Week in Review: School Budget Passes, Fire at West Islip Car Wash

A small fire that broke out at Monday evening was quickly contained and damage to the building was minimized.

West Islip voters passed the $110.8 million school district budget by a vote of  2,173 - 1,180 on Tuesday.

Also decided in the election, incumbents Steve Gellar and Michael Zotto were re-elected to the Board of Education, defeating challengers Glenn Montes and Kevin O'Connor, respectively.

Senior Day was especially bittersweet this year as the team said goodbye to Bob Tobey after 19 years of dedicated volunteer service to the Varsity Softball program. Bob and his wife, Karen, are retiring to Alabama and will be greatly missed here in West Islip. Former softball coaches Mr. Le Vien and Mr. Gagliardi were on hand to wish Bob well and thank him for his years of service. Coaches Jantzen and Crimi presented Bob with a bronze plaque in his name to be hung on the Varsity dugout.

Peter Gonzalez has an opportunity to play lacrosse in Scotland this summer, but needs some financial assistance.

The West Islip High School graduate and current lacrosse star at SUNY Cobleskill, which competes at the NCAA Division III level, has been invited to play on the USA Athletes International lacrosse team as part of the Scottish Friendship Games next month.

When the West Islip girls’ lacrosse team took a 6-2 lead to the half on Friday, it appeared the Lions had their first round playoff game against William Floyd under control.