The Town of North Hempsteadwill begin updating its comprehensive master plan for the first time in more than three decades, North Hempstead Town Supervisor Jennifer DeSena announced Monday, March 9. She called the effort a key step in shaping future development and preserving neighborhoods across the town.
Speaking during her annual State of the Town address at Harbor Links Golf Course, DeSena said the plan, last updated in 1989, will guide long-term decisions on land use, infrastructure and community growth.
Officials plan to issue a request for proposals for consultants to assist with the update, which DeSena said will coordinate planning across departments while protecting the suburban character residents expect.
“Our residents expect us to protect the quality of life that makes North Hempstead special,” DeSena said.
The comprehensive planning effort was one of several initiatives DeSena highlighted during the address, which focused on tax reductions, infrastructure investment and major waterfront redevelopment projects.
DeSena said the town is balancing long-term investment with continued tax relief as it prepares for the nation’s 250th anniversary in July.
“This town is built on a proud legacy,” DeSena said. “As we celebrate America’s 250th birthday, we are reminded that our story is inseparable from the American story.”
The event also drew criticism, however, from a political challenger who said residents should have been allowed to ask questions following the address.
DeSena highlighted what she described as unprecedented tax relief during her administration.
Since she took office in 2022, the town has reduced taxes for three consecutive years and enacted a tax freeze in the most recent budget for a nearly 22% reduction overall, she said.
Source: LI Press
