Village Discusses Vehicle and Traffic Codes at Meeting

The village of Lynbrook Board of Trustees discussed several possible new vehicle and traffic codes and updated residents on upcoming events at Monday's meeting.

The board said they are discussing the possibility of six hour village parking, over the current four hour limit. If they go forward with the idea, Mayor William Hendrick said there will be a public hearing to get the community's input. 

"We understand there are other possibilities and we want to hear from people at the public hearing," Hendrick said. "It's being discussed - nothing is hidden."

Hendrick said the increase could help limit the amount of transient commuters who come into the village and park in front of houses. 

New Police Radio's Purchased

The board announced the purchase of new radio's for the Lynbrook Police Department for a total cost of $75,000.

Nassau County had made the switch to the new radios, and the board said the decision was made two years ago to put the money aside for the radios because they knew the change would happen.

"We had a month to do it but luckily we were told to put away $75k two years ago," Hendrick said. "It cost us that then, not now."

Dialysis Center Denied Parking on Scranton

The board rejected a request by a local dialysis center on Scranton Avenue to allow them to park ambulances on the street. Hendrick said village safety personnel had a few problems with the request, such as safety concerns.

"If we had calls there, there might be a delay in getting to them," Hendrick said. "There is a spot off the street for the ambulance to park."

Hendrick said that local residents have also losing parking spaces on the street because of the ambulances.

Board Wishes Lynbrook Soldier Well

New York Army National Guard 1st Lt. Steven Liguori, a resident of Lynbrook, is leaving for Kuwait on Jan. 23. He will return in 400 days, the board said.

The board recently attended a going away party for Liguori and wished him well.

"You make us proud," Hendrick said.

In November, Liguori was for service in New York's response to Hurricane Irene.

Upcoming Events

There are several upcoming events in the village to kick off the new year:

• Lynbrook Chamber President William Gaylor announced the , to be held on Jan. 19. The dinner will honor Deputy Mayor Alan Beach, Fire Chief Michael J. Hynes, and Lynbrook Philanthropist Nicholas Vuotto. Tickets are $35 and are available at , , or at LynbrookUSA.com.

• Our Lady of Peace School is holding the $10,000 Dinner Dance "Irish Night" on Saturday, Feb. 11. 

• Village Grievance Day, where residents can discuss their village taxes for the year, will be held on Feb. 21, 2012 at 5 p.m.

• The next scheduled Board Meeting will be held on Monday, Jan. 23, 2012 at 7:00 P.M.