March 2, 2026
Smithtown residents face big Town Board decisions on traffic changes and more. Public hearings start March 3 at Town Hall on West Main Street.
Smithtown Town Board members will soon vote on key local laws as public hearings kick off this week amid ongoing budget debates from last year. With a recent push for a 10.7% tax levy hike still fresh, residents pack meetings at 99 West Main Street Town Hall.
The Town Board set a public hearing for Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at Smithtown Town Hall's Patrick R. Vecchio Building, Victor T. Liss Board Room, 99 West Main Street. This session reviews proposed Local Law #4-2026, with details on the agenda drawing local eyes. Residents can voice thoughts on changes impacting daily life in Nesconset and beyond.[5][8]
Just days later, on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., the board considers Local Law #5-2026. It targets amendments to §TC5-1 of the Traffic Code for truck exclusions on key routes. This follows packed sessions like the Smithtown Senior Center budget hearing, where critics like Fred Gorman of the Nesconset-Sachem Civic Association slammed the first-ever tax cap pierce.[3][1]
Town Hall stays busy after January's contested hire of Kevin Smith, founder of Long Island Loud Majority, approved 3-2 with abstentions from Councilman Thomas Lohmann and Councilwoman Lisa Inzerillo. Protests hit streets outside, with resident Patti Stoddard calling it fund mismanagement. Supervisor Ed Wehrheim backed the move for public relations needs.[2]
Regular meetings continue, with the next work session February 12 and board meeting February 19 at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.[4][7] The Smithtown 2026 Capital Budget also reflects major park and facility upgrades underway that intersect with these ongoing legislative decisions. Meanwhile, Hoyt Farm parking lot reconstruction and drainage upgrades in Smithtown signal the town's broader infrastructure push. Stay ahead on Smithtown decisions—check LI Daily for live updates, agendas, and how these votes hit your wallet and roads. For regional context, Newsday's Smithtown coverage tracks related municipal developments. Explore more Government & Politics coverage today.
