March 11: Resistance to Teacher Layoffs, Village Politics, Brown Water Results, Kids Planner and More

School budget talks and village election politics are heating up in Malverne-West Hempstead while residents outraged over brown tap water are beginning to cool off as they start to see results.

It's been a busy week in the neighborhood and today is no exception. Check out our list of the top five stories and events that you should know about for March 11.

1. Backlash to Budget Cuts: It was an emotionally-charged meeting in West Hempstead earlier this week, when school officials presented the second half of their budget draft, focusing on instructional items. Many residents and students spoke out about the proposed cuts to the district's teaching staff. Click here for the full story.
2. Village Politics: With election day quickly approaching in Malverne, the candidates for mayor, trustee and village justice went on the air Thursday night to share their views with voters.Patch continued its own Meet the Candidates series, with an in-depth look at the work and goals of Deputy Mayor James Callahan, who is seeking his fourth term as trustee. for the profile. Also, stay tuned for more election coverage later today.
3. Kids Planner: Looking for some fun activities in the area that your kids will enjoy? Patch has you covered. Check the site at 12:30 p.m. for this weekend's Grab and Go Kids Planner, a comprehensive guide to family-friendly events that will be taking place nearby this Saturday and Sunday.
4. Water Test Results: Long Island American Water has revealed the results of tests performed on water samples taken from homes in Malverne. The tests were conducted at an independent lab and shared with LIAW and members of the Malverne Civic Association. Patch will have the results posted later today.
5. Frugal Family Deals: Keep your family's budget on track by taking advantage of the savings Patch has found at local stores in our Frugal Family column. Check back later at 3 p.m. to see what deals we discovered this week.

Enjoy the weekend and don't forget to visit Patch to get your weekly dose of Nassau County and Town of Hempstead news, learn about our adoptable shelter animal of week and stay informed about other local issues.