The Glen Cove Board of Education met on Monday, July 28, with an agenda short on items but long on semantics and ran later than people have come to expect summertime meetings to run. Routine business included a report from School Superintendent Dr. Mary Ellen Freeley on construction work in different buildings in the district. The roof at Landing School is being replaced and will be completed in time for the beginning of the school year 2003-2004. Gas valve repairs are underway in both the middle and high school and all other renovations are coming along in a constructive manner. FULL STORY

I want to start out by saying thank you to everyone from my family, friends and people that I never met before. All of your love and support goes a very long way! I also want to apologize for the generic letter, but due to our operation tempo and overwhelming amount of mail that I've received, it seemed that this would be the best way to keep in touch and to thank you for all of your support! FULL STORY

Glen Cove Girls 12-under team are to be congratulated for winning the District 32 Williamsport Championship after playing four hard games against tough teams. The girls beat Hicksville (19-7), East Meadow (17-14), Bayville (14-5) and East Meadow (6-5). FULL STORY

The Fifth Battalion Volunteer Firefighters Softball League in association with News 12 Long Island are sponsoring a softball game on Saturday, Aug. 9, 7 p.m. at the John Maccarone Memorial Stadium in Glen Cove. Proceeds from this game between the Fifth Battalion All-Stars and News12 Long Island television personalities will benefit the St. Christopher-Ottilie GLAD program. FULL STORY