September 13, 2019

Dear Neighbors:

The Coastal Cleanup has been postponed this year. Several committee members had scheduling conflicts and were unable to chair the event. The Village will reschedule the cleanup sometime this spring, we will keep you posted. Regardless, cleaning our beaches any time of the year is always a great thing to do.

At the Village Board Meeting on Tuesday September 10th seven Village employees were honored with certificates from the New York Conference of Mayors. These dedicated employees have served the Village for 25 years or more, and have made the Village a terrific place to live. I would like to extend our appreciation and gratitude to Police Officers: Brian O'Connor (25 years), Michael Magerle (25 years), Jim Cox (35 years), Sidney Lynn (35 years), Jeff Josephson (35 years) and Dennis Magerle (45 years). Barry Bradley, our Village's sanitation iron man has served the Village for 40 years, and Officer-in-Charge Ray Mahdesian has served the Village for over 50 years. Thank you all for your commitment and dedication to the Village.

Wishing everyone a great weekend,
Mayor Greg Letica

September 6, 2019

Dear Neighbors:

Although hurricane Dorian is expected to pass well to the south of the Village, we will still have moderate northeast winds which may result in washover at the seawall. High tide today is at 6:13pm, and on Saturday at 6:55am and 7:18pm. Although it is unlikely the road will need to be closed during the high tides, the possibility still exists. The most problematic periods are approximately two hours before and after each high tide. Real-time road announcements will be posted here on the Asharoken website, and Tweeted via the Village Twitter account, @asharokenny. I encourage everyone to open a Twitter account and follow the Village for these important safety announcements.

I had a conversation today with the National Grid Northport power station plant manager. He informed me that NG has all of the needed permits, has secured a contractor, and is expected to start placing sand on the sound-side beach starting after October 1. The 45,000 cubic yards of sand placement will start at approximately 100 Asharoken Avenue and continue as far west as possible.

Sound-side residents should expect a letter from NG in the next few weeks with more details of the project.

Wishing everyone a nice weekend,
Mayor Greg Letica

August 30, 2019

Dear Neighbors:

I would like to wish everyone a very happy Labor Day and express gratitude to the American workers who have provided strength and prosperity for this amazing country.

Keep in mind that schools open next week, so please use extra caution driving in the mornings and afternoons while buses pick-up and drop off students.

Good luck to all the students for a successful school year!

Have a great weekend!
Mayor Greg Letica

August 9, 2019

Dear Neighbors:

I would like to update you on a few items the Village is working on.

1. The Village has drafted a new proposed soliciting law. Click here to read the proposed law. The Village will be holding a public hearing on September 10th to receive comments on the proposed law. If you prefer you can send written comments to nrittenhouse@asharokenny.org.

2. On or about October 1st National Grid will commence placing 45,000 cubic yards of sand on the Sound side beach. The deposit will start in the vicinity of the nature preserve and continue westward for as far as possible. More information will be forthcoming.

3. The Village, the Town of Huntington, the NYSDEC and the ACOE had a very productive phone conference in June to discuss the seawall restoration. The ACOE is expected to commence work shortly on a study to examine various remediation plans and look for the best solution to the beach erosion and the failing seawall. The study will be fully funded by the federal government. As more information becomes available I will be letting you know. I would also like to thank Huntington Supervisor Chad Lupinacci and the Town Board for continuing to share the cost of our consultant, First Coastal, who is advising us on the ACOE recommendations.

Finally, I am happy to report that the two surviving osprey chicks from the Duck Island nest are doing well.

It is supposed to be a great weekend, enjoy.

Regards
Mayor Greg Letica