Week In Review: Schools Cut Mid-Winter Recess, Letter of Thanks

Commack Schools Cut Mid-Winter Recess
Commack students had unexpected days off from school due to Hurricane Sandy, students will wind up making up part of that time this winter, according to school officials. 

Tree Expert Thanks Commack for Hospitality During Sandy Cleanup
One Georgia contractor is reaching out this Thanksgiving to give thanks to Commack residents, who offered him so much while suffering the devastation caused by Hurricane Sandy. 

Commack School Officials Learn a Lesson from Sandy
Commack school officials have had approximately three weeks to reflect on Hurricane Sandy, and they've made a few notes on how the district's response could be improved.  

Smithtown Town Dips $7.3M Into Reserves to Fund $103M Budget
The Smithtown Town Board approved a $103 million budget for 2013, taking $7.3 million of rainy day funds to minimize the impact on homeowners' taxes at Tuesday's town board meeting.  

Storm Debris Cleanup Moves Along
Three weeks after Hurricane Sandy smacked Huntington, the Town Highway Department has removed more than 101,000 cubic yards of debris. 

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