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