Whenever information becomes available regarding our civic, our schools, or information or events pertaining to our community, we will try to post them as a resource. If you have any information in which you would like to share, please feel free to e-mail them to: mail@elmontcivic.com.

March News

March 19, 2009
Civic Meeting
Fifth meeting of the 2008-2009 season will be held at the New Elmont Memorial Library at 7:30 PM. Please make sure to attend, and ask your neighbors to come. Read announcement.

School News

March 2009
Music in our Schools Month
March has been officially designated by MENC: The National Association for Music Education for the observance of Music In Our Schools Month (MIOSM^®), the time of year when music education becomes the focus of schools across the nation. MIOSM began as a single statewide celebration in 1973, and has grown over the decades to encompass a day, then a week, and then in 1985 to become a month long celebration of school music. The purpose of MIOSM is to raise awareness of the importance of music education for all children – and to remind citizens that school is where all children should have access to music. MIOSM is an opportunity for music teachers to bring their music programs to the attention of the school and the community and to display the benefits school music brings to students of all ages. Read more.

March 27, 2009
Gotham Avenue Kindergarten Registration
8:30 - 10:30 AM
11:45 - 12:30 PM

March 21, 2009
Dad's Service Club Meeting
Gotham Avenue School
10:00am

March 17, 2009
Elmont School District Board Meeting
Gotham Avenue School
8:00 PM

March 10, 2009
Stewart Manor Has Heart
Under the guidance of our Physical Education teacher, Mr. Peter Kaczenski, Stewart Manor’s 3rd and 4th grade students will be participating in a very special community service program “Jump Rope for Heart”, sponsored by the American Heart Association. Read more.

March 2-13
Math Assessments, Grades 3-6.
Board meeting of the Elmont Union Free School District will be held on December 16, 2008 at 8:00 PM at the Dutch Broadway School.

Elmont News

March 9, 2008
Belmont Neighbors Blast State on Hotels Casino Plan
The residents and community leaders of the Locustwood area of the hamlet of Elmont, where the development will take place, in addition to our neighbor to the north, Floral Park’s residents and its Mayor had consistently advise our representatives that we oppose the expansion of gambling at historic Belmont Park. Read more.

Town News

March 11, 2009
Hempstead Town's $40 Million Capital Program Supports Local Jobs
While the federal government moves forward with efforts to develop a stimulus plan for the economy at large, Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray is implementing a $40 million local stimulus package designed to support job creation and stimulate the local economy. Read more.

March 6, 2009
Hempstead's Animal Shelter Continues to Serve Pet's Needs As Bide-A-Wee Closes Doors
Hempstead Town's Animal Shelter is committed to ensuring the welfare of dogs and cats by bringing pets together with loving families, providing shelter for stray animals and offering services ranging from microchipping to pet therapy. Read more.

March 3, 2009
Town Honors Dr. Pleta At Annual Pathfinder Awards
Supervisor Kate Murray and members of the Hempstead Town Board honored 10 women who live or work in the Town of Hempstead for their outstanding contributions to the community at the town's annual Pathfinder Awards ceremony Tuesday. Read more.

March 1, 2009
Murray Plans Tax Freeze Budget For Hempstead Town
Recognizing the financial challenges confronting many residents in a flagging economy, Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray is responding decisively with a plan to freeze the tax rate for all town taxes. Read more.

State News

Federal Stimulus Package Town Hall Forum
Saturday, March 14, 2009 11 AM - 1 PM
Suffolk County Community College
Brentwood Campus - Lecture hall at the sports health and education center
1001 crooked hill Rd., b105, Brentwood, NY
RSVP Please contact the office of Senate Majority Leader Malcolm A. Smith at (212) 298-5585, or go to www.nystimulus.org