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Work on Fireman’s Field, the subject of lengthy and often contentious negotiations, is set to start this week. stpoavednegotiations,xxx

Construction at Fireman’s Field in Rockville Centre to begin this week

As the Herald went to press on Tuesday, work on the parking project at Fireman’s Field, adjacent to South Side High School — the topic of lengthy and sometimes contentious negotiations among the village, the school district and the Fire Department, was set to begin later this week. more

By Judy Rattner | 9/11/12

Eisenhower Park is the scene of a patriotic light display as thousands will gather for some holiday revelry on Saturday.

Fireworks displays start Saturday

It's time to enjoy those July Fourth fireworks. The pyrotechnics are always glorious and with the holiday falling midweek – on Wednesday this year – the festivities begin early, so we can partake of holiday merriment throughout the week. more

By Karen Bloom | 6/27/12

From fireworks to old-fashioned patriotic fervor: Enjoy Eisenhower Park’s spectacular fireworks display on Saturday night. Other holiday weekend events include a presidential-style holiday celebration at Sagamore Hill, in which President Roosevelt, portrayed by actor James Foote, makes an appearance at his former residence.

Independence Day celebrations

Our nation’s birthday is upon us, and everyone is ready to celebrate with dazzling pyrotechnics. Although they will be missed once again at Jones Beach this year, July Fourth celebrants have plenty of places to see fireworks and share in the spirit of Independence Day, extending through next week. more

By Karen Bloom | 6/29/11

Mark Murray, Chief of the Rockville Centre Fire Department closed the gate to Fireman's Field, adjacent to South Side High School, on the night of June 3 for a propane burn off drill .

Drill they must: The Rockville Centre FD holds exercise

South Side High School spring concertgoers had to find alternate parking or make other transportation arrangements on the evening of June 3, when the Rockville Centre Fire Department scheduled a propane burn off drill at Fireman’s Field, adjacent to the school. more

Judy Rattner | 6/9/10

School board signs on. After months of negotiations with the Village of Rockville Centre, Board of Education President Mark Masin signed two intermunicipal agreements governing the use of Fireman's Field near South Side High School and the sharing of services, during the April 20 school board meeting.

School board signs agreements

Possibly signaling the beginning of an end to tensions between two of the village's municipal entities, the Rockville Centre Board of Education signed agreements with the Village of Rockville Centre to share services and govern use of Fireman’s Memorial Field at South Side High School during its Preliminary Budget Hearing on April 20. more

Alex Costello | 4/28/10

Rockville Centre school briefs

“The target dates for both the village and us,” said Rockville Centre school Superintendent Dr. William Johnson, referring to the inter municipal agreements being forged between the schools and the village, “was tonight, but we will work as hard as possible to get the documents completed and shipped off to the boards“ (in time for the next school board meeting on April 20 and the April 29 village meeting). more

4/14/10

Forging an agreement?

At the Rockville Centre Village Board meeting on Feb. 9, Mayor Mary Bossart discussed details of a new proposal the village says it presented to the school district in an effort to solve the problem of parking at Fireman’s Field, adjacent to South Side High School. more

Alex Costello | 2/17/10

A sad state of affairs

Rockville Centre residents should be outraged. At a time when overburdened taxpayers are expecting the village and the school district to work together to save money and avoid duplication of … more

1/15/10

Fire chief's view of Fireman's Field issue

Let me give the residents of Rockville Centre a brief history on Fireman’s Field. In 1935, the Village of Rockville Centre set aside and dedicated a section of land on the south side of its sewer … more

Chief Mark Murray | 1/15/10

Dr. William Johnson and Village Administrator Frank Quigley have not yet had a meeting of minds on issues facing the village and the school district. They have been involved in talks that also include Mayor Mary Bossart and Board of Education President Mark Masin.

Open warfare?

Discussions between Rockville Centre village and school district representatives have so far failed to produce progress on the renewal of a longstanding agreement to share expenses and avoid duplication of services, and school officials expressed their frustration and disappointment at the Dec. 9 Board of Education meeting. more

Judy Rattner | 12/16/09