40 juLY 2015 i LIC COURIER i www.queenscourier.com ■END OF AN ERA Photo by Liam La Guerre Councilmembers Costa Constantinides and Jimmy Van Bramer honor retiring CB1 Chair Vinicio Donato and District Manager Lucille Hartmann Long-time CB 1 leaders guide final full board meeting BY LIAM LA GUERRE It’s the end of an era for Community Board 1. Vinicio Donato, who has been chairman of the board for nearly 40 years, and District Manager Lucille Hartmann, who has been on the board since 1978, oversaw their final public board meeting as leaders of the Astoria-based community group on Tuesday. Awards and proclamation from various politicians poured in during the meeting, which was the final one before the summer break. Donato, who has been on the community board since 1972, has served in leadership positions for various institutions and organizations in the borough, including the Museum of the Moving Image, the Astoria Historical Society and the Queens Museum. Hartmann has served as the community board’s district manager since 2008. Councilmembers Costa Constantinides and Jimmy Van Bramer, and Borough President Melinda Katz made appearances at the meeting to deliver speeches to the longtime leaders and thank them for their work. George Stamatiades, the first vice chair of the board, will step in temporarily as chairman when the board reconvenes in September, and until members nominate and select a new chair. PHOTOGRAPHERS WAnTEd! The Queens Courier is looking for a talented pair of eyes to join our team. Experienced, knowledgeable Photogrpahers should contact Editorial at [email protected]
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