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progress cited in W.p., e.W. water talks Second meeting scheduled as E.W. continues to explore its own well BY B R YA N A H R E N S Village of East Williston and Williston Park officials said last week that progress had been taken to resolve an ongoing dispute over the rates Williston Park charges East Williston for water following discussions between trustees of the two villages on Thursday night. “Progress was made,” said East Williston Deputy Mayor Bonnie Parente, echoing the comments of other East Williston officials . “The train is moving down the track. Hoping to get it to the station.” Village of Williston Park Trustee Michael Uttaro seconded these comments, saying he is hopeful going forward. “It was a very good start,” he said. “It’s about time.” Village of East Williston Mayor David Tanner said a second meeting between the two villages was scheduled to take place on Thursday, Jan. 29. “We’re both very optimistic,” Tanner said.
Uttaro said Williston Park officials will meet amongst themselves on Thursday, Jan. 22 to discuss last week’s negotiations alongside other village matters. “The fact that we are having a second meeting is a good sign,” he said. Despite the reported progress, East Williston Trustees issued a statement Friday morning saying that the village plans to continue with plans for a proposed $7 million well project in Devlin Park, which they said previously was made necessary by Williston Park officials’ unwillingness to negotiate with them. “As we negotiate with the Village of Williston Park, we are continuing to move forward with other options as well,” officials said in a letter sent by East Williston Mayor David Tanner and village trustees. East Williston officials said that discussions were ongoing between a private water company and the Village of East Williston. “We were contacted immediateContinued on Page 53
Wheatley Pair Honored Wheatley seniors Luis Costa (l.) and Morgan Hanel at the Nassau County Physical Education Student of the Year Award Ceremony. see story on page 47.
Mineola apartment-retail plan panned by residents BY B R YA N AHRENS
based Lalezarian Developers, saying the village is expanding too quickly in its ongoing DownMineola residents Wednes- town Revitalization Project. “I do not want a city,” residay came out in opposition to a proposed mixed-use apartment dent Charles Delgidice said durcomplex by the New Hyde Park- ing a public hearing. “I love the
small village feel.” The project - which would add 296 apartment units, a restaurant and retail space on the ground floor at 199 East Second St. - is the third project of its Continued on Page 53
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