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Dear Village Resident:
I am happy to report that despite some challenges, it has proved to be a good year for the Village of Matinecock.
The Brookville Police Department had a seamless transition taking over police protection on
June 1,2022 from the Old Brookville Department. The newly formed Brookville Department
headed by Police Chief Kenneth Lack, former Chief of Patrol for Nassau County, has been doing
a wonderful job. You've probably noticed the increased patrols by our Brookville Police
Department officers in their new hybrid patrol cars. Our new patrol model affords on the fly shift
changes in the patrol area, greatly increasing police presence. On December 13, 2022, four new
officers graduated from the Nassau County Police Academy. This brings the Brookville Police
force to a full complement of 17 officers, 1 Neighborhood Administrative Aide and a Chief of
Police. In addition, the internship program with the School of Criminal Justice at Long Island
University has proven to be a great success. It provides additional personnel for our force, while
offering educational opportunities to graduate students interested in law enforcement.
The North Shore of Long Island continues to be plagued by car thefts. In almost all cases,
the cars are unlocked with the key fobs inside. Please be sure to lock your car and take the key fob
with you. The police also want to remind our residents to lock their homes, use their alarms and
leave lights on or have lights on timers. If a home appears to be occupied, it serves as a deterrent
to burglars.
Reminder
In the event of a police emergency dial 911.
For non-emergency matters call the Brookville Police Department at (516) 440-2300
At our December Board of Trustees meeting, the Fire Protection Contract with the Locust
Valley Fire Department was renewed for another year. The Locust Valley Fire Department does
an excellent job of protecting us, but they are in need of volunteers. Anyone interested in
volunteering should contact Chief Brian Nolan (516) 676-0560 or email Bnolan1020@gmail.com. The Fire Department asked that we remind residents to keep their
home address numbers clearly visible on the public road to help guide firefighters in times of an
emergency.
The Nassau County Legislature recently approved its 2023 Capital Budget, which authorized
the funding of a 1.8-million-dollar grant for the Village to address the Thorne Lane flooding
problem.
The Village has been working with the Locust Valley Water District on the new District’s
pump station, which will replace the existing building located at the junction of Wellington Road
and Duck Pond Road. The Village has been working with the LVWD on the new building design.
We are very close to approving a design for the new building, which will have a residential
appearance in keeping with the aesthetics of the Village. The Trustees will hold a public meeting
with the effected surrounding residents prior to final design approval. Construction is scheduled
to begin around January 2024.
After 45 years of exemplary service to the Village, William H. Simonds has retired as our
Village Clerk/Treasurer. He has relocated to Bethesda Maryland to be closer to his family. We
wish he and Jane all the best in this new chapter in their lives. He is owed a deep debt of gratitude
for all he has done for the Village. Jennifer Zoufaly was appointed as our new Village
Clerk/Treasurer. As a paralegal at Humes & Wagner, Jennifer has had a great deal of experience
assisting Bill in his duties and is well prepared to take over the position. She can be contacted at
villageclerk@matinecockvillage.org
In March of 2022, James Wellington agreed to become our Commissioner of Public Works
replacing Ted Von Briesen, who retired. We thank Ted for his years of faithful service to the
Village. We are confident that with his knowledge of the community and years of experience as a
landscape architect Jim will do an outstanding job managing our public works.
The Village continues to be in excellent financial condition. A recent audit confirmed the
Board of Trustees fiscally sound financial management of Village finances. As a result, there will
be no anticipated increase in the Village tax rate for the Village’s 2023/24 fiscal year.
I would be remiss if I didn't thank the many residents who give freely of their time and
expertise to serve on our Village boards and committees. We are deeply indebted to them. I would
also like to thank Dodds & Eder for the beautiful landscaping and plantings of our Village
triangles. The firm donates the material and labor that truly enhances our Village.
Wishing you a Happy and Healthy New Year!
Sincerely,
Mayor and Board of Trustees
Inc. Village of Matinecock
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