Public Meetings - Huntington, New York

The Town of Huntington Town Board met on August 11, 2026, opening at 19:15 UTC. It conducted five town board public hearings and two Board of Trustees hearings, heard public comments, adopted a series of resolutions, and then convened as the Community Development Agency Board. Resolution 2026-418, the tax levy limit override, was removed from the agenda before the meeting. Most actions passed 5-0; the vote to schedule a public hearing for The Cornerstone Melville special use permit passed 3-2. Consent Calendar - Resolution 2026-417, adopted 5-0, scheduled a public hearing on the proposed Northport fire protection services agreement for Fire Protection District No. 1. - Routine resolutions adopted 5-0 included: 2026-419 (NYS DCJS Law Enforcement Technology Grant application), 2026-420 (public hearing on Sept. 15, 2026, at 6 p.m. for Local Law Intro. No. 30-2026, disabled veterans property tax exemption), 2026-421 (Italian-American Heritage Month), 2026-422 (Northport fire protection agreement), 2026-423 (New York Islanders Learn-to-Play hockey program), 2026-424 (Pickle Festival license), 2026-425 (Heckscher Museum Palette Cafe), 2026-426 (Lions Club car show), 2026-432 (General Services budget amendment), 2026-435 as amended (blighted property enforcement), 2026-438 (Dino Safari permit extension), 2026-439 (vehicle donation), 2026-441 (surplus equipment disposal), 2026-444 (blighted property hearing), 2026-445 (Manor Farm Park hearing), 2026-446 (Barkers Lane truck exclusion hearing), and 2026-449 (paper shredding services at the Senior Center parking lot on Aug. 18 and Oct. 27, 2026). - The consent calendar covering 2026-427 through 2026-452, excluding items already voted individually, was adopted 5-0. It included the PACOLI Pakistan Independence Day event, Island Harvest MOU, CDBG entitlement grant application, budget amendments, foreign fire insurance tax transfer to Northport Fire Department, interim settlement agreement with LIPA, DECALS vendor termination, stop-sign local law 24-2026, the town land license/covenants resolution, the USA 250th/Pakistan 79th Birthday event, and the late-start traffic signal agreement with the South Huntington Union Free School District (2026-452). Public Hearings - Public Hearing 1 (Northport fire protection): no public speakers. - Public Hearing 2 (blighted properties): John Ruggiero said 13 Plymouth Road belonged to his mother and that he planned to fix it up; the supervisor referred him to the town attorney's office to develop a remediation plan. Robert Lamont described the sale of a family property and raised affordability concerns. The board later amended Resolution 2026-435 to remove 13 Plymouth Road from the enforcement list. - Public Hearing 3 (license/covenants for 602 McKinley Terrace): Gerald Blum questioned the notice wording; the supervisor explained that a retaining wall encroached on town land and the license/covenant would let the owner keep it while compensating the town. - Public Hearings 4 and 5 (Local Law Intro. Nos. 28-2026 and 29-2026, stop signs at Mill Lane/Prime Avenue and multiple Commack intersections): no public speakers. - Board of Trustees Hearings 1 and 2 (Patrick and Jeanne Tomlinson, 271 Little Neck Road, Centerport): the board considered variances, a special use permit, and a license agreement for a residential fixed pier and floating dock assembly totaling 164.5 feet. Attorney Ryan Brown noted nearby docks of 165 and 170 feet and said DEC and Army Corps approvals had been obtained. Jeff Bartels raised liability and insurance concerns about docks breaking loose in storms. Dan Hall, the owner's environmental consultant, said the license includes a hold-harmless provision, the floats are removed seasonally, and water depths justify the dock length. No final vote was taken on the dock applications during this session. Public Comments & Testimony - Several residents opposed a property tax levy override, including Anna Finn, David Westman, Jim Darcy, Denise Schwartz, and Margaret Roebuck. They cited fixed incomes, seniors, young families, existing high property taxes, and the need to reduce spending before raising taxes. The supervisor said he would produce a budget below the tax cap and noted that the Covanta garbage contract renewal, nearly $4 million annually, represents about the entire 2 percent cap. Board members also noted that the town receives about 7 percent of a typical resident's total tax bill. - Eddie O'Brien Carroll opposed the proposed African American Museum at Fair Meadow Park, calling it a patronage project. Daniel Carpin also opposed it as parkland alienation and suggested alternative sites. Cheryl Blum spoke in favor of the museum but asked questions about the LIPA interim settlement, Manor Farm Park, the Cornerstone Melville proposal, and school district financial impact agreements. - Huntington Bay Mayor Mark Dower asked the town to grant his village a temporary renewable 100-foot easement from mean high water into the bay while village and town LWRP documents are completed, citing cumulative environmental, recreational, and emergency-access impacts of private docks. The supervisor said the board would sit down with him to discuss the request. - Jeff Bartels urged restoration of West Neck Beach and larger culverts, saying stormwater from the town parking lot flows into the marsh. - Leslie Tollop read a communication from the school district questioning the Melville Town Center Overlay District pause, and Gail Jospa quoted code language requiring a pause after each 400 residential units to assess impacts. Lisa Bloomstein asked who lifted the pause and opposed scheduling a new Cornerstone hearing before cumulative impacts on traffic, schools, sewers, and drainage are evaluated. Anthony Cacciato supported the next Melville mixed-use application as needed for young residents struggling with housing costs, citing a median home price of about $750,000. - Samuel Ashkenazi opposed Flock license plate reader cameras as a privacy invasion and cited high misidentification rates and a low share of legitimate alerts. Johanna Suchau asked the board to post preliminary resolution texts earlier and to provide line-by-line budget transparency, including projections for lifetime retiree medical benefits. Discussion Items - Tax levy override: Resolution 2026-418 was removed from the agenda at workshop. Councilwoman Maury said she had requested its removal and that the board remains committed to fiscally sound budgeting. - MTCOD pause: The supervisor explained that the 400-unit figure came from county sewer capacity and that the pause was intended as a pace-control mechanism, not a requirement to build and occupy the first 400 units before accepting another application. He said only one application has been approved since the overlay district was enacted and it has not broken ground. - Water advisory committee: Councilwoman Lupinacci announced a funded advisory committee to study water quality and quantity impacts of Melville-area development, including a possible NYU Langone project. - Resolution transparency: The supervisor said he would try to publish agendas and resolution texts earlier than 24 hours, ideally approaching 10 days before meetings, and asked department heads to submit materials early. Key Outcomes - Resolution 2026-417 and all routine resolutions on the main agenda passed 5-0. - Resolution 2026-435 was amended to remove 13 Plymouth Road from the blighted property action, then adopted 5-0. - Resolution 2026-447, scheduling a public hearing for The Cornerstone Melville special use permit application MTCO-25-2, passed 3-2; Councilwomen Lupinacci and Hebert voted no. Councilwoman Lupinacci said her vote reflected the lack of clear pause parameters and announced the funded water advisory committee. - The late-start Resolution 2026-452, authorizing an intermunicipal traffic signal agreement with the South Huntington Union Free School District, was added and adopted on the consent calendar. - As the Community Development Agency, the board adopted 2026-CD-4 to transfer funds from the Huntington Community Development Agency to the Highway Department, 5-0. - No vote was taken on 2026-418, the tax levy limit override. - A public hearing was scheduled for Sept. 15, 2026, at 6 p.m. on Local Law Intro. No. 30-2026, the permanently and totally disabled veterans tax exemption.

