Several residents used the public portion of the Town Board meeting to press officials on traffic safety, truck routing and late-night business operations that they said have degraded neighborhood quality.

Michael Raspentini, speaking for neighbors on Soundview Road, described speeding that in his view had become "unlivable," with cars exceeding 60 mph and tractor-trailers violating posted restrictions. Raspentini said the conditions were making it unsafe to open windows, sit in yards or walk in crosswalks and asked the town to take meaningful action.

Supervisor Ed Smith and council members clarified the limits of town authority for enforcement: the town sets traffic rules and truck restrictions but it does not provide general policing upland (the Suffolk County Police Department handles traffic enforcement). Smith said he would convey the concerns to county authorities and work with the town27s traffic and transportation director to request engineering studies.

A resident from Northport raised a separate neighborhood nuisance about Waterside Auto at 84 Waterside Avenue, saying the current owner operates with late hours and a high number of vehicles on a small lot. The board asked town staff to inspect the site and follow up with neighbors; staff said they would send personnel to evaluate whether hours or operations violated existing codes.

Council members and the town noted ongoing programs and potential remedies: the town can commission traffic studies, consider returning traffic islands or placement changes to slow vehicles, and request increased enforcement from the Suffolk County Police Department. The town27s traffic and transportation director, present at the meeting, was asked to connect with residents to scope studies and possible countermeasures.

No immediate policy or enforcement action was taken at the meeting; board members said they would coordinate with county police and town traffic staff to pursue engineering analysis and targeted enforcement.