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Accomplishments of Your Board of Trustees

St. Paul's

  • Conducted a survey to elicit feedback from residents on determining the future direction of St. Paul's

  • Worked with the St. Paul's Advisory Committee to develop recommendations for the building

  • Committed to developing a cost effective solution for St. Paul's that will be supported by the vast majority of residents

  • Increase security around the St. Paul's grounds and main building

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Recreation

  • Approved a new turf field at St. Paul's that will open in Spring 2026

  • Approved the installation of a new slide at our pool that will be ready for the 2026 season

  • Resurfaced the floor at Cluett Hall

  • Hired a new Superintendent of Recreation

  • Continuing efforts to improve the grass fields at St. Paul’s 

  • Active two way dialogue between the Village and athletic, musical, and STEAM oriented organizations to make sure we are in touch with the needs of our various affinities groups

  • Fixed the warped flooring, roofing and outdoor grounds at the Senior Center

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Library & Education

  • Active involvement with Library Board and management to improve programs and cleanliness of the facilities

  • Upgrade and replacement of library doors; enhanced roof; upgrade of library carpet and HVAC; installed planters by front for additional security, and improved lighting

  • Expanding book collection

  • Increased dialogue with the Board of Education regarding programming and the efficient and effective use of properties and programs

 

Traffic Safety

  • Implemented innovative techniques such as at North Avenue to reduce cut through traffic

  • Engaged consultants to design a comprehensive plan to reduce traffic in the Mott section

  • Rapidly responds to resident concerns on traffic safety leading to the installation of speed humps, additional stop signs and other techniques to reduce speed and improve safety

 

Fire Safety

  • Approved the renovation of the Edgemere fire house which is necessary for the safety of residents who live in the West and Estates

  • Through value engineering, the renovation costs were reduced by millions of dollars as compared to initial estimates

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Police Safety

  • Improve police oversight and monitoring of youth congregations on 7th Street

  • Obtained a grant from NYS for over $450,000 to improve our crime prevention technology

  • Extend outreach and inclusiveness to all groups within the Village and surrounding communities

  • Assist efforts with GCPD to obtain drones to enable the Village to have an eye in the sky

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Water

  • Worked with water department to complete lead service line inventory

  • Continuing to educate residents on the issues associated with lead service lines while pursuing funding options for their replacement

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Casino

  • Led the efforts against the proposed mega casino at the Nassau Hub

  • Initiated two lawsuits to invalidate the 42-year license to LVS and the rezoning by the Town of Hempstead for gambling

  • Trustees spoke numerous times at public hearings on the proposed casino and with local media

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Beautification

  • Made the 7th Street downtown a more vibrant, clean and welcoming place

  • Renovated the historic Toll House and is moving forward with the renovation of the Water Works building

  • Educating residents on the importance of saving our trees

  • Placed a moratorium on subdivisions and will soon be implementing new zoning codes that protect the Village's character and values

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Community

  • Positive working relationship with our four Property Owners' Associations

  • Organized festivals and community events with the Chamber of Commerce and POAs to bring our community together.

  • Worked with residents to revise the policy on sidewalk replacements that saved residents thousands of dollars

  • Increased residents participation in commissions and committees

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Fiscal Responsibility​​

  • Working on developing PILOT programs with the Village's non-for-profits organizations

  • Actively pursuing other revenue opportunities to minimize the need for tax increases

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Business Community

  • Close working relationship with Chamber of Commerce focused on keeping our downtown business districts vibrant

  • Ongoing, active two-way dialogue between business owners and the Village improving the relationship and building back trust​​​.​

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Communications

  • Honesty, openness and improved communication between residents and the Board of Trustees

  • Reduced emphasis on reduced political affiliations and hostile communications. 

  • Improved communication to residents through weekly social media posts and promoting use of Village app

  • Increased communication with traditional village organizations including the Cathedral of the Incarnation and Adelphi University

  • Improved communication between the residents and the various departments of the Village such as water, recreation, and zoning

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