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Madden said Titan had been under solitary confinement for four months and that court filings and an evaluation did not deem the dog dangerous. “This dog has to get off of the property to someone willing to allow him to decompress,” she said, arguing that extended isolation is inhumane and that a rescue group was ready to take the dog.

Madden contrasted Titan’s situation with other dogs at the shelter she described as receiving more rapid networking and placement after serious incidents. She asked the board when Titan would be released and requested another fair evaluation outside the shelter.

Board members did not announce a decision at the meeting. The exchange occurred during the public-comment period; the shelter and animal-control staff did not speak on the record in the transcript segment provided.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","March 25, 2025 Hempstead Town Board Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","A resident called on the board to release \"Titan,\" a dog held in solitary confinement at the Hempstead animal shelter for four months despite not being legally deemed dangerous; the speaker urged further evaluation and networking with rescues.","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},6623228,"Residents press Hempstead board for pothole repairs, ADA access and park improvements",1392,997000,2389000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2776127-cfc80b9b1063876a27540f0f44a5fd75&start=997&end=2389","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2776127-cfc80b9b1063876a27540f0f44a5fd75/thumbnail_997000.jpg","/articles/6623228/New-York/Residents-press-Hempstead-board-for-pothole-repairs-ADA-access-and-park-improvements","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6623228-4277628e04599fc9f9cfbcf91302d176/orig.mp4?Expires=1771154098&Signature=Q4Q9dUu-4r1zC~xn2987APygGKr8iUFoVfM~Ul5wz7DpqmPlQ2Nq9helLfWPZAdrdaKTVv9ctWkZjEsSoebHp2ELTdcJ5rnHl4A8HEcsVFAefAuySSffEjO~-rI~FC5g8cl-rn8DwmmZcUAkHrLgHs-JygHwPXXQmFespIZdFdkrMXXpd9MqoVGKZFFjhAQjNWWLqR-uhm0TE9EJQDmpTEYLoDfyMB6FtKqOcvlnIySkhAJb3YxAvdFZwM0pZq4e2BCxN9JCNlE2RX3cNfqHovydGe19ZkFcb62UqPSMXUL7l8BVC3V6Hde8aI6gBG4xnjEWq6O-mP~~PSfogWQ6hA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Several residents used the Town of Hempstead meeting on March 2025 to press the board and staff on local infrastructure and park needs, citing potholes, drainage problems, parking enforcement and park amenities.

Padraig Sheehan, speaking for himself and Annette Sheehan, described repeated parking enforcement problems on a one-block dead-end in Belmore and urged stronger summons issuance rather than warnings. The deputy supervisor invited the resident to meet with the billing commissioner and staff to follow up.

Karen Montalbano asked whether planned bond spending would include roadside repairs in Baldwin; a town official said the capital plan will include water, road and park repairs and invited residents to meet with the commissioner of engineering.

Chris Jacobs of Uniondale reported three potholes at Decatur Street and Windsor Road and asked for expedited repairs; a deputy commissioner said crews would verify the location and that the town aims to repave about 100 miles of roadway as part of its program.

Lataya Carter of Lakeview thanked the town for graffiti removal and raised outstanding park requests: pool shades (no current funding), dugouts for baseball teams (blue tarps currently used), assessment of a wooded area behind community rooms (noted as state-owned land by staff), repaving and curb updates around the pickleball/park entrances, and an outside fitness area for older residents. Staff said the Lakeview community room renovation is in process and that the commissioner and councilmember would follow up on dugouts and paving.

Sheila Moriarty, president of the Bell Rose Terrace Civic Association, reported that nighttime parking enforcement near the Elmont train station is insufficient despite daytime enforcement and requested stronger police-ticketing to prevent illegal parking that blocks driveways and sidewalks. The supervisor and councilmembers said staff would follow up after the meeting.

