Kids & Family

Who's Who in Bellmore-Merrick: Michelle Gagnon

  1. What do you do for a living? I work for the Bellmore-Merrick CHSD. My title is: Administrative Assistant/Coordinator of Funded Programs, Grants and Public/Community Relations District Music & Art Coordinator.
  2. How are you involved with Bellmore-Merrick? Other than working for the District, I also try to be involved with community activities. I volunteer for the Strawberry Festival, Street Fairs, Holiday Events, etc.
  3. What’s the best thing about Bellmore-Merrick? The sense of community and the wonderful people.
  4. How did you end up in Bellmore-Merrick? A friend of mine lived in Bellmore and when we were looking for houses (25 years ago), she said that Bellmore and Merrick had the best school districts. (She was right.) 
  5. What do you do for fun? I like to go to the movies, Broadway Shows, nice restaurants, watch TV and play computer games. 
  6. Tell me about your family. Do you have any children or grandchildren? I have a wonderful 23 year old son. 
  7. What are your favorite places in Bellmore-Merrick? Piccolo’s Restaurant, Bellmore Movies, Bellmore Bean Café – try this new place! 
  8. Finish this sentence. You know you’re from Bellmore-Merrick when… 100,000+ people show up for the Bellmore Street Fair.

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