Woodbury trustees and residents pay tribute to former mayor Mike Queenan; community updates and events announced

At a meeting of the Village of Woodbury Board of Trustees (date not specified), residents and trustees delivered community announcements, paid tribute to former mayor Mike Queenan, and recognized volunteers from the Woodbury Community Ambulance. Deputy Mayor Ferrelli moved to adjourn at the end of the session; Trustee Ceriello seconded, and the board approved the motion by voice vote.

The meeting began with a series of local business and community updates. A resident identified as Vic mentioned that Harold's Barber Shop opened in November and recommended residents visit. He also noted that Chipotle is now open, that a business described as Guardians of the State Insurance appears to act as an insurance broker, and that Jorge's has reopened as a bar and grill after a remodel. Vic said, “I wish him a lot of success,” referring to the proprietor of Jorge's.

Speakers listed upcoming fundraisers: the Woodbury Community Association's annual heart dance at Mario's (spots still available) and the Knights of Columbus St. Patrick's dinner dance on March 15. Organizers expected ticket sales after church and through flyers and email notices.

Several residents and trustees thanked the Woodbury Community Ambulance for its service. Names mentioned as present included John Keller, Tommy Powell, Beverly Silvera and Bobby Stein. A speaker said the ambulance team had advanced two grants that had been inactive and praised Desiree Podman for helping move those efforts forward. The meeting also recognized volunteers who organized a recent Lego Club event at Village Hall: Fred Faravasi, Jay Pierce, Ray Hernandez, Jackie Hernandez, Martha Lopez and Janine Montserrat.

Trustees and residents raised a public-works concern about illegal dumping at Legacy Ridge and on Ridge Road. A speaker said those areas have become “a dumping ground” for furniture and asphalt and urged residents to report observed dumping. The speaker said they had discussed possible next steps with the chief of police to address the problem.

Bobby Blair, identified in the meeting as the building and grounds superintendent, was thanked for decorating Village Hall for recent holidays and for ongoing maintenance. Meeting organizers said they are assembling a photo collage commemorating Mike Queenan; anyone with photos was asked to send them to the village clerk at villageclerk@villageofwoodbury.com.

Several speakers paid tribute to Mike Queenan, identified in meeting remarks as a former mayor who helped neighborhood associations and worked on road and sewer issues. A resident who said he had worked with Queenan recalled that Queenan “would come back and he would take care of us” and summarized Queenan's approach as three words: “Do the right thing.”

The session ended with a motion to adjourn from Deputy Mayor Ferrelli, seconded by Trustee Ceriello. The board approved the motion by voice vote; no opposing votes were recorded in the transcript.

The meeting contained only announcements, recognition and public comments; no new ordinances, resolutions or formal policy actions were recorded in the transcript excerpt.