Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Town of Hempstead public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
3 issues with high priority
Income limits for partial town tax exemptions
The town proposes updating the income thresholds that decide who keeps partial tax exemptions under state law. Depending on where limits move, some homeowners — often seniors on fixed incomes — could gain or lose eligibility for property tax relief.
Beechwood 829 Merrick PUD rezoning in Westbury
Beechwood 829 Merrick, LLC seeks a Planned Unit Development rezoning at Merrick Avenue and Corporate Drive, including a condo-hotel use. The hearing lets residents weigh in on the scale and mix of this major development before the Board decides.
Roadway Maintenance and Pothole Repair near Schools
A new hearing item would add an Inwood location to the town's 20-mph school speed zones, enforced 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on school days. It's aimed at protecting kids walking to school, but drivers on that corridor should watch for the lower limit.