STORM DRAIN FILTER INSTALLATION
Eileen Peters, the Supervisor of Public Relations of the NYS DOT in Hauppauge, stated that 25A will be reduced to one lane of alternate flow traffic when a really big crane will insert a 10 foot by 20 foot mud, leaf, and debris filter into a hole to be dug 10 feet deep between the coffer dam plates pictured below. The “VORTEX BASIN” filter will accept the effluent from the two nearby storm drains, remove all solids, and deliver the filtered water to Sunken Meadow creek via the small attached lake on the North side of 25A. The State will empty the filter on a yearly basis, utilizing specialized cleaning equipment for Vortex Basins. Ms. Peters stated the job should be completed in about 2 weeks, well before the end of October, 2008.
DANGEROUS TREES
Over the past several months, falling tree branches along 25A have caused
accidents, at least one requiring a trip to the hospital for the passenger
in a passing car. 25A has a number of large, old trees which abut the road
and represent a potential hazard should they fall on a passing car. With the
winter weather approaching, the likelihood of such an occurrence increases.
We have been in touch with N.Y. State DOT since 25A is a State road and
requested they inspect the trees in the Fort Salonga section of 25A and
prune or remove any weak or diseased branches and trees.
Unfortunately, they are unwilling to do so but will inspect any specific
tree that a resident feels is a danger. We are therefore suggesting that if
you have such a tree on or near your property you call Mr. Lou Farini at
N.Y. State DOT and request an inspection. He can be reached at 385-7261