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Residents press Hempstead on sidewalk repairs; highways commissioner says homeowners bear cost
Summary
Residents questioned how sidewalk replacements are prioritized and how the town vets contractors; Commissioner of Highways Finizzi said homeowners must obtain permits, the town has contract options and unpaid work can be billed to property tax rolls.
Several residents at the March 10 Hempstead Town Board meeting raised concerns about damaged sidewalks, contractor vetting and the financial burden on homeowners.
"What is your plan? Do these people need to apply for a building permit to correct the sidewalks?" asked Lynn Krug of Garden City. Commissioner of Highways Finizzi replied: "It's the homeowner's…
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