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Town Board Approves Public Hearing to Abolish Elective Highways Superintendent Position

July 24, 2012 10:48 pm 2 Comments

At the July 24th, 2012 meeting of the Huntington Town Board, three last minute resolutions were passed which schedules public hearings on the following matters. The public hearings for the matters listed below will be held on August 14th, at Huntington Town Hall. All three resolutions passed by three to two votes with Councilman Mark Mayoka and Eugene Cook voting no to all three. Both Councilmen stated that these resolutions were slipped through very quickly and more time was needed to absorb what was being proposed.

The Pawn Shop & The Limestone Statue

July 22, 2012 7:57 pm 26 Comments

The photo above: 1000 New York Avenue after it had been acquired by the Town because they said it was an eye sore for nearly a decade. The photo was taken in September of 2009. Promises were made for a Pedestrian Plaza. According to various press releases and promises from local politicians the project completion date […]

Recent Appointment In Asharoken Fuels Speculation

July 11, 2012 9:04 am Comments Off

In one of his first actions as the new Mayor of Asharoken, Dr. Greg Letica appointed the longtime former Deputy Supervisor for the Town of Huntington Laure C. Nolan as Village Attorney. Additionally the Village Board approved a residency resolution that states the following: “Resolution (2012-34) Be it Resolved that any Residency Requirement for compensated […]

Code Enforcement: Where There’s A Will, There’s A Way

July 4, 2012 9:07 am Comments Off

The Town successfully proved that Piemonte had violated town code by illegally converting 172 Vernon Valley Road, East Northport, into a multi-family residence and that he had been collecting rent from multiple tenants.

Update on the Avalon Bay Soil Remediation Work

July 3, 2012 10:42 am Comments Off

Many residents have expressed concern regarding the ongoing activities at the Avalon Bay Huntington Station site, in particular as it relates to soil disturbance activities. We first reported major deficiencies at the site in a June 27th article as certain soil mitigation measures were not being implemented although they were required according to the soil management […]

Cold Spring Harbor Land Aquisition One Step Closer

July 2, 2012 1:15 pm Comments Off

At the June 19th, 2012 Huntington Town Board meeting, a resolution was unanimously passed that paves the way for the North Shore Land Alliance to apply for an Environmental Protection Fund (EPF) grant for the purpose of land aquisition at the DeForest Williams Estate in Cold Spring Harbor. The 31 acre portion of the estate, […]

Avalon Bay Soil Management Plan Raises Concern

June 27, 2012 10:47 pm 1 Comment

Many have been wondering what specifically is happening at the Avalon Bay property in Huntington Station as major land clearing has commenced. According to the Town Public Information Officer, A.J. Carter, the sites soil remediation program has begun. The Town Planning Board gave clearance for this phase of the project at it’s January 18th, 2012 meeting. The […]

Another Steep Slope in Huntington Gone Forever

June 26, 2012 8:25 am Comments Off

The legislative intent of the Town of Huntington’s Steep Slope Ordinance is as follows:
“It is the intention of the Huntington Town Board to protect and safeguard scenic landscapes and the vegetative features of steeply sloped lands throughout the Town of Huntington. The Board recognizes that development in hillside areas disrupts the aesthetic and scenic qualities […]

Smart Growth Award Leaves Some Scratching Their Head

June 25, 2012 8:19 am 2 Comments

Vision Long Island honored The Paramount in Huntington Village for their contributions to the local community and economy.

The Facts on the Meyer’s Farm TDR and Deshon Drive Zoning Change

June 12, 2012 9:20 pm 2 Comments

On May 22, 2012 the Huntington Town Board held a public hearing pertaining to an application to convert Meyer’s Farm into a park area and, changing the zoning at the Tribune parcel, located on Deshon Drive, in Melville. The public hearing was well attended and speakers from both sides of the issue spoke passionately while […]