorus from the Shelter Island Drama Club’s production of “Legally Blonde.” The award is for a “particular scene, musical number, dance number or...
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This week in Shelter Island history
10 YEARS AGO Headlines for Island land deal in D.C. Post Whoever said any publicity is good publicity couldn’t have been thinking about the attention The Nature Conservancy and Jim Dougherty got from the Washington Post 10 years ago. In an effort to preserve additional land at the Mashomack Preserve, Mr. Dougherty, who...
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The Roaring Twenty-Tens
The junior and senior classes of the Shelter Island School showed some bling and no shortage of high spirits as they got ready to "Party with Jay Gatsby," as their T-shirts proclaimed. The occasion was tied to the juniors just finishing reading “The Great Gatsby.” Both classes are slated to attend the...
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This week in Shelter Island history
10 YEARS AGO Islanders fight call for limit on docks It was a hot and heavy time at Town Hall 10 years ago in a battle between boat owners and environmentalists over whether Shelter Island and other East End towns should limit dock construction to protect the health of Peconic Bay. Marine scientist...
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Superintendent gives background on software use by district
After wrapping up the official budget request for the 2013-14 school year with agreement on a $10.5 million spending plan that stays within the state-imposed tax cap, Superintendent Michael Hynes addressed the flak that has been consuming headlines this week over the use of software capable of manipulating elections. Dr. Hynes...
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District purchased controversial software
In response to a Freedom of Information request from the Reporter, the Shelter Island School District provided materials today showing it twice purchased software capable of being used to influence voter turnout during budget balloting in violation of New York State law. Superintendent Michael Hynes, after initially responding no comment to...
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School Board stays within budget cap
The Shelter Island Board of Education agreed informally Monday night to put forth a $10.047 million budget that will stay within the state-imposed tax levy cap. Official approval of the proposal that will appear on the ballot May 21 will occur at a special meeting Wednesday. The plan as it stood at...
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