Week In Review: Superintendent Takes Pay Freeze, Fire District Audit

This Sunday, we're taking a look back at a few of the top news stories reported by Commack Patch this week:

Commack Super Takes Pay Freeze; Says Teachers Should Too
Commack superintendent Donald James announces he will take a pay freeze for the 2012-13 school year along with administrative staff. If the teachers' union was willing to take a pay freeze, it may prevent 40-60 from being laid off.  

State Audit Finds Flaws with Commack Fire Department
Commack Fire Department failed to properly oversee the district treasurer's actions and improperly credited members for events they attended, according to an audit released by the state comptroller on Monday.  

Gas Station Owner Blasts Competitor for Charging Extra $1 Credit Price
Local Gulf franchise owner Dan Ornstein says huge price gap seen at other Gulf stations may make people associate the high prices with his station's brand. 

Commack Middle School Kickline Nabs LI Championship
The Commack Middle School kickline team placed first in the Long Island Kickline Association Invitational Championships  at Uniondale High School on Sunday. 

Editor's Notebook: Goodbye to Commack
Patch Editor Kaitlyn Piccoli says goodbye to Commack residents as she prepares to move to West Islip Patch. She leaves Commack Patch in the hands of Sara Walsh, longtime Hauppauge Patch editor.