Huntington Town Board Meeting – July 14, 2026

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.