The Town of Huntington Town Board held a regular meeting on August 11, 2026, at 2:00 PM (after an executive session that began at 10:15 AM). The meeting included adoption of several resolutions, postponement of the tax levy override due to a request for a public budget comparison, and addition of late-start items. The board also convened as the Community Development Agency and then entered executive session. Discussion Items - Tax Levy Override Postponement (Resolution 418): Supervisor Spear requested postponement of the enactment to authorize override of the tax levy limit (General Municipal Law §3-C). He stated that after meeting with department heads and the comptroller, he believes the town needs to pierce the tax cap, but wants the public to see a budget under the tax cap first. The board agreed to pull the resolution from the agenda without objection. - Late Starters Added: Three late-start resolutions were added to the agenda: - Resolution 2026-449: Authorizing a paper shredding services agreement with Shred Away Inc. (sponsored by Councilwoman Hebert and Councilwoman Murray). - Resolution 2026-450: Authorizing an intermunicipal fuel agreement with the Huntington Union Free School District (sponsored by Councilwoman Hebert and Councilwoman Lupinacci). - Resolution 2026-451: Enacting Local Law Intro. No. 27-2026, amending Chapter 198-34.1 of the Town Code (Melville Town Center Overlay District) to provide for financial impact agreements with school districts for certain mixed-use developments (sponsored by Councilman Bernardo). All three late starters were added by unanimous vote. - Executive Session Agenda: The board adopted an executive session agenda (as amended) to discuss the pending litigation Lukton v. Town of Huntington and a non-agenda item regarding the Water Advisory Committee. Key Outcomes - Resolutions Adopted (with noted exceptions): The board proceeded through the town board agenda, adopting resolutions 417–447 (except Resolution 418 which was postponed) and the three late starters (449–451) as listed in the transcript. Notable resolutions include: - 417: Public hearing on fire protection agreement with Village of Northport. - 419: Grant application for public safety equipment. - 420: Public hearing on property tax exemption for permanently and totally disabled veterans. - 421: Designating October as Italian American Heritage Month. - 422: Authorizing fire protection agreement with Northport (same-day enactment after public hearing). - 423: Agreement with New York Islanders for youth hockey programs. - 424: License agreement for Pickle Festival with Greenlawn Historical Association. - 425: License agreement with Heckscher Museum of Art for Museum Palate Cafe. - 426: License agreement with Northport Lions Club for car show. - 427: License agreement for Pakistan Independence Day celebration. - 428: MOU with Island Harvest. - 429: CDBG grant application. - 430–433: Budget amendments for highway, operating, general services, and Dix Hills Water District. - 434: Not specified in transcript. - 435: Property maintenance nuisance abatement actions. - 436: Interim settlement agreement with LIPA. - 437: Termination of DEC decals vendor status. - 438: Permits for luminocity and Dino Safari at Walt Whitman Shops. - 439: Acceptance of vehicle donation from Huntington Youth Bureau. - 440: Amendment to prior budget resolution. - 441: Declaration of surplus equipment. - 442: Local law amending traffic code for stop signs. - 443: License agreement for town land with covenants (encroaching fence). - 444: Public hearing on blighted property at 336 Lockfield Road. - 445: Public hearing for license agreement at Manor Farm Park. - 446: Public hearing on truck exclusion on Barker's Lane. - 447: Public hearing on special use permit for Cornerstone Melville mixed-use development. - 448: License agreement for USA 250th/Pakistan 79th birthday celebration. - Community Development Agency: The board convened as the CDA and adopted Resolution 2026-CD4 authorizing transfer of funds from the Huntington Community Development Agency to the Town Highway Department. - Executive Session: The board entered executive session to discuss pending litigation and a non-agenda water advisory committee matter.

The Town of Huntington Zoning Board of Appeals met on August 6, 2026, for public hearings and other business. The board approved all five variance applications heard that evening — one with conditions — and also acted on extensions, an encroachment, and several previously filed applications. No meeting minutes were included in the source packet; the transcript shows the board unanimously accepted the minutes of its July 23, 2026 meeting at the start of the session. Consent Calendar - The board unanimously accepted the minutes of the July 23, 2026 meeting. Public Comments & Testimony - For 39 Bunkerhill Drive, no members of the public requested to be heard. - For 8 Bayview Drive, no members of the public requested to be heard; the applicant noted letters of support from every affected neighbor. - For 426 Mount Misery Road, a neighbor from 87 Old Country Road expressed concerns about stormwater runoff, soil erosion, water pooling and icing on Old Country Road, and construction beginning before approval. She said the structure itself was not the issue, but asked for soil and water mitigation. - For 140 Eatons Neck Road, no members of the public requested to be heard. - For 16 Wentworth Drive, no members of the public requested to be heard; the board noted letters of support and one west-side neighbor request that was impractical. Discussion Items - Public Hearing 23732 – 39 Bunkerhill Drive (Aristotelis and Sarah Kougemitros): The applicants sought accessory structure relief to legalize an existing inground pool in a technical front yard on a corner lot with two frontages. The applicant stated one pool corner was 33 feet from the required 50-foot setback, the pool was not visible from the street or neighboring properties, and the violation was discovered while closing out a permit. The board called the request de minimis and granted it. Motion by Mr. Castaño, seconded by Mr. Capadano. - Public Hearing 23730 – 8 Bayview Drive (Angela and Henry Ludwicki; speaker identified himself as Hank Ludwig): The applicant requested long street side yard and yard modification relief to add a front portico, second-story deck, and two AC units and a fireplace. The speaker requested a 45-inch variance for the portico, a 30-inch variance for a small water-view deck, and a 28-inch variance for an AC unit, describing the property as a 625-square-foot dilapidated bungalow. The board noted neighbor support and granted the request. Motion by Mr. Campadano, seconded by Mr. White. - Public Hearing 23696 – 426 Mount Misery Road (Damian Lazares, represented by architect Chris Gray): The applicant sought accessory structure and steep slope relief for a pool cabana with a storage basement. The board questioned the proposed nine-foot basement height, and the architect agreed to reduce it to seven feet. A neighbor raised water and soil concerns. The board granted the application with conditions: seven-foot basement ceiling, no habitable features, no plumbing, seasonal use only, and amended plans submitted to the planning department. Motion by Mr. Capitano, seconded by Mr. White. - Public Hearing 23689 – 140 Eatons Neck Road (Myriam Green, represented by Gordon Stedjan): The applicant requested approval to maintain a storage basement under an existing detached garage. The space is about 170 square feet (9 ft by 16 ft), used solely for household storage, not visible from the street, and the house has no basement. The garage