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Hewlett Neck Puts Priority on Road Issues

Village aims to curb non-residential parking and other roadside issues with a new municipal code, plenty of maintenance and "a little luck."

After a public hearing on parking facilities for non-residential uses, Hewlett Neck trustees on Monday approved a law establishing that parking at non-residential facilities is to be done in front of a building, not in the back.

“New requirements indicate this is meant for religious assemblies,” said Village Attorney Anthony Guardino. “Under Section D this relates to non-school use.”

Trustee Steven Cooper said the law is subject to the same zoning rules.

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The motive for the change — Local Law No. 7 of 2011, which amends Section 195-27 — was not clear. When asked why the board passed the amendment, trustees responded, “There was none before this.”

Village hall offered no additional information.

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Another priority, clearing the catch basins, particularly so they don’t obstruct traffic flow, has become a concern for Mayor Stuart Troyetsky.

“We have a company clearing the catch basins,” he said. “I was around for some and inspected them. We’re not paying until the basins are redone. If they don’t clean the laterals, they’ll back up.”

Catch basins are not the only issue with the streets. Deputy Mayor Bertram Kalisher voiced an additional matter.

“I would like to see an inspection of the roads at night in order to determine if visibility is proper,” Kalisher said. “On Adams Lane, one side is lit and the other is dark.”

An assessment of the roads would require Hewlett Neck to spend cash, something most mayors, including Troyetsky, are sensitive about these days.

“Currently, there are no lights out in the village. We’ll do a drive around and we’d probably need a study but that would cost money,” the mayor said. “We’d have to throw it into the budget for next year.”

Overgrown hedge lines at intersections are yet another issue affecting the roads in Hewlett Neck. The board is aware of some properties that appear to be impeding driver’s views and it has taken the first step toward resolving that issue.

“We sent out letters to residents about trimming their hedges," Troyetsky said. "It can be a problem.”

When asked if he thought the weather was going to drastically influence this year’s budget for road maintenance, the mayor responded, “Hopefully, with a little luck, we’ll have less snow.” 

The next board meeting is set for Jan. 3 at 8 p.m.

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