This past weekend was one of those times. I know there is still a lot to report from last week, but I will save that for when I need material - if I can recall it when needed. My apologies if I can't.

The action began Friday night, when the Community House Cinema was reopened after a one year hiatus. Though the lights weren’t quite as bright as Broadway, they still shimmered.

There was some legal issue with screening rights, so dinosaurs didn’t wander about as Jurassic Park was scrapped for a last minute oldie (at least to the kids), “Cheaper by the Dozen 2.”

Jordan's Popcorn supplied the, you guessed it, popcorn and all had a great time.

Saturday morning brought the entire Village out for the 113th consecutive Bayville Corporation (but the 114th) annual meeting. Yes, Bayvillians were gathering a year before incorporating in 1911. I imagine things were a bit different back then. Men in coats and ties perhaps and the women in dresses? Thankfully, the dress code is a bit less formal these days.

I don’t know where this meeting would rank in that long history, but since yours truly did a lot of the talking, I hope it wasn’t anywhere near the bottom. 

Either way, Moderator Al Roberts did his usual fantastic job in keeping things moving along in an orderly and timely fashion. Thank you Al!

I think it is important to report that not every vote was unanimous, as there was a dissenting voice regarding moving forward with updating documents related to the new fee proposal. As discussed, the BVC Board will be sending an email with updated documents and a special BIA meeting will be called this fall. 

The final motion, which some would say was old business, was the singing of Happy Birthday to Liz Bagonzi. Since I am the same age as Liz, I say she is far, far from old! It wasn’t quite the Mormon Tabernacle, but for a spontaneous performance before 11 a.m., it was impressive. I know it was embarrassing for Liz, but sorry, that’s what happens when your birthday falls on the same date as the meeting! Just so you can plan ahead Liz, you are safe from this happening again until 2030.

Phil took his turn at the podium (after telling brother Al to take a seat) and as usual, deferred any credit (in this case for the Lobster Bake) to others. In a brilliant move, Phil covered his back side by calling on the weather experts (until Saturday, the use of "experts"  with their names was up to debate), John Merrill and Mark Spencer, to state if it was safe to hold the bake outside on the waterfront. Though the forecast looked a bit iffy, both gave resounding thumbs up. With that, Grand Poobah Phil declared the waterfront it was. Great call! The evening turned out to be spectacular! My dad would say it was an “11.”

See you next week with part two