No formal board action was taken at the meeting on these public comments; staff repeatedly offered follow-up meetings and on-site inspections.","Multiple residents raised infrastructure issues including potholes and roadway deterioration, flood-prone drainage in Baldwin, parking enforcement and requests for pool shades, dugouts, tennis-court repaving and community-room upgrades in Lakeview and Uniondale.",{"_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},6623233,"Uniondale civic group asks Hempstead to impose moratorium on food-vendor permits and no-loitering restrictions",119,1372000,1491000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2776127-cfc80b9b1063876a27540f0f44a5fd75&start=1372&end=1491","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2776127-cfc80b9b1063876a27540f0f44a5fd75/thumbnail_1372000.jpg","/articles/6623233/New-York/Uniondale-civic-group-asks-Hempstead-to-impose-moratorium-on-food-vendor-permits-and-no-loitering-restrictions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6623233-d76e31f180c6a8b1e2158ff41f812fd2/orig.mp4?Expires=1771154098&Signature=XyXf0Uu3bLfNiDmKtoCtzWf0Vn-StqlsRuE0ENNYdS-AueG9ncoiWJ2Y65t4hkA2y5CxwM0kje38GUzgcYJImIarY2yhlgMoce1mHpV1Eob7AjK7MCqcSBseIIq8KrEbRe0965ef1D1HWi8ZRLR8IiIgfaE6nrtRJGyoz~46kuG1muBX2DOMgkFxF7Ivripwhcd-IKJg1WejOksLJxWdY99c-hgLGAGYUg4~0uqq7bYVDVpqDL4jHp5QgRiKW8~ur2rmjgzucs1kaIa6lmO75zFVN9sHzKhYzuVGy6bqJdJqoUFn-1k7IHMafx2mSvqU8mQnlRCX1Dncrbxy8KK17w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Pearl Jacobs, president of the Nelson Gardens Civic Association, urged the Town of Hempstead to place a moratorium on permits for food trucks and street vendors in Uniondale and to adopt no-loitering regulations on Uniondale Avenue.

Jacobs told the board that Uniondale sees an “excessive amount of food trucks” and illegal street vending, including food sold from coolers on sidewalks, which she described as a “serious health issue.” She asked the town to invoke a moratorium on issuing permits in Uniondale and to implement no-loitering rules so town police can enforce the regulations.

Jacobs said residents perceive the violations as concentrated in predominantly communities of color and contrasted the situation to several other nearby commercial corridors where she said the problem is not present, naming East Miller Avenue, Wantagh Avenue, Merrick Avenue, Oceanside Road and Long Beach Road.

“No loitering regulations on Uniondale Avenue in front of businesses” would, Jacobs said, allow Nassau County Police to enforce rules and help keep storefronts accessible to customers, she told the board.

The board did not take formal action on the request during the meeting; Jacobs’ remarks were made during the public-comment portion and the matter would require staff review and potential legal and policy changes to implement a moratorium or new permits and enforcement rules.","Pearl Jacobs, president of the Nelson Gardens Civic Association, asked the Town of Hempstead to impose a moratorium on permits for food trucks and street vendors and to adopt no-loitering regulations on Uniondale Avenue, citing health, safety and quality-of-life concerns.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6623238,"Resident questions $9 million eminent-domain plan for West Hempstead site; supervisor says uses not finalized",147,359000,506000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2776127-cfc80b9b1063876a27540f0f44a5fd75&start=359&end=506","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2776127-cfc80b9b1063876a27540f0f44a5fd75/thumbnail_359000.jpg","/articles/6623238/New-York/Resident-questions-9-million-eminent-domain-plan-for-West-Hempstead-site-supervisor-says-uses-not-finalized","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6623238-a1d7f4df38797461d36b72581018270f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771154098&Signature=W4Z2lkat5m-HNpjJI8t20QHa5tafyPBcLWd7GQt01FaXrE7ALraPEtSEHw8Q43UrlERxbCBfHm3tSUh3mUSYigtADa7i3d5shevMdDGhOIDrfJISuYrCOh9aha-km1hI0bbHIcGjHhglrhn3JQvASd1TbKK5WQ7pZl3SVq9x~TAoT32hZAYmEgp3afqnO2RiUJEcT18k0H6~e-snCtnCZeYRiP2B58ec9HKX6B~jXDmiJO~0lEPcPFvJErQRaTpNWSDI4wGXDIzhJ~ALAikoLp2SpdwIi8AYoJvr7XquM5cW-P1u9H9DNVNcIc72py0vMYCpcTrAxrICJ~NgSYstdw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A resident asked the Town of Hempstead Town Board on March 2025 to clarify a proposed $9 million eminent-domain purchase alleged to support a recreation center in West Hempstead.

Karen Montalbano, identifying herself from Park Avenue in Baldwin, asked, “why we're spending $9,000,000 in eminent domain to buy a property to create a recreation center.” She said neighborhood crime and blight issues had prompted calls for action in recent years.

