Page One: The Week That Was

Piece of the Rock: School Board Accepts Land Gift: The Huntington School Board approved the transfer of ownership of property where the Huntington High School rock currently sits.

Sperrazza Named Teacher of the Year in South Huntington: Whitman English teacher Barbara Sperrazza was named Teacher of the Year for her unyielding attention to students' academic growth, self-esteem and her commitment to helping others to follow their dreams.

Town Board Restores Funding to Youth, Social-Service Programs: Ending months of debate and back and forth voting regarding proposed 2012 budget cuts, the Huntington Town Board voted 4-1 last week to reinstate nearly $136,000 in social and youth service grants to area organizations.

Spencer Schedules 'Listening Tour': Suffolk County Legislator William Spencer announced last week a scheduled a series of four community meetings around the district in the comming months.

Kaden Named NYSBA Advocate of the Year: South Huntington School Board President Jim Kaden has been named Advocate of the Year by the New York State Boards Association.

Whitman Track Athletes Headed to States: Whitman junior Jackie Crunden qualified for her third straight trip to the state indoor track and field championships over the weekend, and she did it in record fashion. 

Huntington Notebook: Vote Divided on Approved Contract: A one-year contract agreement between the Town of Huntington and Laurie C. Nolan of Northport for consulting services was met with less than unanimous support by the Huntington Town Board this month.

Cash Mob at Value Drugs [VIDEO]: To help stimulate the local economy, the Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce staged its first "Cash Mob" in Huntington Thursday.