Councilman· 2026-2029
Thomas J. McCarthy
Smithtown
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Top issues during term (5)(Environment)
Solid Waste Management Recyclables Containers
Negligible impact on town operating costs, though residents may need to adjust waste disposal habits.
storm response
Emergency overtime and weekend pay for cleanup crews will eat into the city's seasonal maintenance budget.
Battery Energy Storage Systems Moratorium Extension
None directly, though consultant reviews and environmental studies may be required during the moratorium.
Backyard Wood Burning and Air Quality Nuisance
None currently quantified.
Commack Cemetery Tree Removal Dispute
Null
Decisions during term (30)
Recorded while McCarthy was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
5201 - Town Board to authorize an agreement with Long Island Organics Initiative, including their local partners; Maggio Environmental and Long Island Compost, to furnish and deliver pumpkin organic composting in a post Halloween event and…
5147 - Amendment to the CSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement, Full-Time Unit, Local 852, with regard to the title of Senior Environmental Planner, Grade 22.
5155 - Full time provisional appointment of Glen Bornhoft to the position of Senior Safety Officer in the Department of Environment and Waterways, at a rate of pay of $40.13 per hour, effective November 9, 2026.
5137 - Waiver of the Environmental Assessment Review Fee for the submission of an application for the restoration of a pre-existing bulkhead located at 6 Mill Creek Road, Stony Brook, New York.
5139 - Promotion of Liam Trotta to the position of Senior Environmental Planner in the Planning & Community Development Department, at a rate of pay of $53.66 per hour, subject to a 12 week probationary period, effective October 10, 2026.
5087 - Transfer to account A00-05-8790-47100-000000 (Environmental Protection - Training) in the amount of $2,195.00 and Transfer from account A00-05-8164-48900-000000 (MSF Cells 1-5 - Leachate Removal and Disposal) in the amount of…
5090 - Town Board to authorize Anthony LaCalamita, Environmental Technician of the Department of Environment and Waterways to attend OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER virtual training on or about October 12 through 16, 2026 and for Richard Kitt,…
5020 - Town Board to accept the attached proposal from L.K. McLean Associates, P.C., to provide professional services to the Department of Environment and Waterways for the Municipal Services Facility Phase I (Cells 1-5) landfill…
5092 - Full time provisional reappointment of Jill Dieterich to the position of Senior Environmental Analyst in the Department of Environment and Waterways, at the same rate of pay, effective October 5, 2026.
4959 - Transfer to account #A00-05-8790-41100-000000 (Environmental Protection - Office Supplies) in the amount of $2500.00, and Transfer to account #A00-05-8790-13000-000000 (Environmental Protection - Overtime) in the amount of $2500.00,…
4983 - Transfer to account A00-05-8790-49400-000000 (Environmental Protection - Special Programs) in the amount of $50,000.00 and Transfer from account A00-05-8161-49400- 000000 (Montclair Post Closure - Special Programs) in the amount of…
5004 - Town Board authorization of tuition reimbursement for Brooke Ferreira, Environmental Analyst, in accordance with Town policy for GIS Mapping Class (The Digital Earth) class at Farmingdale State College, Fall 2026 Semester. Final…
4886 - Extension of RFP #25-051 - Maintenance & Repair of Physical Systems with Miller Environmental Group, EnviroTrac LLC and Wehran LFG Services, LLC. [resolution]
4914 - Change in status for Richard Kitt, full time Principal Environmental Analyst in the Department of Environment and Waterways, from provisional to permanent status, at the same rate of pay, effective date retroactive to August 7, 2026.
4917 - Change in status for David Barnes, full time Environmental Protection Director in the Department of Environment and Waterways, from provisional to permanent status, at the same rate of pay, effective date retroactive to August 7,…
4794 - Full time provisional appointment of Anthony LaCalamita to the position of Environmental Technician in the Department of Environment and Waterways, at a rate of pay of $29.99 per hour, effective July 20, 2026.
4633 - Town Board to accept the attached proposal from RTP Environmental Services related to professional services for Review of NYSDEC Air Permit documents related to pending renewal by DEC for private site in Kings Park in accordance…
4634 - Promotion of Laura Cristello to the position of Senior Account Clerk in the Department of Environment and Waterways, at a rate of pay of $30.78 per hour, subject to a 12 week probationary period, effective May 23, 2026.
4564 - Town Board authorization of tuition reimbursement for Brooke Ferreira, Environmental Analyst, in accordance with Town policy for Industrial Hygiene class at Farmingdale State College, Summer 2026 semester. Final amount of…
4579 - The Department of Environment and Waterways to purchase a Gator Utility Vehicle with Plow from John Deere & Co.
Voting record (25)(Environment)
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