This past weekend saw the official opening of the 50th pool season at the Roger J. Fay Pool.
The facility is improved over last year as Sandy damage resulted in replacement of fencing, which allowed for a limited expansion of the “outdoor dining area.”
A new lift was added to aid those in need of assistance in entering the pool. This equipment was obtain through a grant from [Nassau County] Legislator Rich Nicolello.
The village staff did a wonderful job in cleaning the winter debris while pool staff helped in the preparation required for opening day.
Carmela Pinto and Nancy Randal have once again returned to handle the office functions. A new management staff has been put in place for the season.
Keith Bosch is the new manager as Paul Blake was unable to return due to other responsibilities.
Ted Dowd a returning lifeguard has been promoted to assistant manager, while Katherine “Kat” Carboine has been promoted to head life guard.(Kat made the first “save” of the season during the open house).
This team appears ready to do what it takes to ensure a great 2013 pool season.
The combination of lifeguards and attendants will be hand to make sure the facility runs smoothly.
On Aug. 10 there will be a Fifth Anniversary Dance at the pool honoring former Mayor Roger Fay. Full details surrounding this highly anticipated event will be forthcoming in the near future.
There is currently a brick program in place to enhance the walkway between the concession stand and the office. For $100 individuals can purchase a brick to memorialize, honor or recognize that someone special (child, grandchild, parent, relative, friend , etc). For those who have not yet joined, come on down to the facility and sign up as a family couple, individual, or Senior as this is the best deal in town.
I’ve been asked on a number of occasions to once again to define “Curb Your Dog”, as required by our village code.
This law requires that dog owners walk their dogs along the curb not on the grass of residence homes or the grass separating the sidewalk from the road. Picking up after the dog is extremely important and I believe that the majority of dog walkers comply with this aspect of the code.
The few who don’t make for a potentially messy, unhealthy situation. Those with young kids are most impacted as many youngsters find the resulting mess on the bottom of their shoes.
Having had dogs as pets throughout most of my life I fully understand both sides of the issue. I ask all dog owners to respect your fellow resident and follow the code.
This, for the most part is a self regulated code as it would be impossible for our building Inspector to walk the village constantly in order to observe violations.
Dog walkers are out in all areas of the village at all times night and day.
To me, owning a dog is a great experience especially in a family setting. Yet there are those who do not see this ownership rewarding.
Neither is wrong in their position but it is incumbent upon all to demonstrate respect for neighbors.
As summer has arrived, schools have closed and youngsters can be seen playing throughout this great village. Please, please, consider them and all while driving through the village.
If we all cooperate then together, we can make a difference.
