Hempstead Town Notebook: Team Murray Launches Website, Solar Panels to be Unveiled

Team Murray Website Launches

Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray and her team of running mates have announced the launch of their campaign website, www.teammurray2011.com. The website offers detailed information on the entire Team Murray slate of candidates including Councilwoman Angie Cullin, Councilmen James Darcy and Ed Ambrosino as well as Town Clerk Mark Bonilla and Receiver of Taxes Don Clavin. In addition, teammurray11.com outlines the priorities of Kate Murray and her colleagues, such as the supervisor’s plan to produce a 2012 budget that freezes all town taxes.

The democratic candidates for the 2011 town races were announced at the end of May.

Gary Port of West Hempstead is the Democratic candidate for Hempstead Town supervisor. His website is www.garyport2011.com.

Wilton Robinson Jr. of Roosevelt is seeking the Hempstead Town receiver of taxes post.

Steve Anchin, of Hewlett is running for Hempstead Town clerk.

Claudia Borecky of North Merrick is the Democratic candidate for the 5th Councilmatic District.

Owen Rumelt of West Hempstead will be running against Republican James Darcy to represent the 3rd Councilmatic District.

'Solar Trackers' to be Unveiled Monday

Hempstead Town officials and a host of green energy partners will be unveiling two large high-tech solar energy panels called solar trackers at the Town of Hempstead Department of Conservations and Waterways in Point Lookout on Monday.

The trackers continually adjust themselves or pivot throughout the day to directly face the sun in order to maximize the energy derived from the closest star to our planet. The panels are said to increase energy output by up to 50 percent over conventional stationary photovoltaic panels.

Town Board to Meet Tuesday

The Hempstead Town Board has a meeting scheduled for July 12 at 10:30 a.m. On the agenda are issues such as parking and other regulations, which pertain to several towns including Bellmore, North Bellmore, Levittown and Oceanside.

Board of Appeals to Meet Wednesday

The Town of Hempstead Board of Appeals will hold its regularly scheduled meetings on Wednesday, July 13, at 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.

To submit your comments regarding an upcoming Board of Appeals hearing, you may do so online using the BoA Hearings Comment Form, or send your comments in writing to: David P. Weiss, Chairman of the Board of Appeals, One Washington St., Hempstead, NY 11550. Comments received prior to the close of the public hearing will be made part of the record.