High Ratings
Port Washington moorings continue to have one of the highest ratings as reported by the interactive cruising guidebook ActiveCaptain.com. Eighty-eight boaters have now taken to the online portal to provide reviews on the town’s moorings, with ratings coming in at an average of just under five stars.
The town has 20 transient moorings, which are free of charge and can be used by boaters for up to 48 hours. For boats larger than 50 feet, Bay Constables recommend that boaters call 311.
“In North Hempstead we take pride in providing an enjoyable experience for boaters on our waters,” Supervisor Judi Bosworth said. “Many thanks goes to our Bay Constables for their vigilance in patrolling our waters to ensure that our residents and visitors are safe, and that they have any concerns addressed.”
“When I restored the Waterfront Advisory Committee, which is made up of local community leaders, yacht clubs, and marinas, I had hoped that their involvement would improve our waterfront, and it is gratifying to see that those efforts continue to improve our Bay,” said Councilwoman Dina De Giorgio, who has served as Town liaison to the Waterfront Advisory Committee since she was first elected. “I want to thank the Waterfront Advisory Committee for their time and effort to make Manhasset Bay not only a treasure for the local community, but a growing destination for visitors.”
ActiveCaptain.com is a database where users are able to share information, reviews and more. More than 200,000 boaters actively access ActiveCaptain for its data which is maintained by users and is constantly reviewed to ensure its accuracy.
Reorganization
Over the past several months, North Hempstead Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth has taken major steps to reorganize her administrative staff to achieve maximum efficiency and effectiveness of the office and to increase transparency with the addition of a procurement officer. The staffing changes are budget neutral.
“I have been doing some reorganization of my office to increase the effectiveness and to increase transparency, while making the best possible use of the skills my stellar team brings to the town and its residents,” said Bosworth. Some of the changes include:
• Deputy Supervisor Aline Khatchadourian will take on expanded responsibilities as all town departments will now report to her or one of her direct reports. Khatchadourian will retain leadership and oversight of the supervisor’s fiscal policy to make sure the town can continue to offer excellent services and remain within the tax cap. In addition, both the comptroller and director of finance report to her.
• The position of director of procurement was filled by Moira LaBarbera, an attorney experienced in municipal and procurement law. The supervisor created the new position to help the town make procurements more comprehensible and to expand its reach to potential vendors, including minority and women-owned firms.
• The new Finance Director is Jessica Lamendola. Lamendola was formerly Fiscal Projects manager for the Nassau County Office of Management and Budget. She has previously worked at Moody’s, analyzing local government credits and overseeing FEMA compliance for a private firm. She will take primary responsibility for the annual capital plan, work with the comptroller’s office on financings and supervise grant activities and compliance with FEMA requirements as the town starts the rebuilding projects that FEMA has approved.
• The hiring of Stephen Mazza as director of Constituent Affairs. Mazza joins the town after 20 years at American Express where he was chief of staff for a global division. Mazza, a resident of Manhasset, will oversee the constituent relations aspect of the office and oversee the supervisor’s office staff. He will also work with the legislative aides to keep all the council offices up-to-date on all issues.
• Robert Troiano will be the supervisor’s Senior Policy advisor and focus on key projects where government and community interests intersect, such as the proposed third track for the LIRR. He will continue to advise and counsel the supervisor on issues facing the town, county and state, represent the supervisor on the labor-management committee and oversee the town’s relationship to the Housing Authority, the Community Development Agency and all advisory boards.
• Director of Communications Carole Trottere will take on additional responsibilities of the town’s community outreach projects, such as the recent polling of the Clinton G. Martin Park pool refurbishment.
