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INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF LAKE SUCCESS
318 LAKEVILLE ROAD · LAKE SUCCESS, NY 11020
TEL: (516) 482-4411 ·
FAX (516) 482-1536
SETTLED IN 1783
INCORPORATED IN 1927
From The Source
Watch
Mayor Hoffman's interview by the
PATV show 'From The Source'
recorded February 12, 2020
April 2022
Dear Residents
It’s been a while since my last letter and I’d like
share changes and happenings in the Village.
We are happy to announce the Village has hired a new Grill Room operator
and caterer. Alan Feinstein and his Executive Chef Dan Carey will be taking
over culinary services for the Village. Alan and Dan have been partners
since 2016 and have worked together at H on the Harbor, their Port
Washington establishment. Together they have hosted over 1,400 events at
their venue. During the pandemic they converted H on the Harbor into a
restaurant that received all 4- and 5-star ratings and was rated one of the
top 10 restaurants on Open Table. They and our Board are extremely excited
for their team to be here. They are 100% committed to the Village and the
needs of our residents. With a change of provider comes a new name, The
Grand at Lake Success will be the catering name. The Grill Room will start
service next week as we await approval of the final menus. The Board is
looking forward to a new beginning and much excitement once again at the
club. We will be hosting a Mother’s Day brunch so please check your emails
and our Village website for information on reservations, menu options and
other additional information.
Along with our standard Swiftreach
message alert system, the Village has begun utilizing a new Village of Lake
Success App to help improve communication to our residents and golf members.
The Clubster app works on any mobile device or computer and can be found in
your phone provider’s app store. Please download the app so you can receive
current events, announcements, notifications and even share photos and
videos with other group members.
The Board of Trustees approved and
installed both a new automated phone system and access card system in the
Community Building. This upgraded phone system allows you to more easily
reach a Village Staff employee by simply dialing their extension and/or be
able to leave a detailed voice message. The access system is intended to
increase safety by preventing unauthorized individuals from entering the
building. It also helps protect our staff, residents and their personal
property. Access to the Fitness Center and Lower Level of the Community
Building is now reserved for Fitness Center and Golf Members only. Those
purchasing a locker will also be authorized an access card which can be
picked up at the Village Office.
The Fitness Center is now offering
private training sessions along with group fitness classes, including yoga
and TRX (Total Body Resistance) classes. Please visit our Village website
for information regarding Fitness Center rules, regs and membership. For
those of you that have yet to utilize our gym please do. We have a variety
of equipment from free weights to spin bikes and all for a very reasonable
annual fee. And who can forget the breathtaking view of our lake from the
Fitness Center.
I am happy to announce that the Lake Success Nursery
Camp, led by long term resident Maria Rudman, is now accepting applications
for the 2022 season. The Camp provides a safe, fun and enriching environment
for children and grandchildren of residents ages 3 to 11. Camp runs from
Wednesday, June 29, 2022 to Friday, August 12, 2022. More information can be
found on the Village website or by contacting the camp directly at
lakesuccesscamp@gmail.com.
Recently, we saw the resurrection of the
Mayor’s Advisory Council. This council, led by Chairperson David Milner,
meets quarterly, or as needed, to brainstorm topics, concerns and ideas
geared towards bettering the Village. Please remember that meetings of the
Mayor’s Advisory Council are open to all residents as are meetings of the
Board of Trustees and our various Commissions. I encourage you to become
involved in your local government and to support many of the community
groups working to enhance the quality of life in our Village. Your ideas and
participation are of value to the Village. More information on our various
committees and ways and to participate can be found on our Village website
at www.villageoflakesuccess.com.
Our Department of Public
works has already begun preparing for the warmer weather by cleaning out
catch basins, flushing our sewers and attending to any road damage that may
have been caused by weather, equipment or regular use over the winter
months. Our Superintendent of Public Works, Patrick McDermott and DPW
Liaison, Fred Handsman will thoroughly evaluate and prioritize each road so
that repairs can be made quickly and properly.
If you are thinking of
performing work on your home, whether exterior or interior, please contact
our Building Department with any questions pertaining to our construction
ordinances. They will gladly help ensure you are in compliance with our
code. A Building permit is required to construct any new structure or
improve existing buildings and other structures. Building construction plans
and other documents must be submitted for review to ensure that construction
projects comply with standards for building safety, accessibility, land use
and zoning. It is required that your contractor meet with our Building
Department before construction begins. During this meeting our Building
Inspector will inform you of all the rules and regulations regarding
construction in our village. If the meeting does not occur no permit will be
issued. Remember there is no construction allowed on weekends and all job
sites must be kept clean and orderly. Permits are also required for the
evaluation of and removal of trees. There are strict penalty fees associated
with non-compliance of our code and ordinances. Please contact our Building
Inspector, Bob Bonnie at 516-482-4411 x 107 or our Code Enforcer, Ed Horan
at 516-482-4411 x 108 for more information.
The safety of our
community always remains a top priority in Lake Success. You can do your
part in assisting our police by following all Village codes and ordinances.
If you see something, say something. Please alert our police to any
suspicious activity immediately by calling 516-482-4600. Remember, there is
no overnight parking on our streets. The no parking rule helps our police
identify any unusual activity in the neighborhood. If you have guests
staying at your home and find a need to park vehicles in front of your home,
please call the Police Department to be put on the permission list. Auto
theft is on the rise and I strongly encourage you to please lock your cars
and do not leave keys in your car. Activate your home alarm system at all
times. Locking car doors and using your alarm deters burglaries and prevents
crimes. If you are going away on vacation or for a long weekend getaway,
please notify the police. They will gladly check on your home each day while
you are out of town. Also, please remember to keep some lights on at night
and make sure your house number is properly illuminated. This assists the
police and other first responders in finding your home in an emergency.
The last couple of years have been quite trying for all of us. Our
village would not have run so smoothly without all our village employees. I
would personally like to express my gratitude to our Board of Trustees,
Office Staff, Police, Golf, DPW maintenance crews and all the resident
committee volunteers for their continuous hard work and dedication to the
Village.
I wish you all the very best for 2022. Your ideas, input and
feedback are so very beneficial in understanding the concerns of our
community. I am honored to be your Mayor.
Sincerely,
Adam C.
Hoffman
Mayor