Environmentally speaking, the mid-20th century was a terrible time. Government and industry experimented with all manner of chemicals . . .
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4/7/16
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Many American food corporations –– particularly the processed food corporations –– want the federal government to usurp states’ rights. In particular, they want Congress to pass legislation . . .
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3/24/16
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The village of Rockville Centre approved more than $4.6 million in bids for water infrastructure improvements at the March 7 board of trustees meeting.
Kevin Reilly, superintendent of the Water …
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By Rebecca Melnitsky
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3/9/16
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March is the month we recognize the American Red Cross for all it does, as we have since President Franklin D. Roosevelt proclaimed it so in 1943: “I request that during that month . . .
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3/3/16
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Q. We have a high water table and are being told our new foundation can only go down 2 feet before we hit water. The architect’s plans say we need to be below 3 feet, but . . .
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1/21/16
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The South Side High School water tower is closer to being back in commission after many months of not being in use.
The tower has been closed for rehabilitation, sandblasting, painting and …
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By Rebecca Melnitsky
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1/13/16
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Q. We interviewed three contractors for a spring project, and one kept talking about switching to using spray foam insulation. Is it better because it costs a lot more?
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By Monte Leeper
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12/11/15
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Late last month, when the village sent out “This Month in Rockville Centre,” it included a letter explaining more violations that the water department received.
Neither of the violations …
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By Alex Costello
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12/9/15
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Heading off concerns from residents about the safety of village water, the Board of Trustees, at its meeting on Tuesday night, addressed the Nassau County Department of Health citations that the …
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By Alex Costello
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10/7/15
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Like many renovation projects, the work on the water tower near South Side High School has taken longer than was originally announced. And for some residents, that means more rusty water.
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By Rebecca Melnitsky
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9/30/15
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