March 2: School Budget Scrutinized, Moms Look at Snooping, Village Meets and More

Budgets, politics and parenting - that's what everyone's talking about in Malverne and West Hempstead today. The week is in full swing now and we have your look at the top headlines and events happening in Malverne and West Hempstead.

Here's your Daily Five list for March 2.

1. School Budget Scrutinized: Residents of the West Hempstead school district sat through a three-plus hour meeting Monday night to discuss the first half of the budget. They joined board members and school administrators in  scrutinizing the details of the non-instructional items in the current proposal. Read about the highlights of the meeting later today on Patch.
2. Malverne Mayor Seeks Re-Election: Continuing our coverage of the village elections in Malverne, Patch recently sat down with current Mayor Patricia Norris McDonald, who is running unopposed for re-election. McDonald used this time to reflect on the accomplishments of the current administration, including Trustees Michael Bailey and James Callahan, who are also seeking another term. Read what she had to say today.
3. Moms Ponder Privacy: If you came across your kid's diary, would you read it? Your teen leaves his phone on the counter, do you scan through their texts? Is snooping around your child's room okay? We asked these questions to our Moms Council, an advisory group of local mothers, and we're asking you to weigh in too on the matter of Concerned Parent Vs. Kids' Privacy. Join the conversation at 1 p.m.
4. Water Check-up: After - and their disgusting samples of brown water - before the president of Long Island American Water, Malverne residents have started to see some progress. It's been over a week since the water company flushed every single hydrant in Malverne, Lakeview and West Hempstead to remove some of the sediment that had backed up. Patch with residents on the final day of flushing and some did report a noticeable improvement in the water, but we wanted to know if it was a just temporary fix. We recently checked in with the locals again. See what they had to say.
5. Village Board Meeting: There's much going on in the village of Malverne these days, from the to thegrand opening and to name a few. Come out to the Village Board of Trustees meeting tonight, starting at 7 p.m. in Village Hall, or if you can't make it, stay tuned for Patch's coverage tomorrow.

In case you missed it, the Nassau County Police are also looking for the public's help in nabbing the culprit of a recent robbery at a West Hempstead bank. to view story and photos released from the surveillance camera.

Tomorrow morning we'll also have a look at the top stories and events for March 3 in the neighborhood, so check back early and often to stay connected to what's happening in your community.