North Hempstead · week of October 25, 2026
Council tables Item 2 — Special District 2027 budgets, 4–3
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What changed in North Hempstead
Close public hearing on Item 1 — General Fund and Town Outside Village budgets
7 yes, 0 no
Edward Scott (yes), Yaron Levy (yes), Dennis J. Walsh (yes), Robert Troiano, Jr. (yes), Christine Liu (yes), Jennifer DeSena (yes), Mariann Dalimonte (yes)
Watch this moment →Table Item 2 — Special District 2027 budgets
4 yes, 3 no
Mariann Dalimonte (no), Christine Liu (no), Jennifer DeSena (yes), Edward Scott (yes), Yaron Levy (yes), Dennis J. Walsh (yes), Robert Troiano, Jr. (no)
Watch this moment →Motion to amend the 2027 preliminary budgets (special district and town updates)
7 yes, 0 no
Dennis J. Walsh (yes), Robert Troiano, Jr. (yes), Edward Scott (yes), Yaron Levy (yes), Mariann Dalimonte (yes), Christine Liu (yes), Jennifer DeSena (yes)
Watch this moment →Adopt Resolution No. 495-2026 — public hearing on 2027 sewer district assessment rolls
7 yes, 0 no
Mariann Dalimonte (yes), Edward Scott (yes), Yaron Levy (yes), Christine Liu (yes), Jennifer DeSena (yes), Dennis J. Walsh (yes), Robert Troiano, Jr. (yes)
Watch this moment →A RESOLUTION SETTING A DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE ASSESSMENT ROLLS OF THE BELGRAVE WATER POLLUTION CONTROL DISTRICT, THE GREAT NECK WATER POLLUTION CONTROL DISTRICT AND THE PORT WASHINGTON WATER
7 yes, 0 no
Edward Scott (yes), Yaron Levy (yes), Dennis J. Walsh (yes), Robert Troiano, Jr. (yes), Christine Liu (yes), Jennifer DeSena (yes), Mariann Dalimonte (yes)
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Also discussed
Sidewalk Repair and Infrastructure Maintenance
Council Member Troiano pressed for faster action on an estimated 1,400 problem trees and dangerous sidewalks; officials said crews are working at maximum capacity, many trees involve PSEG/Verizon jurisdiction, and adding crews would create permanent costs. The board agreed to a future work session on the breakdown of the tree list.
What it means: Residents near hazardous trees and broken sidewalks if action accelerates.
Follow this issue →Special District Operations at Sunset Park
A Port Washington resident questioned whether a water pollution control district can legally run a recreation park with sewer-tax dollars. The Town Attorney said the district maintains facilities beneath the property and the board lacks cause to intervene; the district's elected commissioners set its budget.
What it means: Park users and sewer district residents if operations are lawful and transparent.
Follow this issue →Clinton G. Martin Park District Staffing Costs
A New Hyde Park resident challenged the park district's roughly $1 million salary line, noting seasonal pay grew from about $180,000 to $504,000 while revenue fell. Staff pointed to minimum wage increases and mandated lifeguard staffing; the resident asked the board to scrutinize the numbers in future budgeting.
What it means: Park district salary costs rose about $71,068 (8.09%) year over year.
Follow this issue →Declining Non-Tax Revenues and the Traffic Court Idea
Revenues outside taxes have fallen from about $71.5 million in 2024 to a projected $59 million, driven by one-time FEMA money, lower franchise fees and interest income. Council Member Dalimonte floated a town traffic court to keep fine revenue locally; officials said the state has been unwilling to authorize it for towns under 300,000 residents.
What it means: Roughly $4 million a year in revenue erosion that the town must offset without raising taxes.
Follow this issue →2027 Tentative Budget Presentation
The 2027 budget holds general fund taxes flat for a fifth year with no service cuts, but plans to use $16 million of reserves, dropping the fund balance to roughly $10 million — right at the town's 10% policy floor. Council members warned that continued reserve spending could force sharp tax increases or credit-rating damage by 2028.
What it means: No tax increase this year, but reserve spending of roughly $25 million over two years could set up a fiscal squeeze in 2028.
Follow this issue →Port Washington Parking District and Muni Meters
Parking enforcement fines are projected to rise about 10% in 2027 as enforcement expands town-wide, raising concerns about ticketing residents to raise revenue. Officials said fines only target lawbreakers and bay constables patrol water and lots alike.
What it means: Parking enforcement fines projected up about $80,000 (10%) in 2027.
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