The Huntingtonian | Archive | Government

Supervisor Lupinacci Takes Part in Meet the New Supervisors Panel

January 27, 2018 3:21 pm Comments Off

Huntington Supervisor Chad A. Lupinacci participated recently in a “Meet the New Supervisors” panel discussion at a breakfast meeting of the networking group Advancement for Commerce, Industry and Technology (ACIT).

Supervisor Lupinacci was joined on the panel by his counterparts from Hempstead, Laura Gillen; Oyster Bay, Joseph Saladino; and Smithtown, Edward Wehrheim, all of whom […]

Huntington to Begin Live Broadcasts of Meetings

January 24, 2018 6:26 pm Comments Off

Cergol, Lupinacci resolution will bring government closer to the people
Huntington residents unable to make it to Town Hall for board meetings will soon be able to view the meetings in real time, as the result of a resolution approved by the Town Board at its January 23 meeting.

Sponsored by Councilwoman Joan Cergol and […]

Huntington CDA Accepting Applications for Affordable Units at The Seasons at Elwood

January 20, 2018 10:16 am Comments Off

The Huntington Community Development Agency announces that it is accepting applications for persons wanting to participate in a March 6 lottery for 20 affordable units at The Seasons at Elwood, an over-55 community under construction on Elwood Road.
The Community Development Agency is administering the lottery for the units, which are split equally between two categories.
Ten […]

Supervisor Lupinacci Reminds Residents to Sign Up for Telephone Alerts

January 17, 2018 4:43 pm Comments Off

Those without listed landline phones need to opt in for emergency calls
Huntington Supervisor Chad A. Lupinacci is reminding residents who do not have listed landline phones or who prefer to receive notifications on their cell phone to sign up for the Town’s Huntington Alert system by visiting the Town’s website.
The […]

SUFFOLK COUNTY EXECUTIVE BELLONE ANNOUNCES NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR SENIOR CITIZEN OF THE YEAR

January 17, 2018 4:34 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone today announced that the county is now accepting nominations for the 2018 Senior Citizen of the Year Award. This award recognizes a senior citizen who has contributed to their community and demonstrated leadership either as an advocate, role model, or volunteer. Nominations for the award are due no later than […]

SUFFOLK COUNTY EXECUTIVE BELLONE ANNOUNCES $500,000 AVAILABLE IN DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION GRANTS

January 14, 2018 1:58 pm Comments Off

Grant Applications Due by May 25, 2018

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone today announced that applications for Round 16 of the Suffolk County Downtown Revitalization Grants Program are available. A pool of $500,000 is available for partial funding of capital projects located in, or adjacent to, downtown areas on municipally-owned property. Award recipients will be selected […]

New York School Bus Contractors Association Joins Governor Cuomo in Calling for an Increase in Penalties for Drivers Who Illegally Pass a Stopped School Bus

January 12, 2018 12:52 pm Comments Off

The New York School Bus Contractors Association is renewing its call for the passage of legislation to stiffen the penalties for drivers who illegally pass a stopped school bus. This follows Governor Andrew Cuomo’s proposal made during his recent State of the State Address to increase fines on drivers who continue to ignore the law […]

Suffolk County Expands Private Well Survey in Wainscott

January 11, 2018 3:43 pm Comments Off

The Suffolk County Department of Health Services announced today the expansion of its private well survey in the vicinity of the East Hampton Airport following the detection of perfluorinated compounds known as PFOS (perfluorooctane sulfonate) and PFOA (perfluorooctanoic acid) in 63 private wells.

Though PFCs are currently unregulated, the USEPA has identified both PFOA and PFOS […]

New Eagle Scouts Honored By Supervisor Chad Lupinacci and Councilwomen Joan Cergol

January 9, 2018 12:32 pm Comments Off

Huntington Supervisor Chad A. Lupinacci and Councilwoman Joan Cergol recognized four new Eagle Scouts at ceremonies across the Town on Saturday, January 6, 2017.
In a ceremony at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Northport, Supervisor Lupinacci and Councilwoman Cergol presented proclamations to Eagle Scouts John Taylor Fox and Richard Harrison Clinton from Troop 410. At […]

New Supervisor Chad Lupinacci Outlines New Direction for Town at Inaugural

January 8, 2018 3:22 pm Comments Off

Chad A. Lupinacci was sworn in as the Town of Huntington’s 81st Supervisor January 2, detailing in an inaugural address how he plans to take the Town in a “new direction” over the next four years.
“This night has been a long time coming, a night when we return Town government to the control of those […]