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Phillips resigns as Flower Hill mayor McNamara takes reins, will continue village’s plans BY ST E P H E N ROMANO Elaine Phillips resigned as the mayor of Flower Hill on Monday following her election to the state Senate. Phillips, a Republican, who was re-elected to a third term as mayor in March, defeated Democrat Adam Haber in the race for the 7th District Senate seat vacated by Sen. Jack Martins (R-Old Westbury). Robert McNamara, the deputy mayor, was sworn in as mayor at Monday’s board meeting. “I’m thankful the residents
of Flower Hill gave me their trust,” Phillips said. “I had the privilege to serve them as a mayor and now as a new door opens for me to be their state senator in Albany.” The Board of Trustees, along with local politicians from neighboring villages, Nassau County and the Town of North Hempstead, honored Phillips before Monday’s meeting, presenting her with proclamations and plaques. “We know we can count on you when working together,” North Hempstead Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth said. “Flower Hill’s loss is all of
our gain,” North Hempstead Town Councilwoman Dina De Giorgio said. Village of Flower Hill Trustee Jay Beber read a resolution, which made Phillips’ resignation and McNamara’s appointment official, and called it “bittersweet.” “Elaine epitomized what public service means,” he said. “And Bob is the definition of being involved. He cares about our community and is willing to dedicate his time, interests and efforts to the village.” Phillips said her goal from the beginning of her tenure as Continued on Page 72
Sauvigne runs for park commish to tackle parking Five-term incumbent inspired to serve after 9/11 attacks PHOTO BY MAX ZAHN
A child puts ornaments on the Christmas tree at the Manhasset Tree Lighting Ceremony at Mary Jane Davies Green last Friday.
BY M A X Z A H N On the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, Mark Sauvigne commuted to his job as a bond trader at Nomura Securities, next door to the twin towers of the World Trade Center. “I witnessed [the attack] firsthand,” he said. “After having experienced the horrific
tragedy, I wanted to make a difference in the Manhasset community,” he said. He decided to run for commissioner of the Manhasset Park District in December 2001. Sauvigne, now a fiveterm incumbent, is running unopposed for re-election on Dec. 13. He is also a commissioner of the Manhasset-Lakeville Wa-
ter and Fire District. “Although we have accomplished much over the years, there is still much to do,” said Sauvigne, who retired last year after 31 years as a bond trader. The commissioner position is part-time and pays $100 for each day worked, he said. The Manhasset Park DisContinued on Page 73
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