July 6: North Merrick Board Reorganizes, Water Authority Meeting

1. The North Merrick School Board recently held its reorganization meeting. Come back to Merrick Patch later today to see who the new president and vice president of the board is!

2. The Bellmore Striders held its annual Fourth of July event! Click here to see photos from the run.

3. On Thursday, Merrick Patch posted a poll of what residents would like to see in the vacancy left by Exotic Paws. Don't forget to let your voice be heard! Vote in our poll or tell us what you want to see.

4. Head to the Bellmore Library for lively discussions following screenings of the first two seasons of "Downton Abbey". The fun starts at 1 p.m.

5. The Water Authority of Southeastern Nassau County held a meeting Thursday at Merrick Road Park. Come back later to Merrick or Bellmore Patch to see what went on at the meeting.