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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Glen Cove public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Nassau County Hazard Mitigation Plan
Glen Cove is joining Nassau County's update of the Hazard Mitigation Plan at no charge, ensuring local flood and hazard risks get addressed.
Parking Violation and Fine Amendments
New rules tighten parallel parking within 12 inches of the curb and add steep fines for unregistered vehicles — $150 if expired under 30 days, $300 beyond. New fines hit unreadable, covered and concealed plates. A resident also asked for a limit on how long a car can sit on the street; the mayor agreed to study it.
Police training access to school facilities
The city and school district formalized an agreement letting police train for active-assailant scenarios in school buildings, retroactive to July 1. This year's training is at the Daisy School.
Animal Shelter Operations Contract
Cove Animal Rescue keeps running the city shelter at 40 Shore Road for about $104,900 a year, plus $12,000 extra for a cat trap-neuter-release program.
Public safety staffing: crossing guards, harbormaster, harbor patrol raises
Two new crossing guards were hired, Domenico Calandrella became harbormaster, and two Harbor Patrol employees got hourly raises to $23.