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Week in Review: Top Headlines & Stories

It was another busy week in the village. Get a quick look at the past week's top headlines and news.

There was big news with school budget meetings and the discovery of a fifth set of remains along Ocean Parkway in Gilgo Beach this past week.

Here's a look at the top headlines in case you missed a day at Patch.


Three local historical institutions will collectively host a day of speeches and tours to commemorate Babylon Village's history this coming Saturday.

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Trustees expected to discuss superintendent candidate applications from "particular persons" as well as a memorandum related to residency requirements.


The Conklin House continues to showcase Babylon Village artists with another one-person show and reception.

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Police say fifth set of body parts found Tuesday not those of Shannon Gilbert.

It's getting closer to that time of year where we can finally uncover the boats and set sail. 


The Babylon Booster Club held its annual Spring Fling fundraiser event at Lily Flanagan's last weekend and Patch was there to catch all the fun.


The Republican county treasurer touts experience, problem solving skills. 


The fifth set of remains found at Gilgo Beach are undergoing forensic testing at the Suffolk Medical Examiner's office and police plan to embark on new intensive beach search.


News reports are full of stories about cyber bullies but what about in-your-face bullying incidents? How do you prepare your kids to deal with this unpleasant part of growing up?


It's been 109 days since the first set of female remains were discovered at Gilgo Beach along Ocean Parkway. Patch offers up a timeline of the continuing investigation.


Jim Woods has been working security at the high school for 18 years and offers up a unique perspective of today's generation.


Police have resumed the search for a Craiglist prostitute who went missing in Oak Beach last May but who was not among the remains of four women discovered last December.


Suffolk Police report additional human skeletal remains have been found in the beach area where four female bodies were discovered in late 2010.


The current budget proposal boosts teacher layoff number, reduces coaching roles and cuts intramural sports program. The district is also considering reducing bus transportation.      


Dr. Ellen Best-Laimit, school chief for five years, is leaving her post as of August.


Six friends of Catherine Ann O’Malley, a high school student, are holding a fundraiser on Sunday to help O'Malley in her medical recovery.

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