Local Vandalism Update:
We have an individual, or group of individuals in our Neighborhood Watch Area, that are breaking into Cars and stealing personal possessions. The latest break-in took place this weekend, on Maple Avenue, opposite the Associate.
It might be a good idea to have an alarm installed in your Car, if you do not already have one. Security lights should also be considered.
One Neighborhood Watch Member suggested that we go on Patrol, like we did Fifteen Years ago! When going home, drive around our Neighborhood Watch Area and call the Code or the PD if you see any suspicious activity. I went on Patrol last night; with my Video Camera!
There is a community called Cloverleaf, in Brooksville Florida. In response to similar problems, the local Resident Neighborhood Watch Group, was provided with a "Neighborhood Watch Car" to be used to go on Patrol. In their case the NW Car may have come from the local Sheriffs Department! They drive with a flashing yellow light, on top of the car, some of the time, just to show that they are there. The beauty of this tactic is that everyone can see the Blinking Yellow light from inside of their houses, because of the reflections; including the "Bad Guys!" They just park and hide other times; you never know where they are going to be! This system works; they have virtually no problems. The Village should consider this possibility!
Our Village should make a formal request, to the Police Department, to deploy the the Thirteen Auxiliary Police Officers, that are assigned to the Fifth Precinct, into our area. All that would be required is an occasional "Drive-through."
"We are on our own folks!" Who is going to helping us get rid of these vandals? The Police Department is grossly understaffed; they could actually use three times more Police Officers then they have!
The Patchogue Village Constabulary does not have enough officers to deal with our problems. May I suggest that for the duration of our current problems, the village put three Constables on duty, only during the Nighttime hours. New Constables could be contractually hired as temporary, for a specified period of time.
If hiring more constables is not possible, a private security firm could be hired just to patrol our area during the night. Keep in mind that the break ins have been reported to happen between three and four AM.
WE MUST DO WHATEVER IT TAKES TO STOP THESE VANDALS FROM DESTROYING OUR VILLAGE!
We have thousands of really nice people living in our community; I'm sure that we are talking about just a few "Vandals," that must be arrested.
If you have any Ideas that we should consider, please respond to the Email Address below.
If we were able to locate a neighborhood Watch Car, would you be willing to go on patrol? If you are available for this function, please respond to this Email.
Please advise the Neighborhood Watch of any Incidents.
Send your comments to the Maple Avenue Neighborhood Watch, via Email at davispark2000-manw@yahoo.com You could also click "Comments {below}," then Click "Anonymous." Type your message, and then click "Publish Your Post." Names, Addresses, and Telephone Numbers will not be published; text may be paraphrased, to facilitate anonymity.
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Monday, March 31, 2008
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Synopsis of the Neighborhood Watch Meeting Feb. 21, 2008
Mayor Pontieri, Deputy Mayor McGiff and Cope Officer Verrelli, attended our meeting and answered questions about our concerns.
Members of our group asked for more enforcement with regard to problems in our area, which include illegal parking, vehicles ignoring Stop Signs, dumping, and Sixteen Wheel Trucks, speeding down Cleveland Street. The condition of roadways, drainage, and broken curbs were also discussed.
John Rocco refused to say that there was no problems in his neighborhood, for fear of "Muphy's Law." As it turned out a house was Burglarized along Meford Avenue, a few days later. When returning home late at night, be sure to drive through the streets of our neighborhood, and report any suspicious activity.
It has been reported that the reckless teenagers, that have been illegally driving their Bicycles through our village, do not live in Patchogue. Parents have been seen dropping their teenagers off in our village, so that they could "Ride," with their friends. These non residents obviously think that Patchogue is a "Theme Park!" The antics from these non resident invaders, goes far beyond "Teenagers Having Fun." An elderly woman was almost injured, property has been destroyed, and cars have been forced to swerve to avoid hitting these indestructible teenagers.
Enforcement has been stepped up, residents have seen both the Patchogue Constabulary, and the Police Department, dealing with the "out of control," teenagers. Once their parents are contacted, the problem should go away. We were informed that a Village Ordnance was passed, allowing confiscation of Bicycles.
A request has been made, that as part of the Swezey's Project, the Carnagie Library, be retained as a Museum, which is to include the Hans Henkie Collection of Patchogue Memorabilia.
Members of our Neighborhood Watch Group, also requested that the Patchogue Village Constabulary, show a high presence, both before and after Theatre Performances.
What Makes a Neighborhood Watch Group Effective?
When you see suspicious activity, never confront or even look at the suspect individuals. Smile, and make believe that they do not exist. Call the Code at 475 "Christmas" 1225, or Call 911. If you are asked for your Name, say "Maple Avenue Neighborhood Watch;" nothing more. Don't tell anyone that you made the call, except the Neighborhood Watch. Our Email Address is listed below.
Send your comments to the Maple Avenue Neighborhood Watch, via Email at davispark2000-manw@yahoo.com You could also click "Comments {below}," then Click "Anonymous." Type your message, and then click "Publish Your Post." Names, Addresses, and Telephone Numbers will not be published; text may be paraphrased, to facilitate anonymity.
