Notes From KPCA Meeting June 19

The Kings Park Civic Association acknowledged its 2012 scholarship winners, Kaitlin Gallagher and Corey Robert Byrne. Kaitlin was present at Tuedsay’s meeting.  From a competitive high school class, Kaitlin was chosen because of her contribution to over 20 fund raisers, including the Guide Dog Foundation and Brain Injury foundations, as well as her high level of leadership in the various organizations of which she is a part. Congratulations, Kaitlin and Corey!

By Joe Flynn

Kaitlin Gallagher, KPCA Scholarship winner. The Kings Park Civic Association (KPCA) met on Tuesday, June 19 with a full agenda of items to be discussed.  KPCA acknowledged two 2012 scholarship winners Kaitlin Gallagher and Corey Robert Byrne.

Second on the agenda was the demolition of buildings at the former Kings Park Psychiatric Center. The demolition is expected to begin in late July.  Mike Rosato, Nissequogue River State Park Foundation chairperson, informed the Association about a June 14^th meeting that took place regarding the demolition. A controlled demolition will allow National Salvage and Service Corporation to contain the asbestos in the 19 buildings scheduled to be demolished.  The Nissequogue River State Park will remain open while demolition takes place although Kings Park Boulevard and Old Dock Rd may close during the demolition of buildings adjacent to the road. Saint Johnland Road is expected to remain open during the demolition. Click here