Politics & Government

TOBAY Notebook: Town Renews TNR Contract

The contract will continue the Town's Trap, Neuter & Return (TNR) program.

The Oyster Bay town board has renewed a contract that will continue the Town’s Trap, Neuter & Return (TNR) program.

The town began the TNR program in March 2008, which includes the town and the villages of Bayville, Farmingdale, Massapequa Park and Sea Cliff. Under the program, feral cats are trapped and brought to a veterinarian, who examines, spays or neuters, and inoculates them. Following recovery from surgery, the feral cats are returned to their colonies to live out their lives. Over time, the colonies dwindle due to a lack of new kittens to keep them going.

“Like many other communities across the nation, the Town of Oyster Bay is faced with an ever-growing population of feral cats,” said Councilman Joseph Pinto. “With Nassau County being declared a rabies county, these cats pose not only a nuisance, but a public health risk."

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The contract with All About Spay Neuter, Inc. will run through Aug. 31, 2012.

Town Historian to Speak at Roundtable

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Town Historian John Hammond will be the featured speaker at the Nov. 2 meeting of the North Shore Civil War Roundtable to discuss his newest publication Civil War Records: Town of Oyster Bay

The meeting will be held at Barnes and Noble Booksellers in Huntington Station starting at 7:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend.

Jericho Inn Considered for Landmark Status

The Maine Maid Inn, also known as the Valentine Hicks House, in Jericho will be considered for town landmark status at the Nov. 15 meeting of the town board. 

The Town Landmarks Preservation Commission has recommended that the now-closed Maine Maid Inn, which was housed in the ca. 1789 Valentine Hicks House, be designated a landmark. The commission cited the building being worthy for designation "as a place of historic value and aesthetic interest by reason of its architectural design and uniqueness as part of the history of the Town of Oyster Bay."

Town Honors Charity

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor John Venditto and the town board recognized the  efforts of CSEA Local 881 in raising funds for Canine Companions for Independence at their annual charity softball tournament in August. 

Canine Companions for Independence is a nonprofit organization that provides service dogs free of charge to handicapped individuals. These dogs have been raised since puppies by volunteers. On hand for the check presentation were CSEA Local 881 President Robert Rauff, Jr. and Vice President of the Long Island Chapter of Canine Companions Yvonne Dagger.


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