TOBAY NOTEBOOK: Help Clean Up Beach

Volunteers are needed to help cleanup the Town of Oyster Bay’s and Joseph J. Saladino Memorial Marina on Sunday, Sept. 25.

The cleanup, which runs from 10 a.m. to noon, is being done in conjunction with the Jones Beach division of the United States Power Squadron.

“The program is a partnership between the Town and squadron members, who volunteer to remove litter from the waterways, the majority of which comes from land-based sources, such as beach-users, storm runoff, poorly maintained garbage bins, and inconsiderate people who liter on or near the water,' said Supervisor John Venditto.      

"Volunteers will comb the beach and marina to collect as much debris as possible,” Venditto said. “Trash bags will be provided, but volunteers must bring their own work gloves.” 

Individuals or groups interested in volunteering for the cleanup, can call 677-5711.

Home Cleanup Day Set for Sept. 24:

The sixth of eight 2011 homeowners cleanup programs for Oyster Bay Town residents will take place on Saturday, Sept. 24.

Residents may take unwanted, non-hazardous rubbish to the Town’s Solid Waste Disposal Complex, Bethpage-Sweet Hollow Road, Old Bethpage, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.. Businesses are excluded.

Bushes, tree limbs, fence posts and similar items will be accepted as is and need not be broken into smaller pieces. Used tires, large metal items in excess of four feet, clean fill, clean broken concrete, and boats and boat trailers will also be accepted. Passenger cars, vans, pickup trucks and small trailers are admitted to the program. Six-wheel or larger vehicles are not permitted.

Proof of district residency must be shown.

Landmarks Commission to meet Sept. 28

The town's Landmarks Preservation Commission has been scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. at Town Hall in Oyster Bay at 7 p.m.

The commission was formed in 1974 to recommend for preservation sites and structures within the town which have historical, architectural or antiquarian significance. The seven members of the commission serve without compensation. Currently, 37 buildings, one railroad turntable and one cemetery have town landmark status.

For further information, contact the Department of Planning & Development at 624-6200.