So that our dedicated staff can enjoy the holiday season, Village Hall hours are as follows:
Friday December 22nd: 9a - 12noon
Monday December 25th: Merry Christmas !
Tuesday December 26th: CLOSED
Wednesday December 27th: - 9a - 1p
Thursday December 28th: 9a - 1p
Friday December 29th: 9a - 1p
January 2nd - Regular Hours of 9a - 4p
NEW DATE due to poor weather on December 17th.
The Village of Munsey Park and Munsey Park Women’s Club cordially invite you to the Sixth Annual Christmas Tree Lighting, Copley Pond Park, WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 20th, 4:30pm.
Dear Residents,
I hope that this email finds you well. I wanted to provide a brief update on a number of topics that may be of interest to you:
Auto Theft and Public Safety – the police report from September was clear: no auto thefts, larcenies or other crimes to report. This report is a continuation of a promising trend. However, please do not become complacent. Remember to always remove car keys and all valuables from your autos. Program your mirrors to fold automatically when the car is locked and, of course, lock the doors both your home and your autos.
Update of Road Repaving Projects – the Village has issued permits for National Grid to commence the gas main replacement project in the Kensett/Trumbull Roads area previously described. Once the exact scope and timing of the project is determined by NG, the Village will solicit bids for road restoration. We will likely use this as an opportunity to make some related improvements to roads where necessary. More information will be forthcoming when available.
Tree Replanting – the Village is continuing its program of planting specimen trees (oaks, maples, etc.) throughout the Village. If you would like a right-of-way tree planted along the curb line in front of your house, please contact Village Hall. We expect planting to occur after the first frost.
Village Hall Renovation –the renovation of the exterior of Village Hall is expected to commence soon. This project entails the replacement of the windows and doors, installation of drywells on the Northern Blvd. side (completed), replacement of the cedar siding and all trim (with comparable materials) and repair of the stoop (completed) and walkways. The existing Village Hall has served the Village well for over 50 years and these improvements are long overdue. Normal operations of Village Hall will continue without interruption throughout the project.
Village Records – the Village is continuing efforts to convert all property files from paper records to electronic format. In connection with this project, the Village has contracted with Iron Mountain® to assist in the management of this project and to maintain files that are not necessary to be stored in Village Hall but must be nonetheless maintained as part of the property records. The papers records will be stored in a local Iron Mountain® facility for safe-keeping and reference when needed.
Shredding Services – as part of the contract with Iron Mountain®, the Village has secured two locked and secure receptacles for documents/papers that need to be shredded. Village residents are invited to use these receptacles without charge for disposal of their personal documents. Papers deposited in these receptacles will be shredded and disposed of by Iron Mountain®.
Jimmy’s Run – Army Ranger Lead the Way Foundation 2023 Jimmy’s Run and Gold Star Memorial 5K fun run/walk will take place on Sunday, November 12th at 8:00 AM/race begins at 10:00 AM. This event honors the life and service of Jimmy Regan, a young resident who gave his life in service of his country. Various roads in Munsey Park will be closed or traffic diverted for the duration of the race. There is still time to register at http://leadthewayfund.org. Please come out and cheer those participating in this great event!
Light the Night and Annual Christmas Tree Lighting in Copley Pond Park – mark your calendars – the Munsey Park Women’s Club (MPWC) Light the Night event which coincides with the annual Christmas Tree Lighting in Copley Pond Park is scheduled for Sunday, December 3rd, starting at 4:30 PM. Kits may be obtained through the MPWC; order forms are also available in Village Hall.
Finally, in a surprise to absolutely no one, Munsey Park was listed as a top 50 Best Small Towns to Raise a Family in the U.S. VMP was ranked as #43. You can find the list through this slightly misleading link: https://107jamz.com/7-unique-benefits-of-raw-honey-from-louisiana/
That’s it for now. If you have any questions, concerns or comments generally on the condition of the Village, please let us know by contacting Village Hall.
The Draft of the Village 2023 Stormwater Management Program Annual Report is now available for public review on our webite under RESOURCES and at Village Hall. The Village Stormwater Management Program Plan Documents are also available for public review at Village Hall. Comments and questions on the Village Stormwater Management Program can be submitted to staff at Village Hall or via email to tgibbons@munseypark.org.
