Little League starts 68th season

Last November, the Board of Directors decided to start the season on April 14. The members were either clairvoyant or just lucky, because April 14 was a beautiful day. President Lynn Beesecker served as master of ceremonies.

The varsity baseball and softball players formed an arch with inflatable bats. Little Leaguers marched under the bats and onto the field.
The varsity baseball and softball players formed an arch with inflatable bats. Little Leaguers marched under the bats and onto the field.
Assemblyman James Skoufis and Deputy Supervisor Helen Bunt wore the uniforms of their favorite teams.
Assemblyman James Skoufis and Deputy Supervisor Helen Bunt wore the uniforms of their favorite teams. Councilman Kerry McGuinness and Supervisor Dick Randazzo are standing behind them.
The ballplayers were attentive, but the younger ones couldn't resist playing in the dirt.
The ballplayers were attentive, but the younger ones couldn’t resist playing in the dirt.
WILD PITCH. The softball is thrown to the right of Steve Accilli. His daughter, Hannah, later caught the baseball.
WILD PITCH. The softball is thrown to the right of Steve Accilli. His daughter, Hannah, later caught the first thrown baseball.
Varsity Coach Guy Maisonet and Mayor Brendan Coyne enjoyed the Saturday morning festivities.
Varsity Coach Guy Maisonet and Mayor Brendan Coyne enjoyed the Saturday morning festivities.