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A6 * THE LONG-ISLANDER + APRIL 26, 2018 ELWOOD LonglslanderNews.com Please mention The Long Islander Newspapers when doing business with our advertisers. Ahead Of Public Hearing, Group Holds Rally Against | Villadom Mall Proposal By Connor Beach cbeach@longislandergroup.com Over 100 opponents of a devel- oper's proposal to construct a com- mercial center along Jericho Turnpike in Elwood gathered across from the site Saturday afternoon in protest. Great Nech-based developer Vil- ladom has plans to build the 486,380- square-foot center across the nearly 50-acre site at the northwest corner of Jericho Turnpike and Manor Road - west of the Mediavilla Orchards Farm Stand. Plans include office, re- tail and medical spaces, along with parking for 1,929 vehicles, according to town documents. First, the Huntington Town Board would need to approve both a zone change for the property and an amend- ment to the town's Horizons 2020 Comprehensive Plan that would add the site to the major commercial cor- ridor along the turnpike. An online petition in opposition to ASHAROEEN rd f o § m & R 1 Ca B on iS a C A < £ o 8 A 12 --%\ the project had garnered 5,700 signa- tures as of deadline Wednesday. Ahead of an upcoming public hear- ing on the board's consideration of the proposal, Elwood resident Andrew Kaplan, one of the creators of the Stop the Villadom Mall Facebook group, urged opponents of the project to make their voices heard. \Our water does not come from some big well in upstate New York, our water comes from under your feet,\ Kaplan said. \The five human beings who will make the decision to save this precious resource will have an opportunity to listen to what you have to say.\ At Saturday's rally, signs and chants highlighted some residents' concerns that the proposed shopping center would create a traffic nightmare on surrounding roads, add pressure on the Greenlawn Water District and nega- tively impact the environmental. Mark L. Smith, a Villadom spokesman, said in a statement yester- day that a Draft Environmental Impact Statement commissioned by Villadom addresses traffic and environmental concerns, and concluded that \due to the depth of the groundwater table on the site there is not anticipated to be a significant impact on the aquifer.\ (Continued on next page) Village Incumbents Announce Bids For Re-election Village of Asharoken elected officials, pictured from left, Justice Mark Kleczka, Mayor Greg Letica, Trustee Laura Burke and Trustee Mel Ettinger announced earlier this week their bids for re-election. The Dix Hills Volunteer Fire Department is hosting a recruit- ment fair this weekend. From 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Sunday department officials will train at- tendees to become a firefighter or emergency medical technician. Officers and members at will also be on hand to F explain the process and answer questions. The free fair will be hosted at department headquarters (115 E Deer Park Road, Dix Hills). \ Four incumbent politicians of the Village of Asharoken announced this week their bids for re-election. Mayor Gregory Lattice, trustees Melvin Ettinger and Laura Burke, and Justice Mark Kleczka - each members of the Asharoken Integrity Party - will be on the ballot June 19. Letica has served as mayor for the past six years, and has lived in Asharo- ken since 1957. He has practiced den- tistry in Northport-since 1989. Letica previously served as village trustee, treasurer, deputy harbor mas- ter, lead police contract negotiator and budget committee member. Ettinger, a retired business execu- tive, has served as a trustee, police commissioner and highway com- missioner of the village for the past six years. He was also project man- ager for the construction of the new village hall. Ettinger has lived in Asharoken for 27 years. Burke, a former marketing execu- tive, has served as trustee for the past six years, and previously during the Kelly administration. She is ed- itor of the \Asharoken News,\ and has been involved in improving the village's trash and recycling pro- gram and strengthening its water- ways code. Kleczka, who has served Asharo- ken since 2012, has lived in the village with his family since 2004. He has a law practice in Northport Village. Letica said in an emailed state- ment, \It has been an honor to have served the village alongside Trustee Ettinger, Trustee Burke and Justice Kleczka for the last six years We are very proud of what has been accomplished since 2012 and look forward to the opportunity to serve Asharoken during the next two years. Although there are still many important issues to face, we are con- fident that we will work together to continue to reach the best solutions for the Village of Asharoken.\ The deadline to file nominating petitions is May 15. Please Ar wo