5 pm  
LIBRARY TRUSTEE CANDIDATE
ROSALIND PALAZZOLO
Conversation with Rosalind Palazzolo; candidate for Trustee seat on the Smithtown Library Board. The Library vote - consisting of both the Budget and three Trustee seats will take place on October 14, 2008. Rosalind, known to many Smithtown residents as "Rose" due to her attendance at many meetings and her civic activism, spoke to new Local Views Host, but an old Local Views friend, Victoria Brown. In reviewing her qualifications, Rose showed a substantial grounding in cost containment and a sharp ability to analyze needs verses wishes. This is someone who has spent much time and effort watching over the Smithtown Library and the development of a project allocated to provide more space and code compliance. Rose gives a perspective to the community taxpayers that is everyone's responsibility to examine and consider seriously before voting on the budget and the trustee seat.
Host: Victoria Brown

9 am   
LIBRARY TRUSTEE CANDIDATE
ANTHONY MONTELEONE
Another candidate in this series of four, Anthony Monteleone is an incumbant running for the contested seat on the Library Board of Trustees. He discusses his past work as well as his passion for the Library with Local Views Host Victoria Brown. For many years he worked to bring a Library to the hamlet of Nesconset and was uilmately successful in getting a Library branch installed in a store front in that neighborhood. A member of the Library Board since it was declared a special library district in an election, he has since worked to revive the Library and to turn the Armory building into a full fledged library building and renovate three other buildings. This work will soon come to fruition.Well versed on the four building project, he discusses how the plans have progressed and the last stage of what still needs to be done before breaking ground in late winter/early spring. Moreover, he spoke about the controversies that have arisen during the planning process, importance of open meetings and moving board meetings to each of the buildings for more pubic participation. Further he sees the library's changing mission in a tough financial climate and it's likely program expansion in the future due to the increase in use. Committed to the Library but knowing the concerns of citizens for costs, he highlights where the cost savings will be. This conversation will educate the listener on the many responsibilities of a Library Trustee and learn about a candidate who wants to continue the work he is proud of having been a part of in Smithtown.
Host: Victoria Brown

9 am  
LIBRARY TRUSTEE CANDIDATE
CAROLYN CIARELLI
Another interview, in a series of four, with a candidate for a seat on the Library Board of Trustees. Carolyn Ciarelli sat down for a discussion on Library issues with Local Views Host Victoria Brown. With a broad background in Library Science, Technology, and work experience, Carolyn Ciarelli found that this was the time and the opportunity to serve the community as the Library moves forward with its plans to expand services in four facilities within the Town. She speaks of the role of the Library, using volunteerism, looking for waste and the problem of communication between the Library and the community. There is some talk of her difficult experience in obtaining information relevant to a candidate when running for this office. All part of the problem of communication and transparency for the community. Carolyn Ciarelli has some interesting insight and solutions to issues surrounding the Library. Serious consideration should be given to this candidate when voting on October 14th, 2008. Take the time to view this conversation.
Host: Victoria Brown

1 pm  
LIBRARY TRUSTEE CANDIDATE
BRUCE ETTENBERG
Bruce Ettenberg, in conversation with Local Views host Victoria Brown spoke of his background and short experience as a Library Board Trustee, but his significant experience as a force to get the special library district started. He now is a candidate running for one of the three contested seats. With a strong background as an educator who has had interesting experiences in that field, he also brings his knowledge of technology to the table. Mr. Ettenberg discussed the years he has been involved with the library as a Friend of the Library and how this group has grown as well as what this group brings to the community. Selected to serve on the board when an empty seat was created mid term, he sees the Library as the heart of the community with books, electonic media and public space to offer to the people. He sees librarians as a source to guide students as the world of technology expands. Further, he shows his thoughtful consideration of issues when making choices for the Library. Bruce Ettenberg is another serious consideration for the voter on October 14th. Take the time to listen.
Host: Victoria Brown