If you would like to be informed of future Neighborhood Watch activities, meetings, and area problems, please send your name and Email address via the comment box described above. This information will remain confidential!
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Mayor Pontieri, Deputy Mayor McGiff and Cope Officer Verrelli, attended our meeting and answered questions about our concerns.
Members of our group asked for more enforcement with regard to problems in our area, which include illegal parking, vehicles ignoring Stop Signs, dumping, and Sixteen Wheel Trucks, speeding down Cleveland Street. The condition of roadways, drainage, and broken curbs were also discussed.
John Rocco refused to say that there was no problems in his neighborhood, for fear of "Muphy's Law." As it turned out a house was Burglarized along Meford Avenue, a few days later. When returning home late at night, be sure to drive through the streets of our neighborhood, and report any suspicious activity.
It has been reported that the reckless teenagers, that have been illegally driving their Bicycles through our village, do not live in Patchogue. Parents have been seen dropping their teenagers off in our village, so that they could "Ride," with their friends. These non residents obviously think that Patchogue is a "Theme Park!" The antics from these non resident invaders, goes far beyond "Teenagers Having Fun." An elderly woman was almost injured, property has been destroyed, and cars have been forced to swerve to avoid hitting these indestructible teenagers.
Enforcement has been stepped up, residents have seen both the Patchogue Constabulary, and the Police Department, dealing with the "out of control," teenagers. Once their parents are contacted, the problem should go away. We were informed that a Village Ordnance was passed, allowing confiscation of Bicycles.
A request has been made, that as part of the Swezey's Project, the Carnagie Library, be retained as a Museum, which is to include the Hans Henkie Collection of Patchogue Memorabilia.
Members of our Neighborhood Watch Group, also requested that the Patchogue Village Constabulary, show a high presence, both before and after Theatre Performances.
What Makes a Neighborhood Watch Group Effective?
When you see suspicious activity, never confront or even look at the suspect individuals. Smile, and make believe that they do not exist. Call the Code at 475 "Christmas" 1225, or Call 911. If you are asked for your Name, say "Maple Avenue Neighborhood Watch;" nothing more. Don't tell anyone that you made the call, except the Neighborhood Watch. Our Email Address is listed below.
Send your comments to the Maple Avenue Neighborhood Watch, via Email at davispark2000-manw@yahoo.com You could also click "Comments {below}," then Click "Anonymous." Type your message, and then click "Publish Your Post." Names, Addresses, and Telephone Numbers will not be published; text may be paraphrased, to facilitate anonymity.
If you would like to be informed of future Neighborhood Watch activities, meetings, and area problems, please send your name and Email address via the comment box described above. This information will remain confidential!
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Sunday, March 02, 2008
Please click the link below, and read the most recent article about the Tritek mess! After reading the most recent article come back and read this article from 2008.
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Tri-Tec/Swezey's Presentation at Patchogue Theatre Thursday February 28, 2008.
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Tri-Tec/Swezey's Presentation at Patchogue Theatre Thursday February 28, 2008.
I was delighted to see about four hundred of our neighbors present at our theatre to learn more about the new Tri-Tec Swezey's project. It appeared that everyone who attended, already knew most of the details of the project, but attended the “Information Meeting,” as if it were a social event!
Please read the Suffolk Life, and Newsday articles for technical details of the plan!
(Left click the link below)
http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19313156&BRD=1776&PAG=461&dept_id=6363&rfi=6
http://www.newsday.com/news/opinion/ny-vppat025597459mar02,0,3837833.story
Mayor Paul Pontieri made every attempt to conceal his surprise with the number of People that attended his “Information Meeting.” After being accustomed to seeing only 30 people at the monthly Patchogue Village Board Meeting, four hundred residents must have appeared to be an army! And indeed they were an Army! A very friendly and grateful Army?
After the presentation, the dignitaries had a Question and Answer Session. The residents talked to the dignitaries, using wireless portable microphones. Of the fifty questions that were asked, only two appeared to be negative in nature. I heard a low vocal rumbling of disapproval from the audience, after one dissenter made his presentation! The audience simply was not in the mood for a naysayer!
And now "I get to tell you" about the remaining 48 questions and or statements that were made by the other Patchogue Residents. The remaining 48 queries took on the posture of the Emmy Awards. Unlike the Emmy Awards where the Actors pat themselves on the back, our Mayor and Board of Trustees received, numerous public complements from our residents.
The residents actually said “Thank You,” to the Mayor and Trustees, for doing such a great job, on this, and every other project that they have taken on. The audience applauded every time someone said something complementary, about our Politicians! Look at your TV! When is the last time you saw anyone complement a politician?
The residents and businessmen from Patchogue, are really “a class act!” The more I hear and see, the more proud I become, of our little Two Square Mile Village! It was evident that almost everyone who attended felt the same way!
There was no need to convince anyone of anything! Instead of the Informational Meeting, they should have had a party complete with a band, and served Pena Coladas at the Bar in the lobby!
Yes the meeting was informative; and we did indeed get the insight that we needed with regard to this new Village Project! And also “yes,” we should have had a big party!
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