For the Record

POST CAPTION: "Behind closed doors is no way to run a town. Decisions about zoning, development, and public contracts shouldn’t be hidden in fine print or whispered in back rooms. Jim Messa believes in open meetings, clear agendas, and real public input—because residents deserve to know what’s happening before it’s a done deal."

THE BACKUP:

• 7 brews and Take 5 oil change 

· No notices sent to residents prior to approval and building

· Habitual codes violations – noise and light with no violations issued

· Multiple concerned residents attended Board meetings, challenged Miscione and Latini questioning their truthfulness as they were told letters were mailed to all residents within 1,000 feet… apparently, however, this never happened.

• Solar Project 12B

· No public notice of intended topic for discussion in the Oct 2024 Board meeting

· Lack of clarity on meeting agendas: Miscione topic stated ‘Solar Farm Projects’, given NO indication details or location being discussed/proposed

· Presentation made “ambush” style by Solar representative and Miscione: Board members nor public had no prior indication what was being presented.

· It is clearly understood that NO solar projects are to be sent to the Planning Board until such time the Board and Public have an opportunity to hear/see the presentation. In this case, the matter was forced into a vote and resolution approved to pass this project to the Planning Board. To date, there still has been no public notification made.  (See July 10, 2024 Town Board Minutes for full detail)

WHAT THIS MEANS TO YOU: 

When the Town Board makes decisions behind closed doors, residents lose the chance to weigh in before projects change their neighborhoods. That can mean more traffic, more noise, or higher costs that you’re stuck paying for. Jim believes you should have a say before—not after—these deals are done.