Message from the Mayor (November 2005)

Dear Neighbors My first six months in office serving as your Mayor have been challenging and insightful. I have begun to address the initiatives I laid out when elected and continue to learn about how to improve our Village. My initial impression: I love serving as your Mayor and look forward to the future of Port North.

Much has happened since our last newsletter. Of primary importance, we have a new Board of Trustee member. Michael Malatino, who lives on Ave. B with his wife and 2 young children, was appointed in August to fill the vacancy. Being the head of both the Buildings Dept. and the Public Works Dept. of Old Westbury, he brings an invaluable skill set to the board. I expect Mike to jump right in and offer support regarding our roadwork, street signs, snow removal, and other public works items that need addressing. Mike, welcome aboard!

Stop and Shop has come through in adopting our vision for their streetscape and is in the final stages of completing construction. We are also close to finalizing the plans for a safer and more beautiful Shore Road with the grant money we received from the New York Dept. of Transportation.

Many of you have inquired about both trees and sidewalks in our Village. I am pleased to announce that the Village is about to adopt its first official Village Tree Policy. My belief is that this policy will end the confusion surrounding whether a tree should be felled, or what sidewalks will be repaired in our Village.

Trustee Steve Cohen is spearheading our efforts to monitor utilities and has made significant progress having LIPA address our frequent power outages.

Trustee Daria Hoffman has been working on the sale of 2 parcels of land near our old Village Hall, and has be instrumental in creating and helping to implement our Village Street Safety Program.

Trustee Michael Schenkler is continuing to spearhead the building of a new Village Hall and creating plans for a Village Club. The question is where to build it, and when. And he continues to produce and deliver what I believe to be the best municipal newsletter on Long Island.

Our team is capable, driven and loving it.

Sincerely, Bob Weitzner

(Printed in the Nov 2005 Newsletter)