Spring 2013
Dear Residents
The past few months have been very important ones for our Village. Several
major projects, formally promises, have become realities, thanks to our trustees, staff, DPW and you. Our first project involves turning the Village Nature Preserve into an
idyllic green space for our residents to enjoy and to preserve for future generations. A second project, Morgan‘s Dock, which began in 2007 but was not actuated, is
finally going to begin. This project will create a viable dock in Manorhaven and will
promote local businesses. Articles in this month’s newsletter will highlight
both projects.
A very important part of this past month’s Village business has been our budget.
I am happy to report that despite Super Storm Sandy and concerns inherited from the
previous administration, with hard work, we were able to balance our budget and not raise residential taxes. Additionally, you will read an article with a report from Trustee Zeevi-Farrington and our financial firm of Rosen & Federico. We have been assured that our diligence this year should ensure an excellent financial forecast in future years. Here are some additional updates I would like to share:
• Requested 6th Precinct to reinstate mounted police in Manorhaven;
• Began cold and hot patches of all potholes on our roads and crosswalks;
• Repaired major sewer main break on Firwood Road and Manorhaven Blvd.;
• Repaired check valve at Sewer Pump Station;
• Cleaned yard at Sewer Pump Station;
• Cleaned debris and laid down path at nature preserve;
• Began work on dog park;
• Cleaned east and west sides of Sagamore Hill Dr. of debris, removed large tree stump;
• Expanded the DPW staff;
• Utilized woodchips from Super Storm Sandy for the dog park and baywalk;
• Addressed parking issues on Sagamore Hill Drive;
• Initiated plans to replace Sewer Pump Station’s “Muffin Monster” equipment,
which is needed to break down and grind large objects to avoid entry into sewer system;
• Approved plans to upgrade the alarm system at Sewer Pump Station;
• Drafted plans for a tree planting program to replace trees damaged by Super Storm Sandy.
We hope that you and your family enjoy the beauty and bounty of Spring!
Sincerely,
Giovanna Giunta
*Village Annual Election, Tuesday - June 18 at Village Hall - Polls open 6 am - 9 pm
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