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Applicant presentation: Attorney Garrett Gray (Weber Law Group) said the property is Section 57, Block 99, Lot 24 (mailing address 3270 Sunrise Highway). The applicant would demolish an existing 1-story repair facility and construct a smaller, 1,732-square-foot, single-story building with three service bays for fluid-only service (oil changes, filters and wiper replacement). Gray said Take 5 plans to relocate the building farther from the adjacent residential property, renovate paving, add landscaping, lighting, underground on-site drainage, and remove two existing access points while retaining one approved access onto Sunrise Highway (New York State DOT approval said to be received). He said deliveries would average about twice weekly and the largest delivery vehicle would be a box truck.

Operations and conditions discussed: The applicant initially described hours as 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily; in response to the board’s inquiry the applicant said Sunday openings could shift to 8 a.m. (the applicant agreed to an 8 a.m. Sunday opening in response to resident concerns). The applicant estimated an average of about 35 cars per day and said typical queueing is six to eight cars (maximum queue capacity of around 15). Take 5 committed to a landscaping plan and to hiring a licensed, insured landscaper on an ongoing basis (April 1–Oct. 31) with replacement of any dead plantings within a year secured by a bond.

Public comment: Linda Zunk Geffner, who identified herself as the resident at the southern property adjacent to the site, said the parcel has been derelict for years, asked whether she received proper notice of the hearing and raised concerns about late-night deliveries, overnight parking and noise. Ms. Geffner asked whether sidewalks, irrigation and ongoing maintenance would be required; the applicant agreed that sidewalks, curbs and irrigation would be provided and pledged maintenance per the landscaping plan.

Board action and next steps: After hearing testimony and the public comment, the board voted to reserve decision on the special-exception application. Commissioners and counsel said the application will return to the board with any outstanding materials and recommended conditions (landscaping maintenance, flagpole requested by the board, irrigation, and the accepted Sunday-hour amendment).

Why it matters: The site adjoins residential property and residents raised concerns about notice, intensity and nuisance conditions. The applicant committed to design and operational measures intended to reduce impacts; the board’s reservation of decision keeps final conditions and approvals open pending any supplemental materials or requirements.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","September 16, 2025 Hempstead Town Board Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Quick Lube of Carolina LLC (Take 5) presented a special-exception application for a drive-through oil-change facility at 3270 Sunrise Highway in Wantagh. The applicant described site improvements, landscaping and operational limits; a nearby resident raised notice and intensity concerns. The board reserved decision.","taxTitle","Hempstead, Nassau County, New York","taxId",65905,"location","New York","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6470325,"Hempstead board adopts multiple traffic, parking and administrative measures; administrative calendar approved",2336,3676000,6012000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5779734-4c1ce0aa191ff7c05e8fd22fdd4f201a&start=3676&end=6012","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5779734-4c1ce0aa191ff7c05e8fd22fdd4f201a/thumbnail_3676000.jpg","/articles/6470325/New-York/Hempstead-board-adopts-multiple-traffic-parking-and-administrative-measures-administrative-calendar-approved","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6470325-6bacf5fb9397f5bdd4f17f58f379dfbf/orig.mp4?Expires=1770768934&Signature=BWqnAKQMUY9C5yCD9axDOmH4xQvmTctpXDcg5JdkQQGqj4iehqv-A1sVAGoOa0EwacKu8pvnhmZ3lj2jES3ou5dE1vJ2~tl0ZW2YQAbbStgZgAc4JbDiow8aHwXL2qw-pzC6CfFCpJsnxfV8ACejccQ~PASu4ADjbPFT4emhE2ddUxbMp-TsSLmazCDNGSqzgv2MIWPsm8ian-Jauf~WYnALdm97ozEQlDuqXKwmuZQBrnvrqMpCdzK-UxzjPWi4BuDBhJzChn9migeMHKQg0Xy1~d~hAaRdW7uW0cAyaf2vTTZOEeeMka5c6xJ2Mak8uU~yvef5Pf~MKmsQpCqCrw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Hempstead Town Board on Sept. 16, 2025 closed public hearings and adopted a series of proposed local laws addressing parking, traffic controls and related matters across several hamlets, then approved the administrative calendar (items 10–38) after public questions and departmental briefings.

