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Supervisor thanks snow crews after major storm; veteran leads Pledge

Town Board of the Town of Hempstead · January 27, 2026
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Supervisor John Ferretti thanked Town employees for snow remediation covering "over 1,200 miles of roads" and recognized Veteran Ronald Sorrentino, who led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Supervisor John Ferretti opened remarks by thanking Town of Hempstead employees who worked on snow remediation following a challenging storm. The minutes record that the storm response covered "over 1,200 miles of roads in the Town of Hempstead," and that the Supervisor expressed pride and gratitude for the crews' efforts; the audience responded with applause.

The meeting also included a short recognition: Supervisor Ferretti called on Veteran Ronald Sorrentino, who served as an electronics technician aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise and later supported veterans through local organizations, to lead the Pledge of Allegiance. The board's opening combined routine ceremonial business with public recognition of municipal staff and veterans.