was already built. The board granted the application. Motion by Mr. Castagna, seconded by Ms. Whalen. - Public Hearing 23738 – 16 Wentworth Drive, Dix Hills (Michael and Ivonne Recupero; architect identified in transcript as Michael Degnan, while the agenda lists Michael J. Duignan RA): The applicants sought front, side, and combined side yard relief to rebuild and expand a fire-damaged dwelling on the existing foundation. The proposed front porch is at a 20.5-foot setback where 23 feet is required. The board confirmed the proposal uses the same foundation from the original R5-era certificate of occupancy, now in an R10 zone, and does not expand the foundation. The board granted the application. Motion by Mr. Capadano, seconded by Mr. White. Other Business - Extension – ZBA 23551: Approved extension of an expired grant for Cheley Deegan due to tenant-locating issues; fee paid. - Lawful minor encroachment – 5 Glenhill Court: Approved for a detached accessory cabana/pool house with an existing setback of 9.9 feet where 10 feet is required. - ZBA 23321 – 364 Maplewood Road: The board voted to forward correspondence to the building department allowing permits and construction to proceed, because the structures appeared on the plans submitted with the application. - Extension – ZBA 23519: Approved extension of a non-expired grant due to weather and gas-line relocation delays; fee paid. - ZBA 2326 – 194 Cate Drive: Granted the dimensional variance relief sought (14.5-foot side yard where 20 feet is required; 38.7-foot combined side yard where 40 feet is required) but denied habitable features, requiring removal of sheetrock. Motion by Mr. McGrath, seconded by Mr. Castaño. - ZBA 23439 – 194 Cate Drive: The board remanded the accessory dwelling unit matter to the Accessory Apartment Review Board, finding the owner-occupied requirement appeared satisfied after the resident became at least a 10% owner. Motion by Mr. Capadano, seconded by Ms. Whalen. - ZBA 23699 and 23701 – LaRue Drive: The board approved both applications seeking minor lot-line-related relief. 23701 involves a proposed lot width of 78.94 feet where 100 feet is required and a 12-foot long street side yard where 30 feet is required; 23699 involves a lot width of 91.93 feet where 100 feet is required. The board emphasized it was not approving a subdivision; the lots already existed and are buildable. Motions by Ms. Whalen, seconded by Mr. Castagna. Key Outcomes - All five public hearing applications were granted: 23732, 23730, 23696 (with conditions), 23689, and 23738. - Conditions attached to 23696 include a 7-foot basement ceiling, no habitable features, no plumbing, seasonal use, and submission of amended plans to the planning department. - The board approved two extension requests, one lawful minor encroachment, and directed correspondence on one building-department matter. - The board granted dimensional relief on 2326 with a no-habitable-features condition and remanded 23439 to the Accessory Apartment Review Board. - The board approved the two LaRue Drive lot-line variance applications. - The next meeting was scheduled for August 13, 2026. Discrepancy Note - The transcript identifies the 8 Bayview Drive speaker as Hank Ludwig/owner, while the agenda lists Angela and Henry Ludwicki as owners. - The transcript identifies the 16 Wentworth Drive architect as Michael Degnan, while the agenda lists Michael J. Duignan RA.

The Huntington Planning Board held a regular meeting followed by a public hearing on the proposed Estates at Elwood subdivision, a 46-lot clustered development on 55 acres zoned R-40. The board approved routine consent items, tabled a transfer of density flow rights (TDFR) application, and heard extensive public testimony on environmental, traffic, fiscal, and community character concerns. The SEQRA public hearing remains open for written comments for 30 days. Consent Calendar - Minutes from the July 15, 2026 Planning Board meeting were approved. - A landscape bond for Nana's Nursery at 11 Manor Road in the amount of $2,000 was approved. Public Comments & Testimony - John Mazaran (25-year resident of Old Chester Hills) expressed concerns about inadequate notice of the meeting, traffic safety, wildlife displacement (e.g., rabbits, foxes), incremental tax burden on existing residents, and whether the development would set a precedent for smaller lot sizes. He appreciated the board's clarification that no rezoning is involved. - Daniel Carpin (resident of Huntington) argued that the property (known as Sand Hills) should have been designated a sole source aquifer under ECL Article 55. He claimed his 2016 petition to the DEC was approved by default due to the agency's delayed response (one year, five months, and 20 days), and he asserted the proposal is invalid due to illegal segmentation. He declared the project "dead on arrival." - Robert Lamont (resident of Dix Hills) raised concerns about single egress for the development, fire suppression with close house spacing, traffic on Jericho Turnpike (speeding over the crest), and the fiscal assumptions. He suggested a secondary egress and noted that the property could be developed with one-acre lots instead, but acknowledged that would eliminate preserved land. - Jill Finkelstein (67-year Elwood resident) expressed support for the project, stating she is glad that half of the property will be permanently preserved. - Andrew Martin (resident) deferred detailed comments to the next meeting but asked about the safety of making a left turn from the development onto Jericho Turnpike (45 mph speed limit, cresting hill, no signal). - James Tomio (President, Elwood Union Free School District Board of Education) stated the district does not take a position but wants accurate financial information. He criticized the expanded environmental assessment form (EEAF) for overstating fiscal benefits, noting that property tax cap laws prevent automatic spending of new tax revenue and that foundation aid does not scale per student. He requested the district be included as a meaningful participant in the review. - Nina Pombo (fourth generation of Media Villa Orchards, adjacent property owner) asked about a security barrier between the development and her farm, school bus pickup safety on Jericho Turnpike, and noise impact on the farm from 40+ homes. - Douglas Bush (also on adjacent property) asked about environmental impacts on wildlife displacement, noting the active farm and deer population, and questioned the applicant's plan for preserving wildlife habitat. - Donald Janke (resident of Whistle Hill Lane) criticized transparency, stating a 130-page technical document was made available only two days before the meeting despite being available for months. He called for better communication and noted that the school district had been left out. - Glenn Auerbeck (Sabrina Court) questioned whether lots 45 and 46 are intended for future commercial development (noting their large size) and raised concerns about steep slopes and retaining walls. - Bob Chernak (resident) challenged the accuracy of the steep slope analysis, claiming the property rises 50 feet from front to back and that many lots would need retaining walls. He requested an independent review of the slope data. - Dale Sabatini (Old Chester Hills) asked how half-acre lots are permitted under R-40 zoning (minimum one acre), expressed concern about tick disease from displaced animals, questioned the status of lots 45/46 (commercial vs. residential), and asked about a second egress for fire safety. - William Paul Guichard (Manor Road) cited deer-vehicle collisions on Manor Road and requested a left-turn arrow on Deer