Supervisor Don Clavin responded that the acquisition is not limited to a single use. “It could be a parking lot. The town could, in the future, decide to sell it. There could be senior citizen housing there. There could be veterans housing there. It could be a commercial slip,” he said, adding that the board had looked into a recreational facility among other options.

When pressed about tax consequences, a town official said the proposed capital plan that may include the purchase would be brought before the board. The official explained the cost would be financed over time: “that $9,000,000 will be spread across the ... 30 years and through the 800,000 residents of the town of Hempstead,” as stated in the transcript. The board did not provide supporting documents or a definitive financing schedule during the meeting.

Supervisor Clavin also invited the resident to meet with staff and the commissioner of engineering to discuss local road and infrastructure priorities and said the capital-budget package would include repairs to water, roads and parks.

No formal board action on an eminent-domain acquisition or a bond resolution appears in the meeting transcript; the discussion occurred during public comment and informational responses by staff and the supervisor.","A resident asked why the town is pursuing a $9 million eminent-domain acquisition for a West Hempstead property; the supervisor said the land could be used for a range of future purposes and that the tax impact would be spread over time.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6623242,"Hempstead board adopts parking and traffic rules, approves administrative calendar",831,100000,931000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2776127-cfc80b9b1063876a27540f0f44a5fd75&start=100&end=931","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2776127-cfc80b9b1063876a27540f0f44a5fd75/thumbnail_100000.jpg","/articles/6623242/New-York/Hempstead-board-adopts-parking-and-traffic-rules-approves-administrative-calendar","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6623242-451b26ea37e47f986d553dc05b39f427/orig.mp4?Expires=1771154098&Signature=ggxPoUJFwZsDRG5Lc78gVq6x9ksLmuFBDjxFCJBgvuuAwwp9fjLJUc-sr6KKhLz2vq~KsW3nKoFoSAEskSzmt2okuvCk6BiYB4ghYBnnL8jlgQXomgWwl9mpfglH8NLr-Fa8f1Rd7YPNH0A982kmskUxoVmzs9dUkTcIhf-LPcpBx5V-~EdH7DfFHIZ34r1AMp8mUN61NAnvgRqsNhqwMQMVQRsl9SeFC8v7AscmNTQy8ttCQHPjRKD5ON4BcgSa71qN3J4z1ziPNGWVZ4Za3FGb7uogWRw7C9rPiCL6vx6uzlLs7glOQS5tX1EV8ZCKbtDllIkltGQzK6NOeaNJsA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Town of Hempstead Town Board on March 2025 closed public hearings and adopted a set of local laws affecting parking and traffic across several hamlets and villages, and approved an administrative calendar that bundled items 5 through 34.

Board members voted unanimously to adopt a proposed local law regarding parking and standing prohibitions in Bay Park, Merrick, Oceanside, Wantagh and near Westbury after no public speakers signed in on the item. Councilwoman Miller moved to close the public hearing and adopt the item; the motion passed with all members voting aye.

The board also adopted a proposed local law establishing arterial stops near Malvern and Merrick and a proposed local law establishing handicap parking on public streets in Bellmore, Elmont and Merrick; both carried without public comment. The board then considered a proposed amendment to Chapter 70 (Department of Water rates and regulations) related to returned payments; a staff speaker explained the change clarifies modern payment methods and raises the returned-payment fee from $15 to $20 for returned or bounced payments.

After handling the public hearings the board voted to approve the administrative calendar, which the clerk identified as items 5 through 34. The administrative calendar included a range of routine approvals and contract awards listed on the board’s website, including a licensing fee payment for broadcast music ($8,263 on the posted agenda), an awarded bid for roadway reconstruction and drainage improvements, an $800,000 electrical upgrade for town facilities, an amended lease with Saint George’s Episcopal Church and a competitively bid, no-cost contract for removal of pesticides and lawn products stored at Point Lookout. The administrative calendar motion passed unanimously.

All recorded roll calls on these items show only “aye” votes from Supervisor Clavin, Councilman Dunne, Deputy Supervisor Dorothy Goosby, Councilwoman Miller, Councilman Muscarella, Councilwoman Ryder and Councilman Schneider; no nays, abstentions or recusals were recorded in the transcript excerpts provided.

The board did not receive or record substantive public opposition on the listed items during the hearings, and several items were explained briefly by staff before the votes.","The Town of Hempstead Town Board closed multiple public hearings and adopted local laws on parking/standing, arterial stops and handicap parking; it also approved its administrative calendar (items 5–34) in a unanimous vote.","actionData","errors"]

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