Highlighting the May 19th Meeting of the Oyster Bay Town Board was the public hearing on a proposed new Chapter 170 to the Town Code, entitled “Peace and Good Order,” that would impose fines on any person or persons who urinates or defecates in a public place other than in a urinal or toilet.

The proposed fines range from $150 to $300 for a first offense, to $500 to $750 for a second offense within a period of three years, to $1000 to $1500 for a third offense within a three year period. Third and subsequent violations within a six month period shall be deemed a misdemeanor and subject to Court jurisdiction.

As explained by Michael Montesano, Special Counsel to the Town Attorney, the newly proposed

Local Law stems from the suggestion of Nassau County Police officers who are unable to deal with situatioms like this under existing Town Law.

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino is an enthusistic supporter of new Section 170. “While Albany and New York City officials continue to downplay quality-of-life concerns statewide, Town of Oyster Bay families know strong community standards are essential to protecting safe, clean, and livable neighborhoods,” he said. “We continue to strengthen quality of life laws to protect your neighborhood, parks and open spaces.”

Similarly Councilwoman Laura Maier stated, “We are prioritizing public order, neighborhood safety, and clean streets because strong communities are built on accountability and respect for shared spaces. Protecting the character of our communities requires leadership willing to act decisively on crime, disorder, and public safety — areas where Albany has failed to meet the moment.”

IN OTHER BUSINESS ON MAY 19, THE BOARD:

•approved the application of the Massapequa Water District for the issuance of 30 year serial bonds in the total amount of $15 million for improvements to District facilities; and

•approved an amended site plan that will allow Dominick’s Auto Repair, located at 1120 North Broadway in North Massapequa, to construct a 1,116 square foot addition to the existing auto repair shop, with two new service bays and associated site improvements; and

•authorized Operation Stop Polluting, Littering and Save Harbors (SPLASH) to berth their 27’ Carolina Skiff at the public dock located in John J. Burns Park from April 15 through November 16. Operation SPLASH is a non-profit, volunteer based organization committed to preserving and protecting Long Island’s south shore environments, and in 2025 alone the Operation SPLASH boat made 80 cleanup trips and removed approximately 10,000 pounds of debris from local waterways, marshes and beaches.

Source: Massapequa Post