SMCCA's recent activities include the following.

17.  Addressed citizen concerns about cell antennas located in the Merricks.

16.  Developing Neighborhood Watch programs in south Merrick.

15.  Planted flowers in front of the Post Office, at the north end of Clubhouse Road (where it intersects Merrick Road), and in Julian Lane Park.

14.  Obtained improvements to Julian Lane Park, including
        a) removal of anti-semitic graffiti,
        b) additions to "Jungle Jim," 
        c) installation of water fountain,
        d) installation of fence around electrical box for safety,
        e) painting of perimeter fence,
        f) installation of handicap aprons at curb,
        g) installation of new trash barrels,
        h) installation of new picnic tables,
        i) repair of damaged walkways,
        j) installation of new seats and chains on swings,
        k) installation of new nets for basketball hoops,
        l) repainting of bicycle racks,
        m) addition of sand to sandbox,
        n) replacement of signs,
        o) twelve new trees planted, including a blue spruce, and
        p) new play equipment for 5-12 year olds erected.
                                
13.  Established a Community Improvements Committee.  Successful activities to date include 
        a) three additional trash cans placed at wetlands areas;
        b) five "no dumping" signs placed;
        c) twelve "curve" signs placed;
        d) over 584 street name signs replaced;
        e) over 2,125 potholes reported and repaired;
        f) numerous malfunctioning street light locations reported;
        g) street repaving locations reported for possible future projects;
        h) one street end deteriorated bulkhead reported;
        i) numerous deteriorated storm drains reported;
        j) left turn signals going north and south at Merrick Rd & Hewlett Ave added; 
        k) twelve "Children at Play" signs erected;
        l) suggested entrance and exit signs on gates to Camman's Park extended fence;
        m) suggested Elliot St Preserve sign be erected;
        n) suggested Nicole Schiffman Preserve sign be erected on Gary Lane;        
        o) suggested tree branches be trimmed on Merrick Road at Holiday Park entrance;
        p) two breaks in the wetlands protection  fence   at Brighton  Way &   Lincoln Blvd repaired;
        q) quick response noted to six LIPA poles leaning with one pole replaced, one reinforced;
        r) urged National Grid to expedite permanent repaving of gas line caused  potholes
            on Merrick Ave between Berfond Court and Lake End Road & also on Byron Road;
        s) two street name signs relocated for better visibility;
        t) 45 huge potholes at corner of Lake End Rd & Merrick Ave repaired in response to   
             focused action by the civic association;
        u) twelve "Children at Play" signs upgraded to reflect current design;.
        v) trash can placed in front of Merrick Post Office on Merrick Road;
        w) nine Dead End signs replaced; 
        x) fifteen 30 mph signs replaced; 
        y) suggested Julian Lane for street repaving;
        z) numerous tree branch trimming locations reported & corrected around signs              

12.  Convinced Omnipoint and Cingular to find alternate locations for cell towers whose original proposed locations were deemed not in the best interest of the community.

11.  Instrumental in forming the new Town of Hempstead Civic Council.

10.  Made a suggestion that initiated the beautification of the westerly entrance to South Merrick at the intersection of Merrick Road and Clubhouse Road.

09.  Expedited the repair of vandalized stop signs by promptly notifying the Town of the damage.

08.  Succeeded in getting a Town Public Safety Digital Speed Monitor placed at various locations about the community.

07.  Monitored the installation of "No Fishing 8pm - 6am" signs at the south end of Merrick Avenue in accordance with a Town resolution to provide the residents of that area with peace and quiet during the overnight hours.

06.  Beautified the area in front of the Post Office on Merrick Road by planting flowers in the previously unused pots in front of the building.

05.  Worked with the County on issues related to the maintenance of Caaman's Pond.

04.  Met with residents to discuss variance issues.

03.  Highlighted the problem of the growing feral feline population with a discussion by a local vet on how to minimize it.

02.  Devoted two meetings to the history of the Merricks with Judge Jerry Medowar as the speaker.

01.  Continued the recognition and support of Jay Pitti in his efforts to make Levy Preserve the great resource it has proven to be.



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