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Multi-Level Parking Garage Coming to Huntington Village?

August 2, 2012 6:59 am 5 Comments

No doubt the traffic and parking situation in Huntington Village has exponentially worsened over the past few years. The situation is apparently so “out of hand” that a “Huntington Village Parking Consortium Group” was formed in order to examine the situation.

Town to Utilize Grass Carp to Control Aquatic Vegetation in Hecksher Park Pond

August 1, 2012 9:15 pm Comments Off

The Huntington Town Board approved a resolution, at the July 24th meeting, to try and eliminate invasive submerged aquatic vegetation in Hecksher Pond, located in Huntington Village. During the summer months the pond is choked with invasive plant species such as Hornwart, which severely impacts the ponds recreational usage and additionally impacts the aesthetic views that the pond provides.

Matinecock District Monthly Boy Scout And Cub Scout Meeting

July 31, 2012 10:03 pm Comments Off

The Matinecock District (Boy Scouts of America) will hold its monthly Roundtable meeting on Thursday, August 9h at the Greenlawn Moose Hall (631 Pulaski Road, Greenlawn).

Twenty-two Additional Mosquito Samples Test Positive for West Nile Virus

July 30, 2012 4:44 pm Comments Off

New York State is currently investigating one human case that is being considered as probable for West Nile virus. The individual was hospitalized for several days and has fully recovered. Confirmation of West Nile virus will be dependent on the results of further testing.

Details Regarding Town Bond Rating Raise Red Flags

July 29, 2012 10:32 pm 2 Comments

Much has been discussed lately regarding the Town of Huntington’s bond rating and it’s future implications so we at “The Huntingtonian” feel compelled to research the issue and come to some conclusions regarding this very important financial issue facing the town.

Scenes From Finnegan’s 100th Anniversary Celebration

July 29, 2012 2:59 pm Comments Off

Despite the rain the celebration to commemurate Finnegan’s 100th anniversary on Saturday evening was a huge success.

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.

Plans Underway for 3nd Annual Huntington Awareness Day

July 24, 2012 6:56 am Comments Off

Mark Sept. 22nd on the calendar for the Third Annual Huntington Awareness Day, which includes a parade through Huntington Station and a fair that celebrates the community’s unity, diversity and solidarity.

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 […]

Chad Lupinacci Announced As 10th Assembly District Candidate

July 19, 2012 6:23 pm Comments Off

Huntington Republican Committee Chairwoman Toni Tepe and Suffolk Republican Committee Chairman John LaValle announced that they will be supporting Chad Lupinacci of Huntington Station to run in Conte’s place this November