Huntington Village Temporarily Waives Parking Meter Fees

HUNTINGTON, NY — The Town of Huntington waived parking meter fees in Huntington Village until further notice amid the new coronavirus outbreak, Supervisor Chad A. Lupinacci told residents in a robocall Wednesday. He provided other COVID-19-related updates as well.

The waiving of parking meter fees is an effort towards assisting the Town's restaurant and business community. Handicap, fire zone and other safety-related parking violations will still be enforced, though.

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Town Hall remains closed, but limited staff is on-duty. Residents are urged to use all available online services offered by the Town of Huntington. Call 631-351-3000 to be connected to a Department from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The Town of Huntington Recycling Facility at 641 New York Ave., Huntington, has reopened. Normal trash and recycling collection has continued as scheduled.

This week’s Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals meetings were postponed, along with Traffic Court. Use the white mailbox outside the main parking lot entrance to Town Hall labeled "Town Hall Mail Only" to drop off mail or paperwork for Town Hall. There is a black mailbox to the right of the main entrance to Town Hall labeled "Tax Payments Only" to drop off tax payments. Don't place cash in the box.

While the Senior Center remains closed, the Home Delivered Meals program has continued and Senior Center members may pick up meals normally served in the dining room during the limited hours of Monday through Friday from noon to 1:20 p.m.; there will be a car line-up for meals at the Senior Center. If you're not signed up for the meals program, call 631-351-3253 to register. Bring proof of residency and age on the day of pick up, along with the state-mandated $2 anonymous and voluntary suggested payment per meal.

All other Town facilities remain closed to the public until further notice.

New York State will open Mobile Testing by appointment only at Stony Brook University. Call to request an appointment at 1-888-364-3065.

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