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Friday, March 11, 2022
Vol. 7, No. 10
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HarborFest to return after 2 year absence Businesses, vendors return after 2-year hiatus BY R OB E RT PE L A E Z After two years of cancellations due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Port Washington Chamber of Commerce announced that HarborFest will return this year. The annual event, which promotes local businesses and vendors, will take place on June 5 for its 30th anniversary. Bobbie Polay, executive director of the chamber, said this year’s celebration will feature a variety of special activities in an effort to make the HarborFest “the best ever.” “We are thrilled to announce the return of HarborFest and hope you will be part of the excitement for this beloved community event,” Polay said in an email to the community. “On Sunday, June 5, the Manhasset Bay waterfront will come alive to the delight of thousands of residents and visitors who flock to the Town Dock to enjoy this environmentally focused
nautical festival.” The annual celebration traditionally spans from lower Main Street to the Town Dock, showcasing Port Washington merchants, cuisine and organizations. Events this year include a craft show, cruises around the Manhasset Bay, kayaking and paddleboarding, art in the park, entertainment at the Sousa Bandshell and The Tugboat, along with activities for family and children. When the event was canceled in 2020 less than a month into the pandemic, Polay said businesses needed time to recover from the financial hardships. Two years later, she said, the chamber is “very excited” to finally celebrate 30 years of promoting the businesses and individuals that make up the Port Washington peninsula. In the email, Polay included applications for participation and booth space that are available on Continued on Page 33
PHOTO COURTESY OF NORTH SHORE ANIMAL LEAGUE AMERICA
Many dogs, cats, puppies and kittens were adopted during North Shore Animal League America’s Tour For Life 2022 celebration, which began Feb. 28. See story on page 4.
Uncontested Flower Hill race headlines elections BY R OB E RT PELAEZ
uty Mayor Randall Rosenbaum running unopposed for mayor. The current mayor, Brian The Village of Flower Hill’s Herrington, will run for a twoBoard of Trustees will feature a year trustee term, along with change of leadership after elec- incumbents Claire Dorfman tions set for Tuesday, with Dep- and Gary Lewandowski.
“I am excited to announce my candidacy for Mayor. Having held many different positions within the Village starting on the Zoning Board, moving to the Board of Trustees and Continued on Page 34
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