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Owner of Charlie Blonde Antiques urges more policing after repeated incidents at East Main Street storefront
Summary
At the Sept. 17 Town Board meeting, business owner Michelle Aaron described broken glass, theft, uncapped needles, public intoxication and an alleged groping incident at her Endwell antique shop and asked the board for increased enforcement; board members advised calling 911 and said they've contacted State Police and the Sheriff.
Michelle Aaron, owner of Charlie Blonde Antiques at 2801 East Main Street in Endwell, told the Town of Union Board on Sept. 17 that her business has experienced repeated problems in recent months, including smashed glass thrown into the parking lot, theft of merchandise, uncapped used needles on the front porch and in the dumpster area, beer cans and trash left on site, people sitting or sleeping on the porch, and one incident in which a man allegedly shouted sexual comments and hugged a vendor in a way that approached groping.
Aaron asked the board for help addressing the incidents and for increased police presence near her business. Supervisor Robert Mack provided her with contact cards for the State Police captain and the sheriff and said he and Councilman David Kudgus have been in contact with the State Police about the need for increased patrols. Councilman Joseph P. Nirchi, Sr. advised staff, vendors and Ms. Aaron to call 911 on incidents so there is a record of each call, and suggested contacting Sheriff Fred Akshar.
The minutes record no formal directive beyond the referrals and the board members’ statements that they have raised the issue with law enforcement. The transcript does not record a commitment of additional town-funded enforcement or a follow-up schedule. The board referred other public concerns raised that night (including a petition on parking access) to the Commissioner of Public Works for review.
The record shows the board encouraged residents and business owners to report incidents to 911 and to the sheriff’s office so law enforcement can document and respond.
