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Thursday, May 17, 2012

Real Estate: $1 Million Medford Home

Local homes for sale on AOL Real Estate.

A Medford home worth nearly $1 million is listed on AOL Real Estate. Located at 91 Fairmont Avenue, the home has four bedrooms, four bathrooms, was built in 2007 and has a lot size of 1.08 acres. Open houses are not scheduled, but the listing appears to allow requests for private showings. See the full listing of the home on AOL Real Estate here.

Write-In Campaign Stirs Up Tensions Following BOE Election

A T-Shirt worn by LaVelle targets PMCT after their involvement in a write-in campaign against him.

Even though the Patchogue-Medford School District's proposed $162 million 2012-13 budget passed Tuesday night, drama still erupted after the results were announced. Newly re-elected trustee William LaVelle quickly exited Tuesday's canvass by taking off an overcoat and exposing a t-shirt which read “Paul Sucks” and “PMCT Leadership Is Weak” before walking out of the auditorium at Saxton Middle School. The shirt targeted the Patchogue-Medford Congress of Teachers and the organization's president Paul Pecorale for their partial involvement with a write-in campaign against him using outgoing trustee Tony Russo. Both Pecorale and the union were involved in a Friends of Anthony Russo organization, which has otherwise been anonymous. The t-shirt …

Resident X

11:53 am on Thursday, May 17, 2012

What are you showing the students when you do something so childish?   more ›

Event: Focus East Patchogue Meeting Thursday

Meeting will take place in Mediterranean Manor.

The Focus East Patchogue organization is meeting at Mediterranean Manor Thursday at 7 p.m. According to the event listing sent to Patch by Focus East Patchogue, the organization will be collecting nominations for their board of directors. The organization will also be discussing their concerns with the East Main Street Shopping Center involving its parking lot. For more information on the meeting, see the Event listing here.

HW

8:46 am on Thursday, May 17, 2012

I wonder if at this meeting, not only will they discuss concerns over East Main Street Shopping Center parking lot; but of all the vagrants & skells that are meandering around & about the area....during the day, Main Street has been renamed (by me) 'the walking dead/thug town.' it is unsafe, & has the 'vibe' of being in Bed Stuy.... CLEAN UP THE AREA!!!! & that doesn't just mean the store fronts…   more ›

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Event: Greater Patchogue Historical Society Meeting

Montauk Point Lighthouse presentation will be shown.

The Greater Patchogue Historical Society will hold their May meeting Thursday at 7 p.m.-9 p.m. in Patchogue-Medford Library. At the meeting, a presentation titled "On Eagle's Beak: A History of the Montauk Point Lighthouse" will be shown. More information on the Event can be seen in the Events section.

SJC Unveils New Sports Complex

St. Joseph's College held a ceremony Friday afternoon, formally opening its new sports complex.

The sun was shining brightly and the temperatures made it a beautiful spring day - it was the perfect backdrop for the official grand opening of St. Joseph's College's new athletic complex. The complex, which was said in 2010 to cost $14 million, is located on a 24.8-acre property purchased in 2008 on Sunrise Highway's South Service Road, near Hospital Road. The green grass of the new athletic complex - which houses a new lacrosse/soccer stadium as well as a baseball and softball field and tennis courts - was unveiled in front of a group of local politicians and community members who made it possible. “I wanted to say a lot of thank yous,” Sister Elizabeth A. Hill said as she addressed the crowd. “There are so many people who have …

Bill Morris

10:58 am on Thursday, May 17, 2012

Congratulations to SJC! As I proud Alum, I look forward to attending some games.   more ›

Suffolk Lacrosse Playoffs Begin This Week

West Islip is the top seed for boys; Ward Melville is No. 1 girls team.

Lacrosse is a Long Island state of mind, and nothing showcased that more than the state playoffs a year ago. Three Long Island boys squads played in state title games, which ended with Farmingdale hoisting its first Class A plaque.  It could have easily been West Islip instead. The teams played a thrilling Long Island championship game decided in overtime. West Islip, after all, has worn four of the last six state crowns.  Perennial girls lacrosse power Northport finally broke through and won its first state Class A championship. In fact, Long Island girls teams have won nine of 10 possible state class titles (A, B, C) since 2009. But the first step is winning Suffolk, which begins with boys and girls lacrosse playoff games this week. The …

tm

9:21 am on Thursday, May 17, 2012

man, didnt mean to get everyone all riled up. just showing support for my alma mater.   more ›

Real Estate: $3 Million East Patchogue Home

Local homes for sale on AOL Real Estate.

An East Patchogue home worth nearly $3 million is listed on AOL Real Estate. Located at 16 Salt Meadow Lane, the home has four bedrooms, four bathrooms and was built in 2004. Open houses are not scheduled, but the listing appears to allow requests for private showings. See the full listing of the home on AOL Real Estate here.

Talk Back: Are You Happy With The Budget Vote?

Pat-Med's proposed $162 million budget passed, what do you think?

On Tuesday, the Patchogue-Medford School District's proposed $162 million 2012-2013 budget passed by nearly 600 votes. The budget contains a 1.99 tax levy increase, with a tax rate increase estimated to be between 3 percent and 5 percent that will be confirmed in August. What are your thoughts on the budget? Vote in our poll and discuss in the comments. Let Patch save you time. Get great local stories like this delivered right to your inbox or smartphone everyday with our free newsletter. Simple, fast sign-up here.

Raiders Varsity Softball Senior Day Wednesday

Graduating players will be honored at 4 p.m.

The Patchogue-Medford Raiders varsity softball team will have their Senior Day Wednesday at 4 p.m. at Patchogue-Medford High School. The graduating seniors will be honored before playing a game against Sachem North.

Document: Pat-Med 2012 Election Results

See the full breakdown of results from Tuesday's election here.

Soon after the passing of the 2012-2013 budget, Patchogue-Medford School District released the complete vote breakdown on its website. Here is the PDF for those that would like to crunch all the numbers.

Christopher Mancini

1:01 pm on Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Since the budget has passed, let's put our time, energy and efforts into getting Albany to FUND MANDATES AND SCHOOLS!! Contact your state senater and congressman in Albany. Bombard them with emails!!   more ›

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