Public hearings and board action: The board closed the hearings and moved to consider and adopt the following proposed local laws (each adopted by roll-call):
- Regulations and restrictions to limit parking in Bellmore, East Atlantic Beach, Lido Beach, Point Lookout, Uniondale and West Hempstead.
- Parking and standing prohibitions in Baldwin, Elmont, Franklin Square, Inwood, Merrick, Point Lookout, Rockville Centre, Uniondale, Valley Stream area, Westbury area and West Hempstead.
- Arterial stop controls in Merrick, Oceanside, Point Lookout, Wantagh and West Hempstead.
- Traffic regulations in the vicinity of schools in Baldwin.
- U-turn prohibitions in West Hempstead.
- Bus stop locations in Lynnbrook.
- Handicap parking on public streets in East Atlantic Beach, Elmont, Franklin Square, Valley Stream area, Uniondale and West Hempstead.

Board members recorded unanimous or near-unanimous support for these measures during roll-call votes after the public hearings; no substantive public testimony was offered on most of these items during the hearings.

Administrative calendar (items 10–38): The board approved the administrative calendar by roll-call. Several items drew public questions or brief departmental responses during the administrative-calendar portion of the meeting:
- Item 19 / Item 20: The Department of Water will move forward with inspection and design work for resurfacing a water tank (Roosevelt / Jubilee Drive area). Commissioner John Reinhardt said inspection scheduling should occur in the coming months and that plans are with Nassau County Health Department before construction and bidding.
- Item 21: The board authorized procurement of specialized permitting and disposal work connected to proposed cation-exchange water treatment at Wells 7, 11 and 12 in Roosevelt (Dibley Drive area); the Department of Water said the work supports county health approvals.
- Item 15: A new digital inkjet imaging service contract was described as an 84-month service at $1,092 per month.
- Item 16: Gartner Inc. project management services for the town’s enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems were listed with an annual cost of about $934,000 (the board heard this is the second year of a multi-year arrangement).
- Item 30: The board authorized work on the animal shelter’s central-station fire alarm system after commissioners said the system required emergency repairs due to recent false activations. Department officials said the replacement/repair work is to address reliability of the alarms; some members of the public pressed for greater transparency on shelter safety and employee procedures.
- Item 31: The board accepted monetary gifts to support senior programs; the Department of Senior Enrichment identified a donor contribution of approximately $2,500 tied to outreach at the town’s summer beach program.

Motions and outcomes:
- All listed public-hearing items above were adopted following motions to close the hearings and move the items to consideration, with roll-call votes recorded as “aye” by the board members present.
- The administrative calendar (items 10–38) was approved by roll-call; the clerk recorded the votes as affirmative across the board.

Why it matters: The adopted local laws affect parking, traffic and related enforcement in multiple hamlets across the town and will change on-street rules used daily by residents, businesses and visitors. The administrative approvals include infrastructure work (water-tank inspection/design and treatment permitting) and contracts that touch core municipal services and technology systems.

Ending: Several administrative items will move to design, procurement or contract execution; departmental contacts indicated they will provide follow-up information on schedules and project specifics upon request.","At its Sept. 16, 2025 meeting the Hempstead Town Board closed several public hearings and adopted proposed local laws on parking, stops, U-turns, bus stops and school-area traffic; the board also approved its administrative calendar (items 10–38), including contracts and water and animal-shelter items.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6470330,"Hempstead Town Board reappoints John R. Ferretti amid heated public comments and pending lawsuit",3514,119000,3633000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5779734-4c1ce0aa191ff7c05e8fd22fdd4f201a&start=119&end=3633","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5779734-4c1ce0aa191ff7c05e8fd22fdd4f201a/thumbnail_119000.jpg","/articles/6470330/New-York/Hempstead-Town-Board-reappoints-John-R-Ferretti-amid-heated-public-comments-and-pending-lawsuit","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6470330-bd1a5fa38c31fda13f118c28d610c2c8/orig.mp4?Expires=1770768934&Signature=eVrjY7gtckZMYIJNSUSyj4dV9mk~EVCwjDGHWrPWAcUUSATRA2U7CWtdA11i4pcZ5LH8N8vorbErRllOG1NHJPXuhcAIG7D7Ds66jYFCW~qw9qogPXL-Gq7u15H8NcXtF8g~GK0jNxInLTqcQnBnS4fqJZptsUuf1WNTTzo~2vVN49gr7qd56DtU6xHzjN1jD-EcgaNnNOAC7hNiY1hkHRPBdQKHuFxeHFWp7cHPEcBkOQdOvJxHnsAJWkKYCSqPbicnD9I06BBhWi5Antlrwy4eoN4QMag8zwGJ8sEmHc8qlbdY12xFbg2XRVZk1VAO7bJMYWFpGMNpP0PKg-kiag__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Hempstead Town Board voted to adopt a resolution reappointing John R. Ferretti as town supervisor at its Sept. 16, 2025 meeting at Hempstead Town Hall, despite sustained public opposition and a pending lawsuit challenging the August appointment.