Dear Residents,
Yesterday I was interviewed by News 12 regarding Governor Hochul’s “Housing Compact.” As I have previously stated, I think the changes the Governor is proposing to zoning on Long Island will be very detrimental to the character of Munsey Park. Fully implemented, the Governor’s proposal could result in as many as 1,250 apartment units being constructed in Munsey Park (compare that to the fact that the Village today consists of approximately 845 single family homes). In addition, the Village would not be able to control new construction anywhere in the Village resulting in multiple new homes being built where today one a single home exists.
The interview, as edited and televised, may be found here: https://longisland.news12.com/munsey-park-mayor-says-governors-housing-plan-will-have-catastrophic-effects-across-li
Please reach out to our Albany representatives and demand that this proposal be defeated as it is currently structured.
Respectfully,
Lawrence A. Ceriello
Mayor, Village of Munsey Park
Dear Residents,
I write to you regarding a proposal by Governor Hochul that will have a profound impact on every resident in Munsey Park. Here is the background:
You will recall that last year Gov. Hochul proposed requiring that local governments allow accessory dwelling units on every single-family lot in the State. This proposal would have been a violation of the long-standing concept of “home rule”; that is, the concept that each community with local zoning authority be entitled to decide how and when the community allows development. The proposal was withdrawn by the Governor following an uproar from local governments. Now, the Governor has redoubled her efforts to control development in local communities and has returned with a proposal that is even more destructive to the fabric of suburban communities. It also takes specific aim at Long Island. In her 2024 proposed budget, the Governor would require that every city, town and village increase the number of homes every three years by 3%. To put that number in perspective, VMP would be required to allow 25 new homes every 3 years. You may ask where those homes are to be located since VMP is fully developed. The answer is as follows:
NYS would compel VMP to amend its zoning laws to allow high-density housing in the area located one-half mile from the Manhasset LIRR station. Roughly speaking, that means the portion of the Village lying on Ryder Road and Park Avenue, in each case west of Thayer Road, and all of Nassau Avenue, Ridge Circle and Ridge Crescent. This high-density housing would be required to meet affordability requirements.
Other portions of the Village would be required to allow two-family housing; in other words, two houses on a single lot where one house now exists.
If VMP fails to meet the State’s growth targets, the Governor proposes either a Court or State board that can compel compliance by VMP and override local resistance.
Any proposed development project that includes affordable housing would be “fast tracked” to approval (that is, with limited or no local control).
The Governor has proposed to waive certain regulatory requirements and, although the Governor’s plan is short on specifics, it seems that this part of the plan contemplates waiving environmental review (so, little or no consideration given to school crowding, water and sanitary capabilities, traffic conditions, social support networks, etc.).
The stated goal of this effort is to increase affordable housing and accessibility of such housing to all New Yorkers, especially in areas that the Governor considers to have been “historically hostile” to such housing. In essence, Munsey Park would cease to be a Village comprised of single-family homes and over time, apartments and dense development would predominate.
While the battle will be an up-hill one for VMP, we are not alone. Every village in Nassau County and all of the unincorporated areas are facing the same existential threat. I have spoken with leaders of other communities, including Mayors of nearby villages and Supervisor DeSena and all are prepared to do whatever it takes to protect our communities, our schools, our environment and our suburban way of life. I have also spoken to Senator Jack Martins and Assembly Member Gina Sillitti and each has promised to support us. I urge you to contact the office of State Senator Jack Martins at (518) 455-2677 and Assembly Member Gina Sillitti at (516) 482-6966 and urge them to vote against this plan. Also contact the office of the Governor at (518) 474-8390 and let her know how you feel about this plan. Share this and other related information with neighbors. This could be the battle that determines the future of VMP and all of Manhasset.
This matter will be discussed at the upcoming Village Board of Trustees meeting on February 8th.
On a related note, I commend the attached article in the publication of the Manhattan Institute “City Journal” for insight on housing affordability issues. https://www.city-journal.org/let-housing-markets-work#.Y-E44hr1Gzo.mailto
Respectfully,
Lawrence A. Ceriello, Mayor
Village of Munsey Park
Please join us from 9:00AM to 9:30AM at Waldmann Memorial Park where we will honor the brave men from Munsey Park who have made the ultimate sacrifice. We will also remember all of the men and women who have died for our country. Stop by for coffee, donuts, and munchkins before heading over to the Memorial Day Parade. Ceremony will begin and end promptly to allow for anyone marching in the parade to be there on time.
Munsey Park Village Election is being held at Village Hall March 15, 2022 from Noon to 9 PM.
Candidates for the offices to be filled are:
John Turano, Village Justice (Four Year Term)
Regina Im and Greg LiCalzi, Trustees (Two Year Term)
