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Councilman· 2026-2029

Thomas J. McCarthy

Smithtown

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Term ending Dec 31, 2029.

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1:27
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Top issues during term (9)(Public Safety)

Decisions during term (20)

Recorded while McCarthy was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

approved5-0Oct 22, 2026

5188 - Full time appointment of Melissa Strain to the position of Office Assistant in the Department of Public Safety, at a rate of pay of $22.66 per hour, subject to a 26 week probationary period, effective date pending satisfactory…

approved5-0Aug 11, 2026

4873 - Transfer from account H05-1421-20000-000891 (Equipment.CP26 Traffic Barriers) in the amount of $17,431.55 and transfer to account H05-1990-90000 (Contingency) in the amount of $17,431.55(Public Safety). [consent]

approved5-0Aug 11, 2026

4916 - Increase account A00-02-0000-01030 (Special Assessment-Other Basis) in the amount of $230,000.00 and increase account A00-14-3989-49600 (Other Public Safety/Remed. Prpty) in the amount of $230,000.00(Town Attorney). [consent]

approvedVoted yes5-0Aug 11, 2026

4842 - Return from Unpaid Military Leave of Absence for Employee #008298 in the Department of Public Safety, effective August 20, 2026.

approvedVoted yes5-0Aug 11, 2026

4855 - Return from Unpaid Medical Leave of Absence for Employee #006783 in the Department of Public Safety, effective September 15, 2026.

approved5-0Jul 14, 2026

4812 - Full time appointment of Zackary Spiler to the position of Guard in the Department of Public Safety, at a rate of pay of $22.66 per hour, subject to a 52 week probationary period, effective date pending satisfactory results of a…

approved5-0Jun 9, 2026

4673 - Part time appointment of Brooke Weinstein to the position of Senior Office Assistant in the Department of Public Safety, at a rate of pay of $19.45 per hour, not to exceed ½ the normal work week, effective June 10, 2026.

approved5-0Jun 9, 2026

4680 - Full time appointment of Shane Hartig to the position of Fire Marshal I in the Department of Public Safety, at a rate of pay of $29.55 per hour, subject to a 26 week probationary period, effective date pending satisfactory results…

approved5-0Jun 9, 2026

4681 - Full time appointment of Michael Wichtendahl to the position of Fire Marshal I in the Department of Public Safety, at a rate of pay of $29.55 per hour, subject to a 26 week probationary period, effective date pending satisfactory…

approvedVoted yes4-0May 21, 2026

4605 - Transfer from account A.1990.0900 (Contingency) in the amount of $995.00 and transfer to account A.1650.0450 (Maintenance/Repairs) in the amount of $995.00 (Public Safety).

approved4-0May 21, 2026

4632 - Unpaid Medical Leave of Absence for Employee #006783 in the Department of Public Safety, not to exceed twelve months, effective June 7, 2026.

approved5-0Apr 7, 2026

4403 - Harbormaster Dylan Harris to Attend Marine Patrol Vessel Operator's Course at the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, Marine Services Bureau in Albany (Public Safety).

approved5-0Mar 19, 2026

4343 - Grant Application to New York State Archives Local Government Records Management Improvement Fund (LGRMIF) conversion of paper records to digital format for Planning, Public Safety, Town Attorney, Asseessor, and Village of the…

approved5-0Mar 19, 2026

4388 - Agreement with General Security, Inc. to provide Central Station Monitoring, Annual Fire Inspection Services and Labor and Services at various Town locations for a period of 5 years beginning January 1, 2026 (Public Safety).

approved5-0Feb 19, 2026

4117 - Part time appointment of William Hurski to the position of Guard in the Department of Public Safety...

approved5-0Feb 3, 2026

4191 - Transfer from account A.1990.0900 (Contingency) in the amount of $5,000.00 and transfer to account A.1421.0444 (Professional Services) in the amount of $5,000.00(Public Safety).

approved5-0Feb 3, 2026

4118 - Full time appointment of Yesenia Torres to the position of Sanitation Inspector in the Department of Public Safety, at a rate of pay of $32.53 per hour, subject to a 26 week probationary period, effective February 23, 2026.

approved5-0Jan 22, 2026

4058 - Decrease Petty Cash for Police Auxiliary in the amount of $50.00 and Increase Petty Cash for Public Safety in the amount of $50.00.

approved5-0Jan 6, 2026

3585 - Part time appointment of Donald Lynch to the position of Fire Marshal I in the Department of Public Safety, at a rate of pay of $29.91 per hour, not to exceed ½ the normal work week, effective January 7, 2026.

approved5-0Jan 6, 2026

3676 - Part time appointment of Kenneth Bernardini to the position of Audio Visual Production Specialist in the Department of Public Safety, at a rate of pay of $22.91 per hour, not to exceed ½ the normal work week, effective January 14,…

Voting record (15)(Public Safety)

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Voted yesSep 8, 2026

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby approves the change in status for Kayla Sjursen, full time Senior Account Clerk in the Department of Public Safety, from provisional to permanent status, at

Voted yesAug 11, 2026

The Town Board to approve the following Personnel matters: 4855 - Return from Unpaid Medical Leave of Absence for Employee #006783 in the Department of Public Safety, effective September 15, 2026.

Voted yesAug 11, 2026

The Town Board to approve the following Personnel matters: 4842 - Return from Unpaid Military Leave of Absence for Employee #008298 in the Department of Public Safety, effective August 20, 2026.

Voted yesJun 9, 2026

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby approves the part time appointment of Brooke Weinstein to the position of Senior Office Assistant in the Department of Public Safety, at a rate of pay of $19

Voted yesJun 9, 2026

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby approves the full time appointment of Shane Hartig to the position of Fire Marshal I in the Department of Public Safety, at a rate of pay of $29.55 per hour,

Voted yesJun 9, 2026

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby approves the full time appointment of Michael Wichtendahl to the position of Fire Marshal I in the Department of Public Safety, at a rate of pay of $29.55 pe

Voted yesMay 21, 2026

Transfer from account A.1990.0900 (Contingency) in the amount of $995.00 and transfer to account A.1650.0450 (Maintenance/Repairs) in the amount of $995.00 (Public Safety).

Voted yesApr 23, 2026

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby approves the part time appointment of Johnathan Eck to the position of Dispatcher in the Department of Public Safety, at a rate of pay of $26.69 per hour, no

Voted yesApr 23, 2026

Transfer from account B.3720.446 (Uniform) in the amount of $606.00, and Transfer to account B.3720.474 (Computer Contracts) in the amount of $606.00 (Public Safety)

Voted yesApr 23, 2026

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby approves the part time appointment of Kristina Owad to the position of Dispatcher in the Department of Public Safety, at a rate of pay of $26.69 per hour, no

Voted yesApr 23, 2026

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby approves the part time appointment of Robert J. Hansen to the position of Harbormaster I in the Department of Public Safety, at a rate of pay of $29.91 per h

Voted yesApr 23, 2026

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby approves the part time appointment of Kieran Grayson to the position of Dispatcher in the Department of Public Safety, at a rate of pay of $26.69 per hour, n

Voted yesFeb 19, 2026

Part time appointment of William Hurski to the position of Guard in the Department of Public Safety, at a rate of pay of $21.30 per hour, not to exceed ½ the normal work week, effective February 23, 2

Voted yesJan 6, 2026

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby approves the part time appointment of Kenneth Bernardini to the position of Audio Visual Production Specialist in the Department of Public Safety, at a rate

Voted yesJan 6, 2026

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby approves the part time appointment of Donald Lynch to the position of Fire Marshal I in the Department of Public Safety, at a rate of pay of $29.91 per hour,

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