Councilwoman Miller told the board she had asked that the item be placed first on the agenda and urged members to approve it so “John Ferretti can continue the good work he is doing for our town,” (Councilwoman Miller). The board carried the motion after a roll-call vote; Deputy Supervisor Dorothy Goosby did not cast a vote.

The reappointment drew prolonged public comment. Several speakers called the appointment improper and urged the board to let voters decide in November. Dan Oppenheimer told the board, “If you vote to reappoint today, it is an admission that the first appointment was improper and invalid. You will still face a legal challenge from marine combat veteran, former NYPD officer and prosecutor Joe Cienablo.” Pearl Jacobs said the reappointment “is shameful” and accused the board of “circumventing democracy” and of raising taxes while “redlining communities of color.” Supporters of the resolution also spoke: William Dougherty asked the board to “confirm your resolution dated August 5 and adopt its contents permanently,” and multiple speakers urged the board to avoid further litigation and save taxpayer dollars.

Town legal counsel and others at the meeting also addressed procedural questions about the August appointment. Steven Lester, legal counsel to the town board minority, read the clerk’s minutes for Aug. 5 aloud and noted language that the clerk recorded as: “deputy supervisor Coosby declined to vote.” The meeting record shows Deputy Supervisor Dorothy Goosby had been asked earlier in the meeting to preside and the supervisor recused himself from debate and voting on item 1.

On the motion to adopt the reappointment resolution (item 1), the board proceeded to a roll-call vote. Members recorded as voting in the affirmative included Councilman Dunne, Councilman Muscarella, Councilwoman Ryder and Councilman Schneider. Deputy Supervisor Dorothy Goosby indicated she was not voting. The motion carried and the resolution was adopted; the precise legal effect remains subject to the pending litigation mentioned at the meeting.

Why it matters: Speakers on both sides framed the vote as about the rule of law and about taxpayer costs. Supporters said confirming Ferretti would avoid further expense and provide continuity of governance; opponents called the August appointment improper, said a special or general election should decide the supervisor’s office and announced ongoing legal challenges.

Meeting context and next steps: The board’s action did not resolve the lawsuit referenced repeatedly in public comment. Multiple speakers and at least one assemblyman at the meeting said they were pursuing statutory change to require special elections in some vacancy circumstances. The transcript shows continued public scrutiny and the possibility of further legal or legislative action.

Ending: The board adopted the resolution to reappoint John R. Ferretti. Members and members of the public said they expect the dispute to continue through the courts or the ballot box.

","On Sept. 16, 2025, the Hempstead Town Board voted to adopt a resolution reappointing John R. Ferretti as town supervisor. The action drew extended public comment, allegations of an improper appointment and a pending legal challenge; Deputy Supervisor Dorothy Goosby recused herself from the original appointment and declined to vote in the revote.","actionData","errors"]

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Take 5 drive-through oil-change proposal in Wantagh draws neighbor concerns; board reserves decision

Hempstead board adopts multiple traffic, parking and administrative measures; administrative calendar approved

Hempstead Town Board reappoints John R. Ferretti amid heated public comments and pending lawsuit