Park Avenue for safe access. - Alan Robert (Clay Pitts Road) asked for more educational resources for residents to understand zoning terminology and processes, noting the complexity of the 130-page technical document. - Patrick Deegan (Elwood resident) raised concerns about lack of a landscape buffer, removal of approximately 275,000 cubic yards of earth, no traffic light, wildlife, historic trails, late release of information (appendices added recently), and two known unpermitted dumping locations that require evaluation for toxicity and remediation. Discussion Items - Applicant Presentation: Chris Robinson (RM Engineering) and Carrie O'Farrell (Nelson Pope Voorhees) presented the proposal: a 46-lot clustered subdivision on the 55-acre westerly half of the former Media Villa property. The yield of 46 conforming R-40 lots was determined by the board in February 2026 after steep slope analysis. The cluster plan preserves 21 acres (nearly 38%) of the property as permanent open space, contiguous to Berkeley Jackson County Park, at no cost to taxpayers. The development requires no rezoning, no variances, and no zoning board relief. Access is via a single driveway on Jericho Turnpike; improvements including deceleration/acceleration lanes are proposed and under review by NYSDOT, which has requested a traffic signal warrant analysis. The environmental assessment covers natural resources, traffic, community character, noise, cultural resources, and fiscal analysis estimating $1.44 million in annual tax revenue and 43 projected school-aged children. - Board Questions: Board members asked about water district notification (applicant stated they contacted the district and are conducting a hydraulic analysis), fire department consultation (done, no concerns), school district coordination (applicant sent a letter in March 2026 to the superintendent but board was unaware; applicant expressed willingness to meet), steep slope analysis methodology (mathematical per town code, showing capacity for 54 lots), lots 45 and 46 (applicant confirmed no current plan for commercial rezone but acknowledged future possibility; offered to accept a condition restricting housing on those lots), buffer for adjacent farm (25-foot landscape buffer proposed, fencing possible), and earthwork volumes (some cut-to-fill on site, remainder carted away). - Applicant Response to Public: The applicant defended noticing (mail to 500 ft radius, newspaper ads for six weeks, signs on site, online posting, documents available for months). Regarding the school district, the applicant stated they reached out in March 2026 and received no response. Clarified that clustering allows smaller lots within R-40 without changing the zone, and that the preservation of 21 acres mitigates environmental impacts. Traffic analysis shows the single 40-foot-wide driveway can accommodate fire apparatus. Remediation at a prior demolition site was completed with DEC oversight. Key Outcomes - The SEQRA public hearing was opened and will remain open for written comments for 30 days. No determination was made. - The Transfer of Density Flow Rights (TDFR) for 1019 Fort Salonga Road was tabled to a later meeting without discussion. - The board accepted the public notices for the hearing via motion. - A future public hearing on the preliminary subdivision map will be held at a later date. - The board will consider all written comments submitted within the 30-day comment period before reaching a SEQRA determination.

The Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Huntington held a regular meeting on July 23, 2026, to consider five public hearings for area variances and two other business items. The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance and the approval of the minutes from July 16, 2023 (speaker noted the year as 2023, though the meeting year is 2026, a possible transcription discrepancy). All applicants were granted the requested relief. Public Hearings & Discussion Items 1. Public Hearing 23727 – 175 West Carver Street (Gunderman Building) - Applicant: Martin Passante Architect; Owner: John Paci, 175 West Carver Street LLC - Request: A variance from §198-48D to allow parking within 5 feet of a lot line to convert the former office building into mixed‑use commercial (5,200 sq ft offices) and eight one‑bedroom apartments. No parking variance was needed as 36 spaces were provided (35 required). - Discussion: The applicant argued the setback requirement was obtuse and that demolishing the building would allow a more intense use. Expert testimony from real estate appraiser Michael Lynch and traffic expert Thomas Mazzola supported the application, noting no adverse impact. - Outcome: Motion to grant with negative declaration under SEQRA. Unanimously approved. 2. Public Hearing 23687 – 45 East Main Street - Applicant: Sean King (pro se) - Request: Variance to maintain an existing detached garage with habitable finishing (heating) to store an Airstream trailer during winter months. - Discussion: The applicant explained he inadvertently added insulation and heating without realizing a variance was needed. The board noted the garage would be non‑habitable (no plumbing or rental) but allowed heating for the stated purpose. - Outcome: Motion to grant with condition that heat is allowed but no habitable space or rental. Unanimously approved. 3. Public Hearing 23733 – 7 Annondale Drive - Applicant: Keith Kellner, architect for owners Vito and Fiona Sparacio - Request: Variances for front yard setback (required 50 ft, proposed 48.2 ft), side yard setback (required 25 ft, proposed 10.9 ft), and combined side yard width (required 50 ft, proposed 44.9 ft) to construct a 502 sq ft attached one‑car garage. - Discussion: Variances were described as insubstantial, with existing plantings buffering the north side. No public opposition. - Outcome: Motion to grant. Unanimously approved. 4. Public Hearing 23725 – 6 Greenland Drive, Huntington Station - Applicant: Vincent and Karla DePergola (owners) - Request: Two de minimis variances: (1) a deck encroaching 7 inches into the side yard, and (2) a shed exceeding the maximum floor area (890 sq ft vs. 750 sq ft allowed). - Discussion: The board noted the deck encroachment could be brought to the property line (0 ft variance) and the shed size variance. Neighbor letters of support were submitted. The board clarified that variances cannot extend onto neighboring property. - Outcome: Motion to grant both variances up to the property line. Unanimously approved. 5. Public Hearing 23718 – 52 Prospect Street - Applicant: Ryan N. Brown, Esq., for The Ahern Family LLC - Request: Recognition of a pre‑existing nonconforming use – a four‑unit multifamily dwelling that has existed since the 1950s – to obtain a letter in lieu from the building department for rental permits. - Discussion: Seven affidavits and town records confirmed continuous use as a four‑family rental. A board member also noted personal knowledge of the use for over 60 years. - Outcome: Motion to recognize the nonconforming continuing use. Unanimously approved. Other Business - ZBA 23438 – Zoval Holdings LLC: Request for an extension of an unexpired grant due to delays on a sewer expansion project. Board granted the extension. - RM Engineering / Huntington Country Club: Inquiry about needing ZBA approval for a two‑story kitchen and golf bag storage addition. Board determined no zoning relief was required and advised the applicant to proceed through the Planning Board. Public Comments No members of the public spoke during the public hearing portions of the agenda. Meeting Adjournment The next regular meeting was scheduled for August 6, 2026.

The Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Huntington met on July 16, 2026, to consider several applications for area variances and other relief. The board approved the minutes from the July 9, 2026 meeting, adjourned two public hearings without date, and granted relief for five applications after hearing presentations and public comment. The board also addressed a request for clarification on a prior approval for a minor encroachment. Consent Calendar - The minutes of the July 9, 2026 meeting were approved unanimously. Public Comments & Testimony - Janet Austrian (11 Birch Avenue) spoke during the public hearing for 30 Tulip Street (ZBA 23721). She expressed concern about the history of illegal apartments at the adjacent property (16 Derby Avenue) and argued that the lot line change could enable future subdivision or noncompliance. She asked the board to impose a condition preventing any future building on the transferred parcel. The chair responded that code enforcement matters are outside the board's jurisdiction and that they cannot restrict future applications, but noted that any future application would be considered on its own merits. Discussion Items - 1 Pioneer Boulevard, Huntington Station (ZBA 23724): The applicant, represented by Ryan Brown, requested relief to legalize an existing deck in the front yard and a fence atop a retaining wall located 7 inches from the property line. The property had received similar relief in 2007 but never perfected the permit. No public comments were heard. The board granted the application. - 22 Wendover Drive, Huntington (ZBA 23723): Steven Kennaugh, co-owner, requested relief to legalize a 15' x 13' wood deck in the front yard that had been built without permits approximately 50 years ago. The deck is low-lying and screened by shrubs. No public comments were heard. The board granted the application. - 18 Vidoni Place, Huntington Station (ZBA 23719): Represented by Mary Ellen Curtis, the applicants sought to legalize a 16' x 14' chicken coop. The coop has a 6.25-foot side setback and a 2.33-foot rear setback, whereas 25 feet is required. The chickens are kept as pets, and neighbors submitted letters of support. The board granted the application with the condition that no roosters be kept. - 232 Clay Pitts Road, East Northport (ZBA 23660): Paul Curcio, project manager, presented. The applicants requested side yard and aggregate side yard setback relief for a proposed second-story addition and cellar entry, as well as to legalize an existing 923 square feet of retaining walls (188 square feet over the allowable 735) and correct a detached garage foundation that was built 9 feet from the property line instead of the required 10 feet. No public comments were heard, but the board noted a letter expressing concern about a possible business being run from the property. The chair stated that such matters are not related to the variance request. The board granted the application. - 30 Tulip Street, Huntington Station (ZBA 23721): Attorney Thomas Abbate represented the applicant. The request was for lot frontage and lot width relief to facilitate a lot line change that would transfer 3,700 square feet from the adjacent Derby Avenue parcel to the Tulip Street parcel. The change would create a through lot, resulting in two front yards and a frontage of only 37.3 feet (40 feet required). The chair questioned whether the applicant intended to later seek a variance for a building on the new frontage; the attorney confirmed there are no such plans. The board granted the application after hearing public comment. - Other Business – ZBA 23471 (Meridian Place): The board considered a request from the building department for clarification on a prior approval for a front porch. The approved setback was 14.2 feet, but the constructed setback is 13.7 feet. The board agreed to issue a memorandum to the building department deeming the 0.5-foot discrepancy a de minimis or lawful minor encroachment so the permit process can proceed. Key Outcomes - Minutes of July 9, 2026 approved unanimously. - Public Hearings 23684 (6 Coptor Court) and 23716 (59 Villanova Lane) were adjourned without date. - Applications 23724 (1 Pioneer Blvd), 23723 (22 Wendover Dr), 23719 (18 Vidoni Pl), 23660 (232 Clay Pitts Rd), and 23721 (30 Tulip St) were all granted. - For ZBA 23471 (Meridian Place), the board directed staff to send a letter to the building department confirming the encroachment is de minimis and allowing the permit to move forward.

The Huntington Planning Board met on July 15, 2026, for a regular meeting that included three public hearings on subdivision applications, administrative approvals, and discussions on site plans, density flow rights, and a yield determination. The meeting began at approximately 11:00 AM local time (as noted on the agenda) and included votes on multiple resolutions. Consent Calendar - Pledge of Allegiance: Led by the Chair. - Public Hearing Notices: Motions to accept public notices for Holy Trinity Plat, Willow Gardens (Lots 32-38), and Wychwood (Lots 6-7) were all moved and carried. - Minutes: The planning board approved the minutes from the July 1, 2026 meeting, with one abstention (member not present). - Extensions: Approved a 90-day extension for the Hart Place Plat (to 10/26/2026) and a 3-month extension for the lot line change at 10 Melville Road (to 10/15/2026). - Performance Bond Extensions: Granted one-year extensions for Islamic Center of Melville (Bonds A&B to 02/20/2027), 1700 Walt Whitman Rd (Bonds A&B to 06/14/2027), Aspen Dental Landscape Bond (to 11/23/2026), and Map of Eastern Hills Landscape Bond (to 7/21/2027), all nunc pro tunc. - Landscape Bond: Established a $1,000 landscape bond for Suffolk Y Jewish Community Center 2025. Public Comments & Testimony Public Hearing 1 – Holy Trinity Plat (St. Matthew's Church): - Applicant Ryan Brown (Breslin & Brown) proposed a three-lot subdivision on the church property (Ran R40 zone). The plan includes two fully conforming residential lots (1.2 and 1.14 acres) and a dedication to the town at Buckingham Drive. A buffer and tree removal plan were noted. - Raymond Smolensky, attorney for St. Matthew's, confirmed ongoing negotiations with PSE&G regarding Stations of the Cross encroachment; if no agreement, the structures will be removed. - No members of the public signed up to speak; the hearing was closed. Public Hearing 2 – Map of Willow Gardens, Lots 32-38: - Attorney Michael McCarthy (Forcelli Deegan Tirana) represented WDP Construction Corp. The property (R5 zone, 14,329 sq ft) is being subdivided into two parcels (Parcel A: 8,193 sq ft; Parcel B: 6,136 sq ft). A negative declaration and transfer of density flow rights (TDFRs) were previously approved on May 20, 2026. A driveway easement exists for the neighbor. - Public speakers: - Jackie Gardner (24 Derby Ave, since 1980) opposed two houses, stating that earlier attempts by two brothers were denied. She expressed confusion about the rule change and preferred one house. - Maria Keun (23 Derby Ave) asked about house sizes and impact on neighborhood character. She expressed opposition. - Janet Austrian (11 Birch Ave) questioned