Mineola honors auxiliary members for 50 years of service

The Village of Mineola Board of Trustees honored two Ladies Auxiliary members for 50 years of service to the community during its Nov. 4, meeting, recognizing their decades of volunteer work and contributions to the village. Mayor Paul Pereira praised the women, who joined the organization in 1976, and acknowledged the families who supported their commitment to serving the community. “When I look at the two young ladies that we're recognizing this evening for 50 years of service, you know, those are two names that resonate throughout the village of Mineola,” Pereira said. The meeting also included updates on an $11 million state grant to help the village identify and replace lead water service lines, applications for additional water infrastructure funding and concerns from a resident about a proposed fitness center on Jericho Turnpike. Pereira said the $11 million grant will support work required under the state's Lead and Copper Rule initiative. The village has approximat