VILLAGE SERVICES

            The Village operates a Police Department, Highway Department (for Village maintained roadways), Refuse Collection, and Administrative Staff at Village Hall.   The responsibilities and functioning of these groups are briefly outlined in this section.

            Police Department:    The Village has an eleven (11) person Police Department and, as a direct benefit, a very low crime rate.  The Police Department is under the direction of a Police Commission.  There are three Police Commissioners, two are Trustees, and the third is an experienced law enforcement individual who acts as Chairman and is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the department.  The Police Headquarters are located on West Neck Road at the intersection of Mill Road.  Twenty-four hour police protection is provided for all residents.  Since the Village has only 1,200 homes, our police can provide personalized attention not available elsewhere, when the need arises. 

For emergencies, dial 549-8800.  You will get a faster response than if you dial 911, as 911 is routed through Suffolk County Police.  For non-emergency calls, 549-8220.

             Our police are trained to be on the alert for any individuals or situations that appear suspicious.  The police patrol all streets in the Village (not just those maintained by the Village) and may check the licenses of contractors cutting trees, and report new construction to Village Hall to be checked by the Building Inspector for appropriate permits.  If you are going to be away from home for a few days, you can notify the Police and alert them to be observant of your house during routine patrol of the road.

             Highway Department:   The Village owns and maintains 13 miles of the main roadways in the Village -- West Neck Road, Lloyd Harbor Road, Lloyd Lane, School Lane (to Plover intersection), Mill Road, Southdown Road, Middle Hollow Road, Jennings Road, and Snake Hill Road.  The Highway Department also maintains the stormwater drains, removes downed trees blocking Village roads, and performs needed plowing and repairs.  All private roads (approximately 28 miles) are maintained solely by the Road Associations or owners. Road Associations of private roads hire their own contractors who are responsible for road repair, snow plowing, removal of downed trees, and drainage problems.  The Highway Department (staff of eight) operates under the direction of the Department Supervisor, and two of the Trustees are responsible for liaison.  The equipment and garages are located behind Village Hall.

             Refuse Collection:      The Village provides road-side refuse collection for all residences.  Refuse collection is two times a week, and residents are expected to place secured (tops on) refuse cans on the street by 7:00 a.m. Refuse cans are to be removed from the roadside by residents on the same day as pickup.  In the interest of maintaining our beautiful Village, your cooperation in removing cans promptly after pick-up is appreciated. Recycled newspapers, plastics and metal containers are to be placed by the street for pickup on alternate Wednesday mornings.  Bulk pick-up of larger items (packing boxes, appliances, etc.) is scheduled once a week (September-May).  Click here for schedule or call the Village Highway Department at 549-8880.  There is a nominal fee for pickup of large metal objects which must be specially scheduled by telephone.

            Administrative Staff:   The employee staff at Village Hall includes the Village Clerk/ Treasurer, Assessor, Deputy Treasurer, Deputy Clerk, and administrative assistant.  In addition, the Village Engineer and Building Inspector, while not employees, can be contacted through Village Hall.  If you are contemplating any changes to your house or property (link), stop by Village Hall (9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday) or telephone 549-8893 (Fax 549-8879  for guidance on any items of interest and to obtain information pertaining to building permits and building ordinances.

             Village Record:   The Village Record is published monthly and mailed to all residents.  It contains information on upcoming activities, announcements of openings on Boards or Commissions, conservation news, Village history, recreation announcements, etc.

 

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