lot frontage (parcels have 60 and 80 ft frontages, exceeding the 50 ft minimum) and environmental review. - Mr. McCarthy responded: The TDFR program (enacted by Suffolk County) allowed the subdivision; prior owners could not develop due to health department requirements, not zoning. Proposed houses: on the smaller lot 2,300 sq ft (two-story, one-car garage), on the larger lot 2,800 sq ft. The builder, Mr. Morris, has built 450+ homes in the town. The board noted the lots conform to neighborhood pattern. - Hearing closed. Public Hearing 3 – Map of Wychwood, Lots 6-7 (Congregational Church of Huntington): - Applicant Ryan Brown proposed a cluster subdivision from three tax lots to two lots (one residential lot plus church property) with a 1/3-acre conservation area on a steep slope. - Stephen Tremoroli (church member, former trustee) spoke in support: The church needs funds for $70-year-old structure renovations; sale will benefit the community. - Board members expressed support, noting the conservation easement protects the steep slope. - Hearing closed. Discussion Items - 505 Walt Whitman Road (S-23-081-X): The building, formerly a Steinway pianos store, now a furniture store, seeks architectural facade changes. The prior plan for three retail stores and expanded parking was abandoned. Board members endorsed the new design with awnings, noting no site plan review is needed at this time. - Transfer of Density Flow Rights (TDFR 1) – 665 West Jericho Tpke: The site (former Sitar restaurant) will purchase 150 gallons of sanitary flow credits for future development. A lot line change was previously approved. The board approved the TDFR resolution. - Subdivision 1 – Map of Soundridge, Lots 14-16: An expedited subdivision of three old filed map lots in Fort Salonga. The board approved a SEQRA negative declaration. TDFRs may be needed due to lot sizes under 20,000 sq ft; no impact on review. - Lot Line Change 1 – Linakis (27 Tanyard Lane Estates): This is a new introduction. The applicant (Robinson) seeks a yield determination for an oversized lot (R10 zone) with steep slopes. A three-lot oversized yield (meeting R20) allows four regular R10 lots, for a total of seven lots plus a passive park (eighth lot) to include an unmapped DEC wetland. The board discussed the wetland status and DEC's recent court case that may roll back regulations. After debate, the board approved the yield determination (7 lots + park), noting it could be revisited if DEC jurisdiction changes. A future public hearing will be scheduled as it is a major subdivision. - Current Communications: An anonymous letter regarding rezoning south of LIE and west of Route 110 was noted but no action taken. Key Outcomes - Three public hearings closed after presentations and public comments. - Minutes approved with one abstention. - Extensions and bonds approved as presented. - 505 Walt Whitman Road architectural design received board consensus. - TDFR for 665 West Jericho Tpke approved. - Negative declaration for Soundridge lots approved. - Yield determination for 27 Tanyard Lane Estates approved (7 lots + park), with the understanding that DEC permits may affect the plan and a public hearing will follow. - Conditional approval for Linakis lot line change – three lots to be redrawn into three rectangular buildable lots, with covenants preventing future subdivision without board review. Meeting adjourned.

Meeting Overview The Town Board met on July 14, 2026, at 2:00 PM in Town Hall. The session opened with a special ceremony inducting U.S. Army veteran John F. Fox into the New York State Veterans Hall of Fame, presented by Senator Mario Matera. The board then conducted six public hearings, heard extensive public comment – primarily on the proposed Huntington African American Museum at Fair Meadow Park – and adopted a series of resolutions, including the next phase of museum planning, a tax cap override authorization, and multiple operational and budget items. Public Hearings - Hearing 1 – Blighted Properties (533 Caledonia Road, Dix Hills): No public speakers. The hearing was closed. - Hearing 2 – Pro Shop Concession at Clark Gillies Arena: No public speakers. The hearing was closed. - Hearing 3 – Stop Signs (Audrey Lane, Carmela Lane, Romeo Lane, Phaetons Drive, Phaetons Gate): No public speakers. The hearing was closed. - Hearing 4 – Covenant Modification for Huntington Square Shopping Center (Pickleball Facility): Attorney Philip Butler (representing the applicant) explained the request to modify covenants to allow a 47,000 sq ft former Best Buy to become an indoor pickleball facility with 14 courts, pro shop, and sound‑deadening equipment. The only change sought is a 6 AM opening time instead of the current 8 AM. Neighboring developer B2K Development expressed no objection. The board asked about noise and deliveries; the applicant confirmed no outdoor noise issues and no large truck deliveries. Dustin Hicks (landlord representative) declined to speak. The hearing was closed. - Hearing 5 – Tax Levy Limit Override (Local Law 26-2026): No public speakers. The hearing was closed. - Hearing 6 – Melville Town Center Overlay District (Financial Impact Agreements with School Districts): Daniel Carpin argued the resolution is illegal under SEQRA and alleged secret segmentation. Daniel Bryant, a Melville resident, expressed concerns that the proposed payments offset only a small fraction of taxes lost to PILOTs (e.g., Melville Crossing PILOT shifts $11 million to residents, with $7 million in school taxes; the resolution offsets only $2.8 million). He also noted no inflation adjustment, risk that PILOTs may be calculated to absorb the payments, and that the Melville Crossing project has 40% lower property taxes per unit than the overlay intended. He urged the board to honor original promises not to approve developments requiring PILOTs. The hearing was closed. Public Comments & Testimony - Jeff Bartels (Lloyd Harbor): Raised concerns about erosion of the sandbar at Lloyd Harbor, flooding of the causeway, and the condition of culverts at Westneck Beach. Proposed a multi‑agency hearing to address sea‑level rise and infrastructure. The supervisor noted the Westneck Beach culvert project is already bonded. - Barry Lights (Chairman, Huntington African American Museum Board): Stated the museum wants to preserve Fair Meadow Park, with no less than 75% of the park remaining as open space. The building will be placed as far north as possible, away from the intersection of Park Avenue and Pulaski Road. - Tracy Edwards (NAACP National Board): Thanked the board for bipartisan support of the museum. Emphasized that the museum board evaluated three sites, and after the state rejected the original Hale site proposal, Fair Meadow Park was selected. Condemned racist comments and misinformation, and urged respect for the decision. Stated the museum will occupy less than 2.5 acres of a 9.7‑acre park. - Lauren Olivia Green (Huntington resident): Expressed concern about loss of green space due to a housing development on Stony Hollow Road that clear‑cut a forested area. Called for more environmental education and initiatives. - Catherine McGeary (paramedic, volunteer