July 16, 2026

Good afternoon Residents,

The Board of Trustees will be holding a special meeting on Monday, July 20 at 1pm at Village Hall in order to pass a resolution required by the Village's new workers' compensation insurance company.

• Draft Agenda

Thank you and I wish everyone a great weekend,
Michelle Glennon
Village Clerk

July 9, 2026

Dear Neighbors,

In an effort to keep you informed, here is my latest Mayor's Report. It was quite a month in the Village:

• Mayor's Report: July 7, 2026

Regards,
Mayor Dr. Gregory Letica

July 7, 2026

Dear Neighbors,

Yesterday, Governor Hochul presented a ceremonial check for $12,000,000 at an event in Caleb Smith Park. Originally, this was going to happen several weeks ago, but it was postponed because of the parade celebrating the Knicks' NBA championship. Attending the presentation yesterday were Deputy Mayor Pam Pierce, Trustee Mel Ettinger, Emergency Manager Bill Raisch, Village Clerk Michelle Glennon, Officer-in-Charge Ray Mahdesian, and my wife Linda. Joining from Eaton's Neck were Fire Chief Mike Pinto and community advocate John Ballow.

The Village presented Governor Hochul with a proclamation of thanks for her support.

Regards,
Mayor Dr. Gregory Letica

July 5, 2026

Photo: Glenn Maffei

Dear Neighbors

Although today was scheduled to be the rain date for the fireworks, unforeseen circumstances have made it necessary to cancel them for this evening. They are postponed until further notice.

The weather forecast is for more thunderstorms, Grucci does not have an accurate inventory of functioning shells left after last night's deluge, and the tug had issues as well. As more information becomes available I will let you know.

We should all be thankful that no one was injured and that the downpour put out the bonfires last night.

Mayor Dr. Gregory Letica

June 29, 2026

Dear Neighbors:

As we approach the 4th of July, I again remind everyone that safety and common sense have to rule the day. Please read the earlier note about bonfires and beach fires. Our amazing Asharoken tradition can only continue if everyone complies with the rules. We thank you all in advance for your understanding and cooperation.

The next few days are expected to be very hot. Village Hall is available as a cooling center if needed by any of our residents. Please contact the Asharoken Police Department at 631-261-7400 if in need.

There is a sad story in Audubon Magazine this month about the Osprey population in the Chesapeake Bay region doing very poorly due to overfishing of the Menhaden.

Photo: Dee Lento

The Menhaden, commonly known as bunker, is a staple of their diet. Its fatty flesh provides incredible nutrition for both the adults and chicks. Unfortunately, commercial fishing has decimated the number of bunker, and now the Osprey are reproducing at a level even lower than when DDT was in use. Hopefully, the commercial fishing will be limited in the years to come to allow the Osprey to make a comeback.

The good news in Asharoken is that the Osprey are thriving, with chicks in all the nests. Attached is a picture Village photographer Dee Lento took of the two chicks in the Bevin Road nest that was erected by Dr. Russ Fredricks.

Regards,
Mayor Greg Letica

GOVERNOR HOCHUL PROVIDES $12,000,000 FOR SEAWALL RECONSTRUCTION

June 18, 2026

Dear Neighbors:

It is my pleasure to announce that Governor Kathy Hochul has put $12,000,000 in the NYS budget to reconstruct the Asharoken seawall. I received a call from her on May 26th with the news, but I was asked not to report this until NYS issued a press release. It was a pleasure to speak directly with the Governor and express our thanks and gratitude.

• Official Announcement from Governer Hochul's Office

Governor Hochul heard our concerns and understood what was at stake. She recognized that reconstructing the seawall is not simply about repairing failing infrastructure; it is about protecting people. It is about safeguarding neighborhoods, ensuring public safety, strengthening resilience against future storms, and preserving communities that mean so much to all who live there.

Because of Governor Hochul's leadership, vision, and support, this project can move forward. The investment she has made today will benefit not only current residents but future generations who will continue to enjoy and cherish this remarkable part of Long Island.

On behalf of the residents of the Village of Asharoken and Eaton's Neck, I want to thank Governor Hochul for believing in our communities and for standing with us in our time of need. Today, we celebrate more than funding. We celebrate partnership. We celebrate resilience. And we celebrate the promise that, working together, even small communities can accomplish great things. Governor Hochul's support will leave a lasting legacy on our shoreline and in the hearts of those who call the Village of Asharoken and Eaton's Neck home.

First and foremost, I want to thank everyone in Asharoken and Eaton's Neck who signed the petitions. The Governor told me that having almost 1,000 signed petitions placed on her desk was a game-changer. Your engagement, support, and commitment to this effort were instrumental to our success and are deeply appreciated. Great job by all the signers!

Thanks to Village resident John Murn. He arranged a brief meeting in May 2025 with Governor Hochul, Deputy Mayor Pam Pierce, and me. That conversation introduced the Governor to the condition of the seawall and underscored how critical it is to protect Asharoken Avenue.

Thanks to Catherine Fee, whom the Village hired last December to advocate and lobby on our behalf. Catherine did an outstanding job, and I am convinced we would not have secured this funding without her extensive contacts, dedication and expertise. I thank State Senator Mario Mattera and Assemblyman Keith Brown for their unwavering support to rebuild the seawall.

This is great news for the Village and for our friends in Eaton's Neck. As more information becomes available, I will let you know.

Warmly,
Mayor Dr. Gregory Letica