April 14 Lindy Edition

Here we are at Thursday, and the week’s almost over. And, the sun finally makes an appearance after days of clouds and rain.

Read on to learn about several things you need to know, including a question that Lindenhurst Patch would like answered for an upcoming story.

Be sure to check the bottom of this story for details.

Now, let’s to today’s list:

1. The Lindenhurst Varsity Boys Track team takes on Sachem East at home

2. High School report cards will be distributed today, and E.W. Bower and elementary schools will hold their spring concerts tonight. Both start at 7 p.m.

3. Senator Fuschillo will hold at the today from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. All residents are invited to participate in the program at the LML. No appointments are necessary. Those who won’t be able to attend today’s mobile office hours program, but have an issue with which they need assistance, can call the senator’s office at 516-882-0630 or e-mail him through his website, fuschillo.nysenate.gov.

4. The Lindenhurst Board of Education adopted the 2011-2012 school budget last night. Look for a story that breaks down the specifics.

The BOE had of the 2011-12 school budget while it continued talks with the teachers’ union, TAL. The two are , according to the school district and the BOE.

If you missed anything in the process so far, click on School News to:

• Catch up on following the and after a .
• To mark down for the district through the end of June.
• Read about the recent .
• See Lindenhurst Patch’s interview with .
• Learn what the deal may mean for Lindenhurst.
• And check out ’s and ’s opinion pieces related to this year’s budget process.

5. Now here comes the question, which is based on the Gilgo investigation that continues today.

Because this case hits close to home and so many Lindy residents make the Town of Babylon beaches a second home in the summertime, Lindenhurst Patch is asking:

• How will the Gilgo case change the way you go to the ToB Beaches this summer?

E-mail barbara.loehr@patch.com with your answers. Lindenhurst Patch would like to know for an upcoming story.

Stay “tuned” to Lindenhurst Patch for the latest in the investigation. And in case you missed anything in the investigation so far, here’s an updated timeline and the latest headlines:

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