park steward): Described volunteer work removing invasive species and creating a native pollinator garden at Veterans Park in East Northport. Emphasized the importance of protecting remaining green space. - Laura DeMeo (Huntington Country Farms resident): Opposed both a proposed McDonald’s and the African American Museum at Fair Meadow Park, citing traffic, noise, and loss of open space. Noted that many residents could not attend because they work. - Alison Benyo (Huntington Country Farms HOA board member): Presented a petition with 99 signatures opposing the museum location. Stated that when she bought her home, she was told the park could only have gravel walking paths. Argued the process lacked transparency and that open space is a community asset. - Eddie O’Brien Carroll (Hillside): Opposed the museum itself, claiming there are already 252 African American museums in the U.S., and criticized the NAACP and the museum’s political character. The supervisor and several council members expressed strong disapproval of his remarks. - Sal D’Angelo (Huntington resident): Supported the museum location at Fair Meadow Park, calling it a prime gateway location. Also urged a longer moratorium (at least two years) on battery storage facilities, citing a fire incident in East Hampton. Opposed any restriction on ICE cooperation. - Cheryl Bloom (Huntington resident): Questioned whether Fair Meadow Park is officially designated as a park, argued it is a conservation area, and suggested a museum would be a compatible educational use. - Matt Harris (Huntington Station resident, 46 years): Opposed the museum location, claiming lack of transparency and that the park was promised as open space. Proposed an alternative town‑owned parcel in the DRI revitalization zone near the train station. Asked to be on the advisory board. - Barbara Casa (Fair Meadow Park Steward): Spoke in favor of keeping the park as open space, saying the town broke a promise to the community. - Lisa Lopiano (Huntington Station resident, 29 years, educator): Enthusiastically supported the museum, describing the park as underutilized grass bordered by busy roads and train tracks. Noted that the museum would be a transformative landmark, similar to Heckscher Museum in Heckscher Park. - Gail Lumberta (lifelong resident, 73 years): Expressed support for the museum, noting evolution of the town. Argued the museum is a compatible passive use and will enhance the park. - Desiree Ben (Huntington resident): Requested enforcement of resolution 2015-70 and a Hold Harmless Agreement regarding trail use at Meadowlock Park, claiming unauthorized activities (racing, concerts, drinking, tree cutting) are occurring. - Irene Moore (Vice Chair, Huntington African American Museum): Thanked the board for supporting the museum site. Emphasized that the museum will showcase African American history and contributions, and will be a resource for schools and the community. - Magdalene Hull (Huntington resident): Stated she was repulsed by some earlier comments. Supported the museum but criticized the lack of community input. Asked that a community member be added to the advisory team. The supervisor responded that he had already requested adding one or two community members from the adjacent area to the advisory committee. - Stephanie Gothard (Executive Director, Huntington Historical Society): Supported the museum, having worked with many advocates. Believed the compromise is good and that the community will gain from the museum. - Beth Ezrin (Melville resident, former town employee): Expressed disappointment with the process, noting that the meeting to discuss parkland alienation was held at 4:30 PM with little notice and that neighbors were not consulted. Urged a transparent process for any future parkland alienation. Also commented on the tax cap. - Lynn Kaufman (Huntington resident): Supported the museum as a complement to the park, similar to Heckscher. - Anthony Cacciato (Huntington Village resident, recent CMU graduate): Presented his senior thesis on housing affordability, recommending a split‑rate tax system to slow home value appreciation and increase supply. - John Marcinka (67‑year resident): Opposed setting a precedent of giving away parkland, fearing future encroachments. Warned against taking parkland for other purposes. - Janet (Huntington Station resident, 59 years): Supported the museum but proposed a creative alternative: using the Armory building and making Fair Meadow Park a walking exhibit with historical displays. - Mark McIntyre (local business owner): Supported the museum, calling it an excellent park improvement with precedent (e.g., Heckscher Museum). - Dorothy Fitzsimmons (lifelong resident): Criticized lack of transparency; concerned about setting a precedent for alienating parkland in other communities. Also raised concerns about the impact of NYU Langone on the aquifer. - John Wilson (Huntington resident): Criticized the town for posting a photo of a salt marsh sparrow nest on Facebook, which he said could harm the birds. Also opposed the museum location and criticized clear‑cutting at Froelick Wicks farm. - Nathaniel Ham (Dix Hills resident, 46 years): Strongly supported the museum location, noting it is centrally located, accessible, and will be built at no cost to the town. - Robert Lamont (Huntington resident): Asked about the tax cap override and why the town is short on income. Suggested raising fines and enforcing parking and landscaping truck regulations. - Helen Boxwell (Huntington resident): Supported the museum, expressing hope that the community can have both the museum and open space. - Ruth Ann Cooley (President, NAACP Huntington Branch): Expressed strong support for the museum at Fair Meadow Park, stating it belongs in the heart of Huntington Station. Emphasized the museum’s educational and cultural value. - Susan Benyo (Northport resident, former school board member): Criticized holding the meeting at 2 PM in July, arguing it limited public participation. Urged meaningful dialogue before piercing the tax cap or alienating parkland. Expressed concern about precedent. Discussion Items - The board did not hold separate discussion items beyond the public hearings and public comments. After the public portion, the board proceeded to vote on resolutions. Key Outcomes - Resolution 2026-373: Dedicated Union Place in Huntington to Andrea and Luisa Sorrentino. (Adopted 5‑0) - Resolution 2026-374: Authorized the Supervisor to apply for 2026 Regional Economic Development Council grant funding. (Adopted 5‑0) - Resolution 2026-375: Authorized application and acceptance of FTA funds for HART transit capital assistance, nunc pro tunc. (Adopted 5‑0) - Resolution 2026-376: License agreement with Huntington Human Services Institute for Breezy Park Summer Family Festival. (Adopted 5‑0) - Resolution 2026-377: Appointed Anthony Annunziata as Director of General Services. (Adopted 5‑0) - Resolution 2026-378: Accepted donation of garden shed renovation and tools from Girl Scout Silver Award candidate Samantha Graber for the Robert M. Kubecka Memorial Organic Garden. (Adopted 5‑0) - Resolution 2026-379: Amended Resolution 2026-323 