When the idea was pitched for electrification of the line, LIRR responded with the need to purchase more land to accommodate the two tracks. The parties discussed the idea of having two tracks, that is, a second track between Port Jefferson and Huntington stations. Miller said there was “a lot of movement, but I don’t know if you would call it in a positive direction.”ĭuring the conference, the LIRR presented several alternatives to the village. ![]() Trustee Bruce Miller provided an update on his recent deliberations with the executive staff of planning and training at Long Island Rail Road. These are public restaurants and many people are not aware that they can go up there and go to these places.” “They’re public places - The Turn as well as The Waterview. “The eating facilities up at the country club, they’re not private,” he said. Loucks concluded his report by reminding residents that the restaurants at the country club are open to the public, not requiring a membership to eat at them. We may be having discussions in the very near future about putting a cap on our membership.” ![]() “However, golf courses can only handle so many golfers. “This certainly indicates that we have an exceptional facility,” the trustee said. Loucks also reported positive news on the country club, whose membership this season has exceeded 600 members. “We’re looking for junior counselors, senior counselors, lifeguards - these positions are still open, so you can apply through the Village Center,” he said. Trustee Stan Loucks said there are still available job openings within the recreations department. Kassay said Hornstein specializes in assisting “villages like ours, municipalities who have goals concerning flooding and other environmental issues, to connect us with grant money that is available on the state and federal levels.” She said that she also hopes to have a meeting with Elizabeth Hornstein, of the Long Island Sound Study, to explore ways in which the village can secure possible funding for certain projects. Trustee Rebecca Kassay announced she had a productive meeting last weekend with the Beach Street Community Garden, a group of gardeners and community volunteers. We will listen, we will figure out what the problem is and we will fix it.” He added, “Going on Facebook and demeaning either the village or the constables or the highway department … whoever, it’s not productive.” “If you’re of good heart and you want to help this village, call us,” he said. Leute stressed the importance of calling his office rather than reporting incidents on social media. “The interesting thing that came from that is that once they did that for the past week and a half, they’re finding that it’s mostly village residents that are speeding,” he said. ![]() Through these activities, he noticed a startling phenomenon. He also highlighted his office’s ongoing efforts to monitor speeding through radar enforcement and officers posted near stop signs. Suffolk County police will conduct training programs for village constables, “and that includes an active shooter certification for all of our employees,” Leute said. “It’s not worth it to them … If you lock your stuff, lock your windows and lock your cars, you’ll be safe.” “If you lock your car, there’s no incidents of anyone breaking into the cars,” he said. He reminded villagers of the importance of locking their cars and not leaving key fobs inside the car when they are away. The Village of Port Jeff Board of Trustees held its monthly public meeting on Monday, June 6, addressing a number of issues.Ĭhief of Code Enforcement Fred Leute reported that while the village has not noticed a recent spike in automobile break-ins, this is a crime trend occurring in other nearby areas.
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