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Merrick elementary districts prepare for budget vote

Both the Merrick and North Merrick school districts will hold their annual budget votes next week. Here’s what you need to know about the districts’ spending plans: In Merrick On May 17, … more

By David Weingrad | 5/11/11

Butch Yamali, incumbent trustee candidate

Two run unopposed for Merrick Board of Education

Two seats on the Merrick School District Board of Education are up for election this year, and current trustees Butch Yamali and Sheri Iskenderian are running unopposed for them. Board trustees … more

By David Weingrad | 5/6/11

Jonathan Butler, incumbent trustee candidate

Incumbents unchallenged in North Merrick

North Merrick Board of Education trustees Jonathan Butler and Dr. Matthew Kuschner are running for re-election unopposed this year. Trustees serve three-year terms. more

By David Weingrad | 5/6/11

Lauren and Samantha clowned around before the “After the Holidays Egg Hunt” at Fraser Park on April 30. The North and Central Merrick Civic Association hosted the event, and once the hunt began, the pair put their baskets to better use. The civic association’s egg hunt, scheduled for before Easter, had to be rescheduled because of bad weather.

A belated –– but happy –– Easter egg hunt

The North and Central Civic Association hosted an “After the Holidays Egg Hunt” on Saturday, April 30, at Fraser Park in North Merrick. Eager children scoured the park in search of Easter eggs, and all ended the day with bucketfuls of goodies. Even the Easter Bunny made an appearance. The hunt was followed by a matzo ball toss. more

By David Weingrad | 5/5/11

Gasoline prices recently surpassed $4 per gallon for regular unleaded, which worries Bellmore and Merrick business owners and residents. Above, a Citigo station on Merrick Avenue in North Merrick on Tuesday.

Bellmore-Merrick businesses, residents feeling pinch at the pump

Rapidly rising gasoline prices have forced Bellmore-Merrick residents and business owners to make tough budget choices of late as they search for more economical ways to travel. more

By David Weingrad and Deirdre Krasula | 4/27/11

Amanda Welk, a student at Merrick Avenue Middle School, won the PTA Reflections Award of Excellence for film production.

Local students come up big in PTA’s Reflections contest

The New York State PTA recently announced 48 Nassau County winners in its annual statewide Reflections arts competition, and 10 –– count ’em, 10 –– were from Bellmore and Merrick. Of those, three took home the contest’s highest honor, the Award of Excellence. more

By David Weingrad | 4/27/11

Rielyn MacDermott enjoyed a snack during the annual Merrick Kids Festival.

Merrick Chamber’s Kids Fest draws a crowd

The Merrick Kids Festival attracted thousands of fair-goers to the grounds around the Long Island Rail Road station on the weekend of April 16 to 17. more

By David Weingrad | 4/25/11

N. Merrick school district freezes salaries

Teachers and administrators in the North Merrick School District have agreed to voluntarily forgo their raises in the 2011-12 academic year, saving the district $350,000. more

By David Weingrad | 4/15/11

Merrick school board passes 2011-12 budget

The Merrick Board of Education adopted the school district’s 2011-12 budget at its April 12 meeting. more

By David Weingrad | 4/15/11

North Merrick rejects library bond

The North Merrick Library’s proposed $6.5 million renovation plan was defeated on Monday, with the public voting 445 to 358 to reject a bond proposal to finance the project. more

By David Weingrad | 4/13/11

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