8 am  
STEVEN WEBER -
CIVIC ACTIVIST
A lively Conversation between Local Views Host and Journalist Laura Weir and Civic Activist Steve Weber will turn any listener into a fan. They are two well versed participants when it comes to Smithtown and community matters. Charm is an added bonus. As for content, you will hear how some things became undone, all the way up to a plan for results on many issues that citizens have been focused upon in our Town. Steve Weber is a man with many ideas and a lot of energy and it appears that as a former candidate for the Town Board there remains the issues of whether he will consider another run for office in 2009. If he is to be a man that could determine  the direction for Smithtown residents in the future, then strictly speaking you need to watch this program.
And you won't be disappointed.
Host: Laura Weir

10 am   
LIBRARY TRUSTEE CANDIDATE
ROSALIND PALAZZOLO
Conversation with Rosalind Palazzolo; candidate for Trustee seat on the Smithtown Library Board. The Library vote - consisting of both the Budget and three Trustee seats will take place on October 14, 2008. Rosalind, known to many Smithtown residents as "Rose" due to her attendance at many meetings and her civic activism, spoke to new Local Views Host, but an old Local Views friend, Victoria Brown. In reviewing her qualifications, Rose showed a substantial grounding in cost containment and a sharp ability to analyze needs verses wishes. This is someone who has spent much time and effort watching over the Smithtown Library and the development of a project allocated to provide more space and code compliance. Rose gives a perspective to the community taxpayers that is everyone's responsibility to examine and consider seriously before voting on the budget and the trustee seat.
Host: Victoria Brown

Part of an ongoing study.

2 pm  
LIBRARY TRUSTEE CANDIDATE
BRUCE ETTENBERG
Bruce Ettenberg, in conversation with Local Views host Victoria Brown spoke of his background and short experience as a Library Board Trustee, but his significant experience as a force to get the special library district started. He now is a candidate running for one of the three contested seats. With a strong background as an educator who has had interesting experiences in that field, he also brings his knowledge of technology to the table. Mr. Ettenberg discussed the years he has been involved with the library as a Friend of the Library and how this group has grown as well as what this group brings to the community. Selected to serve on the board when an empty seat was created mid term, he sees the Library as the heart of the community with books, electonic media and public space to offer to the people. He sees librarians as a source to guide students as the world of technology expands. Further, he shows his thoughtful consideration of issues when making choices for the Library. Bruce Ettenberg is another serious consideration for the voter on October 14th. Take the time to listen.
Host: Victoria Brown

4:30 pm   
LIBRARY TRUSTEE CANDIDATE
CAROLYN CIARELLI
Another interview, in a series of four, with a candidate for a seat on the Library Board of Trustees. Carolyn Ciarelli sat down for a discussion on Library issues with Local Views Host Victoria Brown. With a broad background in Library Science, Technology, and work experience, Carolyn Ciarelli found that this was the time and the opportunity to serve the community as the Library moves forward with its plans to expand services in four facilities within the Town. She speaks of the role of the Library, using volunteerism, looking for waste and the problem of communication between the Library and the community. There is some talk of her difficult experience in obtaining information relevant to a candidate when running for this office. All part of the problem of communication and transparency for the community. Carolyn Ciarelli has some interesting insight and solutions to issues surrounding the Library. Serious consideration should be given to this candidate when voting on October 14th, 2008. Take the time to view this conversation.
Host: Victoria Brown

12 noon   
LIBRARY TRUSTEE CANDIDATE
ROSALIND PALAZZOLO
Conversation with Rosalind Palazzolo; candidate for Trustee seat on the Smithtown Library Board. The Library vote - consisting of both the Budget and three Trustee seats will take place on October 14, 2008. Rosalind, known to many Smithtown residents as "Rose" due to her attendance at many meetings and her civic activism, spoke to new Local Views Host, but an old Local Views friend, Victoria Brown. In reviewing her qualifications, Rose showed a substantial grounding in cost containment and a sharp ability to analyze needs verses wishes. This is someone who has spent much time and effort watching over the Smithtown Library and the development of a project allocated to provide more space and code compliance. Rose gives a perspective to the community taxpayers that is everyone's responsibility to examine and consider seriously before voting on the budget and the trustee seat.
Host: Victoria Brown

Part of an ongoing study.