to authorize restoration agreement with Steward Preservation Services for Nathan Hale Memorial, accepting DAR donation, and budget amendment. (Adopted 5‑0) - Resolution 2026-380: Authorized construction inspection services agreement with N&P Engineering for Essex Drive outfall pipe reconstruction. (Adopted 5‑0) - Resolution 2026-381: Same for Westview Road outfall pipe reconstruction. (Adopted 5‑0) - Resolution 2026-382: First extension of building management system maintenance contract with Peconic Energy Products. (Adopted 5‑0) - Resolution 2026-383: First and final extension of loose leaf removal contract with CarlsonCorp Inc. (Adopted 5‑0) - Resolution 2026-384: Memorandum of Agreement with Local 342 (Supervisory Unit) labor contract, nunc pro tunc. (Adopted 5‑0) - Resolution 2026-385: Second and final extension of Gasboy fuel management system contract with Global Fueling Systems. (Adopted 5‑0) - Resolution 2026-394: Authorized retroactive property tax exemption for Halesite Fire Department premises for 2022‑2023. (Adopted 5‑0) - Resolution 2026-395: Authorized actions under Chapter 156 (Blighted Property) for failure to abate violations. (Adopted 5‑0) - Resolution 2026-399: Amended agreement with Huntington Community First Aid Squad for ambulance services. (Adopted 5‑0) - Resolution 2026-400: Amended engineering retainer agreement with H2M for Huntington Sewer District. (Adopted 5‑0) - Resolution 2026-401: Appointed Carol Nucci and Gail Lumberta to the Beautification Advisory Council. (Adopted 5‑0) - Resolution 2026-402: Declared surplus equipment and vehicles for disposal. (Adopted 5‑0) - Resolution 2026-403: Designated Huntington Animal Shelter as recipient of voluntary contributions under Agriculture & Markets Law §109. (Adopted 5‑0) - Resolution 2026-404: Established the next phase of planning for the Huntington African American Museum, recognizing key stakeholders and creating an Implementation Advisory Team. (Adopted 5‑0) - Resolution 2026-405: Granted license agreement to Cozzi Sports, Inc. for pro shop concession at Clark Gillies Arena. (Adopted 5‑0) - Resolution 2026-406: Adopted Local Law 22-2026 amending covenants and restrictions on property at Jericho Turnpike, Elwood (for pickleball facility). (Adopted 5‑0) - Resolution 2026-410: License agreement with Huntington Human Services Institute for Manor Field Park National Night Out event on August 4, 2026. (Adopted 5‑0) - Resolution 2026-411: License agreement with Huntington Human Services Institute for Coral Park Afro-House event on August 29, 2026. (Adopted 5‑0) - Resolution 2026-412: Authorized grant application for Climate Smart Communities greenhouse gas mitigation project. (Adopted 5‑0) - Resolution 2026-413: Authorized grant application for Climate Smart Communities extreme heat project. (Adopted 5‑0) - Resolution 2026-414: Scheduled a public hearing on license agreement for use of town land and covenants. (Adopted 5‑0) - Resolution 2026-415: Appropriated funds from Environmental Open Space Fund for Heckscher Park improvements. (Adopted 5‑0) - Resolution 2026-416 (late starter): Authorized Supervisor to execute six remnant defendants’ combined participation form. (Adopted 4‑0, Supervisor recused) - Board of Trustees Resolutions: - 2026-BT-8: Approved extension of recreational dock license for Nathan Hale Beach Club. (Adopted 5‑0) - 2026-BT-9: Scheduled public hearing on variances and special use permit for a pier/dock at 271 Little Neck Road, Centerport (Tomlinson). (Adopted 5‑0) - 2026-BT-10: Scheduled public hearing on a license agreement for the same pier/dock. (Adopted 5‑0)

The Huntington Town Board held a regular meeting on July 14, 2026, beginning at approximately 10:45 AM local time (16:45 UTC). The meeting included the approval of the agenda, the reading of numerous resolutions, discussion on a blighted property, and transition to a Board of Trustees session followed by an executive session. No public comments were heard. Consent Calendar The board adopted the agenda with one late starter added: Resolution 2026-415, authorizing the controller to appropriate monies from the environmental open space park fund for park improvements at Hector Park, sponsored by Councilwoman Martin. The motion to add the late starter was moved by Councilwoman Heber, seconded by Councilwoman Murray, and carried unanimously. The executive session agenda was also adopted without opposition. Discussion Items - Resolution 395 – Property Maintenance and Nuisances (Blighted Property): The resolution authorizes actions in accordance with Town Code Chapter 156 for failure to comply or abate violations at a specified residence. Councilman Bernardo raised concerns about the property continuing to be blighted and questioned what further steps the town could take beyond grass cutting and securing the building. The town attorney or supervisor responded that the town can make the premises safe and apply expenses as a lien on the property, and that the ultimate remedy is a foreclosure process. Councilman Bernardo indicated a desire to learn more about the process. - Resolution 404 – Huntington African American Museum: The resolution establishes the next phase of planning, recognizing key stakeholders and establishing an implementation advisory team. It was sponsored by Councilman Bernardo. - Resolution 405 – Pro Shop Concession at Clark Gillies Arena: Authorizes a license agreement to operate a pro shop concession with Kazi Sports Incorporated, sponsored by Councilwoman Lupinacci. - Resolution 406 – Local Law Amendment (Covenants and Restrictions): Adopts local law introductory number 22-2026 to amend covenants and restrictions on property on Jericho Turnpike, Elwood, sponsored by Councilwoman Heber. - Resolution 412 & 413 – Climate Smart Communities Grant Programs: Resolutions authorize the supervisor to apply for grant funding from the NYS DEC for a greenhouse gas mitigation project (Resolution 412, sponsored by Councilwoman Heber) and an extreme heat project (Resolution 413, sponsored by Councilwoman Maury). - Board of Trustees Items: Three resolutions were considered under the board of trustees: BT-8 (extension of license for recreational dock at Nathan Hale Beach Club); BT-9 and BT-10 (public hearings for variances and special use permit for a residential pier/dock at 271 Little Neck Road, Centerport, applicants Patrick and Gene Tomlinson). These were sponsored by Trustee Lupinacci and Trustee Maury. Key Outcomes - The meeting's agenda was adopted with the addition of Resolution 2026-415 as a late starter, and the executive session agenda was approved. - The board concluded its town board session and opened as the board of trustees to handle three marine-related resolutions. - The board then closed the trustees session and opened an executive session. Councilman Bernardo recused himself from the class action litigation item on the executive session agenda. - No votes were taken on the individual resolutions; they were read and set for action later, or possibly voted on later in the meeting (the transcript does not show votes on each resolution). Note: The meeting was adjourned into executive session with no further public action recorded.