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Friday, January 11, 2019
Vol. 4, No. 2
Port WashingtonTimes SCHOOLS & EDUCATION
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Town forbids recreational marijuana sale Precedes anticipated N.Y. legalization, bookends Manhasset MedMen drama BY JA N E LL E CL AUSEN North Hempstead Town council members voted unanimously to bar the sale of recreational marijuana at a board meeting on Tuesday night, ahead of the state likely deciding to legalize the drug. New York’s Association of Towns does not know of any other towns that have yet done so, said the association’s counsel, Lori Mithen-DeMasi. Town of North Hempstead officials described the move as one that’s responsive to legitimate concerns from the community, as well as a way to send a message to Albany to not rush to legalize recreational marijuana. “I think you could hear from the comments of all the members of this board that we understand very well the responsibility of the board, the responsibility to advocate for what’s important to our constituents and to represent all
your interests and values,” Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth said. “Protecting your children – your children are our children, so we take that very, very seriously, and it’s always something we strive to do,” Bosworth added. “And with that I vote aye.” Town Councilwoman Dina De Giorgio said the decriminalization and legalization of marijuana are “important subjects to be discussed,” especially since lives have been ruined by mere possession. But, De Giorgio cautioned, marijuana and cannabis are “a big business” and elected officials need to guard against companies “that want to profit from the sale of an intoxicant that” she views as “not safe.” “I also hope that other towns and municipalities in the state follow our lead and they send a message to Albany that we want them to do this right,” De Giorgio, who represents Port Washington and Continued on Page 51
PHOTO COURTESY OF BAXTER ESTATES RESIDENT MARIA BRANCO
A van flooded while attempting to drive on Shore Road in October.
Baxter Estates, county agree to shoreline study BY J ES S I C A PA R K S The Village of Baxter Estates commissioned a shoreline study to find solutions to erosion affecting a key Port Washington road last Wednesday night, entering an intermunicipal agreement with Nassau
County. The county will provide $15,000 to fund the study. Shore Road, a major road that is used by many to get in and out of Port Washington with 8,000 vehicles traveling on it daily, has been experiencing serious flooding during rainstorms in recent months.
The increased frequency of flooding is caused by the road sinking due to erosion. “The Village of Baxter Estates is taking the lead in addressing the coastal erosion on Shore Road, as during multiple recent storms, our residents were unable to enter or leave Continued on Page 20
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