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The North Merrick Fire Department is having ramps installed in the front and back of its firehouse on Camp Avenue.

The North Merrick Fire Department is having two new ramps installed at its firehouse on Camp Avenue. more

By David Weingrad | 10/4/12

Eight Bellmore and Merrick schools were commended for academic excellence recently, receiving Reward School status from the New York State Department of Education, district officials said. more

By Julie Mansmann, jmansmann@liherald.com | 9/28/12

Camp Avenue Elementary School students gathered on the jungle gym for a group shot durign the school's back-to-school picnic.

North Merrick celebrates the start of school with picnics

The North Merrick School District held its annual back-to-school picnics on Sept. 14 at each of its three elementary schools — Camp Avenue, Fayette and Old Mill Road. more

By David Weingrad | 9/20/12

Camp Avenue School is undergoing a major revamping this summer, with the lawn and drainage systems being replaced and the addition of park benches and decorative lighting. The work is expected to be finished before the first day of school.

Camp Avenue Elementary School gets a face-lift

Drivers on Merrick Avenue in North Merrick may have noticed that a large construction project is under way at Camp Avenue Elementary School. The work is part of a $1.2 million capital project that was approved by North Merrick voters last December. Of that money, $552,000 was slated for exterior repairs at the Camp Avenue and Old Mill Road schools. more

By David Weingrad | 7/26/12

At Fayette Elementary School in North Merrick, asbestos tiles would be replaced if the capital projects referendum passes.

N. Merrick gears up for $1.2M capital projects vote

The North Merrick School District will hold a facilities referendum on Monday, Dec. 12, from 2 to 10 p.m. at Fayette Elementary School, giving the North Merrick community the opportunity to vote on the expenditure of $1.2 million of a $1.4 million capital reserve fund to make repairs at Camp Avenue, Old Mill Road and Fayette elementary schools. more

By David Weingrad, dweingrad@liherald.com | 12/2/11

If the community approves the referendum, Fayette Elementary School’s floors will be repaired, with asbestos tiles removed.

N. Merrick gears up for $1.2M capital projects vote

The North Merrick School District will hold a facilities referendum on Monday, Dec. 12, from 2 to 10 p.m. at Fayette Elementary School, giving the North Merrick community the opportunity to vote on the expenditure of $1.2 million of a $1.4 million capital reserve fund to make repairs at Camp Avenue, Old Mill Road and Fayette elementary schools. more

David Weingrad | 12/2/11

Amanda Geist, left, and Michaela Cassella, right, at their lemonade stand.

Camp Ave. students sell lemonade for a cure

Two local girls are making a difference in a big way –– one lemonade stand at a time. more

David Weingrad | 11/16/10

A Chevy Cobalt overturned on Camp Avenue in Merrick after the driver lost control of the vehicle last week.

Car overturns on Camp Ave. in Merrick

A Chevy Cobalt traveling westbound on Camp Avenue in Merrick overturned after the driver lost control of her vehicle and struck a tree last Wednesday afternoon. more

David Weingrad | 11/16/10

It's "run to school" day for sisters Elizabeth and Sarah Tizzolo as they leave their mom and sisters behind.

Camp Avenue School marks Walk to School Day

Camp Avenue Elementary School in North Merrick recently held its annual “Walk to School Day,” encouraging children to arrive at school the old-fashioned way -– on foot. more

By David Weingrad | 10/21/10

Antonio Francavilla, far left, led the group to Soulja Boy's “Superman.”

Kids celebrate school with a picnic at Camp Avenue

Camp Avenue School in North Merrick hosted its annual back-to-school picnic on Monday, Sept. 20, and children of all ages joined together on the school grounds for a fun-filled day of games, dancing and ice cream. more

David Weingrad | 9/22/10