SMCCA's recent activities include the following.

15.  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, and
        n) replacement of signs.
        For more discussion of and background on the Julian Lane Park project see the bottom of the "Coming Events" page of this site.
                          
14.  Established a Community Improvements Committee.  Activities to date include 
        a) three additional trash cans placed at wetlands areas,
        b) five "no dumping" signs placed, 
        c) ten "curve" signs placed,
        d) eight street name signs replaced, 
        e) over 290 pothole locations reported and repaired, 
        f) numerorous 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) two "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, and
        o) suggested tree branches be trimmed on Merrick Road at Holiday Park entrance.
       
13.  Established a committee to work on the improvement of Julian Lane Park.  Numerous short term improvements effected and some long term improvements promised.

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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